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Custom window and door work in Hobe Sound starts with a permit that runs through Martin County, not a local building office. That single fact changes timelines, paperwork, and what gets approved. We know because we work those permits every week. If you’re replacing jalousie windows on a 1970s concrete block home off Bridge Road or putting a custom arched unit in a new addition near Banner Lake, TruePane Windows & Doors handles the full job, including the Martin County submittal. Call (772) 362-3326 and you’ll get a live person who knows Hobe Sound.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Hobe Sound’s Preferred Custom Windows & Doors Company
Homeowners in Hobe Sound call us because we understand what unincorporated Martin County means for their project. A quote from a Palm Beach County contractor can look cheaper and faster because they’re used to different rules. The moment that submittal hits Martin County’s desk, the review clock changes. We build that buffer into every contract before demo day, so you’re not staring at an open wall wondering where the inspector is.
Our work across Hobe Sound includes homes along Dixie Highway, in the older neighborhoods near Bridge Road, and out toward the Jupiter Island bridge approach. We’ve rebuilt jambs on 1960s block homes, flashed full-frame impact units against two-direction salt air, and registered both manufacturer warranty layers in writing before the truck pulled away. Dale Kessler founded TruePane in 2008 on a simple rule: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. That rule governs every custom window we set in Hobe Sound, no exceptions.
Every job carries the Done Right Promise. If something is not right, we make it right. No paperwork fights, no arguing. That’s The Keystone Standard, and it is non-negotiable for us. A live person answers our phones 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you call about a custom window in Hobe Sound, you talk to someone who can answer your question, not a voicemail tree.
Our Custom Windows & Doors Services in Hobe Sound
We install and replace custom windows and doors for Hobe Sound homeowners, with a focus on the work older Martin County homes actually need. Here’s what we do most often.
Custom Shape Windows
Hobe Sound’s 1960s through 1980s housing stock includes a lot of original openings that were never standard rectangles. Arches, circles, trapezoids, and half-rounds cut into concrete block walls require exact field measurements, not a catalog number. We measure every opening twice, then quote the custom shape window that fits, including impact-rated glazing that meets Martin County’s wind-borne debris requirements. If the original rough opening is out of square, which happens regularly in older block construction, we address that before the window ever gets ordered.
Architectural Grilles & SDLs
Hobe Sound homes built in the Florida vernacular often carry a certain coastal architectural character. Simulated divided lites (SDLs) and true architectural grilles preserve that look while the glazing itself delivers modern impact performance. We quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper so you can see exactly what the grille profile, width, and finish will add to the cost before you commit. No surprise line items on the bill.
Oversized Glass Panels
Homes along the Indian River Lagoon side of Hobe Sound often open their west-facing walls to the water view. Oversized glass panels in those openings are heavy, require structural framing review, and must be set with marine-grade hardware that will not corrode in double salt-air exposure. We have installed large fixed panels and sliding glass wall systems throughout Hobe Sound, always with stainless-steel fasteners and full-frame flashing. Martin County reviews these submittals carefully, and we have the product approval documentation ready before the first inspection.
Curtain Wall Systems & Commercial Storefront Glazing
For Hobe Sound’s small commercial storefronts along Dixie Highway and Bridge Road, we install and service curtain wall systems and entry glazing that meet both wind load and the county’s stricter scrutiny on impact assemblies. Same craft standard we bring to residential work, same warranty registration in writing. A local business owner gets the same Done Right Promise as a homeowner.
Trusted Brands We Service in Hobe Sound
TruePane is an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, and for Hobe Sound we lean on the brands that hold up in a salt-air, wind-borne debris environment. We regularly specify CWS and ES Windows for their marine-grade aluminum options and consistent NOA documentation, which keeps Martin County permit reviews moving. ECO Window Systems works well for homeowners who want a strong thermally broken frame without stepping up into full custom territory. For projects where oversized glass and architectural grilles are the focus, ViewLux gives us the glass spec flexibility those openings demand. We service what we install, and we keep local parts available for Hobe Sound customers so a hardware repair does not turn into a weeks-long wait.
Common Custom Windows & Doors Problems We See in Hobe Sound Homes
- Original jalousie and louvered windows that fail code. Most Hobe Sound homes built before Hurricane Andrew still carry them. Martin County will not approve insert-only replacements on these. Full-frame impact-rated glazing is the requirement, and we quote it honestly from the first visit.
- Salt-air corrosion from two directions. Hobe Sound sits pinched between the Atlantic and the Indian River Lagoon, which means window hardware and frames get hit with marine air from both the east and the west. Standard aluminum fails early here. We specify marine-grade anodized aluminum or fiberglass frames with stainless fasteners as a practical necessity, not an upsell.
- Undersized framing and rotted sills hidden behind old windows. On a 1970s concrete block home off Bridge Road, we pulled three original jalousie windows and found framing that had been undersized since the day it was built, plus sills rotted from decades of lagoon air. We rebuilt the jambs with pressure-treated lumber, flashed everything, and handled the Martin County permit ourselves. That’s the kind of condition Hobe Sound’s older stock hides.
- Fogged seals within a couple of years of installation. When a window fogs between the panes quickly, the seal failed. In Hobe Sound’s climate, that often points to the wrong frame material for the exposure or an installation that wasn’t flashed correctly against wind-driven salt moisture. We register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing before we leave, so if a seal does fail, the path to replacement is already documented.
Pricing for Custom Windows & Doors in Hobe Sound, FL
A typical custom shape window in Hobe Sound runs between $900 and $2,400 per unit, installed, depending on size, glazing, and frame material. Architectural grilles or SDLs add $45 to $120 per sash depending on profile and finish. Oversized glass panels generally start around $3,000 and climb based on square footage and structural requirements. Curtain wall and storefront work is quoted per project, typically starting in the $8,000 to $25,000 range for small commercial openings. The permit itself through Martin County adds anywhere from $150 to $600 depending on the scope, and the review timeline is longer than what Palm Beach County contractors are used to. Call (772) 362-3326 for a free estimate with a written line-item quote. We do not change the price once work starts without your written approval first.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hobe Sound
TruePane handles custom window and door work throughout Martin County and the surrounding area. Beyond Hobe Sound, we regularly serve homeowners in Port Salerno, Stuart, Palm City, and Jensen Beach. The permit rules don’t change for us, and the Done Right Promise stays the same on every job.
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
Hobe Sound is unincorporated Martin County, which means there is no municipal building department. Every window and door permit flows through Martin County’s building department, which enforces Florida’s wind-borne debris region requirements. A Palm Beach County contractor who isn’t used to this may assume the rules are the same. They are not. Martin County routinely requires full product approval documentation (NOA or FL Product Approval numbers) on impact glazing submissions, and skipping that step gets a job red-tagged. Call (772) 362-3326 and we’ll walk you through what your specific project needs before you spend a dollar.
No. Martin County will deny insert-only replacements on the 1960s through 1980s concrete block stock that dominates Hobe Sound. Full-frame impact-rated glazing is the code requirement, and any contractor promising cheaper insert work is setting you up for a failed inspection and a second bill. A full-frame impact replacement on a standard opening in Hobe Sound typically runs $900 to $2,400 per window installed. Call (772) 362-3326 for an exact quote on your openings.
We inspect first, and we write allowances into the contract before demo day. Older Hobe Sound homes hide undersized framing, rotted sills, and wiring that was never meant to be exposed. When we find conditions that were not visible during the pre-inspection, we stop, show you what we found, and price the fix in writing before we proceed. Nothing gets added to your bill without your signature. Call (772) 362-3326 and ask for a pre-inspection on your custom window project; it’s part of how we quote.
No. A seal failure inside a year points to the wrong frame material for Hobe Sound’s two-direction salt-air exposure or an installation that was not flashed correctly. Both are fixable. We register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves, so if a seal fails under warranty, the replacement path is already documented and we handle the claim. Call (772) 362-3326 and we’ll inspect the unit and tell you straight what happened.
Stuart has its own municipal building department with its own intake process. Hobe Sound goes through Martin County directly, and impact glazing submissions here are scrutinized more carefully, especially on full product approval documentation. In practice, add one to two weeks of review buffer to any Hobe Sound custom window or door project compared to what a Stuart contractor may quote. We build that buffer into the contract, so demo day does not leave you with an open wall and no permit. Call (772) 362-3326 for a timeline specific to your project.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Hobe Sound 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.