Securi-Panes Windows & Doors

We maintain full licensing, bonding, and insurance coverage for your complete peace of mind.

Our service area covers all of Florida, including Brevard County, Broward County, Charlotte County, Citrus County, Collier County, Dade County, Desoto County, Flagler County, Glades County, Hardee County, Hendry County, Hernando County, Highlands County, Hillsborough County, Indian River County, Lake County, Lee County, Levy County, Manatee County, Marion County, Martin County, Monroe County, Okeechobee County, Orange County, Osceola County, Palm Beach County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Polk County, Sarasota County, Seminole County, St. Lucie County, Sumter County, and Volusia County.

Homeowners who compare our bids with competitors typically see ours 15 to 20 percent lower for equivalent products. This price difference is built into our business model-we don't employ commissioned closers, we don't use second-visit pressure tactics, and we don't inflate prices for artificial discounting. We make our pricing ranges available for review before any site visit, and every quote remains valid for twelve months, allowing you to compare without any obligation.

Pinellas County is not part of Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which is limited to Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The county operates under the Florida Building Code with statewide Florida Product Approval numbers instead of Miami-Dade Notices of Acceptance. However, much of coastal Pinellas falls within a wind-borne debris region, requiring impact-rated glazing or approved opening protection.

Impact windows are required for all new construction, renovations exceeding half of the structure's assessed value, and any replacement that changes the opening size or structural framing. For standard like-for-like replacements in existing homes, the requirement typically comes from your insurance company rather than the building department.

Design pressure measures how much wind load a window can withstand in both directions, expressed in pounds per square foot. Your specific requirement varies based on exposure category, opening size, and height. Coastal Tampa Bay properties located within 600 feet of open water typically require DP 50 or higher, while protected inland openings may need closer to DP 40.

Window and door replacement requires a permit in Pinellas County, which must be reviewed and approved before work starts, along with subsequent inspections. Applications must include product approval numbers and manufacturer specifications. We handle permit acquisition, schedule both rough-opening and final inspections, and include these costs in your quoted price.

Florida Statute 627.0629 mandates that insurance carriers provide premium discounts for documented wind mitigation, with the opening-protection credit typically representing the largest available discount. Your actual savings will depend on your insurance carrier, county, and coverage details. It's important to note that the credit requires protection on every glazed opening-a single unrated window or door can disqualify you from receiving it.