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Clearwater, Pinellas County

Impact windows and doors in Clearwater

Clearwater sits outside the HVHZ in the wind-borne debris region under Pinellas County"s countywide 145 mph ASCE 7-22 Risk Category II design wind speed, from the Harbor Oaks bluff and Island Estates to Countryside. We file permits with City of Clearwater Planning & Development at 100 S Myrtle Avenue, averaging $800–$1,800 per window installed.

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Clearwater at a glance

Clearwater in numbers

Clearwater homes

We know Clearwater homes

Clearwater has about 117,200 residents and a median home built in 1978, per the Census, from early-1900s homes in Harbor Oaks to 1970s and 1980s houses in Countryside. Every opening needs impact glass or protection; a Florida Product Approval or a Miami-Dade NOA both qualify.

The city permit fee is $33 plus $7.25 per $1,000 of value for jobs up to $100,000, and one- and two-family plan review adds $16 plus $1 per $1,000. Barrier-island homes need extra details on the plans.

We serve Pinellas County homes from our Fort Lauderdale office. Roofing is Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach only.

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Permits, four layers

Clearwater permit steps

City addresses permit with Clearwater Planning & Development at the Municipal Services Building, 100 S Myrtle Avenue.

  1. 1

    Check the parcel

    We confirm whether the home is on a barrier island and its flood zone.

    City of Clearwater · Planning & Development (Municipal Services Building, 100 S Myrtle Ave)
  2. 2

    Size the pressures

    Openings are engineered for 145 mph with the correct exposure.

    Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board · Local Technical Amendment FBC 8th Ed. § 1609.3 (145 mph Risk Cat II)
  3. 3

    Apply online

    The city wants product approvals and a floor plan of new and existing openings.

    City of Clearwater · Planning & Development (Municipal Services Building, 100 S Myrtle Ave)
  4. 4

    Final inspection approval

    A city inspector checks the installation.

    City of Clearwater · Planning & Development (Municipal Services Building, 100 S Myrtle Ave)

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Before you sign

Choosing an impact window company in Clearwater

Choose a contractor who prepares Clearwater's barrier-island details and fee estimate up front.

  • State license

    Licenses CBC1269226 and SCC131153629 are registered with City of Clearwater Planning & Development at 100 S Myrtle Avenue.

  • City of Clearwater permits

    We submit product approvals, floor plans and pressure calculations.

  • Lifetime labor, original owner

    The lifetime labor warranty covers you, the original owner. It doesn't pass to a new owner if you sell.

  • Insurance on file

    Countryside HOAs and Island Estates or bluff condo boards get our liability and workers' comp certificates.

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Helene along Clearwater Harbor

During Helene a USGS sensor at Clearwater Beach measured 6.75 feet above MHHW and the Clearwater tide gauge reached 6.67 feet, per the NHC. The 1921 hurricane came ashore just north, near Tarpon Springs.

Island Estates and harbor-front lots can map FEMA AE or VE. In flood zones, if your permitted improvements reach 50% of the home's value, the house must meet current flood elevation rules. A window job alone rarely gets there.

Windows and doors for Clearwater homes

In Harbor Oaks we keep older sightlines while switching to laminated glass. Island Estates canal homes take Exposure D pressures, and Countryside's 1980s homes usually get full-frame swaps.

Our hinged impact doors (French and entry doors) swing out. Sliding glass doors and garage doors don't swing.

Installed estimates

Prices by size and door type

Impact windows by size

Average installed impact window price by size
WindowSizeAverage installed
Single-hung37 by 63 inchabout $1,100
Horizontal roller53 by 50 inchabout $1,250
Fixed (picture)37 by 50 inchabout $900
Casement37 by 50 inchabout $1,300

Impact doors

Typical installed impact door prices
DoorTypical installed
Single French door$2,800–$4,000
Double French door$3,800–$7,000
Sliding glass door, 2 panels$2,500–$3,500
Each extra slider panelabout $600–$800
Fiberglass entry door$2,200–$5,500
Solid garage door$2,800–$4,200

Installed estimates that vary with size, glass, and options. Every home gets its own written quote.

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Grants and insurance

My Safe Florida Home and your wind-mitigation form

If you qualify for My Safe Florida Home, the state pays $2 for every $1 you pay, up to $10,000, after the program's free wind-mitigation visit (Fla. Stat. §215.5586). How the program works.

Impact windows and doors count as opening protection, Question 7 on the state's wind-mitigation form, OIR-B1-1802. A licensed inspector fills it out after the work, and your insurer sets the discount.

Questions

Clearwater impact window questions

Is Clearwater in the HVHZ?

No. It's in the wind-borne debris region at Pinellas's 145 mph value. A Florida Product Approval or a Miami-Dade NOA is accepted.

What does a window permit cost?

$33 plus $7.25 per $1,000 of value up to $100,000, plus home plan review of $16 plus $1 per $1,000, per the city's fee schedule.

What's different on barrier islands?

The city asks for the distance from each window to the building"s corner and ASCE 7 component and cladding pressures.

Is roofing offered in Clearwater?

No—we install impact windows and exterior doors only in Clearwater. Roofing is Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach only.

Can Countryside HOAs or Clearwater condo boards refuse impact glass?

No. Under § 720.3035(6) and § 718.113(5), associations review exterior appearance, not whether you can install code-approved impact windows.

How does the warranty work on Clearwater window jobs?

The lifetime labor warranty covers you, the original owner. It doesn't pass to a new owner if you sell.

Official sources

Look it up yourself

Our licenses, the product approvals, and the city's permit office are all public.

The fine print

The rules

Wind and missile rules

Pinellas County is outside the HVHZ. Its local amendment sets 145 mph for Risk Category II countywide, above the 140 mph mark that puts the entire county in the wind-borne debris region.

  • Up to 30 feet: the large-missile test of ASTM E1996.
  • Above 30 feet: the small-missile test of the same standard.
  • Each unit needs a Florida Product Approval, or a Miami-Dade NOA, covering its size and design pressure.

Sources: Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board · Local Technical Amendment FBC 8th Ed. § 1609.3 (145 mph Risk Cat II) · Pinellas County · Window/Door Replacement Permit Form (Exposure B/C/D pressures) · FBC 2023 §1609 (protection of openings) · Florida Statutes §553.842 (product approval)

145 mph rules, barrier-island details and city fees.

Wind zone145 mph design wind speed

  • Clearwater sits outside the HVHZ under Pinellas County's 145 mph Risk Category II wind-borne debris rule.

  • For Island Estates and beach parcels, Clearwater requires window-to-corner distances and ASCE 7 calculations.

  • City reviewers accept state FL# approvals or Miami-Dade NOAs.

Sources: Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board · Local Technical Amendment FBC 8th Ed. § 1609.3 (145 mph Risk Cat II) · Florida Building Code · 8th Edition (2023) § 1609 Wind Loads · Florida Statutes § 553.842 (Product Approval)

Storms & flood zonesHelene along the beaches

  • During Helene a USGS sensor at Clearwater Beach measured 6.75 feet above MHHW, and the Clearwater tide gauge hit 6.67 feet, per the NHC.

  • Beach and harbor lots can sit in FEMA VE or AE zones.

  • In flood zones, if your permitted improvements reach 50% of the home's value, the house must meet current flood elevation rules. A window job alone rarely gets there.

Sources: National Hurricane Center · Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Helene (AL092024) · FEMA Flood Map Service Center

PermitsClearwater Planning & Development

  • The city's permit fee is $33 plus $7.25 per $1,000 of value for jobs up to $100,000.

  • One- and two-family plan review adds $16 plus $1 per $1,000.

  • State law requires a notice of commencement over $5,000.

Sources: City of Clearwater · Planning & Development (Municipal Services Building, 100 S Myrtle Ave) · City of Clearwater · Window and Door Permit Requirements · City of Clearwater · Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges (Building Regulations)

HOAs & energy codeAssociations and Low-E glass in Clearwater

  • Clearwater condo associations act under § 718.113(5) and Countryside HOAs under § 720.3035(6).

  • Clearwater's window handout enforces Climate Zone 2 limits of 0.25 SHGC and 0.40 U-factor.

  • Harbor-front and bluff homes pair Low-E solar control with coastal-grade hardware.

Sources: Florida Statutes § 720.3035(6) (HOA Architectural Parcels) · Florida Statutes § 718.113(5) (Condominium Hurricane Protection) · Florida Building Code · Energy Conservation Climate Zone 2 (SHGC <= 0.25)

Compare Clearwater with the rest of the county on Pinellas County impact windows.

Estimates

The Real Cost

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Average installed price, estimate, for these common sizes. Other sizes and types are quoted after a free in-home measure. The project cost below fills in from your picks; change it if you have a quote.

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How it works

From measure to walk-through

  1. Estimate

    We come to the house and measure for free. The quote is usually back within 24–48 hours.

  2. Sign the contract

    Nothing's agreed until you sign a written contract.

  3. Measurements

    We measure every opening and size it for 145 mph and its exposure.

  4. Permit

    We file with Clearwater Planning & Development.

  5. Ordering materials

    Windows and doors get ordered to those measurements.

  6. Installation

    A licensed crew installs them, then walks the job with you.

  7. Final sign-off

    A city inspector checks anchors and labels and closes the permit.

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