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Custom window and door work in Hobe Sound frequently costs between $900 and $4,200 per opening once you account for the non-standard rough openings and header work that Martin County inspectors require on the older CBS ranch homes along SE Bridge Road and the US-1 corridor. That’s the honest starting point, and it’s the number out-of-county contractors tend to miss until the permit gets flagged. TruePane’s crews do full-frame retrofits and custom shape windows in Hobe Sound weekly, and we write the framing allowance into the contract before demolition starts so the price doesn’t move on you mid-job. Call us at (813) 320-9346 and we’ll walk the opening with you, measure it twice, and give you a written line-item quote.
We’re Custom Windows & Doors specialists, not a handyman crew that occasionally hangs a window. Dale Kessler founded TruePane on the rule that if the pane is not true, the job is not done. That rule governs every jalousie-to-impact conversion, every oversized glass panel, and every architectural grille we set in Hobe Sound.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Hobe Sound’s Preferred Custom Windows & Doors Company
Hobe Sound homeowners call us because we open walls for a living and know what Martin County inspectors are going to ask before they ask it. The 1960s through 1980s CBS ranch stock along SE Bridge Road, SE Dixie Highway, and the side streets off SE Bridge toward the Intracoastal still carries a lot of original jalousie and single-pane aluminum. Those rough openings are not standard sizes. When you pull a jalousie out, you rarely find a header sized for today’s 150-plus mph wind load code. Out-of-county crews quote the swap, get red-tagged, and the homeowner eats the change order. We quote the header work up front, in writing, and the price holds.
Our Hobe Sound customers deal with salt air that chews through standard aluminum frames and steel door hardware in a few years. We see it constantly on properties within a half-mile of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Hobe Sound Beach barrier island. That’s why we quote marine-grade hardware and corrosion-resistant frames as standard on coastal jobs. Not as an upsell. As the only way the opening survives past five years.
Background-checked, uniformed technicians measure every opening twice. We quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper, including Andersen, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems, so you see exactly what you’re paying for. Both warranty layers get registered in writing before the truck leaves your driveway. That’s The Keystone Standard, and it’s on every job.
Key Takeaways
- Free, written, line-item estimates for Hobe Sound projects. No change orders on quoted framing allowances.
- 90-Day Done Right Promise on every install, plus both manufacturer warranty layers registered in writing.
- Permanent 5% discount for seniors and veterans, and a free written repair estimate.
Our Custom Windows & Doors Services in Hobe Sound
Custom Shape Windows
Hobe Sound’s older ranch homes often have angled, arched, or trapezoid window openings that don’t match any stock unit. We build to the existing opening or reframe it for a clean reset. On a 1972 CBS ranch off SE Bridge Road, our crew pulled a failed jalousie wall and found the original aluminum header undersized for today’s wind load. We cut in a reinforced header, flashed the rough opening with butyl tape, and set a fusion-welded impact-rated casement with low-E argon glass. The allowances covered it. The schedule held.
Commercial Storefront Glazing
Small storefronts and office fronts along US-1 and SE Federal Highway need glass that reads clean and meets Martin County’s impact requirements. We replace storefront glazing, set aluminum and steel entry systems, and handle code-compliant commercial glass on a schedule that doesn’t leave a business exposed. If your storefront faces the salt air off the Intracoastal, we’ll quote corrosion-resistant frames rather than standard aluminum that pits in three years.
Curtain Wall Systems
Hobe Sound’s newer Intracoastal-adjacent custom homes sometimes call for curtain wall systems, full-height glass walls that let the water view do the work. These are large, heavy assemblies with zero tolerance for an out-of-true set. We measure the opening, check the slab, and set the system with the drainage and expansion clearances that keep water on the outside. Structural loads get reviewed before the glass lands, not after.
Architectural Grilles & SDLs
If you want the divided-light look without sacrificing impact performance, we install simulated divided lites and architectural grilles between the glass. Hobe Sound’s older homes often have a specific muntin pattern from the original treatment, and homeowners want the replacement to match. We’ll match existing sightlines on a 1970s ranch on SE Bridge Road, or set narrow-profile SDLs on a new coastal build near the beach. The pattern is written into the order before the glass is cut.
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 install and service a wide range of manufacturer lines, including ES Windows, Andersen, and ECO Window Systems. For Hobe Sound customers we keep common replacement parts local so a fogged insulated unit or a failed operator doesn’t sit waiting on a freight truck from out of state. If you’re comparing impact units, we’ll put ES Windows and Andersen side by side on paper, with the warranty durations written next to each line item, so the decision is about the product, not the pitch.
Common Custom Windows & Doors Problems We See in Hobe Sound Homes
- Jalousie rough openings are non-standard. A jalousie replacement that looks like a swap on the phone becomes a header rebuild at inspection. Martin County routinely flags these exact openings. We quote the framing allowance before demo so the permit doesn’t stall the project.
- Salt air kills standard aluminum frames. Every property within a half-mile of the Intracoastal or Hobe Sound Beach gets hammered by salt. Standard aluminum pits and corrodes within a few years, and the insulated glass seals fail right after. Coastal-rated frames and marine-grade hardware are the fix, and we quote them as the baseline for coastal Hobe Sound addresses.
- Original single-pane windows fail Martin County’s wind load code. Those 1960s and 1970s ranch windows were not designed for post-Andrew 150-plus mph ratings. They won’t pass a permit inspection once walls are open for any remodel. Full-frame impact replacements clear the code requirement and improve the thermal performance of the room.
- Fogged insulated glass units in early-generation impact windows. Even some impact windows installed in the 1990s and early 2000s use low-grade seals and uncoated glass. Hobe Sound’s humidity and salt air accelerates the failure. We replace the IG unit and often upgrade the glass package to low-E argon while the sash is out.
Pricing for Custom Windows & Doors in Hobe Sound, FL
Here are the ranges we quote for Hobe Sound work. Custom shape windows start around $1,200 to $3,800 per opening, and if we’re pulling an original jalousie, add $400 to $1,800 for the header and rough-opening framing the inspectors flag. Architectural grilles and SDLs run $900 to $2,700 per unit depending on pattern and glass. Oversized glass panels start near $2,500 and go up with size, impact rating, and hardware selection. A full 1970s CBS ranch window retrofit in Hobe Sound typically lands between $18,000 and $45,000 all in, with the framing allowance written line by line. Every quote is in writing. Call (813) 320-9346 to schedule a free estimate, and ask about the senior and veteran discount and the $50 repair credit if you’re addressing a specific failed unit.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hobe Sound
Our crews work throughout Martin County and northern Palm Beach County. In addition to Hobe Sound, we serve Port Salerno, Stuart, Jupiter, and Palm City with the same written allowances, registered warranties, and 90-Day Done Right Promise. Scheduling is coordinated from our South FL office, and our local crews know these streets.
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 - Custom Windows & Doors in Hobe Sound
Because the jalousie rough openings in 1960s to 1980s CBS ranches were not framed to today’s 150-plus mph wind load code. When you remove the jalousie, you find an undersized aluminum header, and Martin County inspectors flag it before the impact unit can be set. The fix is a reinforced header and a re-flashed opening. We write that allowance into the contract before demo so you’re not paying a surprise change order. For an exact quote on your opening, call (813) 320-9346.
Within a half-mile, the salt is relentless. Hobe Sound sits with the Intracoastal Waterway on one side and the Atlantic barrier island less than a mile east, and the salt air travels. If you’re within that half-mile of the water, we recommend corrosion-resistant frames and marine-grade hardware as standard. Beyond that, it’s less critical, though low-E argon glass still pays for itself in cooling costs. We’ll tell you honestly whether your address needs the coastal package.
You can’t keep actual jalousie panels for impact protection, but you can get the look with architectural grilles or simulated divided lites inside an impact-rated casement or picture unit. The glass carries the impact rating while the grille pattern matches the original look. We’ve done exactly this on older ranches along SE Bridge Road where the homeowner wanted the old character without the old failure points. Call (813) 320-9346 and we’ll show you both options on paper.
Fogged glass is the telltale sign. Hobe Sound’s humidity forces moisture into failed insulated glass seals, and the unit fogs from the inside where you can’t wipe it off. Before that, you’ll typically notice white powdery oxidation pitting on the frame, especially on the east-facing sides where the salt air strikes. By then the hardware’s corroding too. If you’re seeing either, call (813) 320-9346 for a free estimate before the frame itself loses structural integrity.
Yes. Shade reduces solar heat gain but does nothing for the humidity and the ambient heat that seeps through uncoated single-pane or older double-pane glass. Low-E argon cuts the radiant transfer and keeps air-conditioned air inside, which matters in Hobe Sound’s eight-month cooling season. We’ll still price a standard impact unit if you prefer, but the low-E argon package is the upgrade that actually changes the utility bill. Call (813) 320-9346 for a written line-item comparison.
Get Your Free Estimate for Custom Windows & Doors in Hobe Sound
If you live in Hobe Sound and you’re looking at a jalousie that’s fogged, a door that binds in July, or an impact retrofit you want priced honestly, call TruePane Windows & Doors at (813) 320-9346. We’ll measure every opening twice, walk you through the manufacturer lines on paper, and write the framing allowance into your quote before any demo begins. The estimate is free. The price is in writing. The work is done right, or we make it right under the 90-Day Done Right Promise.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Hobe Sound with custom window and door installations built on the standards that carry his name.
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.