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 Custom & Geometric Windows in Hobe Sound: What to Know First
We install and service CGI custom and geometric windows in Hobe Sound as an independent CGI service provider - not a factory-authorized dealer, which means we source parts by performance rather than by franchise obligation. Most custom CGI orders in this market run 4-6 weeks from measured survey to installation, and our written quote is the same document we use to order the glass. If you’re looking for arched, round-top, trapezoid, or oversized rectangular units for a Hobe Sound home, we’ll measure the rough opening twice, put the price in writing before any work starts, and leave you with a photo record when we’re done. Call (772) 362-5967 to schedule your free measured survey.
How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Series 375 casement operators strip under salt-air corrosion. The zinc-alloy operator housing on early Series 375 units oxidizes faster in Hobe Sound’s coastal air than inland specs account for. We replace with stainless-steel-bodied operators, not OEM zinc rebuilds, and document the swap in your photo record.
- Impact-rated geometric sashes develop corner-seal breaches. CGI’s pentagon and trapezoid units use heat-welded corners that can gap under thermal cycling if the initial weld temperature was off-spec. We pressure-test every corner with a calibrated gauge, cut out failed joints, and re-weld with a documented temperature log.
- Series 301 fixed picture windows show seal failure at 8-12 years. The dual-seal warm-edge spacer in pre-2018 Series 301 units loses argon faster than later runs. We replace with OEM-spec IGU assemblies when available, or fabricate matched replacements through our ES Windows supply line when CGI backorders stretch past six weeks.
- Oversized custom units sag at the hinge side. CGI units over 72 inches tall without intermediate locking points stress the top hinge barrel. We spec heavier-duty hinges from the CWS catalog when the original CGI hardware proves undersized for the sash weight, and we document the load calculation.
- Coastal anodized frames chalk and pit. Hobe Sound’s salt load - higher than Orlando, lower than Key West - attacks clear-anodized CGI frames at the weep channels first. We clean with non-etching aluminum brightener, ream weep holes to original spec, and apply a silicone-based protectant that doesn’t void the finish warranty.
Before
AfterOur CGI Custom & Geometric Windows Process
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Measured survey you keep. Sonia Raman or a verified crew member records every rough opening dimension, frame squareness reading, and sightline measurement on a document you receive before we leave. Haven Clause 1: the price we write matches this survey exactly.
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Diagnostics and parts decision. We identify the CGI series, manufacturing date range, and whether OEM parts are in stock or backordered. If CGI’s lead time exceeds your tolerance, we present equivalent hardware from PGT, CWS, or ECO Window Systems with comparable load ratings.
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Written scope and price. No verbal estimates. The document lists every part by manufacturer, every labor hour, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise stamped at the bottom. You sign nothing until you see the number.
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Installation by verified crew. Haven Clause 3: the technician who arrives is background-checked, uniformed, and identified by license number. For custom CGI units, we require two crew members on every geometric install - one to hold, one to fasten.
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Pressure test and photo record. Every impact-rated unit gets a calibrated pressure verification. We photograph the installed unit, the sealant application, and the operational test, then upload to your job file before we leave.
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Final invoice matches the quote. Haven Clause 5: the measured survey and the final invoice are the same document. No change orders, no surprises.
What CGI Custom & Geometric Windows Costs in Hobe Sound
| Scenario | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard geometric replacement (trapezoid, pentagon) | $890 - $1,450 per opening | IGU thickness, impact rating, anodized vs painted frame |
| Arched or round-top CGI unit | $1,200 - $2,100 per opening | Radius precision, divided lite pattern, laminated glass upgrade |
| Oversized fixed picture unit (over 60 sq ft) | $2,800 - $4,500 | Steel reinforcement, crane or boom lift access, permit requirements |
| Operator/hardware replacement on existing geometric | $180 - $340 | OEM vs. quality aftermarket, corrosion extent, frame repair needed |
| IGU seal failure (fogged glass, intact frame) | $340 - $620 | Low-E coating match, argon fill, size fabrication limits |
These ranges reflect what we’ve written on actual quotes for Hobe Sound homes in the past eighteen months, including waterfront properties near Peck Lake where salt-air spec upgrades are standard. Every job starts with a free measured survey; the written price you receive is the price on the final invoice. Call (772) 362-5967 for your exact quote.
Why Hobe Sound Homeowners Call Sightline Windows & Doors Hobe Sound for CGI Work
We’ve installed and serviced windows across Martin County since 2012, and the Hobe Sound jobs share a pattern: homeowners who’ve already talked to two other contractors and want the price in writing before they commit. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise is stamped on every job, not offered as a courtesy. If a CGI part fails because we spec’d wrong, we replace it at our cost.
Our crew knows the difference between a Series 301 and Series 375 frame profile without reading the sticker. When CGI backorders stretch - common on custom anodized finishes - we pull equivalent performance from PGT, CWS, ES Windows, or ECO Window Systems, and we document why the substitute meets or exceeds the original spec.
Calls are answered by a live person, 24/7. Not a callback window. Not a voicemail queue.
FAQs
No. CGI’s product warranty covers manufacturing defects regardless of who installs or services the unit, provided the work doesn’t damage the product. We use warranty-safe practices, document every step with photos, and flag any defect that falls under CGI’s coverage so you can file directly with the manufacturer. Call (772) 362-5967 if you need help determining whether a failure is installation-related or manufacturing-related.
Standard lead time from CGI is 4-6 weeks for custom shapes in Hobe Sound, with anodized finishes and divided lite patterns running toward the longer end. We don’t quote what we can’t verify: if CGI’s factory shows an 8-week backlog, we tell you before you sign and present alternatives from CWS or ES Windows with comparable impact ratings. Call (772) 362-5967 for current lead times.
Usually yes, within manufacturing-date limits. CGI has revised frame profiles twice since 2015, so a 2019 Series 375 won’t match a 2024 unit exactly at the sightline. We measure the visible glass-to-frame ratio, the anodized color against a physical sample card, and the hardware center-to-center dimensions. If an exact match is impossible, we document the variance in writing before you order. Call (772) 362-5967 for a match assessment.
Replace the insulated glass unit (IGU), not the whole frame, if the frame is square and the hardware operates smoothly. IGU replacement runs 40-60% of full-unit cost and preserves your interior trim. We only recommend full replacement when the frame has corrosion at the weep channels or the sash is out of square by more than 1/8 inch. Call (772) 362-5967 for a free second opinion on any written estimate.
Yes, when the scope requires it. Martin County requires permits for impact-rated window replacements that alter the opening size or the structural attachment pattern. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and pass it before we invoice. The permit number goes in your job file alongside the photo record. Haven Clause 2: arrive on schedule, including inspection appointments. Call (772) 362-5967 to discuss whether your project triggers permit requirements.
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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