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Impact Windows & Doors, planned and built in Hollywood, FL
Impact Windows & Doors for homes in Hollywood and the surrounding area — permitted, inspected and closed out. Free estimate.
In Hollywood, where the median home was built in 1969 according to the Census, replacing windows and doors usually starts with a permit from the city building department and ends with a passed final inspection. Because Hollywood is in Broward County, the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone applies, so impact products need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA). Plan for the approval paperwork and the product order before you plan the install date.
Final Touch Builders is a general contractor that repairs, remodels and builds, so the window and door work, the stucco and trim patching, and the permit stay under one roof. We hold Florida Certified Building Contractor license CBC1265305, a state certification valid in every Florida county. We give you a free estimate and a written scope before work starts.
Much of Hollywood's housing dates from the 1950s through the 1970s, mostly one-story concrete-block-and-stucco ranch homes, and many still have older frames and original openings. Homes within a mile or two of the Broadwalk and the Intracoastal also take constant salt spray, which can corrode aging aluminum frames and hardware. Hurricanes and tropical storms are the dominant threat here, so wind-borne debris protection matters far more than cold-weather concerns. Condo towers along the beach add their own layer, since associations often impose approval requirements on exterior work. Check those rules before you order product.
Permits, inspections and close-out in Hollywood
Start with the permit: replacing windows and exterior doors, including like-for-like impact swaps, normally needs one because of structural attachment and egress. The permit comes from the building department for the City of Hollywood or Broward County, so confirm the details with them. Inspections usually come next: an in-progress check on anchoring and installation while it is visible, then a final, though the exact sequence varies by city. On product approval, Hollywood is in the HVHZ, so exterior products need a Miami-Dade NOA and must follow the HVHZ installation requirements. Egress, tempered-glass and pool-barrier rules can also apply, depending on the opening. Last comes close-out: the job is not finished until the permit is closed after the final inspection. An open or unpermitted job can surface at sale, refinance or insurance renewal and may be cited by code enforcement. Installing impact products is contracting work that typically requires licensure. Our state certification is verifiable on the Florida DBPR website, and DBPR is also the place to confirm the license category for your scope.
Problems to watch for in Hollywood
Original openings that are not impact-rated
In a 1950s to 1970s block home, the original windows and doors were built before today's wind-borne-debris requirements. After a storm, unprotected glass is the weak point in the envelope.
Salt-air corrosion of aluminum frames
Near the Intracoastal and the Broadwalk, salt-laden breezes can eat at older aluminum frames, tracks and hinges. Frames can seize, pit or loosen over time.
Water intrusion around old frames
Hollywood's humid, storm-heavy wet season runs roughly May through October. Failed sealant or damaged bucks around an old frame can let wind-driven rain into the wall.
Stucco cracking at the opening
Block-and-stucco walls can crack around aging frames. Removing a window often exposes damage that needs patching and waterproofing before the new unit goes in.
Product that does not match the zone
Hollywood is in the HVHZ, so a unit without a Miami-Dade NOA will not satisfy the requirement. Check the approval before you buy.
Open or unpermitted past work
With so many older homes in Hollywood, a prior owner's window swap may never have been closed out. It can surface at sale, refinance or insurance renewal.
What we do
- Impact windows and entry or French doorsWe supply and install impact-rated windows and entry or French doors, installed to the product approval and its anchoring details for block or frame.
- Buck repair and waterproofingIf removing an old frame reveals rotted or damaged bucks, we repair them and waterproof the opening so the new unit sits on sound material.
- Stucco and trim patchingWe patch stucco and trim around the new openings so the exterior is finished, not left with exposed edges.
- Permits and inspectionsWhen the work needs a permit, we pull it under our own certification, schedule the inspections and see them passed.
- Written scope, free estimateYou get a free estimate and a written scope before work starts, so you know which openings are included.
When to call
Demand rises in late spring as Hollywood residents prepare for the June to November hurricane season. It rises again from November through April, when seasonal owners return and open long-vacant homes and condos. Lead times for approved product can stretch whenever a storm threatens, so ordering early helps. To get started, call (954) 620-7812 or send a request with the quote form on this page for a free quote.
We serve Hollywood Beach, Downtown Hollywood, Hollywood Lakes, Hollywood Hills, Emerald Hills, Boulevard Heights, Driftwood, Liberia, Beverly Park, Playa del Mar area / North Beach, Oakwood Hills and Washington Park.
Impact Windows in Hollywood: questions we hear
- Do I need a permit to replace windows in Hollywood?
- A permit is normally required for window and exterior door replacement, even like-for-like impact swaps. Confirm the current requirements with the local building department for your address.
- Which product approval do impact windows need in Hollywood?
- Hollywood is in Broward County, part of the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so exterior products need a Miami-Dade NOA. The installation also has to follow the HVHZ anchoring requirements.
- Does a 1960s block house need anything special?
- The median Hollywood home dates from 1969 per the Census, so old frames and openings are likely. We check the bucks and stucco when the old unit comes out. Any repair is covered in the written scope.
- Will my condo association need to approve the work?
- Many Hollywood condos and gated communities have associations that set rules for exterior work. Ask your association what approval it requires before you order product, then confirm the permit with the building department.
- What happens after the final inspection?
- The permit should be closed out. We handle that as part of the job, because an open permit can cause trouble at sale or refinance.
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