Winter Garden · Orange County
Window Replacement in Winter Garden, FL
Designed in 3D, permitted with the right Orange County or city office, and built by a licensed Florida general contractor that also holds its own plumbing license.
Window replacement projects in Winter Garden
Window replacement in Winter Garden is usually about builder windows reaching middle age. Many homes in Stoneybrook West and the earlier Horizon West villages were built with standard non-impact windows and aluminum sliding doors to the lanai, and owners now see failed seals, fogged glass, sticking sliders and hot west-facing rooms. Upstairs bedrooms in two-story plans take the most afternoon sun. Near downtown, older homes may still have original single-pane units. Most owners choose impact glass so they can stop putting up shutters before storms.
What changes for a window replacement in Winter Garden
Winter Garden associations commonly review windows as an exterior change, including frame color, grid pattern and glass tint, so we prepare the submission with product sheets before the permit. Each unit needs Florida Product Approval, and the permit goes to the City of Winter Garden Building Department or, for Horizon West, the Orange County Division of Building Safety. Second-story openings in two-story homes need ladders or lifts and careful stucco patching high on the wall. Large lanai sliders are often the first opening owners replace.
Local details we plan around
- Horizon West is unincorporated Orange County, so a Winter Garden address there means a county permit, not a city one.
- Older homes near Plant Street may have raised floors, older drain lines and original wood floors worth protecting during the work.
- Horizon West homes are often 10 to 20 years old, the age when builder showers, cabinets and flooring typically start failing.
- Two-story plans in newer neighborhoods put bathrooms over living space, so waterproofing and leak prevention upstairs are a priority.
For the full picture of materials, design choices and how the work is sequenced, see our window replacement guide for Central Florida, or read more about remodeling in Winter Garden.
Scope
What the work includes
In-home measure and assessment
We measure every opening, check the existing frames, bucks and stucco for damage, and note which openings face the street for HOA review and which get the most sun.
Product selection
Impact or non-impact, vinyl or aluminum frames, glass package, grid pattern and frame color, all chosen from products with Florida Product Approval for your openings.
Permit and HOA paperwork
We prepare the permit application with the product approval numbers and help you assemble the architectural review submission your association requires before work starts.
Removal and opening preparation
Old windows removed with care for the surrounding stucco and drywall, openings cleaned, rotted wood bucks replaced, and the opening checked for square and level.
Installation to approved instructions
Windows set, shimmed and fastened with the fastener type and spacing the product approval specifies, then sealed against water intrusion around the full perimeter.
Stucco, trim and final inspection
Exterior stucco patched and ready for paint, interior returns and trim finished, debris removed, and the final inspection passed before we close out the permit.
Our process
How a window replacement in Winter Garden runs
The same five steps on every kitchen, bath and renovation. Online requests get a call back within 24 to 48 hours.
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We visit you at home
We measure the space, note where plumbing, gas and electrical run today, and ask how you use the room. The design starts at this visit.
- 02
3D design rendering
Your measurements become a 3D model, so you see the layout, cabinet heights and finishes before anything is ordered or torn out.
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Material selection
You choose cabinets, counters, tile and fixtures with our designer in the Kingspointe Pkwy showroom, against the final design.
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Ordering and permits
We order material, check every item against your selections, and pull the permits the scope needs.
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We build, then walk it with you
Our crew and licensed trades do the work and pass inspections. We finish with a walk-through, room by room.
Google reviews
Reviews from our customers
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"It is a pleasure to recommend Prime Construction / Kitchens for any of your home remodeling needs. Prime Construction helped me diagnose a problem with a wall in my garage related to a window leak. Prime Construction shared with me how I could address the issue myself and saved me the cost of a dispatch by their team. They were only concerned with helping me resolve my issue. I give my full recommendation to Prime Construction. Thank you"
Johnny C.Posted on Google · August 2025 Read -
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"We absolutely love our new dream bathroom! Asaf listened to everything we wanted and went beyond we what could imagine! They work quickly, efficiently and are very clean! The prices are great and we’ll definitely use Prime again for future renovations! WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND PRIME!"
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FAQ
Window Replacement in Winter Garden: questions
Do not see your question? Call us or send the estimate form and we will answer it on the phone.
Does my Winter Garden HOA have to approve replacement windows?
In most Horizon West villages and newer Winter Garden subdivisions, yes. Associations usually review frame color, grid pattern and glass tint for windows and sliding doors, even when the size stays the same. We gather the product sheets and an opening list for the submission, and order the windows once the association approves.
Is Horizon West part of the City of Winter Garden for permits?
No. Horizon West is unincorporated Orange County, even though many homes there use a Winter Garden or Windermere mailing address. Building permits for those homes go to the Orange County Division of Building Safety. Homes inside Winter Garden city limits, including the historic downtown area, are permitted by the City of Winter Garden Building Department.
Can you update an older home near downtown Winter Garden without losing its character?
Yes. We often keep original trim, doors and wood floors in the rest of the house while remodeling the kitchen and baths inside the existing layout. We look at the subfloor, plumbing and wiring during the in-home visit and explain where older systems may need replacing, so the estimate reflects what a house of that age usually needs.
How long does window replacement take from order to installation?
Most projects take a few months from measurement to finished installation, mainly because windows are made to order. Manufacturing commonly takes 6 to 16 weeks depending on the product and season, and HOA approval and the permit happen during that time. Installation itself usually takes 1 to 5 days for a typical home, followed by stucco touch-up and the final inspection.
Are impact windows worth it in Orlando?
For many homeowners, yes. Impact windows protect the house during storms without putting up shutters, can qualify for wind mitigation insurance credits when all openings are protected, add security, reduce outside noise and block most UV light. Whether they pay off for you depends on your insurance, how long you plan to stay and how many openings you have.
Do I need a permit to replace windows in Florida?
Generally yes. Window and exterior door replacement usually requires a building permit in Florida, and each product must have a Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade NOA. Your city or county building department makes the final call. We pull the permit, list the approvals and schedule the inspection.
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Showroom and office
Serving Winter Garden from our Orlando showroom
Our showroom on Kingspointe Parkway is about 12 miles from Winter Garden in a straight line. Come see cabinets, counters and vanities in person before you decide.
7922 Kingspointe Pkwy Ste 110Orlando, FL 32819
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Estimates
Request a window replacement estimate in Winter Garden
Tell us about the project. We call back within 24 to 48 hours to set up the in-home measure, and you get a written estimate after the visit.
- In-home measure and 3D design before you commit
- Licensed general contractor and plumbing contractor
- Permits pulled and inspections handled by us