Frequently Asked Questions - Windows & Doors in Palm Beach, FL
Straight answers to the questions Palm Beach homeowners ask us most about window and door replacement, hurricane protection, and what a project actually costs. If you don't see your question here, call (561) 782-7525 and ask us directly.
Pricing & Cost FAQs
Most Palm Beach window replacement projects run between $800 and $1,900 per opening, installed, with the final number depending on window size, frame material, glass package, and whether the opening needs new construction or retrofit installation. Impact-rated windows from brands like PGT or CGI typically land at the higher end because the glass package is engineered to meet Miami-Dade County standards. A full single-family home with 10 to 14 openings usually falls between $12,000 and $28,000. We give every homeowner a written, line-item quote before any work begins, so you'll see exactly where the money goes. Call (561) 782-7525 for a free estimate at your home.
Hurricane impact windows in Palm Beach generally cost $1,100 to $2,400 per opening installed. The price reflects the laminated glass, reinforced frames, and the engineering behind the product meeting Florida Building Code high-velocity hurricane zone requirements. Larger openings like sliding glass doors and picture windows push toward the top of that range, while standard bedroom windows sit closer to the bottom. Labor in Palm Beach tends to run slightly higher than inland areas because of coastal building codes and the age of many older condominium buildings that require retrofit work. We'll quote your exact price in writing, for free. Call (561) 782-7525 to schedule it.
A new front door in Palm Beach typically costs between $1,800 and $5,500 installed, depending on material, glass, hardware, and whether you choose an impact-rated system. A basic steel or fiberglass slab door sits at the low end. A custom wood door or a ViewLux entry system with decorative glass panels and sidelites lands at the upper end, and an impact-rated door for hurricane protection adds to the total. Most homeowners in Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, and South Palm Beach spend around $3,000 to $4,200 for a quality front entry that holds up to the salt air and afternoon storms. Your quote is free and itemized. Call (561) 782-7525.
Sliding glass door replacement in Palm Beach runs $2,200 to $5,800 installed for most standard sizes, with impact-rated models from CWS or PGT falling in the $3,500 to $6,500 range. Three-panel and four-panel sliders cost more, as do doors with low-E coatings or premium frame finishes. Salt air and sand are hard on roller tracks and frames here, which is why we typically recommend aluminum frames over vinyl for homes close to the Intracoastal. Palm Beach Shores and Lantana homeowners deal with the same issue. We'll measure, quote, and install with no surprises. Call (561) 782-7525 for a free estimate.
No. The number on your written estimate is the number you pay, unless you ask us to change the scope of the job. If something unexpected shows up during installation, we document it, explain it, and get your approval in writing before any added cost happens. Ed Winslow built this Palm Beach branch on the principle that homeowners should never feel ambushed by a final invoice. We don't play the low-ball-at-the-estimate game. The price we quote after measuring your openings and reviewing your home's construction details is the price we stand behind. Call (561) 782-7525 and put us to the test.
In most cases, standard window replacement is not tax deductible, but energy-efficient upgrades may qualify for federal tax credits under current IRS rules. Impact windows with qualifying low-E glass and U-factor ratings can sometimes earn a credit of a few hundred dollars per opening, depending on the year you install them. Florida also offers no state-level deduction for window work. We're not accountants, so we'll point you to the IRS form and let your preparer confirm eligibility, but we can tell you which glass packages meet the performance thresholds that typically qualify. Call (561) 782-7525 to discuss energy-efficient options.
Service & Process FAQs
It starts with a free in-home consultation where we measure every opening, inspect the existing frames and surrounding trim, and talk through what you want to accomplish. Then we deliver a written quote with line-item pricing. Once you approve it, we order your windows from the manufacturer, which usually takes 3 to 6 weeks depending on the brand and glass package. Installation at a typical Palm Beach home takes 1 to 3 days, depending on how many openings you're replacing. After install, we walk the property with you, clean up, and haul away the old windows. Call (561) 782-7525 to start step one.
Most whole-home window replacements in Palm Beach take 1 to 3 working days for installation. A single window or door takes half a day. The bigger variable is lead time: custom and impact-rated windows from brands like PGT and CGI typically run 3 to 6 weeks from order to delivery, and during peak hurricane-prep season that can stretch to 8 weeks. That's why we tell Palm Beach homeowners the best time to start a project is before the spring rush. Permitting can also add time depending on your municipality. Lake Worth Beach and Greenacres have different turnaround times than Palm Beach proper. Call (561) 782-7525 and we'll give you a realistic schedule for your specific project.
Yes. Condominium work is a big part of what we do in Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, and along the coast. Condo projects have extra layers: building association approval, structural specifications, and sometimes a requirement that all units use the same window style and rating. We coordinate with your association or property manager, provide the engineering documentation they need, and schedule installation around the building's rules. Many older Palm Beach condos built before 1994 are running original single-pane windows that need replacement for both energy efficiency and storm protection. Call (561) 782-7525 and we'll walk you through the association approval process.
Yes, we match existing windows in Palm Beach homes as closely as the current market allows. If your home has a discontinued series from a manufacturer, we can often source a compatible current model from the same brand or a visually equivalent product from another manufacturer. Frame color, glass tint, grid pattern, and trim profile all get matched. The honest caveat: a brand-new window next to a 20-year-old window will never be perfectly identical because the old glass has aged and the frame has weathered in the Palm Beach sun and salt. Complete section replacement looks cleaner, but we'll match single windows when that's what the project calls for. Call (561) 782-7525 to discuss options.
Yes, we do new construction installation alongside retrofit and replacement work in Palm Beach and every surrounding community. New construction installation means the window flange is nailed directly to the framing before exterior cladding goes on, which happens during additions, full remodels, and new builds. It's a different skill set than pulling an old window and sliding a retrofit into the existing frame, and our crew does both. If you're building an addition in West Palm Beach or doing a full gut renovation in Boynton Beach, we'll work with your contractor's schedule and get the openings framed, flashed, and fitted correctly the first time. Call (561) 782-7525 to talk through your build.
Book 6 to 8 weeks before you want installation, especially if you're ordering impact-rated windows or doing a whole-home project. Lead time from manufacturers like PGT, CGI, and CWS runs 3 to 6 weeks in normal seasons and longer from March through July when everyone in South Florida is preparing for hurricane season. The permit process in Palm Beach, Riviera Beach, and Royal Palm Beach also adds days or weeks depending on the municipality's current backlog. If your windows are failing, water is leaking, or you're missing the current hurricane season entirely, don't wait. Call (561) 782-7525 and we'll tell you honestly what's achievable.
Brands & Parts FAQs
We install PGT, CGI, and CWS window and door systems. Each brand has strengths: PGT and CGI are Florida-based manufacturers known for impact-rated products engineered specifically for our hurricane codes, CWS produces some of the tightest-warrantied impact doors on the market offers strong value on entry door systems with decorative glass. We don't push one brand over another. We listen to what you need, look at the openings and exposure of your Palm Beach home, and recommend the product that matches the job. You get a specific product recommendation in your written quote. Call (561) 782-7525 to compare options.
Yes, and the difference matters in Palm Beach. PGT and CGI impact windows use laminated glass with a polyvinyl butyral interlayer that holds the glass together when struck, plus reinforced frames and heavy-duty hardware that are tested to withstand wind pressures and flying debris as required by Florida Building Code. A regular window from a big-box store is a single pane of annealed glass that shatters on first impact. Impact windows also provide constant protection without the effort of shutters, and many insurance companies offer premium reductions when they're installed. That's a real, ongoing savings. Call (561) 782-7525 to get impact window pricing for your home.
Yes, in most cases we can replace the insulated glass unit without replacing the entire window frame. Failed seals show up as fog or condensation trapped between the panes, and we see it constantly in Palm Beach where humidity and temperature swings stress older windows. If the frame is solid and the hardware works, swapping the glass unit costs less than a full window replacement and fixes the thermal performance problem. If the frame has warped or the window is original to a 1970s build, replacement usually makes more financial sense than repeated glass swaps. Call (561) 782-7525 and we'll inspect what you have and tell you straight.
Yes. Sliding doors and windows in Palm Beach take a beating from sand, salt, and constant use, and worn rollers are the most common repair we handle. We replace rollers, adjust tracks, and fix doors that stick or fall off their rails. If the track itself is damaged, we can sometimes replace it; if the frame is too far gone, replacement is the honest call. CWS and PGT both sell replacement roller assemblies for their door lines, and we keep common parts in stock. Riviera Beach and Westgate homes near the water see more of this than anywhere else. Call (561) 782-7525 and describe what's happening with your door.
Licensing & Insurance FAQs
Yes. Winslow Windows & Doors operates with all required state and local licensing in Florida, and we carry insurance and bonding appropriate for the scope of work we perform in Palm Beach and surrounding communities. Every pro working under our name is required to hold the license and insurance their state requires. Impact window installation in a high-velocity hurricane zone is regulated work, and we meet those standards. We're also familiar with the specific permitting requirements in Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Shores, and the other coastal municipalities we serve, so your paperwork goes through correctly. Call (561) 782-7525 with any credential questions.
Yes. Permits are pulled for every job where the municipality requires them, which is nearly all window and door replacement work in Palm Beach County. Impact window installation always requires a permit and final inspection because the product must be verified as meeting high-velocity hurricane zone standards. We prepare the permit package, submit it to the local building department, schedule inspections, and make sure everything passes before we call the job done. That's true in Palm Beach, Palm Springs, Lake Worth Beach, and every jurisdiction we serve. Call (561) 782-7525 and we'll explain exactly what your project needs.
Ask for the company's Florida contractor license number and search it on the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation website. You can also contact the Palm Beach County Contractor Licensing office or your city's building department, since some municipalities like Royal Palm Beach and Greenacres maintain their own registries. Any legitimate window installer in Palm Beach will give you this information without hesitation. We'll gladly provide our credentials when you call, and we encourage you to verify them before you sign anything. It's the smartest six minutes you'll spend on a five-figure project. Call (561) 782-7525 and ask us anything.
Emergency & Response FAQs
Window framing and glass work involve heavy materials and sharp edges, and after a storm, broken glass and compromised frames are genuinely dangerous. We don't recommend anyone attempt structural repairs themselves. If a window fails during a storm in Palm Beach, the priority is protecting the home from further water intrusion, and we connect you with the right local help through our live coordination line. For scheduled window and door replacement work, our process is straightforward and handled by trained installers. Call (561) 782-7525 and a live coordinator will work out next steps with you.
Yes. Our phone line at (561) 782-7525 is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you call, a live coordinator answers and connects you with the local team serving Palm Beach and the surrounding communities. We know that window and door problems don't always present themselves during business hours, and getting your questions answered quickly matters when you're deciding on a purchase this significant. Call at 2 p.m. or 2 a.m., someone picks up. We'll take your information, understand what you're dealing with, and get you connected to the right person. Call (561) 782-7525.
Warranty & Guarantees FAQs
Your new windows carry the manufacturer's warranty, and the specific terms depend on the brand. PGT and CGI both offer comprehensive coverage on their impact products, including glass breakage on many impact lines. CWS includes some of the stronger door warranties in the industry. ViewLux entry systems carry their own product coverage. We walk you through the exact warranty terms of your chosen product before you buy, in writing, so you know what's covered and what's not. The installer workmanship is covered by us as well. Call (561) 782-7525 to ask about warranty specifics for any product.
Yes. We stand behind our installation work in Palm Beach, and if something related to our labor fails, we come back and make it right. The workmanship guarantee covers things like leaking around a newly installed frame, improperly seated flashing, or hardware we installed incorrectly. It doesn't cover product defects, which go to the manufacturer's warranty, or damage caused by storms beyond what the product was rated to handle. Ed Winslow's standard for this branch is simple: if it's our mistake, we fix it. That's the expectation we set with every installer. Call (561) 782-7525 for details.
This is the question behind most impact window purchases in Palm Beach, so let's answer it straight. Impact windows are designed not to shatter, but the outer pane of laminated glass can crack under extreme impact. The interlayer holds the glass in place, so the window keeps its barrier. After the storm, the cracked unit gets replaced. If your impact windows came from PGT or CGI, their warranties cover glass breakage under specific storm conditions, and we handle the replacement through the manufacturer's process. Keep your paperwork. We keep records on our installs too. Call (561) 782-7525 if you need storm-related service.
Quality impact windows in Palm Beach typically last 20 to 30 years on the frames, 10 to 20 years on seals and hardware depending on exposure. Homes directly on the ocean in Palm Beach Shores or South Palm Beach see faster frame wear from salt spray than homes in Greenacres or Royal Palm Beach a few miles inland. Laminated impact glass itself rarely needs replacement unless it's struck. The weak points over time are the moving parts: rollers, lock mechanisms, and seals. We factor all this into our recommendations so you're not replacing your windows again in a decade. Call (561) 782-7525 to talk about long-term performance.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Palm Beach since he brought the brand to this market.
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