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Window replacement in Palm Beach means navigating something no other town in the county deals with: every opening has to clear both Florida’s hurricane-impact code and the Town of Palm Beach Architectural Commission design review. That dual approval is the reason so many island projects stall at the permit counter or worse, get slapped with a stop-work order halfway through. We’ve been working both sides of that process long enough to know exactly what ARCOM will accept and what the building department will reject, before you spend a dollar. If you’re looking at fogged panes, rusted steel casements, or rotted wood frames on the island, call (561) 264-1279 for a free estimate. We’ll walk your property, check what you have, and tell you straight what’s required.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Palm Beach’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
TruePane Windows & Doors was founded in 2008 by Dale Kessler, a second-generation glazier who set the rule that still hangs on our whiteboard: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. We are not a franchise with a playbook. We’re a local shop with years of heritage in the trade, and we hire from the communities we serve, training apprentices into journeymen who know the difference between a Mizner-era arched opening and a 1970s ranch slider. Background-checked, uniformed technicians do the work, measuring every opening twice and quoting manufacturer lines side by side on paper, so you see exactly what you’re buying. We register both warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves your driveway, under our Keystone Standard and Done Right Promise. A live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No voicemail tree, no callback form.
Our Palm Beach customers consistently tell us two things: we show up when we say we will, and we do not argue about making things right. We pull permits, coordinate with the Architectural Commission where required, and handle the paperwork so you don’t have to decode it. For Palm Beach homeowners who’ve been burned by a contractor who left them with a fogged seal and a door that binds in July, that’s the whole ballgame. Call (561) 264-1279 and you’ll reach a person who can schedule your estimate.
Our Window Replacement Services in Palm Beach
Full Frame Replacement
Full frame replacement means removing the entire existing window down to the rough opening, jamb and all. In Palm Beach, this is often the only option that makes sense for original steel casements from the 1920s through the 1950s, because those frames are typically rusted through at the sill and the rough opening needs new pressure-treated framing before anything new goes in. A full frame job in Palm Beach generally runs $1,200 to $2,600 per opening for impact-rated units on a standard rectangular window. Custom arched or non-standard Mizner openings start higher, typically $2,800 to $4,500 per unit, because the frame profile has to be manufactured to match the original divided-lite pattern ARCOM requires.
Insert Window Replacement
An insert window fits a new, custom-sized unit inside the existing frame, preserving the interior and exterior trim. Inserts work well when the original jamb and sill are sound, which in Palm Beach is less common than people assume. Double-sided salt air from the Atlantic and the Intracoastal corrodes frames faster here than anywhere else in the county. A typical insert window replacement in Palm Beach runs $700 to $1,400 per opening for impact-rated laminated glass. Arched inserts for Mediterranean Revival cottages typically run $1,600 to $2,800 per unit. If the jamb has hidden rot, the insert price changes fast, and we will show you exactly what we found and what the correction costs in writing before we proceed.
Storm Window Replacement
Storm windows are a different animal in Palm Beach: here, the term usually means code-compliant impact-rated exterior glazing, not the old-school seasonal aluminum panels people hang up north. The Florida Building Code does not mess around with windborne debris zones, and Palm Beach sits squarely in one. Impact-rated storm windows for a standard opening typically run $900 to $1,700 per unit, depending on the design pressure rating the specific elevation requires. We pair storm windows with historic interior casements on several Estate Section homes, preserving the original wood on the inside while satisfying code on the outside.
Energy-Efficient Upgrade
Energy-efficient window replacement in Palm Beach is less about heating cost and more about air conditioning load and UV fade. The salt air and intense sun breaks down seals faster here than nearly anywhere in South Florida, so an insulated glass unit that would last 20 years in West Palm Beach might fog or delaminate in 10 or 12 on the island. We quote energy-efficient lines side by side, including Marvin, so you can compare the solar heat gain coefficient and the warranty duration in writing. A typical energy-efficient upgrade in Palm Beach runs $850 to $1,900 per opening for impact-rated double-pane units with low-E coatings.
Historic Window Restoration
Historic window restoration in Palm Beach is a specialty we get called for more than almost any other service, and for good reason. On many of the island’s contributing properties, the Architectural Commission will not approve replacement at all if the original window can be restored. We restore original steel casements, wood double-hungs, and bronze hardware in place, rebuilding rusted stiles, replacing broken cords or balances, and re-bedding glass to stop rattles and air infiltration. Restoration typically runs $450 to $1,200 per window, including paint prep and new weatherstripping, and it is often the review board’s preferred path. It keeps your house compliant and keeps its character intact.
What happens when you call
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Palm Beach
TruePane is an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including, and PGT. We do not push one brand. We quote them side by side on paper, with the warranty durations stated in writing, and let you see what each line actually costs. For Palm Beach’s older estates, that usually means Andersen’s wood-clad impact windows against Marvin’s custom divided-lite profiles against PGT’s high-design-pressure aluminum. We stock common hardware and weatherstripping for each line locally, so a follow-up service call on the island does not wait on a shipment from out of state. If you are replacing a window on a property that requires historically matched profiles, we can bring actual mock-up samples to the site before ARCOM review.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Palm Beach Homes
- Rusted-out original steel casement frames. The 1920s through 1950s steel windows on the island were built for a different climate. Constant salt exposure from both the ocean and the Intracoastal eats through the jamb at the sill line, leaving frames that crumble when we open the wall. We price the new pressure-treated framing in writing before any new window goes in.
- ARCOM rejection at the permit counter. A contractor shows up with standard white vinyl impact sliders on a Mediterranean Revival house and gets turned away before the job starts. The Architectural Commission requires that replacement windows on contributing properties match the original divided-lite profile and frame finish. We handle the approval package first, so the permit does not stall.
- Stop-work orders on non-approved replacements. Starting a window replacement on a landmarked or contributing property without Architectural Commission approval can trigger a stop-work order and mandatory restoration at the contractor’s expense. We coordinate ARCOM review before the first screw comes out.
- Fogged or delaminated insulated glass. Double-sided salt exposure accelerates seal failure on the island, so Palm Beach homeowners call us about fog between the panes far more often than homeowners in West Palm Beach or Greenacres. Replacement with properly rated IGUs fixes it, and we register the manufacturer seal warranty in writing so you have recourse if it happens again.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Palm Beach, FL
Window replacement in Palm Beach costs more than it does across the bridge, and the reason is specific: the dual ARCOM and hurricane-code compliance, plus the custom profiles older island homes require. A straightforward insert window on a 1970s ranch in the South End might run $700 to $1,400. A full frame impact-rated replacement on a Mizner-era arched opening in the Estate Section typically runs $2,800 to $4,500 or more, depending on the custom divided-lite pattern and the design pressure rating the elevation requires. Historic restoration of an original steel casement usually lands between $450 and $1,200 per window. The thing that moves a quote most on the island is what we find inside the wall: rotted jamb framing, outdated wiring, failed waterproofing. We handle that with an inspection first, allowances written into the contract, and any surprise priced and approved in writing before we touch the opening. Call (561) 264-1279 for a free, itemized estimate. You get real numbers on paper, not a ballpark.
We Also Serve Cities Near Palm Beach
We work throughout Palm Beach and the surrounding communities, including West Palm Beach, North Palm Beach, Greenacres, and Palm Beach Gardens. Our Window Replacement team coordinates scheduling from our South Florida office and crews serve the island daily. A live person answers (561) 264-1279 and can tell you when we can be at your property.
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 many cases. The Town of Palm Beach Architectural Commission reviews window replacements on any property designated as a landmark or listed as a contributing structure in a historic district, and that designation follows the property, not the specific building. A house doesn’t have to be a famous Mizner estate to fall under review. If your property is not landmarked, the review still applies if it sits within a designated historic district. The only way to know for certain is to check the town’s designation map before pulling a permit. We do that check on every Palm Beach estimate, free, and we’ll tell you exactly what your status means before you spend money on windows. Call (561) 264-1279 and we’ll pull the record.
Because Palm Beach is the only municipality in Palm Beach County that is completely exposed to salt-laden air on two sides at once. The Atlantic Ocean sits to the east, the Intracoastal Waterway to the west, and the island is only a few blocks wide in places, so every window on the island gets hit with salt spray from both directions, all day, year-round. Original 1920s and 1930s steel casements were never designed for that kind of constant chloride load. The result is rust at the sill line, pitting on the stiles, and frame failure decades earlier than the same window would show on a mainland block. We restore or replace them, and we treat the new metal to hold up under the island’s two-sided salt. Call (561) 264-1279 for an assessment of what your windows can take.
Almost certainly not, if the home is landmarked or in a historic district. The Architectural Commission requires that replacement windows on contributing properties match the original divided-lite profile and frame finish. Standard white vinyl sliders do not, and the review board will reject them at the permit counter. On many of the older lakefront and ocean-front estates, ARCOM also requires replicating original bronze or steel hardware profiles, which standard vinyl units simply cannot do. You need impact-rated units built with historically appropriate frame profiles, often custom, and the approval package has to go through ARCOM before the permit is issued. That’s a process we handle start to finish. Call (561) 264-1279 and we’ll tell you exactly what your property’s review status demands.
We stop, document what we found, and hand you a written change order with a specific price before we do anything else. That’s the only honest way to work. Opening a wall on a 1920s Palm Beach house can turn up rotted jambs, failed waterproofing, undersized framing, or knob-and-tube wiring run tight through the rough opening, and none of that was on the original quote. We build allowances into our contracts for these discoveries, so you are not blindsided, and we never proceed on a change without your signature. That’s part of the Done Right Promise and The Keystone Standard: both warranty layers and every change order in writing before the truck leaves. Call (561) 264-1279 to talk through your project and what a full-frame replacement might uncover.
Fog between the panes means the insulated glass unit’s seal has failed, and on Palm Beach, that failure is accelerated by the two-sided salt exposure and the intense UV that breaks down sealant compounds faster than nearly anywhere else in the county. Once the seal fails, there is no repair that restores the insulating value. The fix is replacing the IGU or the entire window, depending on the frame condition. Replacement fixes the fog permanently, and on the island we register both the manufacturer’s seal warranty and our workmanship warranty in writing under The Keystone Standard. That means you get the duration stated on paper, not buried in fine print. Call (561) 264-1279 for a free estimate and we’ll check every window on your property for early seal failure signs.
Get Your Free Window Replacement Estimate in Palm Beach
If you live on the island and your windows are fogged, rusted, binding, or leaking, call us. We’ll schedule a time that works for you, walk the property with you, measure every opening twice, and hand you a written, itemized quote that shows exactly what each window costs and what the permit and review process will involve. We pull the permits, we coordinate with the Architectural Commission where required, and we register both warranty layers before the truck leaves your driveway. No surprises, no change orders you didn’t approve in writing, no fine print that covers nothing. Call (561) 264-1279 today and ask for Dale’s team. A live person answers, day or night.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Palm Beach with craft-based window replacement.
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.