Florida Window & Door Solutions

What Florida Window & Door Solutions does

Florida Window & Door Solutions (FWDS) is a privately held, family-owned boutique window and door replacement contractor headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Founded in 2015 and operating as an LLC with a stated 1-10 employee core team supplemented by 1099 sales consultants and W2 warehouse/service technicians, FWDS installs residential and commercial replacement windows and doors — with a heavy emphasis on hurricane-rated impact products — across 60+ cities and 11 Central Florida counties including Seminole, Orange, Volusia, Brevard, Lake, Marion, Osceola, Polk, and Flagler. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: free in-home consultations (30-60 minutes), custom measurement and specification, line-item quotes within 24 hours, and installation by full-time, background-checked FWDS crews rather than subcontractors.

The company's product and technology stack is built around Florida Building Code compliance and storm-zone customization rather than proprietary manufacturing. FWDS specifies products from five+ manufacturers (Wincore, Plast Pro, Therma-Tru, Origin, Pella) and uses Cardinal Low-E argon-filled IGU glass, with technical features including ASTM-tested impact lamination rated to 130+ mph winds, 95% UV block, reinforced fusion-welded frames, cam-action sash locks, and custom sizing to each opening. Differentiators versus big-box retailers emphasized on the company's site include same-team continuity from measurement through warranty, FL Building Code exceeding on every install, and a 10-year installation and labor warranty (offered as a $395/year add-on) versus a 1-year industry typical. Supporting marketing assets include a 196-article blog segmented across hurricane, energy-efficiency, security, and product topics plus 60+ city landing pages, and the firm holds BBB Accredited (A-), Energy Star Partner, FL Building Code Certified, and Florida Licensed & Insured (License #SCC131153134) credentials.

FWDS monetizes primarily through project-based installation revenue at undisclosed quote-based pricing, with sales sourced from organic search, blog content, and 1099 commissioned consultants on a 10% commission (50/50 split between order submission and installation completion). A secondary recurring stream comes from the $395/year 10-year labor warranty add-on. The customer base spans Central Florida homeowners (including a targeted new-homeowner segment), property managers, and a smaller commercial overlay. The company is privately held with no disclosed outside investment, no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, and no public funding rounds.

Name

Florida Window & Door Solutions

Legal name

Florida Window & Door Solutions LLC

Website

https://floridawds.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Florida Window & Door Solutions is a boutique Central Florida contractor that designs, sells, and installs custom-specified replacement windows and doors — including hurricane impact-rated products from Wincore, Plast Pro, Therma-Tru, Origin, and Pella — for residential and commercial customers across 11 counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Window and Door Installation Services

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (238150)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Window Replacement (Residential) (HSAPAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exterior Door Replacement (Entry/Patio/French) (HSAPAJAB), Security Door & Impact-Resistant Window Replacement (HSAPAJAL)

Keywords

• Hurricane impact windows
• Residential door replacement
• Window installation services
• Impact-rated entry doors
• Florida building code windows

Headquarters

HQ city

Altamonte Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Window and Door Installation Services: Full-service replacement and installation of windows and doors for residential and commercial properties. Includes in-home consultation, custom specification, manufacturing coordination, professional installation, and inspection. The company uses its own full-time, background-checked installation crews.
2. Product Sales: Sales of replacement windows and doors through multiple manufacturers (Wincore, Plast Pro, Therma-Tru, Origin, Pella). Products are spec'd to customer openings and include various styles: single-hung, double-hung, casement, sliding, French doors, entry doors, accordion doors, and impact-rated products.
3. 10-Year Labor Warranty Add-On: Optional add-on warranty service for $395 per year. Covers installation and labor for 10 years. This is separate from manufacturer's warranty on windows.
4. Sales Commission (1099 Contractors): 10% total commission split 50/50 - 50% upon order submission, 50% after installation completion and customer payment. Typical first-year earnings range $150,000-$200,000 for sales consultants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Florida Window & Door Solutions is a boutique window and door replacement contractor that custom-specifies, sources from multiple manufacturers, and professionally installs hurricane impact-rated and energy-efficient windows and doors for Central Florida homeowners and commercial properties. The service covers in-home consultation, custom engineering to each opening and Florida storm zone, permit handling, full-time background-checked installation crew execution, and a 10-year labor warranty.

Product overview

Florida Window & Door Solutions is a boutique window and door replacement company serving Central Florida homes and commercial properties. The company operates a unified service model providing custom-specified windows and doors from multiple manufacturer partners (Wincore, Plast Pro, Therma-Tru, Origin, Pella), with a single accountable team from measurement through 10-year warranty. The product portfolio spans six window types (Single Hung, Double Hung, Horizontal Rollers/Sliding, Casement & Awning, Custom Shapes, and Hurricane/Impact/Burglar Proof variants) and six door types (Exterior French, Sliding Glass, Impact, Entry, Folding/Accordion, and Doors with Blinds Inset), plus Pella-brand products and commercial offerings. All products are spec'd to each opening and Florida's storm zone requirements, with Energy Star-rated options throughout.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single Hung Windows Standard residential windows with a fixed upper sash and operable lower sash, designed for Florida heat with optional impact glass and Low-E coatings.
• Double Hung Windows Modern residential windows with both upper and lower sashes that open vertically for improved ventilation and easier cleaning.
• Horizontal Rollers (Sliding Windows) Space-saving sliding windows with a horizontally moving sash, ideal for modern homes and tighter openings.
• Casement and Awning Windows Windows that hinge at the side (casement) or top (awning) and crank open outward, providing maximum ventilation and unobstructed views.
• Custom Shapes and Sizes Windows Non-standard window configurations including arched, trapezoid, and oversized openings for historical restoration and architectural applications.
• Hurricane, Impact, and Storm Windows Storm-rated laminated glass windows meeting Florida Building Code requirements for coastal areas, designed to withstand 130+ mph winds and prevent glass from shattering.
• Burglar Proof Windows Security-focused windows designed to resist forced entry, offering protection against break-ins.
• Pella by FWDS Pella-brand windows and doors offered through the FWDS partnership, featuring premium residential and commercial options.
• Apartment and Condo Windows Windows designed for multi-family residential buildings, meeting specific requirements for apartments and condominiums.
• Exterior French Doors Traditional double doors with glass panels that swing open, providing elegance and natural light; Energy Star rated with fiberglass options that resist warping.
• Sliding Glass Doors Multi-panel sliding doors with 25+ year waterproof systems, available in pocket and corner configurations built to custom openings.
• Impact Doors Hurricane and storm-rated entry doors designed to withstand high winds and flying debris; protects homes from severe weather.
• Entry Doors Fiberglass front entry doors with finishes that mimic stained oak, backed by lifetime warranty and offered in various styles including options with decorative glass and metal details.
• Folding or Accordion Doors Multi-panel folding door systems by Origin brand that open an entire wall for indoor-outdoor living, allowing full passage between spaces.
• Doors with Blinds Inset Entry or patio doors with integrated blinds between glass panes, providing privacy control without external window treatments.
• Commercial Windows and Doors Window and door replacement services for commercial properties, ensuring professional appearance and energy efficiency for businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-30% energy savings after replacing windows with insulated, Low-E glass (same conditions: same month, same indoor temperature)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WincorecoreTechnology or IntegrationWindow and door manufacturer whose products are built by FWDS partners. Wincore products are specified and installed by FWDS as part of their custom window solutions for Florida homes.
• Plast ProcoreTechnology or IntegrationDoor manufacturer providing fiberglass entry doors with lifetime warranties. FWDS installs Plast Pro doors as part of their door replacement services.
• Therma-TrucoreTechnology or IntegrationDoor manufacturer whose products are built by FWDS partners. Therma-Tru doors are featured in FWDS installations with Fiberglass options that look like stained oak.
• Origin Accordion DoorscoreTechnology or IntegrationOrigin-brand folding systems and accordion doors are installed by FWDS for indoor-outdoor living applications, allowing customers to open entire walls.
• PellacoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor window manufacturer whose products are available through FWDS. Pella single-hung and other window styles are featured in FWDS installations. FWDS offers 'Pella by FWDS' product line.
• Energy StarcoreTechnology or IntegrationEPA program partnership. FWDS is an Energy Star Partner and installs Energy Star-certified windows and doors that meet strict energy efficiency guidelines for Central Florida climate.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Window World: Largest direct-to-consumer replacement window franchise in the U.S., competing head-to-head with FWDS on residential window replacement, in-home sales, and energy-efficient product positioning. Operates in Florida markets including Central Florida.
• Renewal by Andersen: National replacement window and door company with a full-service, in-home consultation model mirroring FWDS' direct-to-consumer approach. Both emphasize custom specification, professional installation, and long-term warranties for residential customers.
• Champion Windows: Direct-to-consumer replacement window, sunroom, and door company with in-home sales and professional installation crews. Closely comparable service model and warranty-led value proposition targeting residential customers.

Others

• Therma-Tru Doors: Leading fiberglass entry-door manufacturer whose products FWDS resells and installs. Comparable product category (exterior entry and impact-rated doors) and overlapping customers, though Therma-Tru is a manufacturer where FWDS is an installer.
• Wincore Windows & Doors: Manufacturer of custom vinyl replacement windows and patio doors whose products FWDS spec's and installs in Central Florida. Adjacent because Wincore operates as both a manufacturer and direct-to-dealer supplier competing for the same impact-rated replacement projects FWDS targets.

Broad incumbents

• Home Depot Installation Services: The dominant big-box home improvement retailer offering window and door measurement, installation, and subcontractor-led service for residential customers. The company explicitly positions against Home Depot's installation model as its primary competitive foil.
• MI Windows and Doors: National vinyl and aluminum window and patio door manufacturer with impact-rated lines serving Florida. Overlaps with FWDS on product category and end-customers, though MI operates primarily through distribution and dealer channels.
• Pella Windows & Doors: National window and door manufacturer that sells through dealer-installers (including the "Pella by FWDS" line carried by Florida Window & Door Solutions). Pella's broader product portfolio and dealer network overlap substantially with FWDS' installation offerings.
• Power Home Remodeling: National exterior remodeling company offering replacement windows, doors, and roofing through in-home sales - overlapping with FWDS' residential replacement and warranty-driven positioning across multiple U.S. regions.
• Andersen Windows & Doors: Major national window and door manufacturer with a wide product portfolio (including 100-Series, 400-Series impact lines) sold through dealer and big-box channels that compete for the same Central Florida replacement and impact-rated projects as FWDS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/floridawds
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/florida-window-and-door-solutions

Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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