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Repair before replacement

Window Repair & Impact Window Installation in Fort Lauderdale

Balances • Springs • Operability • Impact Windows, Sliding Doors & Entry Doors

A window that won’t stay open may need a repair — not a replacement. We restore operability on regular and impact windows by replacing balances and springs, and we install new impact units when replacement truly makes sense.

Free Estimates

Mobile service from North Miami Beach to Fort Lauderdale properties.

Removed window balance rods and replacement balance assemblies laid out side by side
Window balance components and replacement assemblies from Universal Sliding Door Window & Glass.

The central question

A window that won’t stay open may need a repair — not a replacement.

Here’s how we sort it out.
  • If

    Sash drops or won’t stay up

    Possible path

    Repair: balances & springs

    The window and glass stay; operating components are replaced.

    Balance repair
  • If

    Window works, pane is broken

    Possible path

    Glass replacement

    The frame stays; damaged glazing is replaced.

    Glass in Fort Lauderdale
  • If

    Frame damaged or upgrading

    Possible path

    New impact installation

    A complete impact-resistant unit is installed.

    Impact installation
Removed window balance rods and replacement balance assemblies laid out side by side
Window balance components and replacement assemblies from Universal Sliding Door Window & Glass.

Balances & springs

Restoring operability on regular and impact windows

Balance systems counterbalance the sash so it lifts easily and stays where you put it. When they wear, we identify the system your window uses and replace it with compatible components.

  • Window won’t stay open
  • Sash drops shut
  • Hard to lift
  • Uneven or rough travel

New installation

New impact windows and doors

  • Impact windows

    New impact-resistant windows with assessment, measurement, and applicable permitting.

  • Impact sliding doors

    Complete impact-rated sliding door assemblies, fitted for system compatibility.

  • Impact entry doors

    New impact-rated exterior entry doors.

We review product specifications, applicable approvals, and installation requirements for your property.

Our service and project photos

Explore our door, window, and glass projects, along with a closer look at the parts we work on.

Window balance and spring replacement

Removed window balance rods and replacement balance assemblies laid out side by side
Window balance components and replacement assemblies from Universal Sliding Door Window & Glass.

Residential window replacement project

Two exterior views of a house with different window assemblies and removed frames outside
Residential window replacement project by Universal Sliding Door Window & Glass.

Exterior glass door project

Side-by-side views of white-framed and wood-toned glass double doors beside a pool
Exterior glass door project by Universal Sliding Door Window & Glass.

FAQ

Window repair & installation questions — Fort Lauderdale

Can you repair my window instead of replacing it?

If the issue is the balance or springs and the frame and glass are sound, repair is often possible.

Do you work on impact window balances in Fort Lauderdale?

Yes, with components appropriate to the window design.

Do you install impact sliding and entry doors?

Yes. We install complete impact-rated sliding glass doors and entry doors.

Will I need a permit for new impact windows?

Often. Requirements depend on the jurisdiction and scope, and we review them during the estimate.

Window won’t stay open in Fort Lauderdale?

Call and tell us what it’s doing. It may need a repair, not a replacement.

Call Now — (954) 516-6468