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Window replacement in Hobe Sound is not a one-size-fits-all job. The wind-load requirements, the salt air, and the age of the homes here shape every decision from frame material to glass package. TruePane Windows & Doors has been installing, replacing, and servicing windows on the Treasure Coast for years, and we know exactly what Martin County inspectors look for and what insurers need to see after the work is done. If you are pricing a full frame replacement on a 1970s CBS ranch off Bridge Road or an impact upgrade on a waterfront home near the Intracoastal, call (754) 238-2201 for a straight answer and a free on-site estimate.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Hobe Sound’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
We are not a franchise that parachuted into Hobe Sound with a marketing budget. TruePane was founded by second-generation glazier Dale Kessler in 2008, and the way we work reflects years of standing behind the craft. Hobe Sound homeowners tend to ask harder questions than most. They have watched neighbors get burned by contractors who skipped a permit, missed a wind-borne debris inspection, or vanished when a seal failed. We get that. It is why every quote we write out includes the manufacturer warranty durations, in writing, before the truck leaves the driveway. That is our Window Replacement standard, and it does not change when we cross the county line.
Our crews are background-checked, uniformed, and trained by people who still set glass themselves. We hire local, keep apprentices moving toward journeyman status, and show up on time. When a homeowner in Hobe Sound calls, a live person answers. Not a voicemail tree. Not a regional call center. That has been true every day since we started, and it will still be true in thirty years.
Our Window Replacement Services in Hobe Sound
Most Hobe Sound homes fall into one of two camps. On the mainland, you have 1960s to 1980s CBS construction, a lot of original single-pane aluminum jalousie windows, and the steady work of bringing those openings up to current Florida Building Code. On the barrier island side, you have estates that demand architect-specified impact units far beyond what code asks for. We handle both, and everything between.
Full Frame Replacement
When the existing window frame is corroded, out of square, or built for a jalousie unit that has no modern equivalent, the whole assembly comes out down to the rough opening. In Hobe Sound’s salt-laden air, aluminum frames near the Intracoastal can corrode to the point of failure in four to six years, so we see a lot of full frame jobs where the old flange is too far gone to trust. We reframe, flash, and set the new unit so the opening actually drains water the way it should. This is the standard fix for original jalousie openings in the 33455 zip code, which are almost always too wide for a direct insert and need custom framing before any impact-rated window can go in.
Insert Window Replacement
If your existing frames are square, solid, and properly flashed, an insert, sometimes called a pocket replacement, can be the cleaner and more affordable route. We measure every opening twice, order the unit to fit inside the existing frame, and level it before we anchor anything. Inserts are popular in Hobe Sound for newer CBS homes and a lot of the townhome and condo work along US-1, where the building shell is in good shape but the glass and moving hardware are done.
Storm Window Replacement
Hobe Sound sits inside Martin County’s wind-borne debris region. That means every replacement window or sliding and patio door - Hobe Sound has to meet impact glazing requirements or be paired with an approved storm protection system. We install impact-rated units from lines like PGT WinGuard, CGI, and Andersen 100 Series, and we document that compliance on paper for your insurer. If your home still has an old aluminum storm panel system, or worse, nothing at all, we will walk you through what a compliant replacement actually requires and what it costs.
Energy-Efficient Upgrade
Older Hobe Sound homes with original single-pane glass bleed cool air all summer. A full replacement package with low-E coatings and argon fill will cut that load noticeably, and in a coastal climate where the air conditioner runs most of the year, that savings compounds quickly. We quote energy-efficient options - Hobe Sound side by side with standard impact glass on paper, so you see the cost difference and the performance difference before you spend a dollar. We regularly install Milgard Tuscany, ECO Window Systems lines on mainland homes where the homeowner wants both storm protection and a real reduction in the electric bill.
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 Hobe Sound
TruePane is an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, and that matters for two reasons. First, we can quote Andersen, Pella, Marvin, Milgard, PGT, CGI, ES Windows, and others side by side on paper, not just whichever brand gives us the biggest margin. Second, authorized status keeps your manufacturer warranty intact. A homeowner near Jupiter Island recently needed a custom-size impact unit in Andersen 100 Series, and we were able to order it, verify the wind-load documentation, and coordinate the install without a single warranty gap. When you call, we will tell you which brands actually make sense for your exposure and your budget, and which ones do not.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Hobe Sound Homes
- Salt-spray corrosion on aluminum frames and hardware. Properties near the Intracoastal or the ocean eat through aluminum rollers, hinge hardware, and threshold plates far faster than homes even five miles inland. You might get fifteen years from a set of rollers in Stuart, but on Jupiter Island or a canal-front Hobe Sound lot, four to six years is common. We spec corrosion-resistant hardware when the location calls for it.
- Original jalousie windows in 1960s and 1970s ranches. These units provide no impact protection and no meaningful energy performance. They also cannot be repaired. The louvered glass, the clips, the crank mechanism, none of it is salvageable. The entire unit has to come out, and the rough opening usually has to be reframed before a modern impact window will even fit.
- Contractors who skip the Martin County permit. Any window replacement that changes the opening, the framing, or the structural attachment requires a permit in Martin County. A cheap quote that omits this step saves a few hundred dollars on the front end and can void an insurance claim after the next storm. The wind-borne debris inspection is not optional.
- Fogged or failed seals in older double-pane units near the water. Salt air accelerates seal failure. Once the seal goes, the glass clouds, the insulating gas escapes, and the thermal performance of the unit is gone. In a coastal market like Hobe Sound, the fix is not to chase repairs; it is to replace the sash or the whole unit with something spec’d for the environment.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Hobe Sound, FL
You should know the numbers before you sign anything. Here is what we see across Hobe Sound right now:
- Insert window replacement (standard, impact-rated): $850-$1,450 per opening, including labor and materials.
- Full frame replacement (impact-rated, standard size): $1,400-$2,400 per opening, depending on framing condition and trim work.
- Jalousie-to-impact conversion (reframe required): $1,600-$2,800 per opening, because the rough opening is almost always too wide and needs new jambs, flashing, and casing.
- Custom or oversize impact windows (Jupiter Island spec): $2,500-$6,000+ per opening, depending on the manufacturer line and size.
What shifts the price is framing condition, opening size, the wind-load rating the unit carries, and whether you are mainland CBS or direct-waterfront exposure. We write every quote as a fixed number, not a range of maybes, and it includes the permit, the inspection, and the warranty paperwork. Call (754) 238-2201 to schedule a free estimate. We will measure, quote, and leave you with a number you can hold us to.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hobe Sound
TruePane serves Hobe Sound and the surrounding Treasure Coast communities. Our crews work regularly in Port Salerno, Stuart, Jupiter, and Palm City, and we schedule those jobs the same way we schedule work along Bridge Road or near the Sound itself. If you are a few miles north or south of the county line, we can still measure, quote, and install.
Serving Hobe Sound, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hobe Sound 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 Hobe Sound
Hobe Sound sits in Martin County, which is not part of Florida’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, or HVHZ. That means a standard Florida Building Code impact-rated window, usually rated to 140 to 150 mph depending on the opening, meets code for most mainland homes. Jupiter, directly to the south in Palm Beach County, is in the HVHZ, so the same home may require a different test protocol. The difference matters for insurance documentation and product selection. Call (754) 238-2201 and we will tell you exactly which rating applies to your address.
They check the permit record, the structural attachment of the new unit, the flashing and water management details, and the wind-borne debris compliance documentation for every opening that was replaced. They will not pass a job where the impact glazing or the laminate has not been properly identified. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and stand behind the pass. That is part of the job, not an add-on.
No. Original jalousie units have no salvageable components. The louvered glass, the clips, the crank hardware, and the aluminum frame are all non-impact, non-insulated, and not supported by any modern manufacturer. The entire unit must come out, and in most 1960s and 1970s ranches, the rough opening is too wide and needs reframing before a modern impact-rated window will fit properly. We recently did exactly that on a CBS ranch off Bridge Road: original jalousies out, new framing, Milgard Tuscany impact casements in, county inspection passed, documented storm protection for the insurer. Call (754) 238-2201 for a frank assessment of your openings.
Most Florida carriers offer meaningful premium reductions or credits when you can document that every window opening has impact-rated glazing or an approved alternative. The key word is documented. The inspection report, the permit record, and the product approval number must all line up. A contractor who skips the permit or buries the paperwork can leave you paying full premium for a house that actually complies. We register both warranty layers and hand you the compliance paperwork on the walkthrough, before the truck leaves your driveway.
On mainland CBS homes, the workhorse lines are PGT WinGuard, Milgard Tuscany, ECO Window Systems. They carry the standard Florida Building Code impact ratings, they hold up in coastal air when the hardware is selected correctly, and they stay within reach for a typical replacement budget. On Jupiter Island and direct-oceanfront Hobe Sound estates, the spec usually climbs to CGI, PGT’s high-end lines, or Andersen 100 Series, often with glass railing systems - Hobe Sound and custom sizes with HVHZ-equivalent testing even though Martin County does not require it. We quote both tiers side by side on paper so you see what you are buying and why it costs what it costs.
Ready to get a straight answer on window replacement in Hobe Sound? Call (754) 238-2201 for a free, no-pressure estimate. A live person answers, we schedule the measurement, and we give you a fixed price in writing. No fine print, no surprise line items, no second appointment left hanging.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors.
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.