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
CGI Door Installation: The Hobe Sound Owner’s Guide
CGI door installation in Hobe Sound typically runs $1,850-$4,200 depending on the series, impact rating, and whether we’re working with new construction or a retrofit into an existing CGI frame. We stock CGI-compatible hardware, hinges, and weatherseal on every truck, and most installs are completed in a single day once the measured survey is approved. Most Hobe Sound owners discover their CGI door needs attention when the sweep starts dragging across the threshold, the multipoint lock won’t throw all three bolts, or they notice daylight showing through the jamb after a nor’easter.
Which CGI Models This Applies To
CGI builds three distinct door product families, and the installation approach differs for each. The Estate Series uses heavier 2-1/4″ stiles with mortised multipoint hardware; the Sentinel Series runs a lighter 1-3/4″ profile with surface-mounted locks; and the commercial-grade Targa line carries a different jamb depth entirely. The label is your starting point: look for the white CGI sticker on the hinge jamb, which lists the series code, date of manufacture, and the original order number. We cross-reference that against our spec sheets before we order anything.
Here’s the compatibility gotcha we see most often in Hobe Sound: a 2018-2021 Estate Series door with the old-style Fuhr multipoint will not accept the current-generation Fuhr hardware without milling the lock mortise deeper. We’ve inherited three of these from other installers who didn’t catch it. OEM parts from CGI ship in 10-14 business days; we also carry quality aftermarket equivalents from Hoppe and Truth Hardware that match the spec and carry the same wind-load rating, which gets your door operational faster. Sightline Windows & Doors Hobe Sound is an independent service provider, not affiliated with CGI.
Before
AfterSigns Your CGI Door Installation Is Failing
- The door sticks in the frame during humid months. Hobe Sound’s salt air swells the jamb slightly, but if the door binds consistently, the frame has likely shifted or the hinges have pulled. We check plumb with a long level; anything past 1/8″ out of square means the rough opening wasn’t shimmed correctly during the original install.
- Water pools on the interior sill after a hard rain. CGI doors ship with a composite sill and a replaceable sweep. When the sweep compresses past 3/16″ of remaining material, water bypasses it. We’ve found this failure accelerates in homes near Peck Lake where salt spray degrades the rubber faster.
- The multipoint lock handle turns but the bolts don’t engage. This usually traces to a broken spindle or a gearbox stripped from forcing the handle when the door was misaligned. The gearbox is series-specific; an Estate Series spindle won’t fit a Sentinel.
- Daylight visible between the door and the frame. The Q-Lon weatherseal on CGI doors has a 7-10 year lifespan in South Florida UV. Once it hardens, it stops rebounding and the door loses its impact rating because the seal can’t maintain the pressure the system was tested to.
- The glass fogs between the panes. CGI uses a dual-seal warm-edge spacer on impact-rated doors. Seal failure means the argon has escaped and the low-E coating is compromised. This isn’t a part failure you can patch; the lite needs replacement.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
| Service | Typical Range in Hobe Sound |
|---|---|
| CGI door replacement (retrofit, standard size) | $1,850 - $2,900 |
| CGI door replacement (impact-rated, Estate Series) | $2,800 - $4,200 |
| Multipoint lock hardware replacement | $340 - $580 |
| Weatherseal and sweep replacement | $180 - $290 |
| Lite replacement (impact glass, per panel) | $620 - $1,150 |
What drives the range: jamb condition (we replace rotted wood jambs, not cover them), whether the existing frame is square within 1/8″, and if we’re matching a discontinued color or finish. Every quote is itemized: door unit, hardware, labor, disposal, and permit if required. Haven Clause 1 means the measured survey we leave with you and the written price are the same document. No change orders unless you change the scope. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation; manufacturer defects fall to CGI’s warranty, which we help you file.
DIY or Call Us?
There’s a short list of checks that won’t make things worse. Verify the hinge screws are tight (not stripped). Look for the white CGI label and photograph it. Check if the door binds at the top or bottom, which tells us whether the frame has racked. Beyond that, CGI impact doors are heavy, the multipoint hardware is under spring tension, and the installation requires a level, shims, and a proper sill pan with end dams to meet Florida Building Code. We’ve been called to Hobe Sound homes where a well-intentioned owner cracked the frame trying to force a misaligned door closed, turning a $400 adjustment into a full replacement. Measure it right the first time, and the door closes the way it’s supposed to - every time after that. For everything else, call (772) 362-5967.
FAQs
Most retrofits are completed in one day, assuming the rough opening is sound and the hardware is in stock. Estate Series doors with sidelites or transoms may run into a second day for trim and sealing work. Call (772) 362-5967 to schedule your measured survey - estimates are free.
Hardware, weatherseal, and glass lites can be replaced independently. If the frame itself is rotted, racked beyond 1/4″, or the door slab is delaminating, replacement is the only fix that restores the impact rating. We document both options in writing before you decide.
The fiberglass or aluminum slab will outlast the hardware and seal package. In our experience across Martin County, the multipoint lock runs 8-12 years, the weatherseal 7-10, and the sweep 5-8 before replacement. Homes within a mile of the water see the shorter end of those ranges due to salt corrosion.
We carry universal-fit weatherseal, sweeps, and common hinge sets that match CGI specs. Series-specific hardware and glass lites are ordered to the measured survey; we don’t guess on sizes. Most parts arrive in 3-5 business days, or 10-14 for CGI OEM finishes.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner, Sightline Windows & Doors Hobe Sound at Sightline Windows & Doors Hobe Sound, serving Hobe Sound and nearby areas.
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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