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
ES Windows Window Replacement: The Hobe Sound Owner’s Guide
ES Windows window replacement in Hobe Sound typically runs $340-$780 per opening installed, depending on whether you’re swapping a standard single-hung or a larger impact-rated unit with laminated glass. We stock ES Windows-compatible sashes, balances, and complete frame assemblies for same-day replacement on most residential series found in Martin County. Most Hobe Sound owners discover the failure when a window won’t stay open, fogs between panes, or the lock no longer seats flush after a storm season.
We see this pattern often in homes built between 2015 and 2020, especially along the barrier island and near Peck Lake, where salt-laden air accelerates corrosion on the balance shoes and tilt latches. The ES Windows product line was specified heavily in that construction window because of its Miami-Dade NOA ratings and competitive U-factor for the price tier. When those units start failing, the symptoms are specific to how ES Windows builds its sash-to-frame interface.
Which ES Windows Models This Applies To
ES Windows organizes its residential line into series by frame depth and impact rating. In Hobe Sound, we most commonly replace units from the ES 100 Series (non-impact, 2-3/4″ frame), ES 300 Series (impact-rated, 3-1/4″ frame with laminated glass), and the ES 500 Series (large-format impact, 3-5/8″ frame for openings over 60″ wide). The label is usually etched into the glass corner or stamped on the spacer bar between panes; if that’s worn away, we measure the frame depth, sash width, and check the balance type to confirm the series.
The critical compatibility gotcha: ES Windows changed its tilt-latch geometry in 2018. Pre-2018 units use a 1-1/2″ center-to-center latch spacing; post-2018 shifted to 1-3/4″. Order the wrong latch and the sash won’t tilt in for cleaning, or worse, won’t lock securely into the frame. We carry both patterns on the truck. For balances, ES Windows OEM specifies a 5/8″ diameter coil on the 100 Series and 3/4″ on the 300/500 impact lines. Aftermarket equivalents from Caldwell or Amesbury-Balancer meet the same cycle rating at roughly 15% less cost, but we default to OEM on impact-rated units because the Miami-Dade NOA requires matched components for the rating to hold.
Sightline Windows & Doors Hobe Sound is an independent service provider, not affiliated with ES Windows. We source parts through verified distributors and maintain our own spec sheets because we’ve learned the hard way that catalog cross-references aren’t always current.
Before
AfterSigns Your ES Windows Window Replacement Is Failing
- Sash drops or won’t stay open. The coil balance has lost tension or the shoe is cracked. In Hobe Sound’s humidity, the nylon balance shoes absorb moisture and fatigue faster than the manufacturer rates them for. We measure the sash weight and match a new balance assembly to the exact poundage.
- Fog or moisture between glass panes. The insulated glass unit (IGU) seal has failed. ES Windows uses a dual-seal system, but the PIB primary seal degrades faster in south-facing exposures where daily thermal cycling peaks above 140°F on the glass surface. Replacement requires the full IGU, not just defogging.
- Lock won’t engage or feels loose. The keep (strike plate) has shifted in the frame, or the cam lock itself has worn. On ES impact units, the lock mechanism is aluminum-bodied and wears at the cam interface after roughly 8,000 cycles. We check frame squareness before replacing the lock; a racked frame will destroy the new one in months.
- Visible daylight or air infiltration at the sash perimeter. The weatherstrip has compressed or the fin seal has torn. ES Windows uses a dual-fin pile weatherstrip on impact units; the outer fin hardens in UV and loses contact pressure. We stock the OEM replacement profile, which is a 5/16″ base width with 7/32″ pile height.
- Cracked or delaminating glass in impact units. The polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer has separated from the lite, or the glass has taken impact stress without visible fracture. This is a safety issue; the unit no longer meets its NOA impact rating and must be replaced as a complete IGU.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
| Component / Service | Typical Range in Hobe Sound |
|---|---|
| Standard single-hung sash replacement (ES 100 Series) | $340-$480 |
| Impact-rated single-hung sash replacement (ES 300 Series) | $520-$680 |
| Large-format impact unit (ES 500 Series, 60″+ width) | $680-$780 |
| IGU-only replacement (glass and spacer, reusing frame) | $280-$440 |
| Balance / tilt-latch hardware replacement | $180-$260 |
| Full frame-out replacement with trim | Add $140-$220 per opening |
What drives the range: glass specification (clear vs. Low-E vs. impact-laminated), frame condition (salt corrosion on the sill may require repair), and whether the opening has shifted out of square since original installation. Every quote we write in Hobe Sound starts with a measured survey you keep; the price on that document is the price on the invoice. Haven Clause 1, Have it in writing. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation and hardware; IGU seal failure is covered by the glass manufacturer’s 10-year warranty, which we register at completion.
DIY or Call Us?
There’s a short list of checks an owner can make safely. Verify the lock is fully rotated; confirm no debris is blocking the sash track; inspect the weatherstrip for visible gaps. These take five minutes and sometimes solve the symptom.
What goes wrong with DIY on ES Windows units: ordering a balance by window size rather than sash weight, which guarantees the sash will drift or slam. Installing an impact-rated IGU without setting the frame to plumb, which voids the NOA and may crack the glass in the first wind load. And the one we’ve inherited from others: forcing a tilt-latch with a screwdriver, which cracks the sash rail and turns a $240 repair into a full sash replacement. Impact-rated glass is heavy, typically 8-12 pounds per square foot; a dropped sash can shatter or injure. We bring the scale, the spec sheet, and the documented photo record. Call (772) 362-5967 to schedule your free estimate.
FAQs
We typically see 12-18 years on non-impact units and 15-22 years on impact-rated lines before major component failure, assuming the home isn’t directly on the oceanfront where salt spray accelerates hardware corrosion. The IGU seal is usually the first point of failure; balances follow at year 10-14. Call (772) 362-5967 for an exact quote on your specific unit - estimates are free.
Fogged IGUs cannot be repaired to a lasting standard; the desiccant inside the spacer is saturated and the seal is compromised. Defogging services inject a solvent that clears the view temporarily but doesn’t restore the thermal or structural performance. We replace the full IGU with a factory-sealed unit. Call (772) 362-5967 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
A standard sash or IGU swap takes 45-90 minutes per opening once parts are on-site. Full frame-out replacement runs 2-3 hours per unit, plus trim and sealant cure time. We schedule Hobe Sound jobs with arrival windows, not all-day waits. Haven Clause 2, Arrive on schedule. Call (772) 362-5967 to book your measured survey.
We carry the most common ES Windows balances, tilt latches, locks, and weatherstrip profiles; IGU replacements are ordered to measured size and typically arrive in 5-7 business days. For emergency board-up or security concerns, we can install a temporary fixed sash same day. Call (772) 362-5967 to confirm stock for your specific series.
Measure it right the first time, and the door closes the way it’s supposed to - every time after that. Sonia Raman built that habit into Sightline’s process after too many callbacks on jobs she didn’t measure herself. Her crew has put in time on projects along the waterfront homes near Peck Lake, where salt air finds every gap you leave it, and the only way to avoid a return trip is to document the rough opening in writing before anything gets ordered.
Ready for a written price before any work starts? Call (772) 362-5967 to schedule your free estimate. We’ll bring the measured survey, the spec sheets for your ES Windows series, and a documented photo record of what we find. Every job is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise under the Haven Standard.
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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