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Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

Impact windows and doors in Port Charlotte

Homes across Port Charlotte—from the navigable lagoon canals of South Gulf Cove and harborfront Edgewater to deed-restricted Deep Creek and Riverwood—sit in the 150–160 mph ASCE 7-22 Risk Category II Wind-Borne Debris Region. We submit your permit packet to Charlotte County Building Construction Services at 18400 Murdock Circle via Accela and install custom impact windows averaging around $900 per window.

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Port Charlotte at a glance

Port Charlotte in numbers

Port Charlotte homes

We know Port Charlotte homes

West of the Myakka River along Gasparilla Road (CR-771), South Gulf Cove spans 55 miles of navigable canals linked to Charlotte Harbor by a boat lock, while northeast of I-75 Deep Creek (Sections 20 and 23) pairs greenbelt single-family homes with low-rise condominiums. Because unincorporated Port Charlotte lies outside the HVHZ, a state Florida Product Approval (FL#) rated for your opening's design pressure meets code, with a Miami-Dade NOA accepted as an optional equivalent.

Along Edgewater Drive and Grassy Point facing the northern shore of Charlotte Harbor, deepwater canal estates experience open harbor wind fetch, whereas central Murdock and Cochran Boulevard blocks feature 1960s–1980s Mackle-built concrete-block ranch houses ready for jalousie and single-pane slider retrofits. Call 754-800-4115 for a free on-site measurement and receive a written quote within 24–48 hours.

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

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Lagoon canals to greenbelts

Port Charlotte, area by area

  • South Gulf Cove

    55 miles of lock-controlled canals

    West of the Myakka River along Gasparilla Road (CR-771), South Gulf Cove links 55 miles of navigable canals to Charlotte Harbor through the Interceptor Lagoon lock.

    For your windows: Wide lagoon basins demand Exposure D pressures and 316 stainless coastal hardware.

    Charlotte County Property Appraiser · Parcel & GIS Lookup

  • Deep Creek (Sections 20 & 23)

    Deed-restricted golf & greenbelts

    Northeast of I-75 along Rampart and Kings Highway, Deep Creek pairs greenbelt concrete-block homes with low-rise golf condos.

    For your windows: Section 20 and Section 23 POA boards sign off on frame finish before we file at Murdock Circle.

    Charlotte County Property Appraiser · Parcel & GIS Lookup

  • Murdock & Mid-County CBS Grid

    1960s–1980s Mackle ranch homes

    Between US-41, Toledo Blade Boulevard, and Cochran Boulevard, classic General Development Corporation concrete-block homes sit on 80-by-125-foot lots.

    For your windows: Custom-sized flange frames replace old jalousies without cutting exterior stucco.

    Charlotte County · Building Construction Services (18400 Murdock Cir)

  • Edgewater & Grassy Point

    North harbor sailboat shoreline

    South of Edgewater Drive from Bayshore Live Oak Park to Grassy Point, yacht basins and canal estates face open Charlotte Harbor.

    For your windows: Multi-mile water fetch across the harbor puts south-facing sliders in Exposure D.

    Charlotte County · FEMA Flood Zone & Substantial Improvement Rules

  • Riverwood & El Jobean

    Myakka River mouth

    Along SR-776 where the Myakka River widens into Charlotte Harbor, gated Riverwood and historic El Jobean overlook tidal marshes.

    For your windows: Riverfront gusts and salt air call for 160 mph rated glass and fluoropolymer aluminum finishes.

    Charlotte County · FBC 8th Edition Wind Speed & Flood Maps

  • Kingsway & Harbour Heights

    Upper Peace River corridor

    Along Kingsway Golf Club and the Peace River bluffs at Harbour Heights, spacious lots sit slightly further inland.

    For your windows: Upgrading to Low-E laminated glass ends corrugated steel panel setup before every hurricane.

    Charlotte County Property Appraiser · Parcel & GIS Lookup

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Permits, four layers

Port Charlotte permit steps

Unincorporated Port Charlotte files at 18400 Murdock Circle through County Accela.

  1. 1

    Masonry & POA check

    We laser-measure CBS openings and prepare Section 20/23, South Gulf Cove, or Riverwood POA forms.

    Charlotte County Property Appraiser · Parcel & GIS Lookup
  2. 2

    FL# wind schedule

    Every unit is matched to an FL# or NOA for 150–160 mph design wind speeds.

    Florida Building Code · 8th Edition (2023) § 1609 Wind Loads
  3. 3

    Accela & Clerk filing

    Signed drawings upload to Charlotte County Accela and the NOC records with the County Clerk.

    Charlotte County · Accela Citizen Access Permit Portal
  4. 4

    County final

    A Charlotte County inspector checks tapcons and approval stickers before inspection approval.

    Charlotte County · Building Construction Services (18400 Murdock Cir)

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Before you sign

Choosing a Port Charlotte impact window company

Look for a licensed contractor that calculates opening-by-opening ASCE 7-22 pressures for 150–160 mph design wind speeds and files directly through Charlotte County Accela at 18400 Murdock Circle.

  • State license

    State contractor licenses CBC1269226 and SCC131153629 are active in Charlotte County Accela for every neighborhood from South Gulf Cove to Deep Creek.

  • Murdock Circle Accela filing

    We handle Deep Creek, South Gulf Cove, and Riverwood POA submittals, Charlotte County Accela permit filings at 18400 Murdock Circle, and County Clerk NOC recording.

  • 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

    Liability and workers' compensation certificates are on file with Charlotte County Building Construction Services and provided for every POA or condo board packet.

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126 mph Hurricane Ian gust (2022), Charley (2004), and flood zone rules

Port Charlotte took direct Category 4 eyewall strikes during both Hurricane Charley (August 13, 2004) and Hurricane Ian (September 28, 2022), when a local weather gauge recorded a 126 mph peak wind gust and hours of wind-driven water intrusion across Murdock, Deep Creek, and South Gulf Cove.

Canal-front homes in South Gulf Cove, Edgewater, Grassy Point, and El Jobean sit in FEMA Flood Zones AE and VE. Under the FEMA 50% substantial improvement rule, cumulative permitted work reaching 50% of building market value triggers current flood elevation compliance, though a window and door replacement alone stays well below that mark.

Windows and doors for Port Charlotte homes

In Deep Creek (Sections 20 and 23), South Gulf Cove, and gated Riverwood along the Myakka River, property owners associations review frame finish and grid layout before we upload the county permit package to Murdock Circle. On waterfront lots along Edgewater Drive, Grassy Point, and wide South Gulf Cove basins, we engineer multi-panel lanai sliders and picture windows for Exposure D pressures with corrosion-resistant stainless hardware, while on 80-by-125-foot CBS ranch lots in central Murdock we custom-size replacements to fit existing masonry openings without tearing up exterior stucco.

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

Port Charlotte impact window questions

What is the average price per impact window in Port Charlotte?

Installed impact windows average roughly $900 per opening, with a standard 36"x48" single-hung averaging $1,250 and a 72"x48" horizontal roller averaging $1,850.

Where are building permits filed for Port Charlotte homes?

Because Port Charlotte is unincorporated, residential window and door permits file with Charlotte County Building Construction Services at 18400 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 via Accela Citizen Access.

What design wind speed applies in Port Charlotte?

Official ASCE 7-22 Risk Category II maps place Port Charlotte in the 150–160 mph design wind speed range, with Exposure D required along Charlotte Harbor, the Peace and Myakka rivers, and wide canal basins.

Does Republic offer roofing in Port Charlotte?

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

What Energy Code rules apply to replacement glass?

Under Florida Energy Conservation Code Climate Zone 2, replacement windows and glass doors must hold NFRC ratings of SHGC <= 0.25 and U-factor <= 0.40.

How do HOA approvals work in Deep Creek, South Gulf Cove, and Riverwood?

Under Fla. Stat. § 720.3035(6) and § 718.113(5), associations review frame color and muntin profiles but cannot prohibit code-compliant impact windows. We prepare your complete architectural packet before ordering.

Do door replacements include lanai sliders and French doors?

Yes—every exterior door carries a Florida Product Approval (FL#) or Miami-Dade NOA rated for 150–160 mph design wind speeds. Our hinged impact doors (French and entry doors) swing out. Sliding glass doors and garage doors don't swing.

Who records the Notice of Commencement?

State law requires a notice of commencement over $5,000. We record it with the Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court prior to scheduling your county inspection approval.

When can homeowners submit Form OIR-B1-1802 for insurance savings?

Right after your Charlotte County building inspector logs final inspection approval, a wind-mitigation inspector can sign Form OIR-B1-1802 to unlock mandatory § 627.0629 windstorm premium discounts.

What is the typical timeline from measure to installation?

Most custom orders take 4–8 weeks for factory fabrication and Charlotte County Accela permit review, followed by 1–3 days for installation on site.

What warranty covers the installation?

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

Charlotte County is outside the HVHZ. Its Risk Category II wind map runs from 150 to 160 mph, 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: Charlotte County · FBC 8th Edition Wind Speed & Flood Maps · FBC 2023 §1609 (protection of openings) · Florida Statutes §553.842 (product approval)

Murdock Circle Accela permitting, South Gulf Cove flood zones, and 150–160 mph wind loads.

Wind zone150–160 mph design wind speeds

  • Port Charlotte sits in the non-HVHZ Wind-Borne Debris Region at 150–160 mph Risk Category II design wind speeds.

  • Lots on Charlotte Harbor, the Myakka and Peace rivers, and wide South Gulf Cove canals use Exposure D.

  • Each window and door holds a state FL# or NOA covering its exact dimensions.

Sources: Charlotte County · FBC 8th Edition Wind Speed & Flood Maps · Florida Building Code · 8th Edition (2023) § 1609 Wind Loads · Florida Statutes § 553.842 (Product Approval)

Ian & CharleyEyewall history and flood zones

  • Category 4 Charley (2004) and Ian (2022) both crossed directly over Port Charlotte, with Ian logging a 126 mph local gust.

  • 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.

  • We also serve coastal Englewood and Manasota Key parcels subject to Ch. 3-5, Art. XII turtle tint.

Sources: National Hurricane Center · Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Charley (2004) · National Hurricane Center · Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Ian (2022) · Charlotte County · FEMA Flood Zone & Substantial Improvement Rules

18400 Murdock CirCharlotte County Building Construction Services

  • Unincorporated Port Charlotte permits file at 18400 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 via Accela.

  • Submittals include an opening map, wind-load sheet, and highlighted FL# product approvals.

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

Sources: Charlotte County · Building Construction Services (18400 Murdock Cir) · Charlotte County · Accela Citizen Access Permit Portal · Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court · Recording & NOC (350 E Marion Ave)

POAs & creditsDeep Creek POAs, Energy Code & 1802 discounts

  • Climate Zone 2 caps replacement glass at 0.25 SHGC and 0.40 U-factor.

  • POAs in Deep Creek, South Gulf Cove, and Riverwood review color under § 720.3035(6).

  • Protecting all openings earns the § 627.0629 insurance credit on Form OIR-B1-1802.

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

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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

    Our estimator measures every opening and calculates Exposure C or waterfront Exposure D design pressures for 150–160 mph ASCE 7-22 design wind speeds.

  4. Permit

    We submit your signed FL# engineering package through Charlotte County Accela at 18400 Murdock Circle alongside any Deep Creek, South Gulf Cove, or Riverwood POA forms.

  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 Charlotte County building inspector checks fastener spacing and FL# stickers on site and records final inspection approval.

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