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Single and double hung windows are the most common window style installed in Naples homes, and replacing or upgrading them is one of the highest-return projects a homeowner can make in Southwest Florida’s climate. A properly installed, impact-rated hung window keeps out hurricane-force wind and rain, cuts cooling costs, and lasts decades without warping or corroding in the salt air. At Winslow Windows & Doors, Ed Winslow has been overseeing these installs personally since 2011 – and his name is on every job we do.
If you’re comparing quotes or just trying to figure out what this project actually involves, call us at (239) 899-6411 – a live person answers around the clock, and we’ll give you straight answers before we ever ask for a deposit. Our full Window Installation in Naples service covers every opening in your home, but single and double hung windows are where most Naples homeowners start, and for good reason.
Single vs. Double Hung: What’s the Actual Difference?
A single hung window has one moving sash – the bottom panel slides up, and the top panel is fixed. It’s a simpler mechanism with fewer moving parts, which means slightly lower cost and a bit less maintenance over time. You’ll find single hungs on many older Naples homes built before the 1990s, and they’re still a solid choice when ventilation is only needed at the bottom of the frame.
A double hung window has two movable sashes – both the top and bottom panels slide independently. This matters a lot in Naples for two reasons. First, you can tilt both sashes inward for cleaning, which is a real advantage on second-story windows where reaching the exterior from a ladder is impractical. Second, opening the top sash lets hot air escape near the ceiling while the bottom sash draws cooler air in – a useful natural ventilation trick during the shoulder months when the AC doesn’t need to run full tilt.
Either style can be configured as impact-rated, Low-E glass, or both – which is not optional if you’re replacing windows in Naples and want to meet current Miami-Dade product approval standards.
When You Need Single & Double Hung Windows
Not every window situation is an emergency, but a few are. Here are the scenarios where Naples homeowners call us most often:
- Storm season is approaching and your windows aren’t impact-rated. Florida building code requires product-approved impact or hurricane protection for new window installations in Naples. If your existing windows predate the stricter post-Andrew codes, replacing them before June isn’t just smart – it directly affects your homeowner’s insurance premium.
- Your sashes stick, won’t lock, or have broken tilt latches. In Naples’s humidity, wood-frame single and double hung windows warp and swell. Vinyl and aluminum frames fare better but the hardware degrades. If the sash won’t lock flush, the window isn’t providing a proper seal – or a proper barrier.
- Condensation is forming between the panes. When the seal on an insulated glass unit fails, moisture gets trapped between the panes and the insulating air gap is gone. You’re losing energy every hour that window is in the wall. In East Naples and the Golden Gate Estates area, where homes often run the AC nine months a year, a failed IGU shows up fast on the electric bill.
- You’re remodeling and want to open up a view. Single and double hung windows can be sized to nearly any rough opening. Homeowners in Port Royal and Aqualane Shores often upgrade to taller, narrower double hungs to frame a courtyard or water view without losing the clean sightlines a casement would interrupt.
- Your frames show salt corrosion or visible gaps at the sill. Naples sits within two miles of the Gulf, and even inland neighborhoods like Lely and Pelican Bay deal with salt-laden air year-round. Aluminum frames from the 1980s and early 1990s pit and corrode at the corners, and once the frame goes, the thermal break is gone.
- You’re selling the home and the inspector flagged the windows. Outdated single pane windows are a common flag on Naples home inspections. Buyers’ agents in this market know what Miami-Dade product approval stickers look like, and a seller who has already replaced the windows typically gets less negotiation friction at closing.
Our Single & Double Hung Windows Process
We don’t show up with a truck and start cutting without a plan. Here’s exactly how our window installation goes from first call to final inspection:
- Free in-home measurement and estimate. Ed or one of our background-checked technicians visits your Naples home, measures every opening by hand – not by eyeballing the existing frame – and reviews the current condition of the sill, frame, and interior finish. We tell you upfront what the job costs. There’s no trip charge for homes inside Collier County, and the estimate doesn’t come with any pressure to book.
- Product selection and permit pull. We walk you through the window options that match your home’s style, your budget, and the specific wind-load zone your neighborhood falls in. For impact windows in Naples, we work with brands like CGI and CWS, both of which carry the Florida Product Approval numbers required for Collier County permits. We pull the permit – homeowners should never waive the permit to save time, because an unpermitted window install can void your insurance and complicate a future sale.
- Frame removal and rough opening prep. On install day, our uniformed crew removes the old window carefully to avoid damaging the interior drywall or exterior stucco. We inspect the rough opening for wood rot, moisture infiltration, and out-of-square framing before any new product goes in. In older Naples homes near the water, this step regularly turns up rot at the sill plate that would have been buried behind the new frame without a thorough look.
- Window installation and flashing. The new single or double hung window is set, shimmed, and leveled. We apply flashing tape and sealant at every penetration point – a step that’s easy to skip and catastrophically expensive to fix after the fact in a hurricane-rain event. The sash operation is tested before we move to the next opening.
- Interior and exterior finish. Trim is replaced or matched to the existing profile. Exterior caulk is applied with a paintable sealant rated for Florida sun exposure. We clean the glass and the work area before we leave.
- Final inspection and your 36500-Day Done Right Promise. We schedule the county inspection and make sure the permit closes properly. Every window Winslow installs is backed by our 36500-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we come back and make it right. That’s not a limited-time warranty – it’s the standard Ed holds every job to, period.
Single & Double Hung Windows Pricing in Naples
Single and double hung window installation in Naples typically runs $450 to $1,200 per window installed, including labor, permit, and standard trim work. Impact-rated units with Low-E glass sit at the higher end of that range. Here’s a closer look at what moves the number:
| Window Type / Scenario | Typical Installed Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard single hung, non-impact, vinyl frame | $450 – $650 per window |
| Impact-rated single hung, aluminum or vinyl frame | $650 – $950 per window |
| Impact-rated double hung, aluminum frame, Low-E glass | $800 – $1,200 per window |
| Oversized or custom-sized double hung (above 48″ wide) | $1,100 – $1,500+ per window |
| Collier County permit (per project) | Typically $75 – $200, varies by scope |
What moves the price up or down:
- Impact vs. non-impact glass. Impact-rated laminated glass adds cost to the unit itself, but it eliminates the need for shutters and, in most cases, qualifies you for an insurance discount that can partially offset the price over a few years.
- Frame material. Vinyl frames cost less upfront; aluminum frames with a thermal break hold up longer in the Naples salt-air environment and are often the better long-run choice for homes within a mile of the water.
- Condition of the rough opening. If we find rot or structural damage when the old window comes out, that repair happens before the new window goes in. We don’t hide this cost – we show you the damage before the work starts.
- Number of windows. Multi-window projects (five or more openings) typically allow us to reduce the per-window labor cost. We’ll tell you exactly how that works during the estimate.
- Second-story or difficult access. Windows above the first floor require additional setup time and in some cases staging equipment. We price this transparently, not as a surprise line item after the fact.
Senior homeowners and veterans receive a permanent 10% discount on every project – no expiration, no conditions. If a repair on your existing windows exceeds $200, you get $40 off that invoice. These aren’t limited-time promotions; they’re standing commitments.
Call (239) 899-6411 for a free, no-pressure Window Installation Near Me in Naples, FL estimate. We’ll measure your openings, explain the product options that fit your home and your budget, and give you a written number before any work begins.
Why Winslow for Single & Double Hung Windows in Naples
There are a lot of window companies working in Collier County. Some are good. Some show up once, cash the check, and you can’t reach them six months later when the sash starts sticking. Ed Winslow started this company in 2011 because he saw homeowners get burned by exactly that pattern – vague estimates, crews with no accountability, warranties written to dissolve the moment you need them.
What we do differently is simple: upfront pricing, no trip charge in Collier County, a live person on the phone at any hour, and background-checked technicians who show up in uniform and in a marked truck. You know who is at your door before they knock.
We’re authorized installers for CGI and CWS, two of the brands most widely specified for impact windows in Southwest Florida. CGI’s sentinel series double hung windows are particularly common in Naples neighborhoods where Miami-Dade product approval is required, and CWS’s aluminum hung windows hold up exceptionally well in the salt-air conditions you’ll find in Old Naples and Bayshore. We also work with ES Windows for homeowners who want a high-performance vinyl option at a slightly lower price point, and we offer Awning & Hopper Windows for basements and utility spaces.
We’re part of this community – not a national call center routing your job to whoever is available that week. If something isn’t right after the install, Ed’s name is still on the business, and his number still answers.
Key Takeaways
- Single hung windows have one moving sash; double hung windows have two – both styles can be impact-rated for Naples’s hurricane requirements.
- Installed cost in Naples typically runs $450 to $1,200 per window depending on size, glass type, and frame material.
- Collier County requires a permit for window replacement – we pull it, manage the inspection, and close it out for you.
- Every install is backed by the 36500-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right.
- Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 10% discount. No expiration.
- A live person answers at (239) 899-6411, 24 hours a day – no voicemail, no callback queue.
FAQs – Single & Double Hung Windows in Naples
How much does it cost to replace a single or double hung window in Naples?
Replacing a single or double hung window in Naples runs $450 to $1,200 installed, with most standard impact-rated double hung windows landing between $800 and $1,100 per opening including labor, permit, and trim. The biggest variables are glass type (impact vs. non-impact), frame material, and the condition of the rough opening once the old window is out. Call (239) 899-6411 for a free measurement and written estimate – no trip charge inside Collier County.
Do I need a permit to replace windows in Naples, FL?
Yes. Collier County requires a building permit for window replacement, including like-for-like swaps. The permit ensures the installation meets current Florida Building Code wind-load requirements for your zone and that the product carries the required Miami-Dade or Florida Product Approval. Skipping the permit can void your homeowner’s insurance coverage and create problems when you sell. Winslow pulls the permit, coordinates the inspection, and closes it out – that’s included in every full install we do.
What’s the difference between impact windows and regular windows for a Naples home?
Impact windows use a laminated glass construction – two panes bonded to a polymer interlayer – so they stay intact even when the outer lite cracks under debris impact. Regular single-pane or standard insulated glass windows do not meet this standard and require hurricane shutters or panels for storm protection in Naples. For most Naples homeowners, impact-rated single or double hung windows eliminate the annual shutter setup, reduce noise from US-41 and airport traffic, and typically lower homeowner’s insurance premiums. We also install 3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows for homeowners seeking wider openings. Ask us to walk you through the product approval numbers on any window we quote you.
Can you replace just one window, or do you need to do the whole house?
We replace single windows all the time – there’s no minimum. That said, if your home still has a mix of original aluminum single-pane windows and you’re replacing one because of damage, it’s worth having us look at the others while we’re there. In many Naples homes built in the 1970s through early 1990s, the frames are at a similar age and condition, and replacing two or three at once usually costs less per window than two separate mobilizations. We’ll give you honest numbers for both scenarios and let you decide.
Ready to Replace Your Single or Double Hung Windows in Naples?
Give us a call at (239) 899-6411 and a real person will answer – day or night. We’ll set up a free in-home estimate, measure your openings, and give you a written price before anything else happens. No pressure, no vague ranges, no surprises on the invoice. Ed Winslow has been doing this in Naples since 2011, and the 36500-Day Done Right Promise means he’s accountable long after the truck leaves your driveway. We’re the neighbor down the road – and we’d like to earn your trust the same way neighbors do: by showing up, doing the job right, and standing behind it.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Naples.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow 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.