Hurricane Impact Windows in Fort Myers – Built to Withstand the Storm

Caner Impact Windows & Doors installs hurricane-rated impact windows and doors across Fort Myers and Lee County, from the McGregor corridor and Whiskey Creek to Gateway, Lehigh Acres, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs and Estero. We replace original single-pane windows and sliding doors with PGT, ES and CGI impact products, pull the permit with the city or the county, and finish most homes in one to three days.

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Why Fort Myers Homes Need Impact Windows

Hurricane Ian came ashore at Cayo Costa in September 2022 as a Category 4 storm and put Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Iona and the riverfront under water, and Milton in 2024 and Charley in 2004 hit the same coast. Lee County sits inside Florida’s wind-borne debris region, so the Florida Building Code already requires opening protection, impact glass or code-approved shutters, on any window or door you replace. The county is not in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone that covers Miami-Dade and Broward, which is why product choices are wider and prices run a little lower here than in South Florida. Most Fort Myers homes built before the 2002 code change still have single-pane aluminum windows that were never designed for a hurricane.

Storm protection without shutters

Laminated impact glass holds together when debris hits it, keeping the building envelope sealed so pressure cannot build inside the house. There is nothing to put up before a storm and nothing to take down after, and the home is protected while you are away, which matters for the seasonal owners who make up so much of Lee County.

Lower insurance premiums

Once every opening is impact rated, your home qualifies for Florida wind-mitigation credits. Fort Myers homeowners commonly see the wind portion of their policy drop by 25 to 45 percent, and we provide the paperwork your insurer asks for.

Quieter, cooler rooms

The same laminated glass that stops debris blocks traffic noise from US 41, Colonial Boulevard and Daniels Parkway and cuts heat gain, so the air conditioning runs less. Low-E glass is available on every unit we install.

Impact Windows and Doors We Install in Fort Myers

Impact Windows

Single hung, horizontal roller, casement, picture and architectural shapes in vinyl or aluminum frames, all with Florida Product Approval and Miami-Dade NOAs. We install the PGT WinGuard line, ES Windows and CGI, and will show you the frame and glass options side by side in your home.

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Impact Doors

Sliding glass doors for lanai and pool openings, French doors, and impact-rated entry doors with glass, sidelight and transom options. Sliding lanai doors are the most common upgrade we do in Fort Myers because nearly every home here opens onto a screened pool cage.

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What Impact Windows Cost in Fort Myers

Most Fort Myers homeowners pay between $800 and $1,400 per window installed, with sliding glass doors from about $2,000, French doors from about $2,500 and a whole house typically landing between $10,000 and $30,000 depending on window count and style. Because Lee County is outside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, product and permit costs sit at the lower end of the Florida range. Our impact windows cost guide breaks it down by window type and home size, the impact doors cost guide covers sliding, French and entry doors, and financing through the Wells Fargo Home Projects Credit Card is available with no upfront payment for qualified homeowners.

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“The Caner team is awesome. We compared prices on windows and doors, apples to apples with another company, same windows, same doors, same item numbers, and we saved thousands.”

Michael W., Caner customer

When to Replace Windows in Fort Myers

Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 and factory lead times stretch to eight weeks or more once the first storm is named, so the best time to order is January through April. Replace sooner if your windows are original aluminum single panes, if frames show corrosion or gaps, if sashes stick or will not lock, or if you are still putting up panels every season. Our guide to when to install hurricane windows in Fort Myers covers timing in detail, and the Fort Myers window and door style guide helps you match styles to your home.

How a Fort Myers Installation Works

1

Free in-home estimate

We measure every opening, show you PGT, ES and CGI samples, and give you a written price the same visit. No phone quotes, no pressure.

2

Permit and order

We file the permit with City of Fort Myers Community Development, or with Lee County Community Development for unincorporated addresses, and place your factory order. Standard sizes usually arrive in four to eight weeks.

3

Installation

Our licensed crew removes the old units, anchors and seals each new window and door to the manufacturer’s specification, and finishes the interior and exterior. Most homes take one to three days.

4

Inspection and paperwork

The building department inspects the work, we register your warranty, and we hand you the documentation for your insurance wind-mitigation credit.

Fort Myers Impact Window FAQ

Are impact windows required in Fort Myers?
Not on an existing home you leave alone, but when you replace a window or door the Florida Building Code requires opening protection, because all of Lee County is in the wind-borne debris region. Impact glass satisfies that requirement without shutters. Our Florida impact window requirements guide covers the code in detail.
Do I need a permit for impact windows in Fort Myers?
Yes. Every window and door replacement in Lee County is permitted and inspected, through City of Fort Myers Community Development inside the city limits or Lee County Community Development elsewhere. Caner files the permit, schedules the inspection and includes the fee in your quote.
How long does a Fort Myers installation take?
Once the product arrives, most single-family homes are finished in one to three days. Factory lead times for standard sizes run four to eight weeks, longer for custom colors, oversized lanai doors and shapes, and longer again once hurricane season starts.
Will impact windows lower my insurance in Fort Myers?
Usually, yes. Once every window and door opening is impact rated, the home qualifies for Florida wind-mitigation credits, which commonly reduce the wind portion of a homeowner policy by 25 to 45 percent. We provide the documentation your insurer needs.
Do you work with Fort Myers HOAs and condo associations?
Yes. Many Lee County communities, from the gated neighborhoods off Daniels Parkway to the condo associations along the river, require an architectural review before window work. We supply the product approvals, color samples and drawings the board asks for.
Can I replace windows a few at a time?
You can, but partial replacements usually do not qualify for the insurance credit, and doing the whole house at once lowers the per-window price because permitting and setup are fixed costs. We can phase a project if the budget requires it.
What is included in a Caner installation?
Removal and disposal of the old units, new wood bucking where the opening needs it, anchoring and sealing to the manufacturer’s specification, drywall and stucco repair around the opening, and touch-ups for a clean finish. Painting is the homeowner’s responsibility.
Do I still need shutters if I install impact windows?
Generally no. Approved impact windows and doors satisfy the code’s opening-protection requirement on their own, with nothing to put up before a storm. Some HOAs have their own rules, so check with your board. Our post on whether you need shutters with impact windows goes into the detail.
How long do impact windows and doors last?
Properly installed PGT, ES and CGI systems last 20 years or more in the Fort Myers climate. Manufacturer warranties vary by product line, and we review the coverage with your quote and register it for you after the inspection.

We also serve the rest of Southwest Florida: Bonita Springs, Naples, Cape Coral, Estero, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers and Sanibel.

Get a Fort Myers Impact Window Quote

Free in-home estimate anywhere in Fort Myers and Lee County. We measure every opening, show you the options and give you a written price with current lead times. Licensed and insured (CGC1530091). Financing available.