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
PGT Door Installation: The Hobe Sound Owner’s Guide
PGT door installation in Hobe Sound typically runs $1,800-$4,200 for a standard single entry unit and $2,800-$6,500 for impact-rated patio or multi-panel systems, with most measured surveys scheduled within 48 hours. We stock PGT-compatible hardware, hinges, and weatherseal assemblies for the Winguard and ClassicVue series on our trucks, and we carry the full catalog for order if your model requires a specific glazing bead or multi-point lock chassis. Most Hobe Sound homeowners discover their PGT door needs attention when the multi-point lock drags, the panel sticks in humid summer months, or they spot daylight between the sash and frame after a storm season.
Which PGT Models This Applies To
PGT’s door lineup breaks into three families we handle regularly in Hobe Sound: Winguard impact-rated (aluminum and vinyl), ClassicVue non-impact (aluminum), and the newer EnergyVue thermally broken series. The critical compatibility point is the lock chassis depth: Winguard aluminum doors use a 55mm backset on multi-point hardware, while ClassicVue aluminum typically runs 45mm. Order the wrong one and the deadbolt misses the strike by an inch.
Identification starts at the hinge stile. Look for the PGT etched mark and a foil label with the NFRC rating; below that, a date code and series prefix (WG for Winguard, CV for ClassicVue). If the label’s sun-faded, measure the visible glass width and the frame depth: Winguard aluminum frames measure 3 inches, ClassicVue aluminum 2.5 inches, EnergyVue 3.25 with the thermal break.
We install OEM PGT hardware where the customer requests it, but we also source commercial-grade equivalents from Truth Hardware and Hoppe that meet the same cycle-testing standards. For impact-rated doors, we do not substitute non-certified components: the HVHZ (High Velocity Hurricane Zone) approval travels with the specific part number, not the general design. We’ve inherited two jobs near Gomez Avenue where a previous installer swapped in generic multi-point hardware; the door passed visual inspection but failed the post-installation pressure test. We had to pull the trim and start over.
Before
AfterSigns Your PGT Door Installation Is Failing
- The latch drags or requires shoulder pressure to close. This usually means the hinges have settled or the frame has shifted in the rough opening. On PGT aluminum frames, the hinge screws back out slowly under daily cycling; we find the top hinge on a 36-inch entry door carries roughly 60 percent of the panel weight.
- Daylight visible at the header or meeting stile. The compression weatherseal has flattened past recovery, or the door has dropped enough that the seal no longer hits the bulb. In Hobe Sound’s salt air, EPDM rubber degrades faster than inland; we see meaningful compression loss at 5-7 years on south-facing doors.
- Water intrusion at the sill after moderate rain. PGT doors use a composite or aluminum sill with a dam and weep system. The weeps clog with pollen and sand, or the sill pan was never sealed to the rough opening during original installation. We’ve pulled sills in Coral Cove where the subfloor was rotted because the pan flashing terminated short.
- The multi-point lock throws but doesn’t feel positive. The gearbox inside the lock chassis has worn cam lobes, or the rods have bent from repeated slamming. PGT’s single-point deadbolt upgrade won’t fix this; the chassis itself needs replacement.
- Condensation between the glass lites on an impact door. The insulated glass unit (IGU) seal has failed. On PGT Winguard laminated impact glass, this means ordering a complete replacement sash; the IGU is factory-sealed and not field-serviceable.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
| Service | Typical Range in Hobe Sound |
|---|---|
| Standard PGT entry door, installed (non-impact) | $1,800 - $2,800 |
| PGT Winguard impact entry door, installed | $3,200 - $4,800 |
| PGT sliding patio door, 2-panel, impact-rated | $4,500 - $6,500 |
| Multi-point lock chassis replacement only | $340 - $580 |
| IGU/sash replacement (impact-rated) | $680 - $1,400 |
| Hinge and weatherseal service | $180 - $320 |
What drives the range: frame condition, whether the rough opening needs reframing, and the hardware grade selected. Every quote we write in Hobe Sound starts with the measured survey the customer keeps; the final invoice matches that document. Haven Clause 1: Have it in writing. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation and hardware. We pull permits when the scope requires it, and the photo record documents every phase.
DIY or Call Us?
What you can safely check: verify the weep holes are clear, confirm the hinges are tight to the frame (not the door; overtightening strips the aluminum), and look for the PGT label to identify your series. What goes wrong fast: adjusting a multi-point lock without understanding the rod alignment sequence, or removing an impact-rated door panel without temporary bracing. The springs and counterbalance on a PGT sliding door are under tension; a released panel can drop 200 pounds without warning.
We’re not affiliated with PGT Industries; we’re an independent service provider. If you’ve got a written estimate from another Hobe Sound contractor, we’ll review it at no charge. Call (772) 362-5967 to schedule your free estimate.
FAQs
PGT aluminum frames last 20-30 years structurally, but the operational components need attention sooner. We replace weatherseal every 5-8 years on coastal exposures, and multi-point hardware at 10-15 years depending on cycle count. Salt air accelerates hinge and fastener corrosion; annual hardware lubrication extends service life measurably. Call (772) 362-5967 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Yes, if the frame is square and the glass is intact. Component-level repair - lock chassis, weatherseal, hinge replacement - is routine for us. Full replacement makes sense when the frame is corroded, the IGU has failed on an impact unit, or the customer wants to upgrade to a thermally broken EnergyVue frame. Call (772) 362-5967 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
A standard entry door replacement in Hobe Sound takes one day; a multi-panel sliding system takes two days, including trim and seal work. We don’t promise same-day completion on full replacements because the measured survey and the written scope come first. Call (772) 362-5967 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
We carry PGT-compatible hinges, weatherseal, multi-point hardware, and sill components for Winguard and ClassicVue series. Model-specific sashes, impact-rated IGUs, and EnergyVue thermal breaks are ordered to the measured survey. Nothing gets ordered until Sonia Raman or a verified crew member has measured the rough opening twice. Call (772) 362-5967 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Measure it right the first time, and the door closes the way it’s supposed to - every time after that.
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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