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Single and double hung windows are the most common window type in Sunrise homes, and replacing them is one of the most straightforward ways to cut energy bills, reduce road noise from Sawgrass Expressway traffic, and bring a dated opening up to current Florida Building Code. At Sightline Windows & Doors Sunrise, every Window Installation starts with a measured survey you keep, a written price before any tool touches the frame, and a documented photo record when the job is finished – no verbal estimates, no surprise invoices.
If you want to skip ahead and talk numbers now, call us at (754) 254-5294. A live person picks up, around the clock. Or keep reading – prices and process are on this page, in plain language.
For Window Installation Near Me in Sunrise, FL, single and double hung window replacement typically runs $420 to $980 per opening, installed, depending on glass type, frame size, and whether the existing rough opening needs any carpentry correction. Same-day survey appointments are available most weekdays for Sunrise addresses.
This page covers the specifics of hung window installation as a service. For the full scope of what we install across all window types, visit our Window Installation in Sunrise page.
Single vs. Double Hung: What the Difference Actually Means
The terminology trips people up, so here is the short version.
A single hung window has a fixed upper sash and a lower sash that slides vertically. The top pane does not move. These are slightly less expensive to manufacture and are common in Sunrise homes built before 1998, particularly in the Ranch-style and Mediterranean tract homes that make up a large portion of the Springtree and Sunset Strip neighborhoods.
A double hung window has two operable sashes – both the upper and lower pane tilt or slide independently. This matters for two reasons in South Florida’s climate: first, you can open the top sash to let rising hot air escape while keeping the lower sash closed for privacy or rain management; second, both sashes tilt inward for cleaning, which is relevant if your windows face a screened enclosure or a second-floor drop where external cleaning is awkward.
In Sunrise, most modern tract homes built after 2005 were originally fitted with double hung units. Single hung units are still specified in some applications – rental properties, certain HOA-governed communities in Weston Road corridors, and openings where the top sash faces a fixed architectural element. Our measured survey identifies which configuration your rough opening was built for and whether a switch to 3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows or between the two hung types requires any framing adjustment.
Both configurations are available in impact-rated glazing, which matters: Broward County requires windborne debris protection on all new and replacement windows under the Florida Building Code, section 1609. Non-impact units require an approved shutter system to be in place. We document which compliance path each opening is on, in writing, before the job starts.
When You Need Single & Double Hung Windows
- Sashes that won’t stay up or slam shut on their own. The balance springs or balance channels inside the frame have failed. In Sunrise’s humidity, this happens earlier than the manufacturers’ specs predict – we typically see balance failures in 12-to-15-year-old vinyl units, particularly on north-facing elevations that collect afternoon condensation through summer.
- Visible fogging or cloudiness between the panes. The insulated glass unit (IGU) seal has broken, meaning the argon fill that improves the U-factor has escaped and humid air is trapped inside. Once the seal fails, cleaning the glass from outside does nothing – the moisture is between the panes and the IGU needs replacement or the full sash does.
- Drafts around the perimeter of a closed sash. The weatherstripping has compressed beyond the point where it seals, or the frame itself has racked slightly. In Sunrise homes near the Markham Park area, we see this frequently in homes that had settling in the fill soils after the 2004-2005 hurricane season.
- Sash locks that no longer align or latch. Misaligned locks are both a weatherproofing issue and a security issue. A sash that won’t fully latch isn’t holding its compression seal against wind-driven rain, which Sunrise sees regularly from June through October.
- Single-pane glazing still in place. A number of homes in older Sunrise subdivisions along NW 44th Street still have single-pane aluminum-framed units from the original build. These fail current energy code and provide no meaningful sound attenuation from nearby commercial corridors.
- An active permit or insurance inspection flagging non-impact openings. Broward County insurers have increasingly required proof of windborne debris compliance at renewal. We can provide the documented compliance path – either impact glazing or a documented shutter system – with the written scope we hand you at the measured survey.
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AfterOur Single & Double Hung Windows Process
- Measured Survey – the document you keep. A uniformed, background-checked Sightline technician arrives at your Sunrise address at the scheduled time and measures every opening you’ve identified, plus any adjacent openings that affect the job sequence. Sash dimensions, rough opening dimensions, frame depth, sill condition, and existing fastener pattern are all recorded. Under Haven Clause 1 (Have it in writing), the written scope produced from this survey is the same document as the final invoice – the two cannot differ.
- Product specification by opening, not by inventory. Based on the survey readings, we specify the unit that fits the opening’s performance requirements. For most Sunrise replacement projects, this means an impact-rated double hung from ES Windows or ECO Window Systems – both manufacture in Florida, which shortens lead times and keeps product specs aligned with Florida Building Code without added engineering review. We’ll show you the U-factor and SHGC ratings on the spec sheet at the survey appointment, explained in plain terms: U-factor is how much heat transfers through the glass, SHGC is how much solar energy gets through. In Sunrise’s climate, a lower SHGC matters more than almost any other single spec.
- Permit pulled before scheduling the install. We pull the Broward County building permit. You don’t manage that process. The permit number goes on the written scope so you have it on file.
- Installation day. The existing sash, balance hardware, and frame stops are removed. The rough opening is inspected for rot, moisture intrusion, or framing irregularities before the new unit goes in. The replacement frame is set, shimmed to level and plumb, fastened to the rough opening per the manufacturer’s approved installation drawings, and sealed with low-expansion foam and exterior-grade caulk. Every fastener pattern and sealant application is photographed – that’s the documented photo record included on every Sightline job under Haven Clause 4 (Evidence on every job).
- Operational check and sash adjustment. Both sashes are cycled through their full travel range. Lock alignment is confirmed. Tilt-in function on double hung units is tested. If a sash needs balance adjustment or a lock strike plate needs shimming, it happens before we leave the job.
- Inspection and closeout documentation. The Broward County inspector visits and signs off. We provide you with the closed permit, the photo record, and the written warranty documentation. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is written into the Haven Standard – if anything about the installation is not right within a year of completion, we make it right. That is not a verbal assurance; it is on the paperwork you receive at closeout.
Single & Double Hung Windows Pricing in Sunrise
Single and double hung window replacement in Sunrise runs $420 to $980 per opening, installed, for the majority of standard residential projects. Here is what drives cost within that range:
| Factor | Lower end of range | Higher end of range |
|---|---|---|
| Glass type | Standard insulated, non-impact | Impact-rated laminated IG unit |
| Frame size | Standard (under 36″ wide) | Oversized (36″+ or custom sill height) |
| Frame condition | Clean rough opening, no rot | Rot repair or sill rebuild required |
| Configuration | Single hung | Double hung with tilt-wash sashes |
| Quantity | 5+ openings (volume reduces per-unit cost) | Single window replacement only |
| Interior finish | Standard white or tan frame | Custom color or interior wood casing |
A project replacing six standard double hung units in a Sunrise home – impact-rated, clean rough openings, standard white vinyl frames – typically lands between $3,100 and $4,800 total. A single-window replacement on a smaller opening, non-impact with a clean frame, can come in under $500 installed.
We do not give estimates over the phone because a phone estimate is not a price – it’s a range that the installer can walk back at the job. The measured survey produces the written price. That number is the final number. If you have a written estimate from another contractor, bring it in: our Free Second Opinion means we’ll review any competitor’s written quote at no charge, line by line, so you understand what you’re comparing.
Call (754) 254-5294 to schedule your measured survey. There is no charge for the survey and no obligation attached to the written scope you receive from it.
Why the Product Specification Matters in Broward County’s Climate
Sunrise sits roughly eight miles from the Atlantic coast and experiences sustained wind events every hurricane season. The Broward County Building Code reflects that: replacement windows in Sunrise must meet the windborne debris impact standards set under Florida Building Code section 1609, or the opening must have an approved protection system documented separately.
Impact-rated hung windows use a laminated glass unit – typically two panes of glass bonded to a polyvinyl butyral (PVB) or SGP interlayer – that holds together on impact rather than shattering. The frame itself is tested to resist the pressure cycles that occur during a storm. Not all impact products are rated to the same design pressure, and the design pressure your opening requires depends on its height above grade and its position on the building envelope. We read those numbers from the survey and match them to the product spec sheet. That documentation goes in your file.
ECO Window Systems manufactures impact-rated hung windows in Miami that meet the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) standard – a stricter test than most of the country’s building codes require. Their units are a frequent specification for Sunrise replacement projects where the existing frame is being fully removed and the homeowner wants the highest available impact rating without moving to Awning & Hopper Windows or a heavier aluminum system.
ES Windows offers a strong mid-tier option for Sunrise projects where impact rating is required but the opening dimensions are standard and the budget is firm. Their vinyl-framed impact double hung units have a documented track record in Broward County inspections and carry competitive SHGC ratings that work well on south- and west-facing elevations where solar gain is the primary energy concern.
We specify from eight manufacturer lines total – including Mr-Glass for specialty configurations – and the specification is always driven by what the opening requires, not by what is easiest to source that week.
What the Documented Photo Record Covers
Sightline’s documented photo record is not a marketing feature. It is the evidence trail that protects you if a question comes up later: from your insurer, from a buyer’s inspector at resale, or from a contractor working on an adjacent area who wants to understand what is behind the wall.
On a typical hung window replacement in Sunrise, the photo record includes: the condition of the rough opening before removal, the existing frame’s fastener pattern and any rot or moisture found, the new unit in place before sealing, the sealant application at head, jamb, and sill, the fastener pattern on the new frame, and the final operational check with both sashes in the closed and locked position. These photos are stored, referenced by permit number, and provided to you at job closeout.
Sonia Raman built this documentation practice into the Haven Standard from the beginning because Sunrise and Broward County homeowners were being left with verbal warranties and no paper trail. The photo record is Haven Clause 4. It travels with every job this company has completed since 2012, across more than 18,000 openings.
Key Takeaways
- Single hung windows have a fixed upper sash; double hung windows have two operable sashes – both are available in impact-rated glazing that meets Broward County’s windborne debris requirements.
- Replacement cost in Sunrise runs $420 to $980 per opening installed; a written price is produced from the measured survey and cannot change at the job.
- The measured survey is free, the written scope is yours to keep, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise is written into every job under the Haven Standard.
- Broward County building permits are pulled by Sightline – you don’t manage that process.
- Every completed job leaves a documented photo record and a closed permit on file.
FAQs – Single & Double Hung Windows in Sunrise
How much does it cost to replace a double hung window in Sunrise, FL?
A single double hung window replacement in Sunrise typically costs $420 to $980 installed, depending on glass type (impact vs. non-impact), frame size, and the condition of the existing rough opening. Impact-rated units – which Broward County requires on new and replacement windows unless a separate shutter system is documented – sit at the higher end of that range. For an exact number, schedule a measured survey: the written price we produce from that survey is the final invoice. Call (754) 254-5294 to book a free survey appointment.
What is the difference between single hung and double hung windows?
A single hung window has one operable sash – the lower one slides up, and the upper pane is fixed. A double hung window has two operable sashes: both the upper and lower can be moved, and on most modern units both tilt inward for cleaning. Double hung units cost slightly more but offer better ventilation control and easier maintenance, which is relevant in Sunrise homes with screened enclosures or elevated openings where exterior cleaning is difficult.
Do hung window replacements in Sunrise require a permit?
Yes. Broward County requires a building permit for window replacements in Sunrise, and the replaced window must comply with the current Florida Building Code’s windborne debris protection requirements – typically an impact-rated unit or a combination of non-impact glazing and an approved shutter system. Sightline pulls the permit as part of the standard process; the permit number appears on your written scope before work starts, and the closed permit is included in your closeout documentation.
How long does a hung window replacement take in Sunrise?
A single hung or double hung window replacement on a standard residential opening takes two to four hours from arrival to a cleaned, operational window. A full house with six to eight openings typically runs one full day. Lead time from the signed scope to installation depends on product availability – Florida-manufactured units from ES Windows and ECO Window Systems generally have shorter lead times than nationally sourced product, which is one reason we specify them frequently for Sunrise projects. We’ll give you a documented timeline at the measured survey so you know what to expect before you commit.
Schedule Your Measured Survey in Sunrise
If you’re replacing hung windows in Sunrise – whether it’s one failed unit in a bedroom or a full exterior refresh on a home you’re preparing to sell – the process starts with a measured survey that costs you nothing and leaves you with a written price you can compare, hold us to, or walk away from. Sonia Raman and the Sightline team have completed this process on more than 18,000 openings since 2012, every one of them with the same written scope, the same photo record, and the same 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Call (754) 254-5294 to schedule. A live person answers, any hour. If you have a written estimate from another contractor, bring it – our Free Second Opinion means we’ll go through it with you at no charge so you understand exactly what you’re comparing before you decide.
For the full range of window types and services we cover in Broward County, visit our home page or go directly to Window Installation in Sunrise to see how hung windows fit into a broader window project.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors Sunrise, serving Sunrise.