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Fort Myers Beach, Lee County

Impact windows and doors in Fort Myers Beach

Fort Myers Beach took the worst of Hurricane Ian's surge, with 10 to 15 feet of water above ground on Estero Island in 2022. Every full window swap needs a town permit in iWorQ, glass seen from the beach must be tinted for turtles, and our impact windows average $800–$1,800 installed.

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Fort Myers Beach at a glance

Fort Myers Beach in numbers

Fort Myers Beach homes

We know Fort Myers Beach homes

The town sits on Estero Island, a seven-mile barrier island. A USGS sensor by the pier logged 12.70 ft above MHHW in Ian, the highest in its network.

The NHC counts about 900 structures destroyed on the island and 2,200 more damaged.

We serve Lee County homes from our Fort Lauderdale office.

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Estero Island

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Permits, four layers

Fort Myers Beach permit steps

iWorQ, approvals, a glass schedule, a town final.

  1. 1

    iWorQ filing

    Any total replacement of exterior window or door units needs a town permit, filed through iWorQ.

    Town of Fort Myers Beach · Building FAQ: window and door replacement
  2. 2

    Approval numbers

    Each unit's Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade NOA goes in with the application.

    Town of Fort Myers Beach · Building FAQ: window and door replacement
  3. 3

    Glass schedule

    Seaward of the CCCL, the town wants a window and door schedule with each unit's NFRC VT rating.

    Town of Fort Myers Beach · Code ch. 32, art. V, Sea Turtle Conservation
  4. 4

    Town sign-off

    Lighting and window coverings are checked after dark before the final; the pass is inspection approval.

    Town of Fort Myers Beach · Code ch. 32, art. V, Sea Turtle Conservation

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Before you sign

Choosing an impact window company in Fort Myers Beach

Ask whether their glass schedule lists NFRC VT for every unit.

  • State license

    Each iWorQ record carries license CGC-1533058.

  • iWorQ filing

    Approvals and the VT glass schedule filed together.

  • 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

    Associations on Estero Island receive the liability and comp certificates up front.

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Why impact glass matters after Ian

Rebuilt homes here are raised, and new openings are often larger. Impact glass protects the envelope without panels to haul out before a storm.

Seaward of the CCCL the town wants tinted glass and a window covering, so we pick units that meet both rules.

Windows and doors for Fort Myers Beach homes

Raised homes, rebuilt duplexes, and low-rise condos line the island. Gulf-side walls take the full beach exposure.

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 9 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

Fort Myers Beach impact window questions

Do I need a permit to replace windows?

Yes. The town requires a permit for any total replacement of exterior window or door units.

What is the turtle rule for glass?

Seaward of the CCCL, glass must have 45% VT or lower and a window covering, under Ch. 32, Art. V.

Does it apply off the beachfront?

Yes, if light from the property can be seen from the beach.

What did Ian do here?

The NHC puts flooding at 10 to 15 ft above ground, with about 900 structures destroyed.

Where is the permit filed?

Through iWorQ, with each unit's Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade NOA.

Is there an after-dark check?

Yes. The town checks lighting and coverings after dark before the final.

Do hurricane windows help with insurance?

Often. Your policy can get a discount once a mitigation report shows rated glass.

When is a notice of commencement needed?

Once the direct contract passes $5,000. The town wants it recorded before work.

What does a single-hung cost?

$1,100 is our average for a standard single-hung, before tint.

Do you install impact sliders?

Yes. Impact sliding glass doors glide on tracks instead of swinging, and we match each one to the opening's design pressure.

Can my condo association pick the style?

It picks tint and frame. Turning down compliant units isn't an option for it.

Who does the labor warranty protect?

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

How fast is the quote?

24–48 hours from the measure, glass schedule included.

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

Lee County is outside the HVHZ. Its Risk Category II map has 150, 160, and 170 mph zones, and the whole county is a 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: Lee County Property Appraiser GIS · Risk Category II wind speed layer · Lee County Ordinance 12-16 · LDC §6-112 wind-borne debris region map · FBC 2023 §1609 (protection of openings) · Florida Statutes §553.842 (product approval)

Wind, Ian, turtle glass, insurance, notice.

Wind zone160 mph on the island

  • The county layer puts the whole town in the 160 mph zone.

  • Per the town FAQ, debris-region rules reach every lot on Estero Island.

Sources: Lee County Property Appraiser GIS · Risk Category II wind speed layer · Lee County Ordinance 12-16 · LDC §6-112 wind-borne debris region map · Town of Fort Myers Beach · Building FAQ: window and door replacement

Hurricane IanWhat Ian did here

  • Ian made landfall near Cayo Costa, north of the island, on Sept 28, 2022.

  • Flooding reached 10 to 15 ft above ground, the worst on the coast.

  • About 900 structures were destroyed in town and 2,200 more damaged.

Sources: NOAA National Hurricane Center · Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Ian · FEMA · Florida Hurricane Ian (DR-4673-FL)

Sea turtlesTinted glass toward the Gulf

  • Seaward of the CCCL, Estero Island glass on Gulf-facing and side walls is held to 45% VT.

  • Those openings also need a window covering, under §32-105(f).

  • Blackout shades are the town's suggestion for the covering.

Sources: Town of Fort Myers Beach · Code ch. 32, art. V, Sea Turtle Conservation · Town of Fort Myers Beach · Sea turtle nesting

InsuranceWind-mitigation credits

  • Rebuilt beach homes qualify for opening-protection discounts carriers must offer (§627.0629).

  • Send your insurer the mitigation report once the glass is in.

Source: Florida Statutes §627.0629

Condos and HOAsCondos and HOAs

  • Beach condo associations choose tint and frame under §718.113(5).

  • Island HOAs get a say on looks but no veto on code-rated units, §720.3035(6).

Sources: Florida Statutes §718.113 · Florida Statutes §720.3035

PaperworkNotice of commencement

  • Town permits above a $5,000 direct contract need the recorded notice §713.135 describes.

  • Our office records it at the Clerk and uploads the stamped copy.

Sources: Florida Statutes §713.13 (notice of commencement) · Florida Statutes §713.135

Look up the wind zone for any Lee County parcel on the county's Risk Category II wind layer, and compare every Lee city on Lee County impact windows.

Estimates

The Real Cost

Calculate what this project will really cost you, and your return on investment.

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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.

Your numbers

The wind or hurricane part of your homeowners premium, shown on your declarations page.

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Estimates only. The insurance and electric percentages are assumptions, not quotes. Actual savings depend on the insurer, the home, and usage. Not a guarantee. Financing is subject to credit approval.

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 each opening and mark which ones face the beach.

  4. Permit

    We file the permit and glass schedule in iWorQ.

  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. Town sign-off

    Town staff check units and the after-dark lighting, then log inspection approval.

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