Your insurance is higher than it needs to be.
Without the wind-mitigation credit, you pay full price on the wind portion of your premium. In Sarasota County, the wind portion is typically the largest line on a Florida policy.
Hurricane Replacement Windows · Retrofit
Replace your old windows with hurricane-rated ones.
Most Florida hurricane window installs are retrofits — swapping out existing non-impact windows for certified impact units in the same openings.
- Miami-Dade NOA
- Licensed & Insured in FL
- 7 Years in Florida
Authorized Dealer · 4 Brands
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Built for Florida
Hurricane-rated, end-to-end.
Every product we install is Miami-Dade certified — the highest impact rating issued in the U.S. Heavy-gauge T6 aluminum frame, stainless steel hardware, laminated impact glass, factory-built, installed by our in-house team.
- Miami-Dade NOA
- FBC + HVHZ
- HVHZ-rated
- 100% warranty
What you get
One advisor. One install crew. Two warranties.
No subcontractors. The team that quotes you is on the truck on install day — and the same team that comes back if anything needs adjustment in year three.
In-house install crew
No subcontractors, no handoffs — the same team start to finish.
Permits handled
End-to-end with your county building department.
10-year installation warranty
Stacked on top of the factory warranty.
English + Spanish
Bilingual, every step of the way.
Why replace
When old windows become a liability.
If your home was built before 2002 (when Florida Building Code first required hurricane-rated openings in most coastal counties), your windows almost certainly don't meet current code. That doesn't mean they're illegal — existing non-impact windows are grandfathered until you replace them. But it does mean:
Your AC works harder.
1980s and 1990s aluminum single-pane windows leak air and conduct heat. Cooling costs run 20–35% higher than they would with modern impact units with Low-E.
The next hurricane is a coin flip.
Plywood and shutters help, but they require advance deployment. Impact windows are always on.
Resale value is capped.
Buyers in Florida actively look for impact-rated openings — a home without them sells for less or sits longer.
Most of our Sarasota retrofits replace 1980s–2000s aluminum non-impact units. The opening sizes are standard, the install is straightforward, and the insurance and energy savings start the month after install.
The retrofit process
8–12 weeks, end to end.
Most of that is manufacturing. The actual disruption to your home is 1–3 days.
1
Day 1
Free estimate
In your home within 24 hours, fixed written quote, 30-day validity.
2
Week 1
Permits + measure
Precise measurement, county permit filed, manufacturing order placed.
3
Weeks 2–10
Manufacturing
Your windows come from one of four leading manufacturers. 6–10 weeks typical.
4
Install day
1–3 days install
In-house crew, one room at a time. Old windows hauled away. County inspection follows.
Replacement FAQ
Common questions.
Should I replace all my windows at once?
For maximum wind-mitigation credit, yes — the credit reaches its full level when every opening is protected. Partial replacements still help. We can phase the project across two install dates if needed.
What does the replacement process look like?
8–12 weeks total: 6–10 weeks manufacturing, 1 week permit, 1–3 days install. Full step-by-step on the installation page.
Can you replace just one or two windows?
Yes. Partial replacements are welcome. Mobilization adds small overhead vs full-home, but it's still a legitimate service.
Do you remove and dispose of old windows?
Yes. Disposal is included in every install. Your driveway is clean when we leave.
Our work
Browse our work, collection by collection.
82 photos across 13 collections — the Eco Window Systems units we install, the full-size displays you can walk through at our Sarasota showroom, and finished installs. Pick a collection to open the whole set.
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Which brand, for a retrofit
Four catalogues, one opening to fill.
Retrofit work is where carrying four lines earns its keep: the existing frame, the surround condition and the finish you need to match all narrow the field before performance does. We measure first, then tell you which of the four fits — PGT, ES Windows, Mr. Glass or Eco Window Systems — including when the least expensive is the right answer.
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What Sarasota neighbors say
"Knowing I'll be safe and sound."
Amazing outstanding windows. I'm already prepared for hurricane season knowing I'll be safe and sound.
Verified Nextdoor review, Sarasota
I've been living here in Florida for 20 years and never been prepared for hurricane season. Now I am finally ready, thank you GlassIQ.
Verified Nextdoor review, Sarasota
Good company. Nice team workers and professional. I recommend 100%.
Verified Nextdoor review, Sarasota
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