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Sanibel, Lee County

Impact windows and doors in Sanibel

When Ian came ashore in 2022, the NHC says the east end of Sanibel flooded 9 to 13 feet deep and pieces of the causeway were swept away. The city worksheet rates the whole island at 170 mph, Exposure C, beach-view glass carries turtle tint, and we average $800–$1,800 per window.

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Sanibel at a glance

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Sanibel homes

We know Sanibel homes

Sanibel is a barrier island with more water than land inside its limits. Its own code protects nesting turtles, so beach-view glass is tinted.

The city worksheet sets 170 mph and Exposure C, with units rated at least +60/−60 psf unless a sealed calculation shows less.

We serve Lee County homes from our Fort Lauderdale office.

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Permits, four layers

Sanibel permit steps

CityView, a turtle-glass worksheet, and a city final.

  1. 1

    CityView filing

    New building permits go in through the city's CityView portal.

    City of Sanibel · Building Department (CityView portal)
  2. 2

    Permit packet

    Application, owner authorization, scope letter, floor plan, and a condo letter when it applies.

    City of Sanibel · Window/Door permit checklist (size for size)
  3. 3

    Worksheet with VT

    Each opening lists size, fasteners, approval number, pressures, and turtle-glass VT.

    City of Sanibel · Window/Door/Shutter worksheet (turtle glass)
  4. 4

    City sign-off

    The Building Department signs off once every unit matches the worksheet; the pass is inspection approval.

    City of Sanibel · Building Department (CityView portal)

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Before you sign

Choosing an impact window company in Sanibel

Ask for each unit's VT figure before you sign; the city wants it on the worksheet.

  • State license

    CGC-1533058 is the state license number Sanibel sees on our filings.

  • CityView filing

    Worksheet with VT values, approvals, and floor plan 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

    Island condo managers get our coverage proof before the crew arrives.

  • 256 Google reviews

    Rated 4.8 on average.

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Why impact glass matters after Ian

Island homes rebuilt after Ian go through new permits, and openings are sized again. Impact glass keeps the envelope closed when the next storm hits the coast.

Turtle tint and impact lamination come in the same unit, so one window can meet both the wind code and the lighting code.

Windows and doors for Sanibel homes

Raised homes on pilings and low-rise condos are typical. Gulf-view walls often have tall fixed glass, and those units carry the turtle tint.

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

Sanibel impact window questions

What wind speed does Sanibel use?

The city worksheet uses 170 mph ultimate, Exposure C, for the whole island.

What is turtle glass?

Tinted laminated glass passing no more than 45% of visible light, so indoor lamps don't draw hatchlings off the sand.

Does every window need the tint?

Only units on a structure visible from the beach. The worksheet asks for a VT value for each one.

How hard did Ian hit Sanibel?

The NHC puts east-end flooding at 9 to 13 ft above ground, and sections of the causeway washed out.

Where is the permit filed?

New permits go through the city's CityView portal.

What goes in the packet?

Application, owner authorization, scope letter, floor plan, worksheet, approvals, and a condo letter when it applies.

Are hurricane windows the same as impact windows?

Yes, two names for laminated, impact-rated units. On Sanibel they also need the turtle tint where seen from the beach.

When is a notice of commencement needed?

The Sanibel checklist lists a recorded notice; the statute line is a direct contract over $5,000.

What does a single-hung cost?

Our standard single-hung averages $1,100; turtle tint can add to that.

Do you install impact French doors?

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

Can my condo board set the look?

Yes, on style and tint. Refusing rated protection outright is not allowed.

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, listing a VT figure per opening.

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 zone170 mph across Sanibel

  • The city worksheet sets V=170 ult with Exposure C, and the county layer agrees for the island.

  • Openings may use units rated at least +60/−60 psf, or sealed calculations.

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 · City of Sanibel · Window/Door/Shutter worksheet (turtle glass)

Hurricane IanWhat Ian did here

  • A USGS sensor on the island read 12.58 ft above MHHW on Sept 28, 2022.

  • Flooding hit 9 to 13 ft above ground on the eastern end.

  • Road access was cut when the causeway washed out, leaving boats and helicopters.

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

Sea turtlesTurtle glass rules

  • Beach-visible openings take Sanibel's turtle tint.

  • Glass must test at 45% light transmittance or lower, inside to outside.

  • The NFRC report supplies the VT number we write on the worksheet.

Sources: City of Sanibel · Window/Door permit checklist (size for size) · Sanibel Code ch. 126, art. XIV, div. 4 · Outdoor lighting (Municode)

InsuranceWind-mitigation credits

  • Island policies can carry a credit for impact openings; §627.0629 makes carriers offer it.

  • Your agent rates it from a fresh mitigation report.

Source: Florida Statutes §627.0629

Condos and HOAsCondos and HOAs

  • Sanibel asks for a condo letter on the association's letterhead, and §718.113(5) lets the board set specs.

  • Homeowner associations on the island may set specs only, per §720.3035(6).

Sources: Florida Statutes §718.113 · Florida Statutes §720.3035 · City of Sanibel · Window/Door permit checklist (size for size)

PaperworkNotice of commencement

  • The city's checklist lists a notice recorded with the Lee County Clerk for this permit.

  • §713.135 sets the state line at a direct contract greater than $5,000.

Sources: Florida Statutes §713.13 (notice of commencement) · Florida Statutes §713.135 · City of Sanibel · Window/Door permit checklist (size for size)

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.

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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, then flag which walls a beachgoer could see.

  4. Permit

    We file the packet and worksheet in CityView.

  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. City sign-off

    Sanibel's Building Department matches units to the worksheet and signs inspection approval.

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