Hurricane and Impact Window Installation in Houston, Pearland and Galveston
Master Remodelers replaces old windows with impact-rated hurricane windows for homes in Houston, Pearland, Friendswood, League City, Clear Lake and Galveston. Impact windows use laminated glass in a reinforced frame, so if storm debris hits them, the glass cracks but stays in place and keeps wind and rain out. We help you pick the right rating for your address and install the windows to pass a windstorm inspection when your home needs one.
Master Remodelers is a family-owned company that has served the Houston area and the Gulf Coast since 1998. We’re licensed and insured, rated A+ by the BBB, and back our installations with a lifetime workmanship warranty.
What Are Impact Windows?
An impact window is a window that has passed standardized tests for flying debris and hurricane-force wind pressure. The glass is laminated, like a car windshield: a clear, tough interlayer is bonded between two panes. The whole unit, including the frame, hardware and installation method, is tested together. In Texas, look for testing to ASTM E1886 and ASTM E1996, the standards the Texas Department of Insurance points to for windstorm protection.
“Hurricane window” usually means the same thing, but some companies use it for windows that are only wind-rated. Read our guide to hurricane windows vs. impact windows for the full difference.
Why Do Gulf Coast Homes Need Impact Windows?
A broken window during a storm lets wind and rain into the house. That pressure can damage the roof and walls, and the water damage alone is expensive. Impact windows keep the opening closed even after the glass is hit, and they offer more:
- No shutters to put up. TDI notes that shutters aren’t required over impact-resistant windows, so your home is protected even when you’re away.
- Security. Laminated glass is much harder to break through.
- Quieter rooms. The interlayer cuts outside noise.
- UV protection. It blocks most UV rays that fade floors and furniture.
- Possible insurance savings. TDI says discounts or credits for opening protection may be available, depending on your insurance company.
Houston-area homes far from the beach took serious wind damage during Hurricane Beryl in 2024, so impact glass is worth pricing even inland. If your windows were damaged in a storm, see our storm damage repair checklist.
Do I Need Impact Windows for a Windstorm Certificate?
If your home is in the coastal area covered by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA), which includes Galveston County, replacement windows must meet the windstorm building code and be inspected for the home to stay eligible for TWIA coverage. Depending on the location, that can mean impact-rated windows or approved shutters. We confirm the requirement for your address before you sign and choose windows that are approved for it.
Remodeling on the island? See our Galveston remodeling page.
Impact Window Options We Install
- Window styles: single-hung, double-hung, casement, sliding, picture and specialty shapes, plus impact-rated patio doors.
- Frames: vinyl and composite impact frames. Compare them in our guide to vinyl vs. composite windows.
- Glass: laminated impact glass with Low-E coatings for Houston heat.
- Installation method: full-frame or insert replacement, depending on the condition of your existing frames. See full-frame vs. insert window replacement.
- Brands: we install windows from Renewal by Andersen, Pella, Simonton, Wincore, JELD-WEN and Marvin. Impact-rated options vary by brand and product line, so your quote names the exact product and its rating.
How Much Do Impact Windows Cost?
Impact windows cost more than standard replacement windows. The price depends on:
- The number and size of windows, plus any patio doors.
- The rating you need, which depends on your address and wind zone.
- Frame material and style, such as vinyl or composite, and fixed or operable.
- Installation method, since full-frame replacement costs more than an insert when the old frames need to come out.
Your estimate is free and lists each window’s price, rating and test standard, so you can compare impact and standard glass side by side. Impact on the most exposed sides of the house with shutters elsewhere can be a middle ground. Ask about home improvement financing through Slice by FNBO.
Our Impact Window Installation Process
- Free in-home estimate. We measure every opening, check the existing frames and confirm whether your home is in the windstorm area.
- Written quote. You get the product, rating and test standard for each window in writing.
- Ordering. Impact windows are custom made to your measurements.
- Installation. We remove the old windows, install the new units to the manufacturer’s tested method, seal and finish the trim, and clean up.
- Inspection and paperwork. On coastal jobs, the windstorm inspection is done during installation. We give you the product approval paperwork to keep for your insurance company.
Why Choose Master Remodelers for Impact Windows?
- Family owned since 1998, led by President Donald “Don” Borden.
- Coastal experience replacing windows and doors in Seabrook, Clear Lake, Dickinson, League City and Pearland. See our project gallery.
- Licensed and insured, with an A+ BBB rating, the Pulse of the City Award in 2025 and 2026, and a lifetime workmanship warranty.
- Clear quotes with the rating and test standard listed for every window.
What Our Customers Say
Frequently Asked Questions
For many Houston-area homes, yes. Even outside the coastal windstorm area, impact windows protect against storm debris without shutters and add security, noise reduction and UV protection. They cost more than standard windows, so compare both in your estimate.
No. The Texas Department of Insurance notes that shutters are not required over impact-resistant windows, so there's nothing to put up before a storm.
The glass can crack if it's hit hard enough, but it's designed to stay in the frame. The laminated interlayer holds the broken glass together so wind and rain stay out. Impact windows are storm-resistant, not unbreakable.
It depends on your address. In the TWIA coverage area, which includes Galveston County, replacement windows must meet the windstorm building code and pass inspection. In some locations that means impact-rated windows or approved shutters
They can. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, discounts or credits for opening protection may be available, but they vary by insurance company. Ask your agent before you buy and keep your product paperwork.
We install impact windows in Houston, Pearland, Friendswood, League City, Clear Lake, Seabrook, Kemah, Dickinson, Texas City and Galveston.