Free in-home measure and quote - PGT, CGI and CWS impact lines compared on your actual openings, style by style
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Replacing windows in West Palm Beach is not a one-price job, and anyone who tells you otherwise is guessing before measuring. For planning purposes, expect impact windows to run $800-$1,500 per window installed for standard openings. Impact single-hung units land between $900 and $1,800. Large or custom openings, like a picture window facing the Intracoastal, commonly fall between $2,500 and $5,000. Whole-home packages across a 1950s CBS ranch in West Palm Beach typically range from $8,000 to $25,000 or more depending on opening count and frame material.
What actually moves the price here is wind zone, floor height, frame choice, and masonry condition. A second-story opening needs higher design pressure than a ground-floor window, and a concrete-block home with original steel casements takes more labor than a wood-frame pocket. Salt-air proximity matters too: within 3,000 feet of Lake Worth Lagoon, hardware must be corrosion-resistant, which adds roughly 10-15% to the line item compared to an inland-spec window. We give you a written, line-item quote after a free in-home measure. The number we hand you is the number on the invoice. Call (561) 782-7525 to schedule yours.
Fast, Reliable Window Replacement Across West Palm Beach
Window replacement in West Palm Beach means working with salt air, masonry openings, and a building department that checks wind-load paperwork line by line. We know that because our crews have been replacing windows here since Ed Winslow founded this company in 2011. Ed’s name is on the door, and the license number is published for anyone to verify. When you call (561) 782-7525, a live person answers. Not a voicemail loop, not a call center. That matters when you have a fused-shut casement and a storm forming off the Bahamas.
We are the local, owner-operated alternative to the national chains that hand you a ticket number. Our Window Replacement team works across West Palm Beach, from El Cid to the neighborhoods west of I-95, and we know the difference between a Mediterranean Revival steel casement and a 1970s aluminum slider before we arrive. That local knowledge means the estimate is accurate the first time, and the Historic Preservation Board submittal is right on the first review.
Why Winslow Windows & Doors Is West Palm Beach’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
We have been replacing windows in West Palm Beach since 2011, and the reason homeowners keep calling us back is simple: we do not disappear after the check clears. The Done Right Promise means if it is not done right, we make it right. That is a standard of accountability written into every job.
Every technician who arrives at your West Palm Beach home is background-checked and in uniform. You know who is at your door before the truck stops. We answer the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A neighbor you can call at 2 a.m., and someone will actually answer. That is not a marketing line; it is how we have run the business for over a decade.
Our reputation in West Palm Beach is built on work in El Cid, Flamingo Park, and the ranch-home neighborhoods east of Congress Avenue. Homeowners here tell us the same thing: they were tired of vague estimates and no-show crews. We hand them a written quote, pull the permits, and stand behind the installation. Upfront pricing. No surprises on the invoice.
Our Window Replacement Services in West Palm Beach
Full Frame Replacement
Full-frame replacement means we remove the entire existing window down to the rough opening, including the frame, sill, and trim. In West Palm Beach, this is often the only correct option for original steel casements in El Cid or Flamingo Park, where the masonry opening itself needs re-flashing and the old jamb has corroded from decades of salt air. We re-seal the opening properly, install the new impact-rated frame, and match the original sightline when the historic board requires it.
Insert Window Replacement
Insert replacement fits a new window inside the existing frame. It works well on West Palm Beach CBS ranch homes where the original aluminum frame is still square and the masonry around it is intact. It costs less than full-frame and takes less time. But if the jamb tracks are corroded from wind-driven salt spray, an insert will not fix the underlying issue. We tell you which one your home actually needs, with no upselling.
Vinyl Replacement Windows
Vinyl replacement windows are the right choice for many inland West Palm Beach homes, especially 1950s-1970s CBS builds where heat and humidity have warped original aluminum frames. We specify only vinyl lines with welded corners and reinforced meeting rails that hold up under Palm Beach County’s 150-165 mph design wind speeds. Within the salt-air corrosion zone near Lake Worth Lagoon, we steer you toward aluminum or steel profiles with marine-grade finishes instead. Vinyl can flex in coastal heat and break the insulated glass seal.
Energy-Efficient Upgrade
Replacing old jalousie or single-pane aluminum windows in West Palm Beach with low-E, impact-rated units changes the inside of your home. Rooms that were uninhabitable in August become comfortable. Air conditioners stop running nonstop. Low-E coatings cut solar heat gain, which matters when your west-facing windows take the full afternoon sun off the Intracoastal. We help you pick the glass package that balances natural light with heat rejection for how your house sits on its lot.
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 West Palm Beach
We install a focused lineup of impact-rated brands that do well in Palm Beach County conditions. PGT and CGI are the workhorses here: PGT for strong, code-compliant aluminum and vinyl impact units, CGI for heavier commercial-grade aluminum that takes coastal abuse. For historic districts that demand steel sightlines, we go to ES Windows, whose stainless steel casement profiles match 1920s-1940s steel window dimensions almost exactly. We also install CWS where a mid-range aluminum impact product fits the budget. Our crews arrive knowing the product lines, the local wind-load tables, and the hardware that will not pit out in salt air.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in West Palm Beach Homes
- Salt-air pitting on standard zinc-plated casement hinges and fasteners. Within 3,000 feet of Lake Worth Lagoon, the hardware is usually the first thing to fail. Sashes bind, drop, or refuse to stay open after just a few years. We specify stainless or marine-grade hardware on every coastal job, even if the original window was builder-grade.
- Aluminum single-pane sliders with shot weatherstripping. The 1950s-1970s ranch homes across central and eastern West Palm Beach are full of these. Once the weatherstripping goes, wind-driven salt spray corrodes the jamb tracks and the window seizes shut. Replacement means either a full-frame pull or a properly sealed insert with new track.
- Vinyl impact windows with failed insulated glass seals. We see this on masonry coastal homes where a previous contractor installed inland-spec vinyl units. Heat from the masonry and flexing under high wind breaks the seal, and the glass fogs permanently. The fix is a properly engineered unit for the wind zone and exposure.
- Rotted wood jambs inside masonry openings. Older West Palm Beach homes often have wood sub-frames set into concrete block. Decades of humidity and a slow leak from failed flashing rot the wood behind the stucco. A full-frame replacement with proper pan flashing is the only real repair.
The dual approval system in West Palm Beach is the biggest headache we rescue people from. If you live in El Cid or Flamingo Park, you need both a Florida Product Approval from Palm Beach County and sign-off from the city’s Historic Preservation Board. Plenty of homeowners buy windows first and discover later they do not pass the sightline review. Our job is to make sure you buy once and pass on the first submittal.
Pricing for Window Replacement in West Palm Beach, FL
Here are real numbers for West Palm Beach. Impact windows generally run $800-$1,500 per window installed. Impact single-hung units are $900-$1,800. Large or custom openings run $2,500-$5,000. Whole-home packages start around $8,000 and go up from there. In the coastal corrosion zone, add roughly 10-15% for marine-grade hardware and stainless fasteners. What changes your price is the number of openings, whether we are doing full-frame or insert, the floor height, and the frame material the specific opening needs. There are no change orders once work starts. The written quote is fixed. Call (561) 782-7525 and we will come measure your West Palm Beach home for free.
Florida Pays You Back
Florida offers real incentives for impact window replacement, and West Palm Beach homeowners can stack several of them. The My Safe Florida Home program provides matching grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades. Florida has a sales-tax exemption on impact-resistant windows and doors. The federal 25C energy credit covers 30% of product cost, up to $600 per year, for qualifying low-E units. And after a wind-mitigation inspection ($75-$150), many carriers cut the windstorm portion of your premium by roughly 25% on average. We do not set those numbers and the programs have their own rules, but we install windows that qualify. Impact-rated. Energy-certified. Done right the first time, or we come back.
Impact Windows vs. Hurricane Shutters in West Palm Beach
Shutters sit in your garage eleven months a year, then need 45 minutes of wrestling when a storm warning hits. Impact windows are on the job every day: blocking solar heat, cutting noise from the traffic on Southern Boulevard, and holding the envelope sealed the moment wind pressure builds. In West Palm Beach, where a storm can spin up fast and you might be at work when the warning lands, permanent protection means no panels to hang, no hardware to find, no ladder in the rain. That is the comparison we walk homeowners through when they are deciding between a shutter retrofit and a proper window replacement.
We Also Serve Cities Near West Palm Beach
Our crews cover all of West Palm Beach and the surrounding communities. We replace windows regularly in Palm Beach, Greenacres, Royal Palm Beach, and Boynton Beach, and we are familiar with each city’s permit quirks and building stock. If you are nearby and need Window Replacement in West Palm Beach from a local team that answers the phone, call (561) 782-7525. The one down the road.
Serving West Palm Beach, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the West 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 West Palm Beach
No. West Palm Beach is not in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so Miami-Dade NOA approval is not required. However, every replacement window must carry a valid Florida Product Approval for Palm Beach County’s design wind speeds of approximately 150-165 mph. We pull the Florida Product Approval documentation for every opening and match the design pressure to the specific window size and floor height. Call (561) 782-7525 if you want us to check your existing windows against current code.
You submit your window specs to the City of West Palm Beach Historic Preservation Board before pulling a permit, and the board checks that your replacement matches the original sightlines and profiles. For 1920s-1940s homes, that usually means steel or aluminum casements with a 1-1/8″ sightline, not standard vinyl impact windows. We source ES Windows stainless steel profiles that match original dimensions and handle the submittal for you. Most El Cid approvals pass on the first review when the sightline dimensions are documented correctly. Call (561) 782-7525 for a free measure and we will walk your project through both the county and the historic board.
A full-frame replacement removes the entire existing window down to the masonry rough opening, including the frame and sill, then installs a new frame with fresh flashing. An insert window fits a new unit inside the existing frame. In West Palm Beach masonry homes, full-frame is the better option when the original frame is corroded from salt air or the seal between frame and block has failed. Inserts work when the frame is still square and dry. We will tell you which your home actually needs after one look at the condition of the opening.
Because Palm Beach County still enforces significant wind-load requirements under the Florida Building Code, and the wind debris carried by a hurricane does not stop at the county line. Design wind speeds here reach approximately 150-165 mph, and large-missile impact ratings are the practical way to satisfy those pressures for most openings. An impact-rated window also protects the interior from wind-driven debris even when you are not there to close shutters. Upfront pricing for large-missile-rated units is the same process as everything else we do.
Many West Palm Beach homeowners see a windstorm premium reduction after replacing jalousie or single-pane aluminum windows with certified impact-rated units, especially after a wind-mitigation inspection documents the improvement. The average windstorm premium credit in Florida runs around 25%, but your carrier sets the final number. We install windows that qualify for the mitigation credits and provide the documentation you need. Call (561) 782-7525 for a free in-home quote and we will explain exactly what documentation your insurance company needs.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving West Palm Beach since 2011.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow 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.