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From the first phone call to the county inspection: the process we follow on every North Florida project, so nothing about installation day is a surprise.

September 25, 2026 · 5 min read · Windows & Doors Store

Most people replace windows once, so nobody knows what to expect. This is the process we follow on every project, from the first phone call to the final walk-through, so there are no surprises on installation day.

A ten-minute phone call tells us the age of the house, the number of openings and what you’re hoping to change. Then we visit, measure every opening, check for rot or water damage, and bring frame and glass samples. No four-hour presentation, no pressure to sign that night. You get a written quote with the exact products and NFRC ratings, usually within a day or two.

Replacement windows are built to your measurements, so nothing sits in a warehouse. Standard vinyl and composite units typically arrive in three to five weeks; custom colors, wood interiors and impact packages can run six to ten. We handle the permit with your county or city during that time; in Florida, window replacement almost always requires one, and it protects you at resale.

A typical home takes one to three days depending on the number of openings and whether we’re doing doors too. Here is what the day looks like:

• Crews arrive around 8 a.m. and cover floors and furniture near each window.
• Old units come out one at a time, so the house is never fully open. Each opening is cleaned, checked for damage and treated if we find soft wood.
• The new window goes in level and square, is fastened to the manufacturer’s specification, then sealed and insulated around the frame. This step is where most of the energy performance is won or lost.
• Exterior trim, caulking and any stucco or siding touch-ups follow. Interior trim goes back on or is replaced.
• We clean up, haul away the old windows, and walk through every unit with you: how to open, lock, tilt for cleaning and remove screens.

The county inspector signs off on the permit, usually within a week or two. You receive the manufacturer’s warranty paperwork, and our own installation warranty. For impact windows on the coast, this is also when you order a wind-mitigation inspection to send to your insurer.

• Take down curtains, blinds and anything on the windowsills.
• Move furniture about three feet back from each window.
• Disarm window sensors on your alarm system and let your monitoring company know.
• Keep pets in a closed room; doors will be opening and closing all day.
• Plan for noise. Removing old windows is not quiet, but it is quick.

We offer financing with 0% promotional terms for qualified buyers, and we price the job in writing so the number on the quote is the number on the invoice. Ask about combining windows with a new entry or patio door; doing both in one visit saves on labor and permitting.

See recent work in our project gallery, then book your free consultation or call 352-450-1826.