New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Sightline Windows & Doors Hobe Sound pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
1. Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
2. Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
3. Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Fast, Reliable Window Replacement Across Palm Beach
Window replacement in Palm Beach runs $800-$1,800 per opening for standard impact-rated units, with historic custom fabrications reaching $2,500-$5,000. Most Palm Beach homes fall under Florida’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, so every replacement must carry a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval matched to the opening’s design pressure. Call (772) 362-5967 to schedule your free measured survey and written quote.
We measure and quote across Palm Beach island weekly - from the Estate Section south of Worth Avenue to the North End condos along South Ocean Boulevard, and the midcentury co-ops near the Palm Beach Country Club. Our crews serve Palm Beach locally, with dispatch and scheduling coordinated from our Miami office. We know the difference between a routine replacement and one that needs Landmarks Preservation Commission pre-approval, and we won’t waste your time confusing the two.
Why Sightline Windows & Doors Hobe Sound Is Palm Beach’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
Sightline has governed every one of its 18,000+ installations since 2012 under the Haven Standard. In Palm Beach, that means the measured survey you keep and the written quote we deliver are the same document - Haven Clause 1. No verbal estimates, no change orders once work starts.
Our Palm Beach customers leave documented reviews citing the photo record we hand them at completion and the 365-Day Done Right Promise stamped on every job. We arrive on schedule, per Haven Clause 2. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by license number before they reach your door - Haven Clause 3, Verified Crews. The person at your Worth Avenue estate or your South Ocean Boulevard condo is the person on the record.
Calls are answered by a live person, 24/7. Not a voicemail queue. Not a callback window.
Before
AfterOur Window Replacement Services in Palm Beach
Full Frame Replacement
Full frame replacement strips the opening to the rough framing, corrects water intrusion damage, and installs a new window with integrated nailing fin and proper flashing. In Palm Beach, this is often the only viable path for original 1920s steel casements with rotted wood bucks or for openings where the stucco or limestone surround has failed. We specify marine-grade frames and hardware with salt-spray-resistant coatings - standard aluminum pits and oxidizes within a few years on this island, and seized hardware means a failed re-inspection. Our full frame jobs include the documented photo record and the NOA paperwork your carrier needs for wind-mitigation credits.
Insert Window Replacement
Insert replacement fits a new window into the existing frame, preserving interior and exterior trim. This works when the original frame is square, dry, and structurally sound. In Palm Beach’s midcentury condos along South Ocean Boulevard, we often find aluminum jalousie or early sliding frames that are corroded beyond saving - inserts are not an option there. When they are, we match the insert to the opening’s design pressure and specify Florida Product Approved units only. The measured survey tells us which path applies; we don’t guess.
Vinyl Replacement Windows
Vinyl frames resist salt corrosion better than standard aluminum, but not all vinyl is equal. We specify reinforced, multi-chamber frames with marine-grade hardware from our eight manufacturer lines - PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux - selected by what the opening requires, not by what is in stock. For Palm Beach’s direct coastal exposure, we favor frames with UV-stabilized exterior capstock and stainless steel or marine-grade hardware fasteners. The quote names the specific product line, the design pressure rating, and the U-factor - not “white vinyl, impact-rated, call for price.”
Energy-Efficient Upgrade
Palm Beach’s cooling load is extreme. Low-E insulated impact glass with argon fill and warm-edge spacers can reduce solar heat gain significantly, measured by SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient) - the lower the number, the less heat enters. We specify units that meet or exceed the 2023 Florida Energy Code while carrying the impact rating the island’s wind zone demands. The federal 25C energy credit covers 30% of product cost on qualifying units, up to $600 per year. We document the NFRC label readings in your quote so you have the numbers for your tax preparer.
Window Maintenance & Care
Maintenance extends the service life of impact-rated units and preserves warranty coverage. In Palm Beach, we see hardware seize from salt accumulation, weep holes clog with sand, and marine-grade coatings degrade at different rates depending on ocean vs. Intracoastal exposure. Our maintenance visits include a documented condition report with photos, hardware lubrication, seal inspection, and a written scope for any needed repairs. This is standard evidence, not an upsell - Haven Clause 4.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Palm Beach
We draw from eight verified manufacturer lines: PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux. For Palm Beach’s historic fabrications, we work with specialty mills capable of producing custom impact-rated steel casement or bronze windows that satisfy both the Landmarks Preservation Commission and the Florida Building Code. ES Windows and ECO Window Systems offer high-performance lines with the narrow sightlines and custom profiles these jobs demand. Therma-Tru provides entry systems with matching impact ratings for monumental surrounds. We don’t stock “whatever’s on the truck” - we specify by performance tier, design pressure, and price range, and we keep the documentation chain intact from manufacturer NOA to your final invoice.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Palm Beach Homes
- Original steel casements seizing on Mizner-era estates. The 1920s-1940s Mediterranean Revival homes from Via Mizner to El Bravo Way retain their original steel casement windows, but decades of salt air have welded hinges and corroded operators. Replacement requires custom impact-rated fabrication that matches the original profile - a dual-compliance challenge unique to Palm Beach island.
- Aluminum frames pitting and oxidizing within five years of substandard installation. Standard anodized aluminum cannot survive Palm Beach’s barrier-island salt spray. We specify marine-grade coatings and stainless hardware as baseline, not upgrade, because failed hardware means a non-conforming opening at re-inspection.
- Midcentury jalousie and sliding doors failing impact-code compliance. The co-ops and condos along South Ocean Boulevard and the North End often retain original aluminum jalousie windows or early sliding glass doors that carry no impact rating and show severe salt corrosion. Full frame replacement with Florida Product Approved units is the only compliant path.
- Quotes missing NOA documentation or design pressure matching. A “storm window” package without a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval at the required design pressure leaves the homeowner without the paperwork their carrier needs for wind-mitigation credits under Florida Statute 627.0629. We include the NOA number, the design pressure calculation, and the inspection documentation in every quote.
What Window Replacement Costs in Palm Beach
| Product Type | Installed Price Range (Palm Beach) |
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| Impact single-hung window (standard size) | $900 - $1,800 |
| Impact window (general range, per opening) | $800 - $1,500 |
| Large or custom opening (historic steel casement, monumental surround) | $2,500 - $5,000 |
| Whole-home package (typical 10-20 opening count) | $8,000 - $25,000+ |
What moves the price in Palm Beach: opening count, wind zone design pressure (the island sits in the highest wind-borne debris region under ASCE 7), floor height (higher floors mean higher design pressures and heavier glass), frame material (marine-grade bronze or steel vs. reinforced vinyl), and whether Landmarks Preservation Commission pre-approval requires custom fabrication. A second-story opening on a North End oceanfront property with an LPC-mandated steel casement profile will price differently than a ground-floor vinyl insert on a non-Landmark condo. We measure every opening, calculate the design pressure per the Florida Building Code, and deliver the written quote before any work starts. Call (772) 362-5967 for your free in-home measure.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Palm Beach, FL
Our pricing is fixed and written - the measurement and the quote are the same document, per Haven Clause 1. The ranges above reflect what we have installed in Palm Beach over the past several years. We do not offer “estimates” that change once work begins. If your job requires Landmarks Preservation Commission pre-approval, we build that timeline into the scope and do not charge for the architectural coordination or sample-board preparation - it is part of the compliance path, not an add-on.
Bring us any competitor’s written estimate and we will review it at no charge - our Free Second Opinion. We will identify missing design pressures, uncertified products, or permit gaps that could cost you later.
Florida Pays You Back
Several programs reduce the net cost of compliant window replacement in Palm Beach:
- My Safe Florida Home: Matching grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades, including impact-rated windows and doors. Program funds are subject to legislative appropriation; we guide you through the application but do not guarantee approval.
- Florida sales-tax exemption: Impact-resistant windows and doors are exempt from state sales tax. We itemize this on your written quote.
- Federal 25C energy credit: 30% of product cost on qualifying energy-efficient units, up to $600 per year. We document the NFRC ratings you need for your tax filing.
- Windstorm-premium credits: Average around 25% on the windstorm portion of your premium after a qualified wind-mitigation inspection ($75-$150). The inspection requires the NOA documentation and installation compliance we provide as standard.
Programs and carriers set final numbers. We do not promise specific dollar returns - we promise the documented compliance that makes you eligible.
We Also Serve Cities Near Palm Beach
Our crews work across Palm Beach County, including Window Replacement in Palm Beach island, West Palm Beach, North Palm Beach, Greenacres, and Palm Beach Gardens. Each municipality has distinct permit requirements and wind-zone calculations - West Palm Beach does not have a Landmarks Preservation Commission, so the dual-compliance path we described above does not apply there. We know the difference because our Window Replacement team pulls permits in each jurisdiction weekly.
Serving Palm Beach, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Palm Beach area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Window Replacement in Palm Beach
Yes. Any window replacement that alters a Landmark-designated opening in the Town of Palm Beach must win Landmarks Preservation Commission approval for original profile, material, and proportion before a building permit can be pulled. This pre-approval process typically takes 30-90 days and requires an architect’s letter, materials sample board, and often a Commission hearing - a step that simply does not exist in West Palm Beach across the bridge. We coordinate this process as part of our scope for historic properties. Call (772) 362-5967 to discuss your specific opening and timeline.
Yes, but it requires custom fabrication. Standard impact-rated units cannot replicate the narrow sightlines and arched profiles of Addison Mizner’s original steel casements. We work with specialty mills to produce impact-rated bronze or steel casements with laminated glass interlayers, marine-grade coatings, and Florida Product Approval for Palm Beach’s design pressure - all matched to an LPC-approved sample board. Our crew took on a 1926 Mediterranean Revival on Via Mizner where the original steel casements were seizing and the owners had a pending insurance renewal. We built custom impact-rated bronze casements so the profile matched the LPC-approved sample board and still carried a Florida Product Approval for the island’s design pressure. After Commission sign-off we pulled the permit, passed the opening inspection, and handed the owners the NOA paperwork their carrier needed for the wind mitigation credit. Call (772) 362-5967 for a measured survey of your historic openings.
A compliant quote must include: the Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval number for each specified product; the design pressure (PSF) matched to the opening’s wind zone, floor height, and exposure; the U-factor and SHGC for energy compliance; the scope of work distinguishing full frame vs. insert; the permit and inspection schedule; and the written warranty terms. At Sightline, the measured survey you keep and the written quote are the same document - Haven Clause 1 - and every completed job leaves a documented photo record as standard evidence, Haven Clause 4. If your current quote lacks NOA numbers or design pressure calculations, bring it to us for a free second opinion. Call (772) 362-5967.
Yes, if the installation is documented and inspected. Florida Statute 627.0629 requires carriers to offer windstorm-premium credits for qualifying opening protection, but the credit depends on a passing wind-mitigation inspection that verifies Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval, proper installation, and design pressure compliance. Simply buying “impact windows” without documented compliance does not trigger the credit. Our installations include the NOA paperwork, the passed inspection documentation, and the photo record your carrier or the statute may require. Average windstorm-premium reductions run around 25% after a qualified inspection ($75-$150). Call (772) 362-5967 to ensure your quote includes everything the inspection and your carrier will demand.
Low-E insulated impact glass with argon fill can reduce solar heat gain significantly compared to single-pane or uncoated units, with SHGC ratings below 0.25 blocking three-quarters of solar heat that would otherwise enter. In Palm Beach’s climate, where cooling dominates annual energy use, this translates to measurable load reduction on your HVAC system. The exact savings depend on opening orientation, shading, and your home’s envelope, but the federal 25C credit recognizes the performance with a 30% product-cost rebate up to $600/year on qualifying units. We specify the NFRC-rated U-factor and SHGC in your written quote so you have the documented numbers for both your energy modeler and your tax preparer. Call (772) 362-5967 for a free estimate with performance specifications.
Contact Sightline Windows & Doors Hobe Sound
Every Palm Beach window replacement we perform begins with a measured survey you keep and a written quote that cannot differ from it - Haven Clause 1, the founding principle of Sightline since 2012. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by license number before arrival. Every job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise and leaves a documented photo record. Calls are answered by a live person, 24/7.
Call (772) 362-5967 to schedule your free estimate. Or text us - we respond to both.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors, serving Palm Beach since 2012 under the Haven Standard.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Sightline Windows & Doors Hobe Sound
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.
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