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Picture and fixed windows are non-operable windows designed to frame a view, flood a room with natural light, and deliver a tighter thermal seal than almost any vented window can match. In Boca Raton’s coastal climate, where salt air, humidity, and the occasional named storm are part of life, the right fixed window isn’t just a design choice – it’s a long-term investment in your home’s energy performance and storm protection. At Winslow Windows & Doors, Ed Winslow has been providing Window Installation services, selecting, sizing, and installing fixed windows for Boca Raton homeowners since 2011, and we carry impact-rated product lines like PGT and ECO Window Systems that are built specifically for South Florida conditions.
If you’re replacing a foggy, outdated picture window in a Boca West estate home, adding a fixed transom above a front door in Camino Real, or installing a floor-to-ceiling view window on the Intracoastal side of your property, we can help. Call (561) 816-5648 any time – a live person picks up around the clock, no voicemail loops – or keep reading to understand exactly what goes into a fixed window installation done right. This page is part of our broader Window Installation in Boca Raton service, covering every window type we install across the city.
When You Need Picture & Fixed Windows
- Your existing picture window has failed seals. When the glass unit starts showing condensation or a milky haze between the panes, the insulating gas has escaped and the window is no longer doing its thermal job. In Boca Raton’s summer heat, a failed seal on a west-facing window can noticeably spike your cooling bill within a single billing cycle.
- You’re adding a large view window on the east or Intracoastal side of your home. Waterfront and near-water properties in neighborhoods like Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club and The Sanctuary frequently need oversized fixed glass – sometimes 6 feet wide or wider – that standard big-box replacements simply don’t stock in impact-rated configurations.
- Your current window doesn’t meet Miami-Dade or Palm Beach County impact requirements. Older homes in Boca Raton’s historic sections sometimes still have single-pane or non-impact fixed glass. If you’re refinancing, selling, or just want legitimate storm coverage, those need to go.
- You’re remodeling and want to open up a wall for light without adding ventilation complexity. In Boca’s newer construction neighborhoods like Boca Falls or Loggers’ Run, homeowners converting a solid wall segment to glass often choose fixed windows because they maximize the glass area and minimize frame intrusion.
- Your picture window is drafty despite being “closed.” Fixed windows have no moving parts, so drafts almost always point to frame deterioration, bad installation, or failed perimeter sealant – problems that compound in Boca Raton’s salt-heavy air and need to be addressed before the frame itself starts showing rot or corrosion.
- You want to add a geometric or specialty fixed unit – a radius top, an eyebrow, or a large trapezoid. These shapes are common in Mediterranean and Spanish-style homes throughout Boca’s older established neighborhoods, and they’re almost always fixed by design. Sourcing impact-rated glass in a custom shape requires an authorized fabricator, which is exactly what we work with.
Our Picture & Fixed Windows Process
- On-site measurement and opening assessment. Ed or one of our uniformed, background-checked technicians visits your Boca Raton home to take precise rough-opening dimensions – not tape-measure estimates, but verified measurements we pass directly to the fabricator. We also assess the existing frame condition, flashing, and any signs of water intrusion behind the current unit. Fixed windows sit in the wall permanently, so getting this step right is the whole ballgame.
- Product selection and impact-rating confirmation. We match the opening to an appropriate product from our authorized lineup. For most Boca Raton homes, that means an impact-rated fixed unit from PGT or ECO Window Systems – both of which carry Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) ratings that satisfy Palm Beach County’s building code. We walk you through glass options: standard impact laminate, low-e coatings for solar heat gain reduction, and tinting levels that make sense for your orientation (south and west faces get hit hardest here).
- Permit coordination. Palm Beach County requires a permit for window replacements that change the rough opening size or involve impact-rated products. We handle the permit application, manage the County’s review timeline, and schedule the required inspection. This is not optional and not something we skip to save time. A window installed without a permit creates a liability that follows the property deed.
- Removal of the existing unit and frame preparation. We remove the old window cleanly, check the rough opening for water damage, deteriorated buck material, or corrosion in the surrounding masonry – common findings in Boca Raton homes built in the 1970s and 1980s. Any structural issues get addressed before the new frame goes in, because covering a problem doesn’t fix it.
- Installation and sealing. The new fixed window is set, shimmed, and anchored to the buck or masonry per the manufacturer’s NOA specifications. We apply a continuous perimeter sealant bead that accounts for the thermal expansion typical in South Florida – gaps that look fine in January can open up in July if the sealant isn’t right for the climate. Interior and exterior trim work is finished cleanly before we leave.
- Final walkthrough and documentation. We walk the installation with you before we pack up, confirm the inspection pass (or coordinate the re-inspection if the County’s schedule requires a return), and leave you with your permit documentation, product spec sheets, and the details of our 36500-Day Done Right Promise. If something isn’t right, Ed’s name is on the door and on every job we do – and we come back.
Picture & Fixed Windows Pricing in Boca Raton
Fixed window installation in Boca Raton typically runs between $600 and $2,800 per window installed, depending on size, glass type, frame material, and whether the rough opening needs structural modification. That range sounds wide, but the variables are real and specific. Here’s how the cost breaks down in practice:
| Scenario | Typical Installed Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Standard picture window replacement (same opening, 3×4 ft.), impact laminate glass, vinyl frame | $600 – $950 |
| Large fixed window (5×5 ft. or wider), impact-rated, low-e coating, aluminum frame | $1,100 – $1,800 |
| Floor-to-ceiling view window (6 ft. tall or taller), Intracoastal or open-view exposure | $1,600 – $2,800 |
| Custom geometric fixed unit (radius, trapezoid, eyebrow shape), impact-rated | $900 – $2,400 depending on complexity |
| Transom fixed window (above door or larger window), standard sizes | $550 – $900 |
A few cost factors that are specific to Boca Raton and Palm Beach County installations:
- Permit fees: Palm Beach County permit fees for window replacements vary by project value, but budget roughly $150 to $350 for a straightforward residential permit. We don’t mark up permit costs.
- Buck condition: Homes built before 1990 in areas like San Stefano, Camino Gardens, and Villa Rica often have deteriorated wood bucks behind the stucco. Replacing a buck adds time and material cost but is non-negotiable for a proper installation.
- Low-e glass upgrades: Given that Boca Raton averages around 233 sunny days per year, low-e coatings on south and west-facing fixed windows typically recover their cost in energy savings within two to four years. We can show you the math on your specific exposure.
- Frame material: Vinyl frames cost less upfront but have slightly more thermal expansion in South Florida heat. Aluminum frames with a thermal break are the more common choice in coastal Boca Raton because they hold up to salt air over decades without corrosion pitting.
All estimates from Winslow Windows & Doors are upfront and itemized – no surprises on the invoice. Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 10% discount on all work, and if your project includes any repair component over $200, you get $40 off automatically. Estimates are free. Call (561) 816-5648 and we’ll schedule a no-obligation on-site measurement at your Boca Raton home.
FAQs – Picture & Fixed Windows
Do fixed windows in Boca Raton need to be impact-rated?
Yes, in virtually all cases. Palm Beach County’s building code requires that replacement windows meet the impact or wind-borne debris protection requirements of the Florida Building Code – which means either impact-rated laminated glass or approved storm panels covering the opening. For a fixed window, impact laminate is almost always the practical choice because storm panels on a large picture window are cumbersome and often impractical. PGT and ECO Window Systems both produce Miami-Dade NOA-rated fixed units that satisfy the County’s requirements and perform well in direct coastal exposure. If you’re unsure what your current windows are rated for, we can check during a free on-site visit. Call (561) 816-5648 to set that up.
How much does a picture window replacement cost in Boca Raton?
A standard Single & Double Hung Windows comparison: a picture window replacement in Boca Raton – same rough opening, impact-rated vinyl frame, laminate glass – typically costs between $600 and $950 installed, including permit. Larger openings, aluminum frames, custom shapes, and low-e glass upgrades push the number higher, up to $2,800 or more for floor-to-ceiling view windows. The most reliable way to get an accurate number for your specific home is a free on-site measurement. Call us at (561) 816-5648 and we’ll give you a written, itemized estimate with no obligation.
Can a fixed window be installed without a permit in Boca Raton?
No – and any contractor who tells you otherwise is exposing you to real liability. Palm Beach County requires a permit for fixed window replacements, especially when impact-rated products are involved, because the inspection confirms the window is anchored correctly per its NOA specifications. A window installed without a permit can trigger a stop-work order, require removal and reinstallation at your expense, and create disclosure obligations when you sell the home. Winslow Windows & Doors pulls every required permit, manages the County’s review timeline, and coordinates the inspection. It’s built into our process, not an optional add-on.
How long does a fixed window installation take?
The physical installation of a single picture or fixed window typically takes two to four hours on-site. The larger variable is lead time: once we’ve measured and submitted the order, PGT and ECO Window Systems generally turn custom-sized or impact-rated units in three to six weeks depending on current production schedules. Permit approval in Palm Beach County typically adds seven to fourteen business days to the timeline, though that runs concurrently with fabrication in most cases. We schedule the installation day as soon as the window arrives and the permit is in hand, and we confirm a specific arrival window – not a four-hour range – so you’re not sitting around waiting.
Why Boca Raton Homeowners Choose Winslow
There are national window chains that serve Boca Raton, and they’ll send an estimator, hand you a glossy packet, and route your job through a regional installation crew you’ve never met. We work differently. Ed Winslow started this company in 2011 with a straightforward idea: put your name on the business and stand behind every job personally. Fifteen years later, that hasn’t changed.
Our technicians are background-checked and arrive in uniform. You know who’s coming before the truck pulls into your driveway. We don’t charge a trip fee for homes in Palm Beach County, and estimates are always free. Every fixed window we install – whether it’s a modest transom, a 3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows project, or a 7-foot view window in a waterfront home in The Polo Club – carries our 36500-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not right, we make it right. Not a pro-rated warranty. Not a call-center dispute process. Ed’s word.
We’re authorized installers for PGT and ECO Window Systems, among others, which means we get factory-direct pricing, technical support, and product warranties that third-party installers can’t offer. And because we’re a full exterior-protection company – windows, doors, and roofing – we can see the whole picture of your home’s envelope in a way a window-only contractor can’t.
If you’ve been burned before by vague estimates or warranties that disappeared after the check cleared, you’re exactly the kind of homeowner we built this company for. Our pricing is upfront. Our phone is answered live. And when we’re done, you’ll have documentation, a permit, and a promise backed by a local owner who lives and works in the same community you do. That’s the one down the road.
Ready to get started? Call (561) 816-5648 to schedule a free, no-obligation Window Installation Near Me in Boca Raton, FL for picture or fixed window installation at your Boca Raton home. A real person will pick up.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Boca Raton since 2011.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow 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.