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Window replacement in Hobe Sound works a little differently than it does in Stuart or Palm City. Because Hobe Sound is unincorporated Martin County, every permit flows through the county building department under its own wind-borne debris region rules, not the HVHZ standards used just south in Palm Beach County. That single fact changes the products you need, the paperwork your contractor must file, and the timeline you should plan for. TruePane Windows & Doors has installed impact-rated and energy-efficient windows across Hobe Sound for years, and we pull the permits ourselves. If you have questions about what your home actually needs, call (772) 362-3326 and a live person will answer.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Hobe Sound’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
We are not a franchise crew passing through town. TruePane was founded in 2008 by Dale Kessler, a second-generation glazier, and our work carries years of craft tradition into every opening we set. Homeowners in Hobe Sound call us because we understand what the salt air near the Indian River Lagoon does to window frames, and because our background-checked, uniformed technicians measure every opening twice and walk through the quote line by line before any contract gets signed.
When a homeowner near Bridge Road or along Gomez Avenue calls about fogged glass or a sash that will not stay open, they get a straight answer about what is happening and what it costs to fix it right. We register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing before our truck leaves the driveway. That is The Keystone Standard, and it covers every job we do in Hobe Sound. No paperwork fights. No arguing about what was promised.
Our local reputation is built on the Done Right Promise: if the work is not done right, we make it right. That promise means something in a community like Hobe Sound, where homeowners stay in their homes for twenty or thirty years and remember exactly which contractor left them with a binding door in July. We plan to be in town for the long haul, and we act like it.
Our Window Replacement Services in Hobe Sound
Every job starts with a direct conversation about your home, your windows, and what Martin County requires. These are the services Hobe Sound homeowners call us for most often:
Full Frame Replacement
This is the standard in Hobe Sound, not the exception. The housing stock here runs heavily toward 1960s through 1980s concrete block and stucco construction, and a great many of those homes still have their original jalousie or louvered aluminum-frame windows. Those units predate Florida’s post-Hurricane Andrew impact codes entirely. To bring them into compliance with current wind-borne debris requirements in Martin County, you generally need full-frame impact-rated replacements, not insert-only work. We remove the old frame down to the rough opening, inspect the jambs for hidden termite or water damage, and rebuild with marine-grade anodized aluminum or fiberglass frames and stainless-steel fasteners that hold up against two-direction salt spray.
Storm Window Replacement
Hobe Sound sits between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon, which means your window frames, hardware, and weatherstripping face salt-air corrosion from two sides at once. Storm window replacement here is about more than wind protection. It is about specifying stainless fasteners and corrosion-resistant frames rated for the design wind speeds Martin County enforces. Our Window Replacement team pulls the county permit, files the FL Product Approval documentation, and orders impact-rated units that meet code without cutting corners on the hardware.
Energy-Efficient Upgrade
Older jalousie windows in Hobe Sound leak air constantly, which means your air conditioning runs harder from April through October. Replacing them with low-E insulated glass units changes both your comfort and your electric bill. We quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper, including Andersen, Pella, ECO Window Systems, so you can see exactly what each product costs and what efficiency ratings it carries. For Hobe Sound homeowners with west-facing glass along US-1 or the residential streets off Seabranch Boulevard, we typically specify a low-solar-gain coating that cuts afternoon heat gain without darkening the room.
Insert Window Replacement
Insert replacement, where we set a new window into the existing frame, works well in some Hobe Sound homes, particularly newer construction with sound framing and square openings. But on 1960s and 1970s block homes, pulling an old jalousie often reveals rotten jamb wood or termite damage hidden behind the frame. When that happens, an insert-only job becomes a full-frame job after demolition has already started. We are upfront about this before we start cutting. You will know what we know about your openings, and the price will not change midstream without a written change order and your signature.
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
TruePane is an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including, PGT, and CGI. We do not push one brand. We quote what fits your home and your budget, and we put it on paper side by side so you can compare prices and specifications directly. For Hobe Sound customers, we also stock common hardware and replacement components locally, which means faster turnaround when a latch fails or an operator arm wears out. Whether you need a custom French door set or a simple casement replacement, we order products with the correct FL Product Approval or NOA numbers for Martin County submittal, which keeps your permit moving instead of stalling in review.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Hobe Sound Homes
- Corroded aluminum frames near the water. Homes along the Indian River Lagoon and closer to the Atlantic take salt spray from two directions, and the original aluminum frames from the 1970s were not built for it. We regularly see frames so pitted and swollen that the sashes will not slide. Marine-grade anodized frames are not an upsell here; they are the only reasonable choice.
- Original jalousie windows that predate Hurricane Andrew. Thousands of Hobe Sound homes still have louvered glass windows that were installed before impact codes existed. These units do not meet Martin County’s current wind-borne debris requirements and cannot be made compliant with a glass-only swap. Full-frame impact replacement is the real fix.
- Fogged insulated glass units from seal failure. Single-pane jalousie windows do not fog, but once homeowners do replace them with insulated glass, the marine environment works on the seals. Cheap frames with non-marine-grade fasteners can fail within five years. We specify stainless hardware and seal designs rated for coastal exposure.
- Permit delays from incomplete product approval paperwork. Martin County reviewers scrutinize NOA and FL Product Approval documentation more closely than some neighboring jurisdictions. A contractor who submits without the full approval package can leave a homeowner with boarded-up openings for weeks during hurricane season. We file complete submittals the first time.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Hobe Sound, FL
A full-frame impact-rated window replacement in Hobe Sound typically runs $1,200 to $2,800 per opening, depending on size, frame material, and the product line you choose. Insert replacements, when the existing frame is sound, generally run $700 to $1,500 per window. A whole-home replacement on a 1970s concrete block house with ten to fourteen openings usually lands between $14,000 and $35,000, including permits and Martin County-compliant product documentation. Energy-efficient upgrades with low-E insulated glass without impact rating fall in the $800 to $1,600 range per window. These are real numbers for this market, not placeholder ranges. The price you pay depends on the size of your openings, the condition of your jambs, and the manufacturer you select from our side-by-side quotes. Call (772) 362-3326 and we will give you a written, line-item estimate on paper, not a number over the phone that disappears when the contract arrives.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hobe Sound
In addition to Window Replacement in Hobe Sound, our crews serve Port Salerno, Stuart, Palm City, and Jensen Beach. If you are anywhere in Martin County or the surrounding stretch of the Treasure Coast, call us and ask. We will tell you straight whether we cover your street, and we will schedule a free estimate around your calendar, not ours.
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. Hobe Sound falls within Florida’s wind-borne debris region, and Martin County enforces impact-rated glazing on all new and replacement window installations throughout the unincorporated area, regardless of distance from the Atlantic or the Indian River Lagoon. Your home does not need to be on the water for the requirement to apply. The design wind speeds for this zone apply to the whole region, not just beachfront parcels. If you are replacing windows, impact-rated glass is part of the code, not an optional add-on. Call (772) 362-3326 and we will walk you through exactly what your home needs under current Martin County requirements.
Because Hobe Sound is unincorporated Martin County, there is no municipal building department. Every permit goes through Martin County’s building department, which requires full NOA or FL Product Approval documentation on impact window submittals. Reviewers there check product approval numbers and wind-load calculations carefully, and incomplete paperwork stalls a permit for weeks. Contractors who work both sides of the county line know the difference, which is why we build scheduling buffer into every Hobe Sound contract before demo day. The timeline is not a surprise if your contractor knows Martin County. Call (772) 362-3326 and we will give you a realistic schedule in writing.
No. A glass-only swap in a jalousie window does not meet Martin County’s wind-borne debris requirements. Jalousie windows are a louvered design that cannot be retrofitted to impact rating, and the aluminum frames themselves typically fail long before the glass breaks. The correct fix is full-frame replacement with impact-rated units that carry the proper NOA or FL Product Approval numbers. We have completed this exact conversion on homes throughout Hobe Sound, including a 1970s concrete block home near the Indian River Lagoon where the original frames were so corroded the sashes would barely move. Call (772) 362-3326 for a written estimate and we will show you the product approvals in black and white.
A compliant quote for Hobe Sound includes the permit application and all NOA or FL Product Approval documentation filed with Martin County, marine-grade anodized aluminum or fiberglass frames with stainless-steel fasteners, impact-rated glazing that meets the local design wind speeds, and both manufacturer warranty layers registered in writing with the durations stated. A cheap quote often leaves out the permit entirely or files incomplete product approval paperwork, which stalls the job for weeks and leaves you with open openings during hurricane season. It may also substitute non-marine-grade fasteners that rust out within five years. Our quotes are line-item detailed, and we do not add surprise charges after the contract is signed. Call (772) 362-3326 and we will put the numbers on paper.
Many Hobe Sound homeowners see a reduction in the windstorm portion of their homeowners insurance premium after installing impact-rated windows, and some insurers require impact protection before they will renew a policy on an older home at all. The discount varies by carrier and by your home’s exact location relative to the coast. Documented compliance, meaning a county permit, passed inspections, and registered product approvals, is what matters to an insurer. A verbal promise from a contractor that the windows are “impact rated” without the permit record behind it will not help you. We pull the Martin County permit, pass the inspection, and hand you the documentation your insurer needs. Call (772) 362-3326 for a free estimate and ask us about the paperwork trail, not just the glass.
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.