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Window replacement on Palm Beach island is not a catalog-order job. Between the Architectural Commission’s design review and Florida’s impact-glazing code, most replacement windows here are custom-fabricated to match original openings, and the lead time on those units sets the calendar more than installation labor ever will. TruePane Windows & Doors has worked this island long enough to know which questions ARCOM asks before you file, which marine-grade hardware holds up between the ocean and the Intracoastal, and how to price the job in writing before anything gets ordered. If you are weighing a window replacement in Palm Beach, call (850) 801-5596 and we will walk you through what your specific house actually needs.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Palm Beach’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
TruePane was founded by Dale Kessler, a second-generation glazier, in 2008. We are not a franchise operation, and we have never tried to be the cheapest bid on the island. The Keystone Standard means we register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing before our truck leaves your driveway, and the Done Right Promise means that if something is not right, we fix it without a paperwork fight.
Palm Beach homeowners call us because we know the island’s housing stock and its rules. We know that a Mediterranean Revival estate on South Ocean Boulevard has different requirements than a post-war build on the North End. We coordinate with ARCOM through design review rounds instead of leaving you to navigate the Landmarks Preservation Commission alone. And we carry marine-grade stainless hardware as standard on oceanfront elevations, because salt air from the Atlantic on one side and the Intracoastal on the other corrodes standard hardware within a few seasons.
Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. They measure every opening twice. They quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper, so you see exactly what you are buying. And when you call TruePane, a live person answers, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Our Window Replacement Services in Palm Beach
On Palm Beach island, window replacement typically falls into one of a few categories, each with its own material choices, permitting path, and lead-time profile. Here is how we handle the work most island homes need.
Full Frame Replacement
Full frame replacement removes the old window down to the rough opening, including the jamb, sill, and trim. This is often the only correct path on Palm Beach’s 1920s and 1930s estates, where wood frames have rot or where the original rough opening was never square to begin with. Removing the frame lets us flash the opening properly against wind-driven rain, and it is the right time to upgrade to marine-grade sill pans. Full frame work on island homes usually runs $1,400 to $3,800 per opening depending on size, finish, and impact rating.
Insert Window Replacement
Insert replacement, sometimes called pocket replacement, leaves the existing frame in place and drops a new window into the opening. On Palm Beach this route is most workable on 1950s and later construction, where the original frames are still sound and the openings are close enough to standard sizing. We fit the new insert with new weatherstripping and confirm the drainage plane before we set it. Inserts typically run $900 to $2,200 per opening with impact glass, and they are the most budget-conscious route when the framing allows it.
Storm Window Replacement
Some Palms Beach homes built before impact glazing became code still rely on exterior storm panels or outdated storm windows. Replacing those with modern laminated impact storm units gives you the same hurricane protection without touching the interior casing, which matters on houses where the interior millwork is original and should stay that way. We fabricate storm replacement units to match the existing openings. Expect $700 to $1,800 per window for storm replacement on the island, including hardware upgrades.
Energy-Efficient Upgrade
Between the ocean glare and the subtropical sun, old single-pane glass on Palm Beach pushes cooling costs hard. We replace aging windows with low-E insulated units rated for the Florida climate, using glazing packages that cut solar heat gain without darkening interior rooms more than necessary. For estate homes with oversized openings, a single energy-efficient upgrade to a large south-facing window wall can change the thermal feel of an entire room. Energy-efficient upgrades run $1,100 to $3,200 per window on most island homes, with the larger fixed and casement units on the upper end.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Palm Beach
We are an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, and on Palm Beach job sites you will most often see specified, with Ply Gem on select mid-range installations. We quote side by side on paper so you can compare line items, warranty terms, and lead times before you commit. Our crew stocks a range of replacement parts and marine-grade hardware specifically for island conditions, which means fewer return trips and shorter service windows for Palm Beach customers.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Palm Beach Homes
- Catalog impact windows that will not fit original arched rough openings. Standard manufacturers build for rectangular openings. On a Mizner-era house, the arched stone surround dictates the unit geometry, and the wrong catalog pick triggers a tear-out and a custom reorder that adds six to ten weeks to the schedule. We measure and confirm the opening before anything gets ordered.
- Salt-air corrosion on non-marine-grade hardware. A house half a mile from the ocean on both sides gets constant salt exposure. Standard zinc or coated hardware fails quickly, and once the weep system clogs, the sealed unit starts collecting water. We spec marine-grade stainless as standard on oceanfront and Intracoastal elevations.
- ARCOM pre-application skipped, then the frame profile fails review. The Architectural Commission reviews frame profile, finish, muntin pattern, and material against historic compatibility standards. Filing without a pre-application review often sends the project back to design and stalls permits indefinitely. We walk the review process from the first drawing.
- Condensation between panes from seal failure. Between humid Atlantic air outside and air conditioning inside, a failed seal shows up as interior fog or beads between the glass. On the island this typically points to an old non-impact unit that has already survived its service life, and replacement is usually the honest fix.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Palm Beach, FL
Window replacement in Palm Beach runs higher than the mainland because the island’s housing stock and the review process add cost at every step. Insert replacement windows typically run $900 to $2,200 per opening. Full frame replacement on a 1920s estate usually lands between $1,400 and $3,800 per opening, depending on the size of the original rough opening and the finish required to pass ARCOM. Custom-fabricated impact units to match arched or Palladian openings can push $4,500 to $9,000 per opening. Storm window replacement runs $700 to $1,800 per window. Energy-efficient upgrades run $1,100 to $3,200 per window. We fix the price in writing before anything is ordered, and we do not send change orders after the fact unless the scope changes by your instruction. Call (850) 801-5596 for a free, itemized estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Palm Beach
TruePane regularly works across the bridge in Palm Beach and along the mainland corridor. Homeowners in West Palm Beach, North Palm Beach, and Greenacres call us for the same marine-grade hardware, impact glazing, and fixed-price contracts we bring to island projects. If you are in one of those communities and want the same Window Replacement workmanship we bring to island estates, give us a call.
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
Yes, in most cases. Any window replacement on a historically designated or pre-war property in Palm Beach site goes to the Architectural Commission for design review, even when the proposed window matches the existing style. The commission reviews frame profile, muntin pattern, material, and finish against the original. We prepare the application package and represent the design at review, so you do not have to interpret historic-compatibility standards on your own. Call (850) 801-5596 and we will tell you exactly what your parcel needs.
Usually not. Standard catalog impact windows are rectangular, but Mediterranean Revival openings are frequently arched, and the stone surround dictates the exact radius and jamb depth. A standard unit will not fit, and forcing it means a sloppy reveal and a design review rejection. The correct path is custom fabrication matched to the existing rough opening. We do that work on the island routinely. Call (850) 801-5596 for a measurement and an honest price.
Condensation between panes means the insulated glass seal has failed. On an oceanfront Palm Beach window, this usually appears within years rather than decades because thermal cycling and salt exposure shorten the seal’s life. Repair is a stopgap; the durable fix is a replacement with a new sealed unit, installed with proper flashing so the new seal does not fail the same way. We can assess whether the frame itself is worth saving. Call (850) 801-5596 and we will tell you straight what it costs.
The difference is constant exposure from two directions. Palm Beach sits on a barrier island less than half a mile wide, so every opening gets salt-laden wind off the Atlantic on one side and off the Intracoastal on the other. In West Palm Beach the exposure is lower and single-sided. Island windows need marine-grade stainless or comparable hardware and proper sill flashing, not interior-grade flashing tape. We spec marine-grade hardware as standard on oceanfront and Intracoastal elevations. Call (850) 801-5596 for a site check on your specific elevation.
Lead times. Custom-fabricated impact units for arched or oversize openings are built to order, and manufacturers quote six to fourteen weeks depending on the glass package and finish. On a Mizner-era estate with ARCOM review, you can add several more weeks for design rounds before fabrication even starts. Installation labor is typically a fraction of the total calendar. We order long-lead items the week the contract is signed and the price is fixed, which keeps the job from stalling at the gate. Call (850) 801-5596 to get the schedule mapped out for your project.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Palm Beach since 2008.
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.