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Licensing in Florida

Florida licenses this trade at the STATE level (DBPR / CILB (building envelope)). Hiring unlicensed for this work is illegal for the contractor — and risky for you: no permit rights, no insurance backing, no recourse.

Basis: FL Stat. 489 (DBPR state licensing)

Typical Florida costs (curated 2026 estimates — not bids)

Impact windows (per window, installed): $6,500–$13,000

Exterior entry door (impact): $1,200–$4,000

Foggy double-pane glass replacement (per window): $200–$750

Broken window glass replacement (per pane): $200–$600

Sliding glass door roller & track repair: $150–$650

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