How much is a permit for impact windows

If you are planning to get impact windows in Fort Lauderdale, you are making a smart decision for your home. The next time high winds come through, you won’t have to worry about them breaking your windows and damaging the interior of your home with debris or water. Impact windows are also highly energy efficient, so they can bring you money savings throughout the year. Plus, they look nice and can really raise the value of a home along with its curb appeal.  

However, when you are planning for impact windows, there are a lot of costs that are involved in the process. You will probably look into the window’s costs themselves first. The windows cost a varied amount because of the features you want on them. Impact windows are more than standard windows, though they are well worth the extra costs. You can raise costs further if you get custom colors, certain hardware, and any number of other things. You get to determine how much the windows cost based on how much you add to them.  

You will also look into how much the installation costs. That will be a bit more standard and will mostly depend on how many windows you have to put into your house. If there are any extenuating circumstances, like structural damage around the window frames that has to be fixed before the impact windows can go in, that will make the costs go up as well.  

Part of the installation is the permit fees that you have to have in order to put the windows in the first place. Different areas of the state have different ways of calculating the fees they will charge. You’ll want to know the bottom line before you begin the project because permits must be secured, and the costs aren’t miniscule, so you will want to know how much they add to the bottom line.  

It’s always best to work with a professional when you get new windows of any kind. The right window company can help you choose windows that suit your home and preferences without going overboard on expensive options. They can also get you the professional installation you need without overcharging for labor. And, they can help you figure out what permits will cost and then secure them for you so everything is in order when the installation day arrives.  

If you’re ready to look into the details that come along with the project, contact High End Impact Windows & Doors at (954) 782-7100. We specialize in Fort Lauderdale impact windows and we’re here to help with the project the whole way through. Whether you know just what you want or you’re just getting started with the process, we’ll walk you through everything you need. Stop by and see us in person at our showroom at 1472 S Dixie Hwy E, Pompano Beach, FL 33060. If you haven’t seen hurricane windows p close before, you’ll be surprised at how normal they look—and attractive. 

Impact Windows Permitting

The Florida Building Code stipulates that building permits are required for replacement of windows and sliding glass doors, as well as screen enclosures, storage sheds and carports of canvas or metal. Working without a permit is illegal and can result in fines, causing problems when you want to sell your house. Only licensed contractors or homeowners (acting as owner-builders) may obtain a permit to perform the job.

TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A PERMIT FOR INSTALLING WINDOWS AND DOORS

Most municipalities require more or less the same type of information to issue a permit for replacing windows and doors. The City of Coral Gables, for example, requires the following information in order to process and approve a building permit for replacing windows and doors:

• Photos of the property, which cannot be Polaroids and taken in black & white.
• Two copies of the Product Control Approval. All letters in the product control approval must be 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches and all drawings must be 11 inches by 17 inches.
• Two copies of the site specific wind-load calculations signed and sealed by an engineer for the openings where the windows or doors are to be installed.
• Two copies of the full floor plan and elevations drawn at 1/4 inch to 1 foot scale.
• If the windows and/or doors to be installed will not be located in the existing openings, or the size of the opening is being altered, then submittal must be made to the Board of Architects.

HOW CAN YOU OBTAIN A PERMIT?

You don't have to worry about the hassle of obtaining a building permit. Astor Construction is a licensed general contractor of the State of Florida and will obtain the permit for you if you agree to do so in our quote. We have our structural engineers who will make all the necessary drawings and wind-load calculations to submit a complete application to the corresponding municipality.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO OBTAIN A PERMIT?

The turn-around time to pull a permit varies significantly from municipality to municipality. Once we submit a complete permit package, it takes us between 1 and 6 weeks to obtain a building permit approved. Sometimes, the process can take longer if permit reviewers have comments about a drastic change in style between the existing windows and the proposed new windows. Each municipality has its own turn-around time and its specific workflow process.

HOW MUCH DOES A PERMIT COST?

Permit fees assessed by municipalities vary. So, it is hard to anticipate how much a permit will cost. As an illustration, we have compiled a list of some of our past projects at different cities in South Florida. These numbers are references only. This way our clients might have a better idea of how much a typical window/door permit fee costs. As a common practice, we pay the fee to the City. Then, we get reimbursed by our client. This is an efficient and transparent way of handling the uncertainty of how much permit fees to charge to clients. Please browse to permit fees for impact windows and review the information we compiled for our potential clients.

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