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Custom window and door work in Palm Beach means something different than it does across the bridge. Here, nearly every replacement on the island’s historic estates has to clear two separate approvals: Florida’s hurricane-impact code and the Town of Palm Beach’s Architectural Commission, or ARCOM. That changes what gets specified, what the lead times look like, and what the written price needs to cover. TruePane Windows & Doors has managed that dual compliance burden for Palm Beach homeowners since Dale Kessler founded the company in 2008, and a live person answers our phone 24 hours a day at (561) 264-1279 when you’re ready to talk through your project.
We’ll be there when we say. Background-checked, uniformed technicians measure every opening twice, quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper, and register both warranty layers before the truck leaves the driveway.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Palm Beach’s Preferred Custom Windows & Doors Company
Palm Beach homeowners don’t want the cheapest bid. They want the job done right the first time by a company that will still answer the phone in thirty years. That’s why people call us. We’re a second-generation glazier’s company, not a franchise playbook. Dale Kessler founded TruePane on a single rule that’s still on the whiteboard: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. That standard shows up on every island project we touch, whether it’s a storefront on Worth Avenue or a landmarked estate off South Ocean Boulevard.
Our Custom Windows & Doors team has spent years working through ARCOM’s design review process on Mizner-era Mediterranean Revival homes. We know which divided-lite profiles the Architectural Commission will accept on a 1920s casement replacement and which off-the-shelf units will get rejected at the permit counter. Homeowners hear from us early about lead times because we’re honest that custom units don’t ship overnight. That candor is why our local reputation in Palm Beach holds up. Every job carries the Done Right Promise, backed by The Keystone Standard: both manufacturer warranty layers registered in writing, durations stated, no arguing.
When you call, a live person picks up. Not a voicemail tree. Not a callback form. That matters when you’re coordinating a window replacement around seasonal stays and a nine-month fabrication schedule.
Our Custom Windows & Doors Services in Palm Beach
We install, replace, and service custom windows and doors for residential homeowners across Palm Beach. Here are the specific areas where island projects tend to concentrate, and what each involves when ARCOM’s design review is part of the picture.
Custom Shape Windows
Palm Beach’s historic estates are full of arched openings, eyebrow windows, and non-standard rough openings that were framed by Addison Mizner’s crews a century ago. Off-the-shelf impact units don’t fit those openings without hacked-in framing that fails inspection. We spec custom shape windows, often with true divided lites and historically appropriate frame finishes, that satisfy both Florida’s impact code and ARCOM’s design requirements. A typical custom arched impact window in Palm Beach runs $2,800 to $6,500 per unit, depending on size and finish.
Architectural Grilles & SDLs
Simulated divided lites, or SDLs, are where most ARCOM approvals on landmarked Palm Beach homes either succeed or get rejected. The Commission wants the divided-lite profile and frame finish to replicate the original steel or bronze casements, not merely approximate them. We quote the specific grille bar width, spacer profile, and frame paint system the Commission expects to see in the submittal package. A typical SDL upgrade on a custom impact casement in Palm Beach adds $180 to $420 per window.
Oversized Glass Panels
Oceanfront and lakefront estates in Palm Beach use oversized glass panels that handle wind loads differently than mainland homes. Getting a 10- or 12-foot impact-rated insulated panel permitted means documenting specific design pressures, and sourcing it means a long fabrication lead time. We order from manufacturers who have done this work for coastal Palm Beach County for decades. A typical oversized impact-rated glass panel in Palm Beach runs $4,200 to $9,800, fabricated to the opening and installed under vacuum lift equipment.
Commercial Storefront Glazing
Worth Avenue storefronts and building lobbies in Palm Beach fall under different review paths than residences, but the same salt-air corrosion applies. We spec and install storefront glazing with frames and hardware chosen for double-sided salt exposure from the Atlantic and the Intracoastal. A typical storefront glazing replacement in Palm Beach’s commercial district runs $120 to $260 per square foot, depending on glass type and frame system.
Curtain Wall Systems
Palm Beach’s newer luxury condominium buildings on the Intracoastal side use curtain wall systems that demand manufacturer-certified installation. We’re an authorized installer for more than a dozen lines, including ES Windows and CGI, and we manage the engineering submittal, fabrication lead time, and installation sequence so the building stays dry. Curtain wall replacement in Palm Beach typically runs $95 to $190 per square foot installed.
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
Palm Beach projects lean heavily toward impact-rated manufacturer lines that can handle coastal design pressures. We spec and install CGI, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems regularly on island projects, along with Andersen, Pella, Marvin, and Milgard for non-landmarked work. Because we stock local parts and maintain direct relationships with these manufacturers, we can turnaround replacement components for Palm Beach homes faster than a company ordering out of a catalog. We quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper so you see exactly what you’re buying before any deposit is written. If you’re already working with CWS or another brand, we’ll service it the same way.
Common Custom Windows & Doors Problems We See in Palm Beach Homes
- ARCOM permit rejections. A contractor pulls a permit without coordinating with the Architectural Commission on a landmarked or historically contributing property, and the town issues a stop-work order. We get called after the fact, and the fix usually means removing non-compliant units and starting the design review over. That’s a six-figure lesson for the homeowner.
- Hacked-in framing around arched openings. Off-the-shelf impact windows don’t fit 1920s arched rough openings, so someone frames them square and the inspector fails the job. We measure every opening twice and order custom units that fit the original masonry.
- Double-sided salt corrosion. Flanked by the Atlantic and the Intracoastal, Palm Beach properties get salt-laden air from both directions. Aluminum frames, hardware, and weatherstripping corrode faster here than in mainland communities a few miles away. We see pitted frames and seized casement hardware on homes that aren’t even directly on the ocean.
- Early insulated glass seal failure. The same salt exposure accelerates seal failure in insulated glass units, leaving fogged or delaminated panes. We replace IGUs with units spec’d for coastal salt and UV exposure, and we register both warranty layers in writing so the replacement is covered.
Pricing for Custom Windows & Doors in Palm Beach, FL
Custom window and door work in Palm Beach carries a different price structure than production work across the bridge. A typical custom impact casement replacement with ARCOM-compliant SDLs runs $3,400 to $7,200 per window, installed. Custom arched windows run $2,800 to $6,500 per unit. Oversized impact glass panels run $4,200 to $9,800. Custom entry doors with impact glazing start around $7,500 and go up with hardware and finish. The factors that move the number: whether the property is landmarked and requires ARCOM submittal, the divided-lite profile required, whether the original hardware must be replicated, and the fabrication lead time built into the manufacturer’s schedule. We give you a fixed written price before we order anything, and it doesn’t change once work starts. No surprise line items. Call (561) 264-1279 and we’ll walk your project and write you a line-item quote.
We Also Serve Cities Near Palm Beach
Our crews serve Palm Beach and the surrounding communities, including West Palm Beach, North Palm Beach, Greenacres, and Palm Beach Gardens. Scheduling is coordinated from our South Florida office serving the Miami metro, with installation crews dispatched locally to Palm Beach. If your home is within a short drive of the island, we can handle the job.
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 - Custom Windows & Doors in Palm Beach
ARCOM review adds four to ten weeks to the front of any landmarked or historically contributing Palm Beach project before fabrication even begins. That’s before the manufacturing lead time, which for custom impact-rated units from CGI, ES Windows, or ECO Window Systems is typically three to nine months depending on the spec. We submit the ARCOM package first, get written approval, then place the fabrication order with a fixed written price. Call (561) 264-1279 and we’ll map your whole timeline in a single conversation.
Because ARCOM won’t approve standard sliders on most landmarked or historically contributing Mediterranean Revival homes. The original Mizner-era steel casements have divided-lite profiles and frame finishes the Commission considers character-defining, and replacement units must replicate them. Custom impact-rated casements with powder-coated frames, custom SDLs, and replicated bronze hardware are the only path that clears both ARCOM and Florida’s impact code. A typical replacement runs $3,400 to $7,200 per window, installed.
Realistic lead time in Palm Beach is six to twelve months from signed contract to installation. The schedule is driven by fabrication time at the manufacturer, not labor on our end. Custom impact-rated units with divided lites, non-standard frame finishes, and oversized glass panels are built to order, and ARCOM review adds four to ten weeks upfront. We’re candid about this from the first estimate because no contractor can compress a manufacturer’s production schedule. Call (561) 264-1279 and we’ll tell you the current lead times for the specific brands you’re considering.
In many cases, yes. ARCOM often wants original bronze or steel casement hardware retained or replicated on landmarked Palm Beach homes. We work with specialty hardware houses to restore or reproduce the original handles, hinges, and escutcheons so the replacement window carries the same character. There are cases where the original hardware is too corroded from double-sided salt exposure to reuse, and we’ll tell you that honestly and show you the replication option before we order anything.
We reduce the failure risk by specifying insulated glass units built for coastal salt and UV exposure, with spacers and sealants rated for the conditions on Palm Beach’s oceanfront and Intracoastal side. We also register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing so a failed seal is covered, not argued. The Done Right Promise applies to every installation we do on the island, and we stand behind it.
If you’re replacing custom windows or doors in Palm Beach, the free estimate is the first step. Call TruePane Windows & Doors at (561) 264-1279 and a live person will schedule your walk-through. You’ll get a written line-item quote, a straight answer on lead times, and no pressure.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Palm Beach with custom window and door installations that clear ARCOM and stand up to the salt air.
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.