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Unilock Windows & Doors: The Pompano Beach Owner’s Guide

We stock and install Unilock-compatible replacement windows and doors throughout Pompano Beach, with most projects quoted in writing at $4,500-$15,000 for standard window replacement and $8,000-$25,000 for full impact-rated installations. Most Unilock hardware, sash balances, and weatherstrip components are on our trucks or available next-day through our supplier network. The call usually starts the same way: a window that used to glide closed now needs a shoulder, or a door that sealed tight in January gaps in July after the humidity swells the frame.

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Grant Rowan and our crew have replaced Unilock units across Pompano Beach, from the single-story ranch homes near the Intracoastal to the newer builds up toward Copans Road. The pattern we see is predictable. Coastal salt air degrades the exterior seals faster than inland specs account for, and the afternoon thunderstorms test whatever the manufacturer promised. Here’s how to know what you’re dealing with and what it costs to fix it right.

Which Unilock Models This Applies To

Unilock manufactures windows and doors under several series lines, and the part you need depends on the generation. Current production includes the Unilock 5000 Series vinyl windows, the 7000 Series hybrid vinyl-aluminum line, and the Unilock entry door systems with optional impact-glass packages. Older Pompano Beach homes, especially the 1980s and 1990s stock near the beach, may have the discontinued 3000 Series or early 4000 Series units - we still source compatible hardware for these, though sash replacement sometimes makes more sense than chasing obsolete balances.

To identify your model, check the edge of the sash or the hinge side of the door frame for a stamped or stickered label. The series number, glass thickness, and manufacturing date should all appear. If the label is sun-faded, measure the visible glass dimensions and the overall frame depth - 2-5/8 inch, 3-1/4 inch, or 4-9/16 inch - and note whether the unit is single-hung, double-hung, or a slider. That information lets us cross-reference the correct Unilock balance assembly, pivot bar, or sweep without a teardown.

On OEM versus aftermarket: Unilock-branded replacement balances and tilt latches are available through their distribution chain, but we also stock quality aftermarket equivalents from Amesbury Truth and Caldwell that meet the same load ratings at lower cost. For impact-rated door hardware, we stick with OEM - the Miami-Dade and Florida Building Code HVHZ certifications trace to the original manufacturer’s testing, and swapping in an untested equivalent can void your windstorm coverage. We note the origin of every part on the written quote so you know what you’re buying.

Signs Your Unilock Windows & Doors Is Failing

• The sash won’t stay open or slams shut. This points to a failed coil balance or broken pivot bar, common in Unilock double-hungs after 8-12 years of Florida heat cycling. The nylon cam in early 4000 Series units is particularly prone to cracking; we keep those in stock.
• Visible daylight between the sash and frame when closed. The bulb seal or pile weatherstrip has compressed or pulled free. In Pompano Beach’s salt air, the rubber degrades faster than the manufacturer’s 10-year estimate - we’ve measured 40% compression loss in 6 years on beachfront installs.
• Condensation between the glass panes. The insulated glass unit (IGU) seal has failed, allowing moist coastal air inside. This is not a “wipe it off” problem - the IGU needs replacement, and for impact-rated Unilock windows, the replacement must carry the same missile-impact certification as the original.
• The door sticks or rubs at the top corner seasonally. Florida’s humidity swings swell the door slab or shift the frame. If it’s a Unilock fiberglass door, the slab itself is stable and the issue is likely hinge-mortise wear or frame settlement. If it’s wood-core, the slab may be taking on moisture.
• Hardware operates but the multipoint lock won’t engage. The lock mechanism is fine; the keepers have drifted out of alignment, or the door has settled on its hinges. On Unilock multipoint systems, the top and bottom shootbolts must all engage for the windstorm rating to hold - one misaligned keeper defeats the whole assembly.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

For Unilock window and door replacement in Pompano Beach, our installed pricing runs $4,500-$15,000 for standard window replacement and $8,000-$25,000 for full impact-rated window installation, based on the scope table below. Parts-only service calls for hardware, balances, or seal replacement typically fall at the lower end of the window replacement range or below it, depending on access and whether the unit needs removal.

What drives the range: unit size, floor level (second-story carries ladder and scaffold time), stucco or drywall repair scope, and whether the original installation was flashed correctly. We quote a flat written price before any work starts, with the part origin, labor, and any finish repair line-itemed. Under Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, that number does not change unless you sign a change order. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation and hardware; manufacturer warranties on the glass or slab run longer and transfer to you in writing.

DIY or Call Us?

There are two things a homeowner can safely check without tools: whether the window lock is fully engaged (a partially thrown lock mimics a balance failure), and whether debris in the sill track is binding the sash. Beyond that, Unilock window and door hardware involves tensioned balances, precision-fit weatherstrip, and - on impact-rated units - fasteners and anchors tested to withstand 140 mph wind loads. A balance assembly under tension can release suddenly; we’ve seen lacerations from DIY attempts on tilt-latch removal.

We don’t write step-by-step teardown instructions for loaded hardware. What we do is send a background-checked, uniformed technician with the part already on the truck, document the condition with photos before and after, and leave you with a written record of what was found and what was replaced. Measure twice, say it once, show your work. If you’re weighing the repair against full replacement, call (754) 714-6540 and we’ll schedule a free estimate with both options priced out.

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