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
ECO Window Systems Door Installation: The Hobe Sound Owner’s Guide
ECO Window Systems door installation in Hobe Sound typically runs $1,800-$4,200 for a standard replacement, with most jobs completed in one working day once the measured survey is done. We stock ECO Window Systems hardware and keep common frame sizes in rotation for the coastal series most common in Martin County. Most Hobe Sound owners realize something’s wrong when the door won’t latch flush against the jamb or daylight shows between the sweep and the threshold after a front passes through.
Which ECO Window Systems Models This Applies To
ECO Window Systems labels their residential door lines with a series prefix stamped on the hinge-side jamb label, usually a four-digit code followed by a coastal rating indicator. The 5000 and 7000 series are what we see most often in Hobe Sound, particularly the 5000-C and 7000-IMP variants rated for HVHZ (High Velocity Hurricane Zone) compliance. The 7000 series uses a thicker extrusion, 2.5 inches versus 2.0, which means the hinge mortise depth and strike plate setback differ even when the rough opening measures the same.
Here’s the compatibility gotcha we run into: ECO Window Systems updated their multi-point locking mechanism in 2019. The new actuator cam has a 7mm spindle diameter; pre-2019 units used 8mm. The handles look identical from the hallway side. If you’re matching hardware, pull the escutcheon and measure the spindle before ordering anything. We carry both on the truck.
OEM versus aftermarket: ECO Window Systems sells direct hardware through their distribution network, but lead times run 10-14 days for specialty items like impact-rated threshold caps. We source equivalent-grade hardware from our verified supply chain that meets the same AAMA 1304 testing standards, and we document the spec sheet in your job folder. If you want OEM-only, we’ll order it and schedule around the delivery. No margin games either way; we specify by what the opening requires.
Before
AfterSigns Your ECO Window Systems Door Installation Is Failing
- The door drags at the bottom corner when humidity spikes. This usually means the sill pan or threshold cap has compressed or cracked, letting moisture swell the subfloor beneath. In Hobe Sound, we see this most on east-facing entries where morning sun hits wet dew line.
- Multi-point lock won’t throw all three bolts. The actuator gearbox wears where the spindle meets the cam, especially if the door has sagged slightly and the owner forces the handle upward. One bolt engaging while two hang back is the tell.
- Daylight visible at the header or jamb after the door is closed. The compression seal has hardened or the frame has shifted in its buck. Salt air accelerates seal degradation; we typically find Shore A hardness above 70 on failed gaskets in homes within a mile of the Intracoastal.
- Glass fogs between the panes on an ECO Window Systems door lite. The IGU (insulated glass unit) seal has failed. This isn’t a door hardware issue, but owners often misattribute it. The fix is glass replacement, not a new door, and we document the spacer bar condition before quoting.
- Handle spins without resistance. The spindle has sheared or the cam has stripped. On ECO Window Systems units from 2015-2018, we see this more often because that production run used a zinc alloy cam that fatigues faster than the brass alloy they switched to later.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
| Scope | Price Range in Hobe Sound |
|---|---|
| Standard ECO Window Systems door installation (prehung, single entry, no structural modification) | $1,800 - $2,800 |
| Impact-rated ECO Window Systems door installation (HVHZ, with permit) | $2,800 - $4,200 |
| Multi-point hardware replacement only (labor + parts, door stays in frame) | $340 - $580 |
| Threshold / sill pan replacement (water damage present) | $520 - $890 |
| IGU replacement for door lite (glass only, frame intact) | $380 - $650 |
What drives the range: the condition of the rough opening when we expose it, whether the existing frame is square within 1/8 inch, and whether Martin County requires a permit refresh for the replacement. We pull permits when they’re required; the fee and inspection scheduling are listed as line items in your written quote, not buried in overhead. Haven Clause 1 means the measured survey we leave with you and the final invoice are the same document. No change orders unless you add scope.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation and hardware function. The documented photo record shows frame condition before, shimming during, and finish after.
DIY or Call Us?
There’s a short list of things an owner can safely check: verify the spindle diameter if you’re ordering your own handle, confirm the door is actually hitting the stop and not binding on the threshold, and look for cracked caulk at the exterior perimeter. Use a flashlight; the gap that matters is often at the top corner where you can’t see it from standing height.
Where DIY goes wrong: ECO Window Systems impact-rated doors weigh 180-240 pounds depending on lite configuration. One person cannot hold one plumb while shimming the frame. More critically, if the rough opening has water damage, cutting the old fasteners without supporting the header can drop structural load onto trim that isn’t rated for it. We’ve inherited two jobs in Hobe Sound where a homeowner removed the old door on a Saturday and spent Sunday with a tarp nailed up while rain came through. Measure it right the first time, and the door closes the way it’s supposed to - every time after that.
We’re not affiliated with ECO Window Systems; we’re an independent installer that works with their product line among others, including PGT, CGI, and CWS. If you want a second opinion on a quote you’ve already received, bring it in. We review competitor estimates at no charge.
FAQs
With proper installation and maintenance, 20-25 years for the frame and 8-12 years for seals and hardware before refurbishment. Salt air within a half-mile of the water shaves roughly 15% off seal life; we recommend annual silicone inspection at the exterior perimeter. Call (772) 362-5967 to schedule a condition check - estimates are free.
Sometimes. If the gearbox has one stripped gear and the cam track isn’t wallowed out, we can replace the actuator cartridge for roughly half the cost of full hardware. If the door has sagged and the bolts have been scraping the strikes, the misalignment will destroy a new gearbox the same way. We check frame squareness before recommending repair versus replacement. Call (772) 362-5967 and we’ll tell you which category you’re in.
Four to six hours for a standard replacement with no opening repair. Impact-rated units with permit-required inspections add a second visit for the inspector’s sign-off, which we schedule. The door is secure and functional when we leave the first day. Call (772) 362-5967 to book a measured survey - we work around your schedule, not a callback window.
We carry common hardware for the 5000 and 7000 series, threshold caps, and compression seals in standard widths. Specialty finishes or oversized units we order with a 7-10 day lead time and hold until your installation date. Sonia Raman checks the truck stock weekly against upcoming jobs; if your part is on the schedule, it’s on the truck before we arrive. Call (772) 362-5967 to confirm availability for your specific model.
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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