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Window replacement in Palm Beach means working with two gatekeepers: the Town’s Architectural Commission and South Florida’s hurricane wind-load code. Get either one wrong and you’ll be re-submitting plans, re-ordering glass, or worse, living with a window that leaks in a Category 3. Our crews have pulled original Addison Mizner drawings from the Town archive and matched muntin profiles to the millimeter so ARCOM approves on the first submittal. If you’re replacing windows on a landmark property, a non-landmarked estate, or a 1960s ranch off South County Road, we can walk you through exactly what your home requires. Call (561) 349-4826 for a free estimate and we’ll tell you straight what you’re up against.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Palm Beach’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
Dale Kessler founded TruePane in 2008 after watching too many Palm Beach homeowners get sold impact windows that failed design review or hardware that rusted out in two seasons of salt air. He’s a second-generation glazier, and the rule on his whiteboard has not changed: if the pane is not true, the job is not done.
We’re an authorized installer for PGT, CGI, and ES Windows, among more than a dozen lines. When we quote your Palm Beach home, we put the manufacturer lines side by side on paper so you see exactly what you’re paying for, including both warranty layers registered in writing before our truck leaves your driveway. That’s The Keystone Standard, and it’s not a slogan. It’s the paperwork we hand you.
Every install is backed by our Done Right Promise. If something is not right, we make it right. No arguing, no fine print. We also answer the phone live, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Not a voicemail tree, not a regional call center. A person who knows Palm Beach.
Our Window Replacement Services in Palm Beach
Full Frame Replacement
When the original jamb is rotten or the rough opening needs correction, you need a full frame replacement. This is common in Palm Beach’s 1920s and 1930s Mediterranean Revival homes, where decades of salt exposure and termite pressure have compromised the wood around the glass. We remove everything down to the rough opening, repair or reframe as needed, flash the perimeter properly, and set a new impact-rated unit that meets Miami-Dade NOA requirements. On contributing properties under ARCOM review, we pull the original façade drawings before we specify a single product.
Insert Window Replacement
If your existing frames are square and sound, insertion replacement preserves the original trim and minimizes disruption to plaster, stucco, and interior finishes. For Palm Beach homes where the window openings are arched or unusually sized, we order custom inserts that match the opening exactly rather than forcing a stock rectangle into a Mizner arch. That matters when a reviewer from the Town compares the new sash profile against the original single-pane steel casements.
Storm Window Replacement
Palm Beach sits in the most intense hurricane wind-load zone in the county, and a storm window replacement here is not the same job as it is in Orlando. Every unit we install for exterior-facing openings carries the full Miami-Dade NOA rating for the design pressure your specific elevation and exposure require. We also specify marine-grade stainless or bronze hardware on Atlantic and Intracoastal exposures because standard aluminum corrodes within a few seasons of direct salt spray. The fastener and the frame matter as much as the glass.
Energy-Efficient Upgrade
Replacing single-pane originals with modern insulated low-E impact glass cuts the heat load on a Palm Beach home in August and reduces the UV that fades Mizner-era interior woodwork and fabrics. We quote energy-efficient upgrades with the actual U-factor and SHGC for each line so you can compare performance, not just price. For homes on the barrier island, the combination of low-E glass and a properly sealed frame also keeps salt-laden humidity from working its way into window cavities and corroding the hardware from the inside.
What happens when you call
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Palm Beach
We install and service PGT, CGI, and ES Windows, among other lines, and we’re an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturers. For Palm Beach customers, that means we can source replacement sashes, hardware, and weatherstripping locally rather than waiting on a regional distributor. When we install a new unit, both manufacturer warranty layers get registered in writing before we leave your driveway. You’ll have the start date, duration, and coverage of each layer on paper.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Palm Beach Homes
- ARCOM denials on standard impact sliders. We regularly hear from Palm Beach homeowners who submitted a big-box white vinyl impact slider to the Architectural Commission and got denied on the first review. On a contributing Mediterranean Revival property, a standard unit with the wrong frame depth or muntin profile is an automatic failure. We pull the original Addison Mizner drawings from the Town archive and specify units that match the original sash profiles before we ever apply for the permit.
- Corroded aluminum hardware on ocean-exposure windows. Salt spray from both the Atlantic and the Intracoastal accelerates corrosion on standard aluminum frames, fasteners, and weep systems. We replace with bronze or marine-grade stainless hardware on any Palm Beach home within direct exposure to salt air. A few seasons of untreated corrosion is enough to bind a casement operator or seize a lock.
- Rotten wood jambs hidden behind intact-looking windows. A common failure mode on 1920s homes is a window that looks fine from the street but has a jamb that’s soft behind the trim. If you replace only the sash and leave the rot, the unit fails under hurricane wind load and voids the NOA rating. Our crews probe every opening before quoting, and we tell you honestly if you need a full frame replacement rather than an insert.
- Single-pane originals in a high-wind zone. Many original steel casement and wood windows in Palm Beach are single-pane and well beyond their service life. In a direct hit, those are the first openings to breach. A compliant replacement means the glass, frame, and anchoring all carry the same Miami-Dade NOA rating, not just the laminate.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Palm Beach, FL
A full frame replacement for a standard opening in Palm Beach typically runs $1,800 to $3,500 per unit depending on size, material, and exposure. An insert replacement in the same market runs $950 to $2,200 per window. Custom work for arched or oversized openings, including matching historic Mizner profiles for ARCOM review, can push $4,000 to $9,000 per opening because the units are fabricated to order, not pulled from stock. Storm-rated impact units carry a higher material cost than non-impact, but they’re the only compliant option for exterior openings on the barrier island. We quote fixed pricing with no change orders. Call (561) 349-4826 for a written line-item estimate; it costs you nothing.
We Also Serve Cities Near Palm Beach
Beyond the island, our crews handle window replacement in West Palm Beach, Greenacres, Palm Beach Gardens, and Royal Palm Beach. The rules change once you cross the bridge; what ARCOM requires in the Town of Palm Beach does not apply in the municipalities to the west. Our full Window Replacement services cover the whole area, from barrier island estates to inland subdivisions. If you’re just west of the bridge, see how we handle Window Replacement in Palm Beach and the surrounding cities.
Serving Palm Beach, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Palm Beach area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Window Replacement in Palm Beach
No, but the Town of Palm Beach still requires a building permit for window replacement on any structure, and non-landmarked homes must comply with the Town’s architectural guidelines on frame depth, color, and muntin patterns visible from the street. ARCOM design review applies specifically to landmark and contributing structures. If you’re not sure which category your home falls in, call (561) 349-4826 and we’ll help you check the Town’s property record.
Any exterior window or door on a Palm Beach home must carry a Miami-Dade County NOA (Notice of Acceptance) rating for the design pressure required by your specific elevation and exposure. There is no single universal number; the required design pressure depends on wind speed zone, building height, and whether the opening faces the Atlantic, the Intracoastal, or an interior exposure. We calculate the required rating for every opening before we quote, and the NOA document comes with your paperwork. Call (561) 349-4826 to have us evaluate your openings.
Some original steel casements in Palm Beach can be restored if the steel frames are structurally sound, but restoration does not meet current impact requirements unless you add impact-rated glazing and upgrade the hardware and anchoring to NOA compliance. That’s a custom fabrication job, not a repair. On our Via Vizcaya project, we replaced four original 1920s steel casements with custom bronze-framed impact units that matched the original Addison Mizner profile so closely that ARCOM approved the change order on the first submittal. Call (561) 349-4826 to discuss whether your original windows are candidates for restoration or need full replacement.
A properly permitted, NOA-rated impact window replacement that passes final inspection typically qualifies for wind mitigation credits on your Florida homeowners policy, which can reduce the wind portion of your premium. The key is documentation: you need the NOA rating, the permit record, and the final inspection sign-off. We provide all three with every install. If your insurer asks for specifics after the job, we’ll walk them through it. Call (561) 349-4826 and we’ll tell you what paperwork you’ll have in hand when the job is done.
Look for line-item pricing that separates the unit cost, the installation labor, the flashing and waterproofing, and any ARCOM-related drawing or permit work. A quote that does not mention the Miami-Dade NOA rating for each opening, or that shows the same unit for a street-facing Mizner window and a rear utility window, should concern you. Our quotes are fixed-price with both warranty layers listed by manufacturer, duration, and registration status. Call (561) 349-4826 for an estimate you can compare line by line.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Palm Beach with window and door installation since 2008 through a second-generation glazier’s craft tradition.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
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.