Free in-home measure and quote - PGT, CGI and CWS impact lines compared on your actual openings, style by style
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Window replacement in Palm Beach means working with two forces at once: the Florida Building Code’s high-velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) wind-load requirements, and the Architectural Commission of Palm Beach (ARCOM), which reviews nearly every exterior change on the island. A typical impact window replacement in Palm Beach runs $900-$1,800 per opening for a standard single-hung, while custom Mizner-style casements with arched transoms often land between $2,500 and $5,000 per unit. Winslow Windows & Doors has been installing impact-rated windows, doors, and roofing since 2011, and our Window Replacement team knows exactly what Palm Beach inspectors and ARCOM reviewers look for before the first permit is pulled. Call (561) 831-7863 for a free in-home measure and a written quote that accounts for your property’s wind zone, architectural overlay, and opening configuration.
Why Winslow Windows & Doors Is Palm Beach’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
Ed Winslow’s name is on the door, and that changes how we quote, install, and stand behind window replacement in Palm Beach. We’re locally owned and owner-operated, with a published address and license number, not a franchise with a rotating cast of subcontractors. Palm Beach homeowners call us because a live person answers 24/7, every technician arrives background-checked and in uniform, and our 36500-Day Done Right Promise means if the work isn’t right, we come back and make it right. No ticket numbers, no voicemail loops.
We’ve worked on Seabreeze Avenue, along South Ocean Boulevard, in the Estate Section, and throughout the North End’s mid-century CBS homes. That means we know the difference between a 1926 Addison Mizner original and a 1980s reproduction, and we know which window configurations ARCOM will approve on the first submittal and which ones will come back marked for revision. Our pricing is upfront and line-itemed. No change orders after the fact. The moment we walk your property, we’re looking at salt exposure from both the Atlantic and the Intracoastal, because on Palm Beach, frame material isn’t a preference, it’s a survival decision.
Our Window Replacement Services in Palm Beach
Full Frame Replacement
Full frame replacement removes the entire existing window down to the rough opening and installs a new, fully sealed unit. On Palm Beach, this is often the only option when original 1920s-1940s wood frames have rotted from decades of salt-laden air or when opening sizes don’t match any standard impact unit. We handle the full scope: tear-out, flashing, shimming, interior trim, and exterior finish matching to ARCOM’s requirements.
Insert Window Replacement
Insert replacement fits a new impact-rated window into the existing frame, preserving interior trim and exterior stucco. It’s faster and less invasive, but Palm Beach homes with corroded frames or water-damaged sills may not qualify, and we’ll tell you that plainly during the measure. Where inserts do work, they can cut labor time meaningfully while still meeting HVHZ wind-load requirements.
Vinyl Replacement Windows
Vinyl is a workable choice for many Palm Beach homes, but not all vinyl is the same. Marine-grade vinyl formulations hold up far better against salt spray than standard mainland products, and we spec accordingly. For homes with arched openings or true divided-lite requirements, vinyl is often not the right answer, and we’ll steer you toward materials ARCOM will actually approve.
Energy-Efficient Upgrade
Palm Beach’s sun load is brutal in July and August, and single-pane original windows leak conditioned air around the clock. Upgrading to impact-rated, Low-E insulated glass cuts solar heat gain dramatically while adding the storm protection your insurer wants to see. We also perform window maintenance and care, including hardware replacement, seal repair, and re-caulking, for homeowners who need to extend the life of existing units while planning a phased replacement.
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
Winslow Windows & Doors is an authorized installer for PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux. For Palm Beach specifically, we lean heavily on CGI for its Estate Collection, which offers true divided-lite muntins and historically accurate sightlines that pass ARCOM review, and ES Windows for marine-grade aluminum frames built for continuous salt exposure. We stock common replacement hardware and weatherstripping locally, and every unit we order is configured to the exact opening dimensions, design pressure rating, and finish your property requires.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Palm Beach Homes
- Salt-air frame corrosion. Standard aluminum frames that last 20 years in West Palm Beach often corrode and fail within a decade on Palm Beach because the island gets salt spray from the Atlantic and the Intracoastal simultaneously. We specify marine-grade aluminum, fiberglass, or stainless and brass hardware only.
- ARCOM rejection on sightlines and grids. Contractors who quote a job without pulling the original architectural drawings frequently get hit with mandated custom replication of original arched transoms or muntins, turning a straightforward replacement into a costly custom fabrication. We check ARCOM’s file before we quote.
- Wrong design pressure (DP) rating. A product with Florida Product Approval may still not meet Palm Beach’s higher wind-load zone under HVHZ. We match DP ratings to the specific opening, floor height, and exposure, every time.
- Rotted original wood frames. Many 1920s-1940s casements and double-hungs have water intrusion behind the stucco that isn’t visible until the old window comes out. Our quotes include a contingency line for sill and jamb repair so there are no surprises when the wall is opened.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Palm Beach, FL
A typical impact window replacement in Palm Beach runs $900-$1,800 per opening for a standard single-hung or fixed unit. Large or custom openings, including the arched casements and divided-lite configurations common in Mizner-era homes, run $2,500-$5,000 per unit. Whole-home packages typically land between $8,000 and $25,000 or more depending on opening count, frame material, and ARCOM-driven custom fabrication. What moves the price locally: floor height, wind zone, architectural review requirements, and whether you need full frame replacement versus an insert. Every quote is line-itemed and fixed before we start. Call (561) 831-7863 to schedule your free in-home measure.
What Window Replacement Costs in Palm Beach
Let’s get specific. Impact windows in Palm Beach generally run $800-$1,500 per window installed for basic configurations. Impact single-hungs run $900-$1,800. Large or custom openings, the kind ARCOM demands for arched transoms and true divided-lite casements, run $2,500-$5,000 each. Whole-home packages run $8,000-$25,000+ depending on how many openings you have and whether you’re on a ground-floor CBS home or an upper-floor estate with custom fenestration. The single biggest price driver on the island is ARCOM compliance: when the commission requires matching original muntin widths, sightlines, and hardware finishes, that’s custom fabrication, not a stock order. We give you a fixed, written quote after a free in-home measure, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Florida Pays You Back
Florida’s incentives stack, and Palm Beach homeowners should claim every one of them. The My Safe Florida Home program offers matching grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades, including impact windows and doors. Florida exempts impact-resistant windows and doors from sales tax. The federal 25C energy credit covers 30% of product cost on qualifying energy-efficient units, up to $600 per year. And after a wind-mitigation inspection (typically $75-$150), most Palm Beach policyholders see windstorm-premium credits averaging around 25% on the windstorm portion of their policy. Programs and carriers set the final numbers, so we never guarantee a specific credit. But we document every installation so your inspection goes clean the first time.
We Also Serve Cities Near Palm Beach
Winslow Windows & Doors serves all of Palm Beach and the surrounding communities, including West Palm Beach, North Palm Beach, Greenacres, and Palm Beach Gardens. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our South Florida office, and our crews work locally on the island every week. Wherever the job is, the same live-answer phone, the same 36500-Day Done Right Promise, and the same Ed Winslow oversight apply.
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
ARCOM review applies to nearly every exterior alteration on the island, not just landmarked or historic properties. If your home falls within the town’s architectural review overlay, which most of Palm Beach does, any window replacement that changes sightlines, frame material, grid configuration, or exterior finish requires ARCOM submittal and approval before permitting. The exceptions are extremely limited, and we always verify your property’s file before quoting so there are no mid-project stops. Call (561) 831-7863 and we’ll check your address against ARCOM’s records as part of the free estimate.
Palm Beach island sits in a high-velocity hurricane zone that requires impact-rated glazing or approved storm protection on all openings, with design pressure ratings matched to each opening’s specific exposure, floor height, and location. DP ratings are expressed in PSF and never exceed +/-100, regardless of wind zone. Mainland West Palm Beach has somewhat lower wind-load requirements in many areas, which is why a quote done for a mainland home doesn’t transfer to the island. We calculate the required DP for every opening during the measure and include it in your written quote. Call (561) 831-7863 for an exact DP specification for your property.
No, the discount is not automatic. You need a wind-mitigation inspection, documented installation, and a Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade NOA that matches the exact configuration installed. Palm Beach insurers also look for HVHZ compliance, which is not the same as a Miami-Dade NOA alone. We provide the documentation package your inspector and carrier need, and we can walk you through the credit verification process. Call (561) 831-7863 and we’ll explain what your specific policy requires.
Yes, storm shutters are a code-compliant alternative to impact windows in most cases, and we do not sell or install shutters, so there’s no pressure from us either way. The tradeoff is that shutters require manual deployment before every storm, and they do nothing for energy efficiency, salt-air frame decay, or daily livability the other 360 days of the year. Many Palm Beach homeowners start with shutters on secondary openings and phase in impact windows on primary elevations as budget allows. We’ll give you the cost comparison for your specific openings, without steering you toward a product we don’t sell.
Frames and hardware that survive 20 years on the mainland often fail within 5-7 years on Palm Beach because the island is exposed to salt spray from the Atlantic Ocean and the Lake Worth Lagoon simultaneously. Standard aluminum corrodes, standard zinc hardware seizes, and roller assemblies rust through. We specify marine-grade aluminum or fiberglass frames with stainless steel or brass hardware on every island installation, and we use the same standard on our window maintenance and care work. Call (561) 831-7863 for a hardware inspection if your existing windows are sticking, flaking, or showing white corrosion at the fasteners.
What ARCOM Actually Looks For, and Why It Matters
The Town of Palm Beach occupies a narrow barrier island barely half a mile wide, flanked by the Atlantic on one side and the Lake Worth Lagoon on the other. Nearly every property faces accelerated salt-air corrosion from two directions at once, and the island’s dense concentration of 1920s-1940s Addison Mizner-era Mediterranean Revival estates means window replacements must satisfy both Florida Building Code wind-load requirements and ARCOM’s design review standards. ARCOM routinely rejects impact-window submittals that use modern sightline widths or grid configurations incompatible with a property’s historic character. Contractors who quote without first pulling the original architectural drawings and confirming ARCOM pre-approval frequently face mandated custom replication of original arched transoms or muntins, turning a $1,200 replacement into a $4,000 custom fabrication. We pull the file before we quote. It costs us an hour and saves you months.
On Seabreeze Avenue, our crew replaced a 1930s Mizner casement with a CGI Estate Collection impact-rated unit using true divided-lite muntins and a laminated glass interlayer, after ARCOM rejected a competitor’s quote for modern sightline widths. We pulled the original architectural drawings, matched the arched transom, and used stainless steel hardware rated for continuous salt spray from the Intracoastal. That’s the difference between a company that quotes Palm Beach work and a company that actually does it.
Impact windows are permanent protection. No panels to hang at 2 a.m., no shutters corroding in the garage, no storm-prep checklist. A licensed impact specialist also documents every installation so your wind-mitigation inspection and insurance credit go through without a fight. Big-box retail installers can sell you a window, but they cannot navigate ARCOM, HVHZ permitting, and insurance documentation the way a local specialist does.
Call (561) 831-7863 today to schedule your free in-home estimate. Ed Winslow’s name is on the door, and on every window we install in Palm Beach.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Palm Beach and surrounding communities 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.