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Window replacement in Hobe Sound usually means a full-frame impact retrofit, not a simple glass swap. That’s the reality of the housing stock here: 1960s-1980s CBS ranch homes along US-1 and off SE Bridge Road still carry original aluminum jalousie and single-pane windows that Martin County won’t let you patch anymore. The code requires impact-rated units engineered for 150+ mph wind loads, which means structural header work, permits, and a crew that knows how Martin County inspectors review that work. If you’re looking at fogged jalousies or crank-out windows that bind in the salt air, call (813) 320-9346 for a free estimate. We’ll tell you straight what the job needs.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Hobe Sound’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
We’re not the cheapest bid in Hobe Sound, and we won’t pretend to be. What we are is steady. TruePane was founded by second-generation glazier Dale Kessler on one rule: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. That rule governs every jalousie-to-impact conversion, every header modification, and every coastal-rated install we set from Port Salerno to Jupiter.
Hobe Sound homeowners call us because the jobs here are structural, not cosmetic. A jalousie opening is not a standard rough opening. Martin County inspectors know that. We know that. When our crew reframes a rough opening on a 1972 CBS ranch and sets a fusion-welded impact casement, the inspector’s first question is always about the header. We coordinate permits in advance so the answer is already on file. That’s what keeps a “simple swap” from becoming a three-week surprise.
Every job gets the 90-Day Done Right Promise and The Keystone Standard: both manufacturer warranty layers registered in writing, durations stated, before our truck leaves your driveway. No paperwork fights. No arguing. A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Not a voicemail tree. A person.
Our Window Replacement Services in Hobe Sound
Full Frame Replacement
In Hobe Sound, this is the job. Most original jalousie and single-pane aluminum frames on the mainland were built to older code with undersized structural headers. Martin County’s post-Andrew Florida Building Code requires impact-rated units designed for 150+ mph wind loads, and you can’t meet that by sliding a new unit into an old jalousie opening. We remove the existing frame down to the rough opening, install new structural headers, set the impact unit, and flash everything to coastal standards. The opening gets rebuilt properly, not patched.
Insert Window Replacement
Inserts work when the existing frame is square, structurally sound, and already rated for current wind loads. In Hobe Sound, that’s rare along the US-1 corridor. We do install inserts where they’re appropriate, usually in newer Intracoastal-adjacent custom homes or gated communities where the original frames are still serviceable. But we won’t quote an insert on a jalousie opening just to win a bid. Martin County inspectors reject that work, and we’d rather give you a square deal up front than a failed inspection later.
Storm Window Replacement
Hobe Sound sits directly on the Intracoastal Waterway with the Atlantic barrier island less than a mile east. Storm protection isn’t optional here. We replace failing storm windows and, more commonly, convert older homes to impact-rated units that serve as both primary window and storm barrier. For a property within a half-mile of the water, we recommend marine-grade hardware. Standard steel hardware corrodes within a few years in that salt air. It’s not an upsell; it’s what the location demands.
Energy-Efficient Upgrade
Original jalousie windows leak air in every direction. In a 1970s CBS ranch, that means the AC runs harder all summer, which in Martin County means nearly year-round. We upgrade to low-E insulating glass with argon fill, which cuts heat gain dramatically on west-facing walls along Federal Highway. The payoff in Hobe Sound isn’t just comfort. It’s a lower FPL bill in July when the heat index sits above 100. We quote the upgrade cost against the energy savings honestly, so you know what the payback looks like before you sign.
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
We’re an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including PGT, CGI, Simonton, Andersen, Pella, Marvin, and Milgard. For Hobe Sound homes within the half-mile corrosion zone, PGT and CGI units with marine-grade hardware are the workhorses we specify most. Their impact ratings meet Martin County’s wind code, and their powder-coated frames hold up against salt air far longer than standard aluminum. We quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper so you can see exactly what you’re paying for and why.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Hobe Sound Homes
- Fogged insulated glass in original jalousie frames. The seal fails because the frame flexes. You can’t just replace the glass; the frame itself doesn’t meet current wind-load code. We replace the whole opening with an impact-rated unit, including new structural headers where Martin County requires them.
- Corroded aluminum frames near the Intracoastal. Salt air eats standard aluminum frames within three to five years within a half-mile of the water. Seal failure follows, then fogged glass. Corrosion-resistant powder-coated frames are the fix, not a nicer option.
- Permit surprises from header modifications. A jalousie opening is non-standard. Replacing it properly means reframing the rough opening and installing a larger header. Martin County inspectors flag this routinely. If your quote doesn’t account for the extended permit timeline, the job will run three weeks longer than promised. We factor that in writing before we start.
- Non-compliant insert work from out-of-county contractors. We’ve seen jobs where a contractor set new units into old jalousie frames and called it a window replacement. The inspector failed it, the contractor disappeared, and the homeowner paid twice. We don’t cut that corner, ever.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Hobe Sound, FL
Here are the honest numbers for Hobe Sound’s market. A full-frame impact retrofit on a standard 1970s CBS ranch opening typically runs $1,800 to $3,400 per window, including the structural header and permit coordination. A full-house jalousie-to-impact conversion on a three-bedroom ranch usually lands between $14,000 and $28,000, depending on opening count and whether we’re dealing with non-standard sizes. Inserts in newer homes run $900 to $1,900 per opening where they’re permitted. Energy-efficient upgrades with low-E argon glass add $250 to $600 per window over a standard impact unit.
What moves the price in Hobe Sound is the header work and the permit timeline, not the glass. Coastal-rated hardware within a half-mile of the Intracoastal adds roughly 12 to 18 percent per unit, which is cheaper than replacing corroded frames in five years. We write every quote in fixed, line-item pricing. The number on the quote is the number on the bill. Call (813) 320-9346 and we’ll walk your property, measure every opening twice, and give you a written quote you can hold us to.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hobe Sound
Our crews work the whole stretch of northern Martin County and southern St. Lucie County. If you’re in Hobe Sound, we’re already local. We also serve Port Salerno, Stuart, Jupiter, and Palm City, with the same written quotes and the same 90-Day Done Right Promise on every job. Wherever you are along the Intracoastal, we’ll be there when we say.
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
Yes, you need a permit, and Martin County requires the replacement units to be impact-rated for 150+ mph design wind loads. If the jalousie opening has an undersized header, the county also requires structural modification before the new unit can pass inspection. We pull the permit ourselves and coordinate with the inspector so final inspection happens once, not three times. Call (813) 320-9346 and we’ll explain exactly what your specific opening needs before we quote it.
Because the original jalousie frame doesn’t meet current wind-load code, and Martin County inspectors reject inserts set into those frames. The rough opening itself is non-standard, and the structural header above it is typically undersized. A proper job means full-frame replacement with new headers. Contractors who quote inserts on jalousie openings are either unfamiliar with Martin County code or hoping you won’t ask. Either way, you’ll pay twice. We’ll show you the code requirement in writing before we touch the opening.
Within a half-mile, it’s a real problem. Inside a quarter-mile, it’s an active one. Salt air from the Intracoastal Waterway degrades standard aluminum frames and steel hardware within three to five years. Seal failure and fogged insulated glass follow shortly after. For any property within a half-mile of the water in Hobe Sound, we specify powder-coated or corrosion-resistant frames and marine-grade hardware. It’s a functional necessity for this location, not an upgrade. Ask us to show you the difference side by side.
In most Hobe Sound jalousie frames, replacing only the glass doesn’t solve the problem. The seal failed because the frame flexes, and the frame itself doesn’t meet Martin County’s current wind-load requirements. Fogged glass in a jalousie is a symptom of a frame that needs to come out. We replace the entire opening with an impact-rated unit and the proper structural header. The result is a window that won’t fog again because the frame won’t flex. Call (813) 320-9346 for a free estimate on the full scope.
Lead times, not labor, set the calendar. For custom impact units from PGT or CGI, the manufacturer’s production schedule runs six to twelve weeks depending on size, glass package, and hardware specifications. That clock starts when the order is placed. Our written quote locks your price before we order, so a manufacturer’s mid-project price adjustment never lands on your bill. We register both warranty layers in writing at the same time. If you want the job done by a target date, the single most important variable is when we get the opening order confirmed. Call (813) 320-9346 and we’ll give you the current lead-time reality for your specific window line.
Get Your Free Window Replacement Estimate in Hobe Sound
If you’re ready to stop living with fogged jalousies, corroded frames, or an AC bill that climbs every July, call us. TruePane Windows & Doors has been doing this work for more than years through Dale Kessler and the crew that carries his name. We’ll come out, measure every opening twice, and give you a fixed, line-item quote in writing. The price on the quote is the price you pay. Call (813) 320-9346 today to schedule your free estimate.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Hobe Sound and Martin County.
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.