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Fast, Reliable Custom Windows & Doors Across Hudson
Custom windows and doors in Hudson, FL typically run $1,850-$14,500 depending on the opening, the glazing package, and what our crew finds when we pull the old frame. Most jobs on canal-front or Gulf-front homes need impact-rated glass to meet Florida Building Code wind-borne debris requirements. We measure twice, quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper, and register both warranty layers before the truck leaves your driveway. If the pane is not true, the job is not done. Call (813) 320-9346 to schedule your free estimate.
TruePane has worked Hudson’s canal streets, its 1960s CBS ranchers, and its mobile home parks long enough to know what hides behind original stucco and aluminum trim. We’re not the cheapest bid in the room. We’re the last call you need to make on a window or door.
Key Takeaways for Hudson Homeowners
- Salt spray is the real enemy here. Original 1970s aluminum sliders on canal streets seize up and oxidize in a fraction of the time they do inland.
- Impact-rated glazing is not optional on most Hudson replacements. Wind-borne debris region rules apply to nearly every permitted job south of County Line Road.
- Surprise code upgrades happen when walls come open. We write allowances into the contract and price every change in writing before touching anything.
- Warranties get registered in writing, both layers, before the truck leaves. That’s The Keystone Standard, and it’s on every job.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Hudson’s Preferred Custom Windows & Doors Company
We’ve been serving Florida’s Gulf coast communities since 2008 through a heritage of craft and community commitment. Dale Kessler founded TruePane in 2008 around a second-generation glazier’s principle: out-of-true installs and voided warranties are problems worth fixing permanently. That principle governs every job we do in Hudson, from a single oversized glass panel on a canal-front great room to a full storefront glazing package on US-19 commercial space.
Hudson homeowners call us because we answer the phone. A live person picks up 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Not a voicemail tree, not a callback form, not a regional call center. When you call (813) 320-9346, you get a person who knows the difference between a jalousie window and a casement and can tell you what a salt-corroded slider track looks like before we even schedule the visit.
Our background-checked, uniformed technicians measure every opening twice. That habit catches the half-inch discrepancies Hudson’s 1960s and 1970s CBS homes are famous for. We quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper so you see exactly what you’re buying, and we register both warranty layers before leaving your driveway. No paperwork fights, no arguing, no fine print that covers neither.
Our Custom Windows & Doors Services in Hudson
Every Custom Windows & Doors job in Hudson starts with an inspection, not an assumption. We open the wall or pull the old frame, find what’s actually there, and price the work before the first cut. Here’s what we handle most often.
Custom Shape Windows
Hudson’s older CBS homes rarely have square openings anymore. Settled slabs, stucco buildup, and decades of salt exposure leave rough openings that are off by a quarter inch or more in any direction. We measure twice and build the window to the actual opening, not the blueprint. That means arched transoms, trapezoid sidelights, and round porthole windows fit the first time. No shim packs, no oversized caulk beads, no gaps that let wind-driven rain behind the frame.

Commercial Storefront Glazing
Storefronts along US-19 and the commercial strips off State Road 52 deal with the same salt-laden onshore breezes that eat residential aluminum. We replace fogged insulated glass units, rebuild storefront frames, and upgrade entrances to meet current wind load requirements. Most commercial jobs in Hudson are sized and quoted during a single visit, with written line-item pricing before any glass is ordered.

Curtain Wall Systems
Larger buildings and a handful of newer Gulf-front structures in Hudson use curtain wall systems rather than punched openings. These demand structural engineering, correct anchoring to the slab, and proper thermal breaks. Our crew has installed curtain wall on coastal commercial properties where the spec calls for impact-rated laminated glass and stainless steel hardware. We handle the permit drawings, the structural approvals, and the inspection.

Architectural Grilles & SDLs
Many Hudson homeowners want the look of divided light without giving up the performance of a modern insulated glass unit. Simulated divided lites (SDLs) give you true muntins applied permanently to the glass surface, and architectural grilles let you match the original character of a 1970s rancher while gaining the wind resistance that original single panes never had. On canal and Gulf-front homes, we pair SDLs with impact-rated laminated glass so the look holds up and the window holds the line when a storm pushes debris.

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 Hudson
We’re an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, and our Hudson customers typically choose from PGT, CGI, and Simonton for impact-rated builds, with Ply Gem as a solid mid-range option for inland homes. We stock common replacement parts locally for the brands already in Hudson houses, which means faster turnaround on sash replacements and hardware fixes. You get side-by-side quotes on paper showing exactly what each manufacturer line costs for your opening, your glazing package, and your installation.
Common Custom Windows & Doors Problems We See in Hudson Homes
When we open walls and pull frames in Hudson, we find the same things again and again. Here’s what we see most often, and what it means for your job.
- Salt-crystallized aluminum sliding glass door tracks. On canal streets, the original 1970s sliders have tracks so seized with salt that the sash has to be cut out with a grinder. The frames oxidize chalky white, and the factory weatherstripping is long gone. A sash-only repair won’t fix this. It’s a full frame replacement.
- Corroded lintels and rotted king studs behind original stucco. Hudson’s 1960s to 1980s CBS homes often hide corroded steel lintels and water-damaged framing behind what looks like solid stucco. We find this when we open walls for custom window and door replacements. We price the repair in writing before touching anything.
- Failed waterproofing around old jalousie and hollow-core entry doors. Wind-driven rain and storm surge push water behind poorly flashed openings, which destroys adjacent insulated glass units and rots the rough opening. Frame tear-outs are standard here, not sash-only repairs.
- Fogged insulated glass units in original single-pane conversions. Many Hudson homes had single-pane glass swapped for insulated units years ago. Salt exposure and old installation methods mean seal failure shows up as fog between the panes. Replacement requires a new IGU sized to the actual opening.
Pricing for Custom Windows & Doors in Hudson, FL
Here’s what Hudson homeowners actually pay for our work. A single custom shape window with impact-rated laminated glass typically runs $2,200-$4,800, depending on size and shape complexity. An impact-rated sliding glass door for a canal-front opening runs $3,500-$8,500 installed with new stainless steel track and full re-flashing. Oversized glass panels for a Gulf-front great room run $2,800-$9,000 depending on panel dimensions and whether the glass is annealed, tempered, or impact-rated laminated. Architectural grilles and SDLs add $18-$34 per square foot of glass, depending on pattern and manufacturer.
What moves the price is what we find behind the old frame. Rotted king studs, corroded lintels, failed flashing tape, and slab settlement all add cost. We write allowances into the contract before starting, and any surprise gets priced and approved in writing before we touch it. No change orders that show up after the fact. Call (813) 320-9346 for a free estimate on your exact openings.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hudson
TruePane serves Hudson and the surrounding communities along Pasco County’s Gulf coast. We regularly work in Port Richey, Aripeka, Spring Hill, and New Port Richey, and we’re familiar with the differences in housing stock, code requirements, and salt exposure from one community to the next. If you’re in Hudson or a neighboring city, call (813) 320-9346 and we’ll schedule a free estimate.
Serving Hudson, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hudson 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 Hudson
Salt-laden onshore breezes carry airborne chlorides that crystallize in the aluminum tracks of original sliders, seizing the rollers and oxidizing the frames chalky white within just a few years. Homes a mile inland see a fraction of that exposure. In Hudson’s canal-front neighborhoods, the failure timeline is noticeably faster than even New Port Richey or Spring Hill because of direct, persistent Gulf salt spray. A seized track cannot be repaired effectively. The frame gets cut out and replaced with an impact-rated unit built for coastal conditions. Call (813) 320-9346 for an exact quote on your door.
You will likely hit code requirements you didn’t know about, but they won’t be surprises. Hudson’s 1960s to 1980s CBS homes often hide corroded lintels, undersized king studs, and failed waterproofing behind original stucco. Wind-borne debris region rules mean most replacement openings must take impact-rated glazing or an approved shutter system. We inspect first, write allowances into the contract, and price every upgrade in writing before we cut. You’ll know what the code trigger costs before it happens. Call (813) 320-9346 to schedule your free inspection.
In most Hudson canal-front and Gulf-front homes, no. The frame is usually oxidized, pitted, or so far out of square from salt exposure and slab settlement that a new sash won’t seal properly. We’ll inspect the frame and tell you honestly whether a sash replacement will hold or whether the whole unit needs to come out. If the frame is sound and square, we’ll say so. If it’s not, we won’t sell you a repair that fails in two years. Call (813) 320-9346 for a straight assessment.
Yes. We pull the permit, submit the product approvals for the impact-rated glazing or shutter system, and schedule the inspections. Hudson’s canal-front homes fall under Florida Building Code wind-borne debris region requirements, and the permit will not close without proof that the installed products meet those standards. We handle that end to end. Our crew recently completed an impact-slider replacement on a canal street off Sea Ranch Drive that passed inspection without a single correction. Call (813) 320-9346 and we’ll walk you through the permit process for your home.
Fog between the panes means the seal on your insulated glass unit has failed, and the argon or krypton fill is gone. The glass still functions as a barrier, but the insulating value is compromised and the thermal performance will keep declining. On a Hudson canal-front home, that failed seal also invites moisture into the frame, which accelerates corrosion. The fix is a new IGU sized to the actual opening, not a band-aid. If the frame is still true and the track still rolls, a glass-only replacement may be possible. If the frame is salt-pitted or the track is seized, the whole unit needs to go. Call (813) 320-9346 for a free evaluation.
Call TruePane Windows & Doors in Hudson
When you’re ready to replace the salt-corroded sliders, open the wall for custom windows, or upgrade to impact-rated glazing, call (813) 320-9346. We’ll schedule a free estimate, measure every opening twice, and show you manufacturer lines side by side on paper. Every job carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise and The Keystone Standard: both warranty layers registered in writing before the truck leaves your driveway. We stand behind it. That’s the whole point.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Hudson and the Gulf coast with square deals and true panes since 2008.
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.



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