Window, Door & Lanai Contractor Serving Tavares, FL

What Tavares Homeowners Say About CWED

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Custom Windows & Exterior Design, Inc4.9

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Christine Chaikowski

4 days ago

The entire experience has been fantastic from design, installation and the final step, window cleaning. Thank you.

Margie Soobitsky

5 days ago

Thank you Custom Windows for doing a wonderful job with helping with the design, installation and cleaning the windows. The sales personal, installers and window cleaning crew were friendly and professional. Having the lanai enclosed is giving us the extra space to entertain any time of the year. I love that I still have the ability to have open the windows and enjoy the fresh cool air. No more bringing in the cushions every time it rains, which is often in FL. No more pollen covering all of the floors and furniture during pollen season. I wish I had done this sooner. Thank you to the entire staff at Custom Windows.

Toni C

4 weeks ago

Custom Windows did a great job enclosing my lanai. I went with screens and sliding glass doors. The installers worked so hard in the brutal heat. I love that my lanai stays cleaner. Couldn't be happier!

Joe Gamer

2 months ago

Very friendly staff, showroom, professionally done. All questions were answered thoroughly. Our cabana series glass is just what we wanted to enclose our screened lanai, love the extra room. The finished product was fairly priced and very well done. Only issue we had was all dates estimated were very low, four visits to office to encourage appointments and procedure to keep going. Mistakes, during ordering, turned our 7 to 8 week estimate into 11 then 15 weeks.

Joyce Bloshinsky

2 months ago

The three ladies were lovely, professional and did a wonderful job cleaning our windows in the Florida room

susan dallain

2 months ago

We really enjoy our glass enclosed lanai. Your glass cleaner lady’s did a great job cleaning our sliders. Thanks!

Response from the owner:We are pleased to hear you are enjoying your new space. Thank you for the review.

Linda Busch

3 months ago

Custom windows provided window cleaning after installation of new lanai windows. Cleaners did a great job. They were thorough, quick, and very curteous.

j. newell

3 months ago

The thing we didn’t care for was our old enclosed porch was torn down for 5 weeks before the installation could take place. We had a tv, mini split and a fan that all had to be covered by 2 old ladies up on ladders. Two suggestions- either help cover those items but then also figure out a better plan than 5 weeks before installation takes place. Not happy and slightly agitated. Also this is our 2nd porch enclosure with your company.

Response from the owner:We appreciate your feedback and understand it's not desired to have a already enclosed lanai open while custom sized new products are manufactured to fit your newly designed layout. Using our many years of experience, we assess each project to determine the best steps to provide each customer the best finished results. These expected processes are discussed upfront and openly during the designers consult and at time of initial measurements. We truly want the best outcome for each customer. We even offer draping screens around all openings to help limit wildlife from entering the area during the product manufacturing and delivery times. We are sincerely sorry you feel we missed the mark for your specific situation as most customers don't cover ceiling and high mounted fixture and items.

Tim McConvery

3 months ago

Custom Widows was great through all phases of the project. Very happy with the result. Thanks.

Elizabeth Day

5 months ago

My lanai enclosure experience has been A++! From my initial planning meeting with Coltan, measurements with Frank, and finally the installation by Jay and his team every stage went smoothly and efficiently! I couldn’t be more pleased! I highly recommend Custom Windows and Exterior Design!

Response from the owner:Thank you for leaving a great review. We appreciate your time.

Michael Fontana

5 months ago

Mine just hit their five year anniversary and they still look brand new,

Response from the owner:Thank you for the review.

Linda Williams

6 months ago

Our experience with our installation and overall customer service was amazing. Very good company that cares about the final results for their customer. The team that they have working at their business went over and above.

Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate your business.

Sherry Graham

6 months ago

We called Custom Windows to have our lanai windows and screens cleaned. Each time they have cleaned our windows, they have been extremely good, very professional and friendly. We love the work they do…especially that we don’t have to do it.

Response from the owner:Thank you

Diane Paull

6 months ago

Custom Windows and exterior design is one of the best businesses we have dealt with while living here in The Villages. Added glass sliding doors to lanai, They show up when they say they will finish the job when they say they will and give you quality products. we couldn’t be happier with our choice in using this company. Two of our neighbors recommended them and they hit the nail on the head. We also highly recommend them.

Response from the owner:We are proud of our staff and our products. Thank you for sharing your experience.

fred hopkins

6 months ago

Replaced older stacking vinyl with full height glass. All staff contacted were excellent....but they are busy.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the great review. We appreciate your business and your expression how we treated you as our customer. We are blessed to be busy and have 39 years business longevity. We take pride in our installation of our products while supplying thicker than minimal requied aluminum subframes and conture cuts to floor slopes. We stride to give quality and sets ourselves apart from competition. Thank you for noticing.

Lauren Parrish

7 months ago

Thank you thank you. Our windows look amazing!!!!

Response from the owner:We are delighted to read this. Thank you for this review and for choosing us, Custom Windows and Exterior Designs.

Mike Hassett

7 months ago

We love our double pane lanai windows installed by Custom Windows and Exterior Design, Inc.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the review. If we fell short in some way for feeling we didn't perform in a 5 stars manner, please reach out to us and let us know what we can do to make this right for you and allow us to use it for training purposes with our team.

Dave Hirschman

7 months ago

Remodel of lanai was excellent. Kyle and crew did an awesome job with impeccable attention to detail. Window cleaners excellent as well. I only wish the storm door opened the way the previous one did. This one opens the opposite way but it usable as is.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the remarkable review and highlighting the key individuals that made your experience wonderful. We highly appreciate your business.

Dottie Knutson

8 months ago

Excellent from start to finish. The city inspector even said he loves this company. They do great work.

Response from the owner:We greatly appreciate this detailed 5-star review. We pride ourselves by using above minimum standard gauge aluminum products and tried and true install techniques we've aquired throughout our 39 years in the Lanai enclosure business. It brings us joy to know official building inspectors comment about how well they view our work. Again thank you. We expect you'll be able to continue enjoying your Lanai for many years to come.

Bette Raskin

8 months ago

Spotless and streakless windows! Pleasant and efficient workers. A pleasure working with Custom Windows from start to finish. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Response from the owner:We are pleased to read we satisfied your expectations and provided a pleasant experience. Thank you.

Janet Freer

8 months ago

We were thrilled to work with Custom Windows and Exterior Design! From designing what our lanai would look like when enclosed to all the measurements to the windows and door, and the knee walls and the etc. and more. They were fun to work with, answered our questions, made wonderful suggestions and got it done. We are so happy with the result. Couldn’t ask for anything more! Highly recommend!

Response from the owner:Great informative review. Thank you for your selecting us to provide your lanai enclosure design.

Mike Culpepper

8 months ago

I had the most satisfying experience from a window and door company that I have ever had. From the time that I visited the place of business. Custom Windows and Doors were so eager to help with my project. Custom Windows and Doors did an outstanding job and I will be doing more business with them in the near future. Custom Windows and Doors are a definite asset to the community of THE VILLAGES. Mike Culpepper

Response from the owner:Custom Windows and Exterior Designs is pleased to read about your experience. Thank you for the great review.

Mary Castillo

8 months ago

Ladies who came to my home were prompt and professional! I will definitely use them again !!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the high star review. We value you and our customers.

Steve Turner

8 months ago

We started this process in June of 2025. It has just been completed this month FEBRUARY OF 2026 so approximately 8 months. This company has been very responsive to issues with quality fixes. These issues were primarily due to supplier quality problems. Hopefully these issues will not be persistent for Custom in the future. Thanks to Custom’s team in working through the problems.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the feedback and we appreciate you still giving us a relatively High star count. Unfortunately some of the situations with the manufacturer can sometimes prolong job timelines and isn't what we desire with our reputation. We continue to stand behind the product to provide quality and we sincerely hope that you're now able to fully enjoy your Lanai and relax with a "good life" feeling.

Marie Coppola

8 months ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to give us a five-star review.

Our Work for Homeowners in Tavares and Central Florida

Why We Enjoy Serving Tavares, Florida

Tavares is known as America’s Seaplane City, with a waterfront lifestyle shaped by Wooton Park, the Tavares Seaplane Base and Marina, the Dora Canal, and nearby Lake Harris. It is a city where the outdoors feels close, whether you are downtown, near the marina, or in one of the surrounding residential communities.

For homeowners in Tavares, a lanai can bring that same relaxed sense of openness home. It can become a quiet place to enjoy morning light, gather after time by the waterfront, welcome friends, or take in the view with more comfort and protection from the elements.

Serving Neighborhoods and Communities Near Tavares

Custom Windows and Exterior Design serves homeowners throughout Tavares and nearby Lake County areas, including: