New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Westlight Windows Orlando pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Awning & Hopper Windows in Orlando, FL
Awning windows hinge at the top and crank outward, so they shed rain even when open. Hopper windows hinge at the bottom and tip inward, which makes them a natural fit for bathrooms, basements, and any tight wall space near a walkway or patio. At Westlight Windows Orlando, we install both types across Orlando, FL, and we give you a written price before any work begins. If you’re weighing options for a specific room or wall, call us at (850) 493-7894 and we’ll walk through it with you. You can also see how this fits into the broader scope of our Window Installation in Orlando work.
Awning and hopper windows aren’t the flashiest products in the catalog, but they solve problems the big double-hungs and sliders can’t. An awning window over a kitchen sink keeps rain out while letting steam escape. A hopper window in a garage wall brings in light without giving anyone a clear path to climb through. Orlando’s afternoon thunderstorms make awning windows especially practical here: you can leave them cracked open during a downpour without water pooling on the sill. That’s the kind of detail that matters when you live with daily summer rain.
Westlight Windows Orlando has been installing windows since 2009, and we’re an independently owned and operated Kingswell location. Owen Satterfield leads the team. We carry eight manufacturer lines, which means we can match the right frame and glass package to your house rather than forcing whatever’s in the warehouse, whether you need Casement Windows or another style entirely. For awning and hopper work, we often spec CGI and ES Windows for impact-rated needs, or ECO Window Systems when energy efficiency is the top priority. Every installation follows the Kingswell Way: say the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, leave the place cleaner than we found it, put the guarantee in writing, and come back if it fails.
If you’re picturing a specific wall and wondering whether an awning or hopper window will work there, call (850) 493-7894. A real person answers, 24/7. We’ll ask a few questions, give you straight answers, and if it makes sense, schedule a visit with an exact arrival window.
When You Need Awning & Hopper Windows
Most Orlando homeowners don’t start out looking for these styles by name. They start with a problem. Here are the situations where awning and hopper windows are the right tool for the job:
- Kitchens and bathrooms with small openings. The wall space above a sink or toilet often won’t fit a standard double-hung. Awning windows fit narrow, horizontal openings and still open fully for ventilation.
- Walls facing a walkway, patio, or porch. A hopper window tilts inward from the top, so it doesn’t swing out into traffic. If a casement window would hit someone in the face, a hopper is the clean fix.
- Spaces where rain gets in when windows are open. Orlando gets 50-plus inches of rain a year. Awning windows are the only style that forms a natural awning with the glass itself, so you can keep air moving during a storm.
- Basement or garage walls near the ground. Hopper windows sit flush and open inward, which keeps the exterior profile tight. They’re also hard to climb through from outside, which matters for below-grade and low-wall applications.
- Rooms that trap heat or moisture. Awning windows up high create a natural chimney effect when paired with lower openings. That cross-ventilation makes a real difference in Orlando attics, laundry rooms, and sunrooms.
- Impact-rated retrofits in older Orlando homes. Homes built before the 1990s often have single-pane aluminum windows. Swapping those out for impact-rated awning windows from CGI or CWS upgrades both security and storm protection without changing the wall opening much.
Some of these problems have workarounds. A dehumidifier can drop the moisture in a bathroom. A fan can push air through a stuffy sunroom. But if you want actual, passive ventilation with the window open and the rain outside, the glass itself has to do the work. That’s what awning and hopper windows do, and it’s why we install them as often as we do.
Our Awning & Hopper Windows Process
Our process is the same for every job, whether it’s one hopper window in a Pine Hills bathroom or four impact-rated awnings across a College Park sunroom. We don’t improvise, and we don’t leave you guessing about what happens next.
- You call and talk to a person. Not a voicemail tree, not a chatbot. Our phone line is answered live 24/7. You tell us what’s going on, and we help you figure out if an awning or hopper window is even the right call before we schedule anything.
- We visit and measure. Owen or one of our background-checked, uniformed technicians comes out to the house. We measure the rough opening, check the wall condition, and look at access, existing trim, and any water staining that might signal a bigger issue.
- You get a written price. Before any work starts. Not a ballpark, not a range that shifts when we show up with tools. A line-item price on paper that covers the full install. If anything changes mid-job, we stop and tell you before spending another dollar.
- We schedule a real arrival window. We tell you when we’ll be there, and we show up in that window. It’s a promise we put in writing, and it’s not a marketing slogan.
- Installation, cleanup, and the walkthrough. We set the window, flash and seal it properly for Orlando’s rain loads, trim it out, and clean the work area. Then we walk you through the hardware, the locking points, and what to check over the first few weeks.
- You get the guarantee in writing. Before we leave, you receive a written guarantee on the completed work. If anything fails during the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it doesn’t expire because the salesman left the neighborhood.
You’ll notice the word “written” shows up a few times there. That’s deliberate. The Kingswell Guarantee exists because verbal promises are easy to make and easy to forget. We hand you the terms on paper, every time, before a single screw turns.
Awning & Hopper Windows Pricing in Orlando
Awning and hopper window replacement in Orlando typically runs $350 to $850 per window installed, depending on size, frame material, glass package, and whether the opening needs any repair work. Impact-rated options push into the $700 to $1,200 per-unit range. Here’s a clearer breakdown of what moves the number:
- Frame material: Vinyl sits at the lower end of the range. Aluminum is common in mid-century Orlando homes and runs slightly higher. Impact-rated aluminum or vinyl from lines like ES Windows or CGI commands a premium but often qualifies for Florida wind-mitigation insurance credits.
- Glass package: Single-pane is cheapest but rarely recommended for Orlando’s heat. Low-e glass (a thin coating that reflects heat back into the room in winter and out in summer) adds $60 to $120 per window. Impact-rated laminated glass adds more.
- Size and operation: Small hopper windows in bathrooms often land under $450. Large awning windows in living rooms or sunrooms can exceed $900 when the opening is wide and needs structural support.
- Existing frame condition: If the old frame is rotted, out of square, or water-damaged, you may need sill repair or a full replacement window rather than a retrofit. We’ll spot that during the measurement visit and tell you before quoting.
- Quantity: Replacing four to six awning windows at once spreads the setup and cleanup time, which often drops the per-window installed cost modestly.
The most important thing about our pricing isn’t the range, it’s the fact that it’s in writing. We show up, measure, talk through the options, and hand you an exact number. No door-step surprises, no revised invoices. The price you approve is the price you pay. Call (850) 493-7894 to set up a free measurement and quote.
Why Awning Windows Make Sense in Orlando Specifically
Orlando’s climate does things to windows that other parts of the country don’t have to think about. Daily thunderstorms from June through September. Humidity that sits above 70% for weeks at a time. Hurricane seasons that arrive with warning, and sometimes without. A window that works fine in Ohio can be a liability in Florida, and we spec products accordingly.
Awning windows are uniquely suited to this climate because the glass panel acts as a shield when it’s open. During a Pinellas-style afternoon rain, you can keep the window cranked out and air flowing without pulling a wet floor. In a place like Metro West or Winter Park, where afternoon showers are a near-daily summer event, that single feature changes how you use the room.
Coastal-adjacent neighborhoods and areas with strict wind codes often require impact-rated glass. We install impact-rated awning and hopper windows from CGI and CWS, both Miami-Dade County-approved manufacturers, which means the products are built and certified for Florida’s wind loads. Even inland, where code may not demand impact glass, the extra structural rigidity of these windows is worth considering if you’re near large oaks or open lakefront exposure.
Energy is the quieter advantage. A low-e coated awning window on an east or west Orlando wall cuts a significant amount of solar heat gain. In a room with afternoon sun, that’s the difference between a thermostat that runs and one that rests. ECO Window Systems makes thoughtful, affordable low-e options that we match to homes where the goal is comfort and cooling efficiency more than storm hardening.
Hopper Windows for Bathrooms, Basements, and Tight Spaces
Hopper windows open inward from the top, which makes them the most space-efficient operable window made. They don’t intrude on exterior walkways, they don’t swing into a room, and they seal tightly when closed. Builders in Orlando have used them for decades in half-baths, utility rooms, and below-grade basement egress wells in older neighborhoods like Delaney Park and Thornton Park, often alongside Bay & Bow Windows in front-facing rooms.
In a small bathroom with a shower, a hopper window placed high on the wall vents steam directly outside without giving a neighbor a straight sightline. In a garage wall that faces an alley or side yard, a hopper brings in light and air while staying out of the way of parked cars and tool storage. The hardware is simple and durable, which matters in humid, salt-adjacent air where cheap cranks and hinges corrode fast.
One note on safety: hopper and awning windows in bedrooms or any sleeping area must meet Florida egress requirements. If the window is your fire-escape path, we’ll verify the rough opening and the operable clearance meet code before recommending the style. That’s not a detail we skip, ever. If it doesn’t code out for egress, we’ll tell you, and we’ll help you find a window that does.
Manufacturer Lines We Trust for Awning & Hopper Applications
We stock and install from eight manufacturer lines, and we choose among them based on the specific job. For awning and hopper windows, three lines carry most of the load:
- CGI: Miami-Dade approved impact-rated windows built for hurricane zones. We recommend these for Orlando homes in wind-borne debris regions and for any homeowner who wants maximum storm protection from an established Florida manufacturer.
- ES Windows: High-end aluminum windows with tight tolerances and a clean, modern profile. Their awning hardware feels substantial, and the frames resist corrosion well in humid climates.
- ECO Window Systems: Affordable, energy-efficient vinyl windows with good low-e glass options. A strong fit for interior hopper windows and budget-conscious retrofits where energy savings are the main goal.
We also carry CWS, PGT, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux, so if your project calls for a different material or configuration, we’re not trying to make a square peg fit a round hole. The point is match the product to the job, not the job to the product.
Common Problems We See With Existing Awning & Hopper Windows
Most of the awning and hopper windows we replace in Orlando aren’t old by national standards. They’re failed in ways specific to this climate. Here’s what we usually find when we open up the wall:
- Fogged glass from failed seals. Orlando’s heat expands and contracts the glass and sealant constantly. A window that was fine five years ago starts showing permanent condensation between the panes. Once the seal fails, the insulating gas is gone, and the window’s energy performance drops sharply.
- Rusted or seized crank hardware. Humidity and salt air work on the gear mechanisms. We see awning windows where the crank spins freely without moving the sash, or hoppers where the hinge pins have corroded solid.
- Water staining around the rough opening. Improper flashing during the original install lets wind-driven rain behind the frame. The damage shows up as soft drywall, bubbled paint, or black staining around the interior casing. By the time you see it, the sill plate may already be compromised.
- Warped vinyl frames from direct sun. West-facing walls in Orlando take brutal afternoon heat. Cheap vinyl frames soften, sag, and eventually refuse to seal. The window still works, but it leaks air and water.
- Broken or missing weep hole covers. Awning windows drain water through small weep channels at the bottom of the frame. When those clog or break, water pools and routes itself into the wall. It’s a small part that causes outsized damage.
When we see these issues, we don’t patch them and walk away. We tell you what’s happening, what it costs to fix versus replace, and we let you decide. Some failed crank hardware is worth replacing on its own. A fogged, warped, water-damaged window usually isn’t.
Repair vs. Replacement: How to Decide
If the frame is sound and the glass is clear, repairing hardware is often the right call. For awning and hopper windows, a seized crank, a broken hinge, or a torn gasket can usually be replaced without swapping the whole window. That kind of work is in the $120 to $300 range depending on the part and the access.
If the glass is fogged, the frame is warped, or the rough opening has water damage, replacement is almost always the smarter money. A failed seal doesn’t repair itself, and a warped frame will keep leaking no matter how many times the hardware is replaced. When you add the energy savings from a modern low-e package, a new window pays for itself faster than people expect in Orlando’s cooling-dominated climate.
We’ll give you an honest recommendation either way, and we’ll quote both options when both are viable. The decision is always yours. The pricing is always in writing.
FAQs – Awning & Hopper Windows
How much does an awning window cost in Orlando?
An awning window in Orlando typically costs $350 to $850 installed, with impact-rated models running $700 to $1,200 per unit. The final number depends on size, frame material, glass package, and the condition of the existing opening. We provide a written, line-item price before any work begins, and that price doesn’t change at the door. Call (850) 493-7894 for a free measurement and exact quote.
Are awning windows good for hurricane protection?
Yes, impact-rated awning windows from manufacturers like CGI and ES Windows are engineered specifically for Florida’s wind loads and are Miami-Dade County approved. When paired with the right glass package and proper flashing, they provide excellent storm protection while still venting air on rainy days. We’ll spec the right product for your wind zone and give you the written documentation so you can check any insurance-credit eligibility with your provider.
What is the difference between an awning window and a hopper window?
An awning window hinges at the top and opens outward from the bottom, while a hopper window hinges at the bottom and tilts inward from the top. Awning windows shed rain when open and work well above sinks and counters. Hopper windows open into the room, which makes them ideal for bathrooms, basements, and walls where an outward-swinging sash would hit a walkway or driveway. Both are compact and seal tightly, which is why they’re so common in Orlando’s smaller wall openings.
Can I leave an awning window open during Orlando’s afternoon thunderstorms?
Yes, that’s the main advantage of the awning design. The glass panel forms a shield over the opening when the window is cranked out, so rain hits the outside of the glass and runs off while air moves through the sides and bottom. We recommend closing them before severe wind events that bring sideways rain, but for typical Florida summer cells, an awning window is the one style you can keep open with confidence. If you want to talk through what to expect with a specific window, call us at (850) 493-7894.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a failed awning window?
Repair is cheaper if the frame is sound and the problem is isolated to hardware like a crank, hinge, or gasket. Replacement makes more sense when the glass is fogged, the frame is warped, or the rough opening has water intrusion behind the existing install. We quote both paths when both are viable, so you can see the real numbers and decide with the full picture.
What to Expect When You Call Westlight Windows Orlando
You’ll talk to a live person. Not a voicemail box, not an automated phone tree. Tell us what’s going on with your windows, and we’ll ask the questions that help us understand the scope. Sometimes the answer is simple: a hardware replacement, a seal check, a measurement visit. Sometimes it’s a full replacement of four windows at once. Either way, you’ll know what happens next before the call ends.
We’ll set a time to come out. Owen or one of our background-checked, uniformed technicians will arrive in the window we gave you, look at the openings, talk through your options, and hand you a written price. If you like what you see, we’ll schedule the install with a real arrival window, do the work, clean the site, and give you your written guarantee. If anything’s not right within the guarantee period, we come back and correct it at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s on paper before we leave.
West light is the late-afternoon sun that pours through a good window, bright and warm and worth doing right. That’s the standard Owen Satterfield set for this company back in 2009, and it’s the standard we hold on every awning and hopper window we hang in Orlando, FL.
Call (850) 493-7894 today for a free estimate, or explore our full Window Installation services to see how awning and hopper windows fit into the bigger picture for your home.
Written by Owen Satterfield, Owner at Westlight Windows Orlando, serving Orlando.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Westlight Windows Orlando
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.