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Window replacement in Iona, FL typically costs between $900 and $1,800 per opening for impact-rated units, with whole-home packages running $8,000 to $25,000 or more depending on opening count and wind-zone requirements. Most Iona homes need full-frame replacement work rather than insert swaps because the existing openings were built to pre-1992 standards that no longer pass Lee County inspection. Call (239) 323-5522 for a free in-home measure and a written quote that shows exactly what you’re buying, line by line.
We’ve worked the Iona corridor long enough to know its housing stock: concrete block homes near the Caloosahatchee, original jalousie and double-hung aluminum windows, and a salt-air microclimate that eats standard hardware in two seasons. You need a company that understands Lee County’s HVHZ wind zone, the Miami-Dade NOA requirement, and what post-Ian insurance adjusters actually look for. We’re TruePane Windows & Doors, and we’ve been doing this work for over 42 years.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Iona’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
Iona homeowners don’t have time for a contractor who learns the local codes on their dime. Our crews pull permits through Lee County, not a city building department, and they know the difference between a Florida Product Approval and a Miami-Dade NOA before the first screw comes out. We’ve replaced windows on concrete block homes along McGregor Boulevard, in neighborhoods off Iona Road, and in the canal-front communities east of the Caloosahatchee that took the worst of the 2022 storm. The same second-generation glazier standards apply on every job: openings measured twice, manufacturer warranty layers registered in writing before the truck leaves the driveway, and a 90-Day Done Right Promise that means we come back and fix it if it’s not right. No paperwork fights. No arguing.
Dale Kessler founded this company on a rule that still hangs on the shop whiteboard: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. That’s why our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, why they quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper, and why a live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You call (239) 323-5522, you get a person. Not a voicemail tree. Not a regional call center.
Our Window Replacement Services in Iona
Full Frame Replacement
Most Iona homes need this. The original aluminum frames on late-1960s through early-1990s concrete block construction are corroded, out of square, or sized for single-pane glass that no longer meets Lee County wind-load minimums. Full frame replacement means we remove the old frame down to the rough opening, reset and re-flash the buck, and install an impact-rated insulated glass unit with a Miami-Dade NOA. For homes near the Caloosahatchee, we also check the stem wall and drainage path before sealing anything.
Insert Window Replacement
In a few cases where the existing frame is still square and structurally sound, an insert replacement can save labor and trim costs. But we’re honest about the limits in Iona: if the jamb was installed before Hurricane Andrew, the frame itself is usually the weak point. Our crews measure every opening twice and tell you plainly whether an insert will pass inspection or whether it’ll fail a post-Ian permitting review. We don’t sell work that won’t pass.
Vinyl Replacement Windows
Vinyl makes sense for Iona homeowners who want a lower-maintenance frame that won’t pit in salt air the way raw aluminum does. We install ViewLux and Mr-Glass vinyl lines with welded corners and stainless hardware, and we quote them side by side with PGT’s impact-rated aluminum and vinyl options so you see the price difference in writing. Vinyl won’t corrode, but it must still carry the right DP rating for your opening’s wind zone.
Energy-Efficient Upgrade
Iona’s coastal sun exposure and humidity load puts real pressure on cooling systems, and single-pane windows are the biggest leak in the envelope. We install low-E insulated glass units with argon fill that cut solar heat gain through south and west-facing openings. Combined with a wind-mitigation inspection, the upgrade often qualifies for the 25C federal energy credit and a windstorm premium reduction from your carrier. The 30% credit on qualifying product cost, up to $600 per year, is real money back on a job you already need done.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Iona
We’re an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines including Andersen, Pella, PGT, Marvin, Milgard, Jeld-Wen, CGI, and ES Windows, and we stock local parts and hardware for Iona customers to keep turnaround tight. If you have a Therma-Tru door that needs to match a new PGT window, we quote both on the same sheet of paper. You see the difference in glass packages, frame materials, and warranty coverage before you sign anything. Call (239) 323-5522 and we’ll bring samples to your door.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Iona Homes
- Pre-1992 jalousie and single-pane aluminum windows that no longer meet code. These are everywhere in Iona’s 1960s-1990s concrete block stock. They’re uninsurable now, and insert replacements usually won’t pass inspection because the original frame wasn’t built for impact glazing.
- Salt-air corrosion on aluminum extrusions and hardware. Homes within a few miles of the Gulf or the Caloosahatchee estuary get pitted frames and seized locks inside two years. Standard hardware fails. We spec PVD-coated hardware and marine-grade fasteners on every coastal job.
- 1990s “impact windows” with void NOAs. We’ve pulled out 2001-era impact units that looked fine from the inside but failed current Lee County permitting review because their Notice of Acceptance was void under the post-Ian code cycle. Full-frame replacement costs more than a sash swap, but it’s the only way to get the opening compliant.
- Improperly sealed openings that leak during storm-driven rain. A window that’s square and impact-rated can still leak if the buck isn’t flashed to handle Iona’s drainage flow patterns. We seal the stem wall joint and check the lot’s grading before we finish.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Iona, FL
You should know the numbers before you call. A typical full-frame impact window in Iona runs $900 to $1,800 per opening installed, depending on opening size, floor height, and whether the unit carries a Miami-Dade NOA or just a Florida Product Approval (you want the NOA here, and it’s what we quote as standard). Large or custom openings like picture windows or sliding glass doors run $2,500 to $5,000. Whole-home packages on a 3-bedroom concrete block house typically land between $8,000 and $25,000, with the spread driven by opening count, frame material, and site conditions like drainage and stem wall access. We give you the full written breakdown at the free in-home measure. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying before any work starts.
What Window Replacement Costs in Iona
The cost anchors above are real numbers from jobs we’ve run in Iona. Impact single-hung windows fall between $900 and $1,800 per opening. Impact windows in general sit between $800 and $1,500 when the opening is standard and the frame is in reasonable shape. Big jobs with custom or oversized openings can reach $5,000 per opening when you’re spanning a wide canal-facing wall with a fixed picture unit. A full whole-home package on a typical Iona CBS ranch with eight to twelve openings starts around $8,000 and can exceed $25,000 when you’re adding oversized sliders, second-story access, and marine-grade hardware throughout. What moves the price in Iona: opening count, wind zone (Lee County’s 150 mph+ coastal design zone), floor height (second-story work adds labor), and frame material. The free in-home measure gives you a written quote with zero obligation. Call (239) 323-5522.
Key Takeaways:
- Impact windows in Iona: $800-$1,500 per opening installed
- Single-hung impact: $900-$1,800 per opening
- Large or custom openings: $2,500-$5,000
- Whole-home packages: $8,000-$25,000+
- Free in-home measure and written quote: (239) 323-5522
Florida Pays You Back
Iona homeowners can stack three separate incentives on top of a window replacement. The My Safe Florida Home program offers matching grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades, and windows are on the list. Florida exempts impact-resistant windows and doors from sales tax, which saves about 6% on the hardware cost. And the federal 25C energy credit returns 30% of the product cost, up to $600 per year, on qualifying energy-efficient units. A windstorm-premium credit is also on the table: after a wind-mitigation inspection ($75-$150), many carriers reduce the windstorm portion of your annual premium by roughly 25% once impact-rated glazing is installed. The exact numbers come from your carrier and the program administrators, not from us. We’ll point you to the paperwork and make sure the installation qualifies.
One more comparison worth knowing: impact windows versus hurricane shutters. Shutters protect the glass only when someone is home to deploy them, and they do nothing for energy efficiency, noise, or daily light. Impact windows are permanent protection that’s always working. We install impact windows. We don’t install shutters, but we’ll explain why Iona’s insurance mandate and salt-air environment push most homeowners toward permanent glazing.
We Also Serve Cities Near Iona
Our Window Replacement team handles jobs across southwest Lee County. Beyond Iona, we serve Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, and North Fort Myers with the same 90-Day Done Right Promise and the same live-person phone answer. Call (239) 323-5522 and we’ll confirm your address and schedule the free measure.
Serving Iona, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Iona area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Window Replacement in Iona
Lee County enforces the stricter HVHZ standard on permitted window replacements in unincorporated communities like Iona, and inspectors check for a current Miami-Dade NOA on every opening. A Florida Product Approval alone won’t pass the post-Ian inspection, and we’ve seen competitors install FPA-only units that had to be torn out and replaced. We quote NOA-compliant units from PGT, CGI, and other tested assemblies as standard, not as an upgrade. Call (239) 323-5522 and we’ll show you the approval documents for your specific configuration.
Yes, a full-frame impact replacement with a current Miami-Dade NOA is the single biggest factor in getting a Lee County windstorm policy reinstated or renewed. Insurers want compliant openings, and once the job is permitted, inspected, and closed, you take that documentation back to your carrier. The wind-mitigation inspection that follows usually costs $75-$150 and often unlocks a premium credit averaging around 25% on the windstorm portion. We provide the permit closure paperwork and the product approvals. Call (239) 323-5522 for the full walkthrough.
Standard aluminum hardware pits and seizes within two years within a few miles of the Caloosahatchee or the Gulf. We spec PVD-coated stainless hardware and marine-grade fasteners on every Iona job, and we quote those as the baseline. If a competing bid doesn’t mention hardware finish, ask why. We also replace corroded jamb anchors during full-frame work instead of reusing them. Call (239) 323-5522 to get a quote with the right hardware specified.
Then your openings are not compliant, and you’ll need full-frame replacement to bring them current. We’ve pulled out early-2000s impact units in Iona that looked fine from the street but had NOAs that were void under the post-Ian Lee County code cycle. The old frames usually can’t be reused because the new tested assembly requires different anchoring and flashing. This is the “grandfathered product” trap, and it’s a recurring friction point in Iona’s post-disaster rebuild market. Our free measure includes a compliance check on your existing openings. Call (239) 323-5522.
Yes, in most cases. Full-frame replacement on concrete block construction is done from the exterior, and the interior trim is typically left intact or minimally disturbed. We cut the old frame out, reset the buck, set the new unit, and reflash the exterior without opening interior walls. On canal-front homes where the window seat is flush with the slab, we may need to adjust interior trim, but drywall demolition is rare. Call (239) 323-5522 and we’ll tell you exactly what your home needs after the measure.
Contact TruePane Windows & Doors
If your Iona home still has pre-1992 windows, your permit window is now. Call (239) 323-5522 to schedule your free in-home measure and written quote. A live person answers. We’ll walk the openings with you, check the NOA status on any existing impact units, and hand you a line-by-line price on the spot. Then you decide. No pressure, no surprises, and a 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing if we do the work.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Iona and Lee County with window replacement done right.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.