Free in-home measure and quote - PGT, CGI and CWS impact lines compared on your actual openings, style by style
Fast, Reliable Custom Windows & Doors Across South Palm Beach
Replacing custom windows and doors in South Palm Beach is not like doing it in Boynton or Lake Worth, which is why our South Palm Beach Door Installation team knows the local conditions firsthand. The town sits on one of the narrowest stretches of the Palm Beach barrier island, with the Atlantic on one side and the Intracoastal Waterway on the other. That means salt spray hits your frames from both directions, all year, every year. For most buildings here, the question is not whether you’ll replace your windows, it’s when and how well. We’re TruePane Windows & Doors, and we’ve worked on enough South Palm Beach condos to know exactly what the town’s HVHZ code requires, what condo boards expect, and how to get the job done without turning your unit into a construction zone. Call (561) 940-2917 for a free estimate.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is South Palm Beach’s Preferred Custom Windows & Doors Company
South Palm Beach homeowners and condo boards call us because we do not treat this town like a generic beach zip code. We know that a wall of 1960s-era single-pane aluminum windows on South Ocean Boulevard needs a different plan than a single-family ranch ten miles inland. We know the loading docks, the freight elevator schedules, and the work-hour rules that govern mid-rise buildings here. And we know that a live person answers our phone at 2 a.m. when a storm is offshore and a window is bowing. That is not marketing language. It is how Dale Kessler built this company, and it is how our Custom Windows & Doors team operates on every job in South Palm Beach.
Our local reputation in South Palm Beach is built on condominium work. That is the dominant project type in this town, and it comes with complications you do not see in single-family neighborhoods: board approvals, management coordination, staging constraints, and noise restrictions. We have handled all of it. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians measure every opening twice, quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper, and register both warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves the driveway. When a South Palm Beach board asks for proof of our Florida Product Approvals or Miami-Dade NOA compliance, we hand it over. No stalling, no half-answers.
Homeowners here tend to be people who have lived in their units for twenty or thirty years. They remember the contractor who left them with a fogged seal and a door that binds every July. They are not shopping for the cheapest bid in the room. They want the work done right the first time, by a company that will still answer the phone if something goes wrong. That is who we are. We have been doing this work since 2008 through Dale Kessler’s craft tradition, and we plan to be in town in thirty years.
Our Custom Windows & Doors Services in South Palm Beach
Every custom window or door we install in South Palm Beach has to meet a higher bar than most of Florida. The town is in a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which means standard off-the-shelf glazing is not enough. Every replacement unit must carry Florida Product Approval with Miami-Dade NOA compliance. On top of that, the salt-air assault from both the Atlantic and the Intracoastal means materials and installation methods have to be chosen for marine-grade performance, not just looks. Here is what we do, in the context of South Palm Beach specifically.
Custom Shape Windows
South Palm Beach has its share of mid-century condo towers with round-top, arch-top, and angled window openings that no stock unit will fit. We build custom shape windows to the exact dimensions and radii of those openings, in impact-rated, laminated glass with marine-grade frames as part of Impact Windows & Doors in South Palm Beach. In a town where most buildings were constructed between the 1960s and 1980s, original architectural shapes are often the defining character of a unit. We preserve that character while bringing the glazing up to current Florida Building Code requirements. Call (561) 940-2917 and we’ll tell you straight whether your odd-shaped opening can be impact-rated within your budget.

Commercial Storefront Glazing
Ground-floor retail and lobby storefronts in South Palm Beach face a specific problem: they sit at the intersection of salt spray, high pedestrian traffic, and hurricane code. We handle commercial storefront glazing for condo lobbies, beachfront shops, and property management offices in town. Our crew understands that a storefront replacement in a busy condo building means keeping the entrance safe and passable during work hours, protecting residents from glass debris, and finishing the job on schedule so management does not field complaints. We use commercial-grade aluminum framing and impact glass rated for the HVHZ zone, with finishes that hold up to salt air better than standard anodized coatings.

Curtain Wall Systems
High-rise curtain walls in South Palm Beach are not a DIY topic and they are not a job for a generalist. The wind loads, the salt corrosion on aluminum mullions, and the sheer weight of large glass panels demand a crew that has done this exact work on oceanfront and Intracoastal-adjacent buildings. We install and repair curtain wall systems in South Palm Beach’s mid-rise and high-rise condominium towers, working with building management to sequence the work floor by floor. Curtain wall failure in this town often starts as a slow leak at a mullion joint, migrating behind the panel and rotting the surrounding structure before anyone notices. We catch those failures early when possible, and we replace full sections cleanly when early is no longer an option.

Architectural Grilles & SDLs
Simulated Divided Lites (SDLs) and architectural grilles give a window the look of true divided lite without sacrificing the insulating performance of a single large insulated glass unit. In South Palm Beach, where many condo boards have aesthetic guidelines that govern exterior appearance, SDLs are often the compromise that satisfies the board, the owner, and the code inspector. We supply architectural grilles in factory-applied finishes that resist salt corrosion better than aftermarket clip-on bars, and we match existing grille patterns on historical buildings. Condo associations in town appreciate that we document everything in writing: manufacturer spec sheets, finish samples, and warranty registrations.

What happens when you call
- 1
A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
- 2
You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
- 3
A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
- 4
You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in South Palm Beach
We are an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, and in South Palm Beach we most often recommend Andersen, Pella, and Marvin for residential work because their marine-grade and impact-rated product lines hold up better under dual salt exposure than most alternatives. We quote these lines side by side on paper so you can see exactly what you are buying, including glass options, frame materials, and warranty durations. We also stock common replacement parts for these brands locally, which means a failed sash balance or a corroded lock mechanism on an Andersen or Pella unit can usually be fixed faster than a special-order part from out of state. Milgard is another line we carry for specific applications where budget and performance need to balance differently. We will not push you into a brand you do not need. We will tell you which one fits the job.
Common Custom Windows & Doors Problems We See in South Palm Beach Homes
After years of working on this island, we can predict what we will find before we step onto the property. Here are the four most common problems in South Palm Beach:
- Salt corrosion on aluminum frames and hardware. South Palm Beach gets salt spray from the Atlantic and the Intracoastal, which means frames corrode from both the east and west sides of the building. We regularly see aluminum windows from the 1970s and 1980s with pitted frames, seized hinges, and crumbling corner joints. The fix is usually full sash or jamb replacement, not a surface repair.
- Fogged insulated glass from seal failure. Constant high humidity and salt spray accelerate seal degradation in low-E argon-filled units. When you see fog between the panes, the argon has leaked out and the unit has lost roughly half its insulating value. In a town where air conditioning runs ten months a year, that is a real utility bill increase, not a cosmetic flaw.
- Non-impact single-pane glass from the original construction. Many South Palm Beach condos still have their 1960s-through-1980s single-pane aluminum windows. These are not just inefficient. In a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, they are a safety and code issue. Condo boards across town are now mandating full replacements ahead of hurricane season, and owners who wait often face inspection failures and insurance pressure.
- Intracoastal-facing units failing just as fast as oceanfront ones. This is the surprise that catches boards off guard. They budget for east-side replacements and assume the west side can wait. It cannot. The lagoon side gets nearly as much salt spray as the ocean side, and the frames prove it within 15 to 20 years. We advise associations to inspect both exposures at the same time and plan replacements together, not sequentially.
Pricing for Custom Windows & Doors in South Palm Beach, FL
Honest pricing in South Palm Beach means being specific about what things cost, not waving a vague range at you and telling you to schedule an estimate. Here are the numbers we see in this market:
- Custom shape windows (impact-rated, marine-grade frame): $850 - $2,100 per opening, installed. Larger arches and true curves push toward the top of that range.
- Architectural grilles & SDLs: $40 - $90 per square foot of window area, applied at the factory, depending on the finish and grid pattern.
- Oversized glass panels (fixed, impact-rated, HVHZ-compliant): $2,800 - $6,500 per panel, installed, including the structural frame. Crane or swing-stage access adds cost.
- Commercial storefront glazing: $65 - $150 per square foot, installed, for ground-floor storefront systems, with the wider range driven by framing material and loading conditions.
- Curtain wall section repair or replacement: $7,500 - $25,000 per section, depending on access, panel size, and whether structural remediation is needed behind the mullions.
What moves the price in South Palm Beach specifically? Access. Condo jobs on Ocean Drive or South Ocean Boulevard with swing-stage requirements will cost more than a ground-level unit with a loading dock within fifty feet. Board-mandated working hours can stretch a two-day install into four, which affects labor. And the dual-salt condition means we often recommend stainless or heavy-duty marine hardware that costs more upfront but does not seize in five years. We give free estimates with a written, line-item breakdown. Call (561) 940-2917 and we’ll schedule a walk-through.
We Also Serve Cities Near South Palm Beach
If you’re in a condo or single-family home across the bridge or down the coast, we handle the same custom window and door work in South Palm Beach and the surrounding towns: Delray Beach, Gulf Stream, Golf, and Ocean Ridge. The codes, the salt exposure, and the condo logistics shift slightly with each jurisdiction, but the quality standard does not. Call (561) 940-2917 and tell us where you are.
Serving South Palm Beach, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the South 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 - Custom Windows & Doors in South Palm Beach
The Intracoastal side of South Palm Beach gets nearly the same salt spray and humidity as the ocean side because the island is so narrow that storm-driven wind carries salt across the entire width of town. We have replaced west-facing windows on Intracoastal-view units that deteriorated just as fast as oceanfront ones. Budget for both exposures, not just the east side. If you want us to inspect both sides of your building, call (561) 940-2917 and we’ll walk every unit that concerns you.
We coordinate with building management to use the loading dock, freight elevator, and swing-stage or crane access as needed. On a tight mid-rise lot off South Ocean Boulevard, we replaced a 1970s-era single-pane aluminum window with a double-hung impact-rated Andersen unit through our Window Replacement in South Palm Beach, staging materials on the building’s dock and following a strict 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. noise window. The building was within feet of the Intracoastal, and the new low-E argon-filled insulated glass unit eliminated the fog and frame corrosion that had plagued the unit for years. If your building has restricted staging, we plan for it before we quote, not after we start. Call (561) 940-2917 to discuss your building.
Yes. South Palm Beach follows the Florida Building Code, and any window or door replacement in a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone must carry Florida Product Approval with Miami-Dade NOA compliance. For condo towers, the association typically pulls the master permit for exterior work, but the specifications for each unit’s windows must match the approved product schedule. We provide the NOA documentation and detailed cut sheets for every unit we quote, so your board and the building inspector see exactly what is being installed before it is ordered. If you need help with a permit package, call (561) 940-2917 and we’ll walk you through it.
The biggest mistake is assuming the Intracoastal side can use a cheaper, non-marine-grade window than the ocean side. Salt corrosion does not care which body of water is in front of the glass. We have seen associations replace oceanfront windows with top-tier impact units and then put standard aluminum frames on the lagoon side to save money. Within ten years, those lagoon-side frames are pitted and failing. The fix costs more than the initial savings. We recommend the same marine-grade specification for both exposures, which is what we advise every South Palm Beach board we work with.
Yes, if the crew plans the job properly. Oversized panels in a condo setting mean coordinating freight elevator clearances, swing-stage rigging, and work-hour restrictions with building management. We have installed floor-to-ceiling impact glass panels in South Palm Beach units without a single noise complaint, because we stage everything before the panel is lifted, work within the building’s approved hours, and clean the work area daily. The key is sequencing: the panel arrives, the frame is prepared, and the actual placement takes minutes. Call (561) 940-2917 and we’ll explain how it would work in your building.
South Palm Beach is a narrow strip of land with salt on both sides, strict hurricane codes, and a lot of aging windows that need to be done right. We take the time to plan around your condo’s constraints, your board’s approval process, and your building’s access limitations. The free estimate we give you is a real number, in writing, with the warranty terms stated up front. Call (561) 940-2917 to schedule yours.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving South Palm Beach and the surrounding barrier-island communities.
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.



Before
After
Before
After
Before
After