Impact Windows in Englewood, FL

In Englewood, a lot of people pricing impact windows are already in the middle of repairs. In 2024, heavy rain from Hurricane Helene flooded homes here, and less than two weeks later storm surge from Hurricane Milton came through. Some houses that took water in Helene were destroyed in Milton. If walls are open and openings are being reframed, it is the right time to put stronger windows and doors in.

Two counties, two permit offices

Englewood spills across the Sarasota and Charlotte county line. Your permit goes to whichever county your parcel is in, and each has its own forms and review. Check your property tax bill or the county property appraiser to confirm the county before we prepare paperwork.

A community of owners

In the 2020 census, Englewood had 20,800 residents, nearly 40% more than in 2010. The median age was 66.9, and 85.6% of homes were owner-occupied. Many owners plan to stay put, which makes a long-lived product worth considering. Impact glass needs almost no action before a storm, which matters a lot to homeowners who do not want to be on a ladder in August.

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Hurricane shutters as part of the plan

For homes where every window cannot be replaced right away, hurricane shutters fill the gap:

• Accordion shutters for windows and sliders on the main living level
• Roll-down shutters for big openings on the water side
• Storm panels for rarely used rooms and garage windows

A mixed plan can put impact glass on the openings you look through most and shutters on the rest.

Openings that took water

If a home flooded, the bottom of the window opening and the door thresholds often took the worst of it. Before we install anything, we check for rot in wood bucks, rusted fasteners, and water damage in the wall around the frame. A new impact window only performs as well as what it is anchored to.

Getting ready before the next season

Hurricane season runs from June through November, and the busiest months for window orders are often the ones right after a storm. Impact products are made to order, so lead times can stretch. If you are planning work, measuring and ordering in winter or spring gives the best chance of having openings protected before August. Until then, a set of approved storm panels can bridge the gap.

Englewood's history

The original plat was filed on August 17, 1896, and the town took its name from the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. Today it is a waterfront retirement community near Lemon Bay. Call (941) 390-3550 to set up a measure.