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Seeking Realistic Window Quotes in Largo (2010 Home) - Impact Costs vs. Keeping Shutters?

rwilson45 · 2025-05-05T12:16:15Z

Hi all, first-time poster here. I'm in Largo (Pinellas County) and looking for advice on replacement windows for my house (built in 2010). The original windows are non-impact, double-pane but pretty basic builder grade single-hung windows. We do have aluminum hurricane shutters that came with the house, but after dealing with putting them up during storms 😅 I'm seriously considering installing impact windows instead. I have 10 windows (various sizes, mostly single-hung) and one big sliding glass door. I got one quote so far from Renewal by Andersen just to gauge high-end, and it was shockingly high—about $45,000 for everything! I expected it to be expensive but I'm not sure what's reasonable in the Tampa Bay area these days, especially for a relatively newer home. The quote was for their Fibrex composite windows (which are not even impact rated without an extra laminate). I'm definitely going to get a few more quotes from other companies. For those who have replaced windows in homes around this age, what kind of prices did you pay or quotes did you get? Any recommendations on trustworthy local companies? I'm interested in impact (hurricane-rated) windows, but I'm also debating if I should do non-impact windows and keep using my shutters to save cost. Not sure how big the price difference is and if it's worth it (or if code/insurance pretty much pushes everyone to impact nowadays). Also, did you run into any permitting issues with the county or your city when doing your windows? I'm in unincorporated Pinellas, so permits go through the county. I want to make sure I'm following all the rules, and I’ve heard some horror stories about permits and inspections. And how did you compare warranties and window frame materials (vinyl vs aluminum frames, etc)? Thanks in advance! Just trying to go in informed, since this is a big investment and I want to do it right once and not regret any choices.

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vr_jeff

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If anyone here lives near a busy road or has loud neighbors, seriously, impact windows are a game changer for noise. I can finally sleep in on Saturdays!

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nancyshadow574

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My windows are scheduled to be installed next month. After reading all this, I feel way more confident about the whole process. Thanks folks.

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politics575

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This discussion has been super comprehensive. It's like a masterclass on window replacement in Tampa Bay! 😄

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ray_gonzalez

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Agreed, @politics575. I’ve got this bookmarked to share with a couple friends who are also starting window projects. It's gold.

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crafter11

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Stay safe this hurricane season, everyone, and thanks for sharing all your knowledge. Because of threads like this, a lot of us feel a lot more prepared and confident tackling home improvements. Cheers!

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