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Our Impact Windows in Boca Raton aren’t a luxury add-on. They’re the first line of defense on every wall of your home when a named storm tracks toward Palm Beach County, and they’re also the reason your air conditioning bill stays sane from May through October. Winslow Windows & Doors has installed and serviced impact-rated windows across Boca Raton since 2011, and Ed Winslow’s name is on the door and on every job we do. If your windows are original to a home built before the 2001 Florida Building Code updates, you’re likely looking at single-pane glass that won’t survive a Category 1, let alone protect what’s behind it. Call (561) 816-5648 and a live person answers, 24/7. No call centers, no voicemail loops when you need answers now.
Key Takeaways
- Impact window installation in Boca Raton typically runs $90-$150 per square foot installed, depending on frame material, opening size, and whether the existing frame can be reused.
- Most single-story homes in Boca Raton can be completed in 2-4 days once permits are approved and glass arrives.
- Winslow is an authorized installer for PGT, CGI, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, and Therma-Tru, so we can service what we install without pointing fingers at the manufacturer.
- Every job carries the 36500-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right. A century-long standard, on paper, in writing.
What Our Impact Windows Service Includes
Impact windows are a system, not a pane of glass. The glass itself is laminated, usually two sheets bonded to an interlayer that holds the pane together after impact. The frame is reinforced. The installation is what makes it all work as one unit. Here’s exactly what we do in Boca Raton.
Impact Window Installation
Full installation means removing your existing windows down to the rough opening, squaring the frame, flashing it for South Florida’s sideways rain, and setting a new impact-rated unit. We pull the permit, we install to the manufacturer’s published no-failure spec, and we schedule the inspection with the City of Boca Raton Building Department. The inspector verifies product approval numbers against Florida Product Approval records before signing off. When we leave, you get a copy of the permit, the inspection record, and the sticker showing your window’s exact rating. Ed Winslow reviews every installation permit before the crew arrives.
Impact Window Replacement
Replacement applies when the opening is sound and the existing frame can accept a new impact sash, or when we’re swapping out individual windows that failed. In Boca Raton, we often see original aluminum frames from the 1980s and early 1990s that have corrosion around the weep holes. Salt air off the Atlantic accelerates it. We inspect each opening before recommending whether a full replacement or a frame-preserving retrofit makes sense. The honest answer is sometimes more expensive upfront, because we won’t cut corners that fail when wind pressure hits.
Impact Window Service & Repair
Impact glass can crack. Laminated glass can develop edge delamination. Rollers wear, balances break, and seals between panes fail, which shows up as fogging. We service every brand we install, including PGT, CGI, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, and Therma-Tru, and we carry their OEM hardware and sealants. A fogged impact window isn’t just cosmetic. When the inert gas between panes escapes, the insulation value drops and your AC works harder in every Boca Raton summer.
Impact Window Installation for Doors, Sliders & Transoms
Your sliding glass door is usually the largest unprotected opening on your rear elevation. Side-lites next to your front door and transom windows above it are no different. We install impact-rated sliders, French doors with impact glass, and matching transom and fixed units. For homes with Impact Windows in Delray Beach or Boca Raton properties with direct Intracoastal exposure or large west-facing glass walls, we can spec upgraded design pressure ratings beyond the standard +150/-150 required for most of Palm Beach County.
Every installation includes the 36500-Day Done Right Promise. If it isn’t done right, Winslow returns and makes it right. That’s not a sales phrase. It’s Ed’s word, printed on the estimate you sign before work starts.
Every installation also includes a live person on the phone, any time you call. Questions after installation? You get Ed’s cell-phone answer culture, not a ticket number.
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.
Brands We Service for Impact Windows
Winslow Windows & Doors is an authorized installer for PGT and CGI, the two most common impact window lines in Boca Raton. They’re what we install most often in guard-gated communities like Boca West, St. Andrews Country Club, and The Polo Club, and we also install Deerfield Beach Impact Windows, and they’re the brands most often specified by local architects on remodel plans. Being an authorized installer means we attend factory training, install to the manufacturer’s published methods, and have direct access to their engineering support line when a job has an unusual opening.
We also carry and install ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, CWS, and ViewLux. ES Windows and ECO are common on contemporary spec homes in Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club and along the Intracoastal, where thin frames and wide spans matter more. Mr-Glass and Therma-Tru show up on entry doors and entry door glass packages. Whether your existing windows are PGT, CGI, or any other make, we can service them. If a window wasn’t installed right the first time, we’re the second opinion you should have gotten first.
Signs You Need Impact Windows Right Now
- Your home was built before 2001, and the windows are original. The Florida Building Code didn’t mandate impact protection or shutters for new single-family homes in Palm Beach County until 2001. Most pre-2001 Boca Raton homes have single-pane glass. If a storm approaches and you don’t have shutters or plywood already cut and staged, the window becomes an open hole the moment a branch or tile hits it.
- Water intrusion around window corners after heavy rain. In Boca Raton’s afternoon thunderstorms, water on the interior sill or staining below the window means the weatherproofing is failing. With impact windows, that seal is part of the system. A window that leaks still passes air, and a window that passes air can’t hold its pressure rating. We find this regularly in older neighborhoods off Palmetto Park Road and along Camino Real.
- Rattling or flexing during normal wind. Stand by your window on a windy day and place a hand on the glass. If you feel movement, the glazing is under-supported. That’s an indication the frame or glazing bead is compromised. For impact windows, rattling means the design pressure rating is not being achieved. The window is doing less than you paid for.
- Condensation or fog between panes. Impact windows are laminated, which means they carry two pieces of glass with an interlayer, plus the insulating air space. Condensation between panes means the seal is broken. In Boca Raton’s humidity, that fog never clears and the unit is no longer insulating. On single-pane windows, visible condensation on the room side is a sign the glass is transferring exterior heat and cold directly into your living space.
- You’re planning a remodel and trying to align with current code. If you’re adding square footage, a room, or replacing more than 25% of your glass area, Boca Raton’s building department will often trigger a requirement to bring existing windows up to impact code. We can evaluate your project before you finish your plans, so the budget doesn’t get a surprise line item later.
Our Impact Windows Process - Step by Step
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Free on-site consultation and measurement. We walk through the property with you, measure every opening, and document existing conditions. We look at the roofline, the eave overhang, the exposure toward the Intracoastal or the Atlantic. Each of these changes the wind load on the window. If you’re in a homeowner’s association, we note the HOA’s approved style guide requirements, because Boca Raton communities like Broken Sound and Boca Pointe enforce specific frame colors and profiles.
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Written line-item estimate. You receive an estimate that shows every opening, the product line, the frame material, the design pressure rating, the permit cost, and the labor. Not a lump sum. You’ll see the actual cost of glass, frame, mulls, and caulking. We don’t change the price after signing unless you change the scope. No change orders for things a competent installer should have seen.
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Permit application and HOA approval. We submit the permit package to the City of Boca Raton with the product approval numbers and the architect’s wind load calculations where required. We also prepare the HOA application package for your signature. Approvals in Boca Raton typically take 1 to 3 weeks depending on city workload and community review cycles.
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Installation. We protect your flooring, remove existing units, prep the openings, and set the new impact windows. We use laser levels on every leak-prone opening. We flash per manufacturer spec and Florida Building Code Section 2410. The crew is background-checked and uniformed. The crew lead has Ed’s direct number, and Ed checks the work before the inspector ever arrives.
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Inspection and closeout. The city inspector signs off. We walk the project with you, show you the operation of every window, and verify each product approval sticker matches the permit. You get the final permit card, the warranty registration, and the 36500-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If anything isn’t right, we don’t wait for you to call. The soonest available slot to fix it is the next one we have, and that’s non-negotiable.
How Much Does Impact Windows Cost in Boca Raton?
A typical impact window replacement in Boca Raton runs $90 to $150 per square foot installed, including the window, permit, installation, and the inspection. A standard 36-by-72-inch single-hung PGT or CGI unit usually lands between $1,900 and $3,100. A sliding glass door with impact glass commonly runs $4,000 to $7,500 installed. A full house in East Boca with 15 to 25 openings is most often a $30,000 to $65,000 project, with custom or oversized architectural windows pushing above that. These are honest ranges. Anyone quoting significantly under them in Boca Raton is either reusing old frames against code or skipping the permit.
What moves the price: opening size, frame material (aluminum, vinyl, or aluminum-clad wood), design pressure requirements on upper floors or Intracoastal-facing elevations, the brand, color finishes your HOA requires, and whether we’re doing a full removal or a retrofit. A retrofit that reuses a sound frame saves money. A home with original 1960s masonry openings with irregular sizes will cost more because every opening gets a custom-size unit.
The free estimate we hand you is a line-item price. Not a range on a napkin. You’ll see material, labor, permit, and haul-away separate. We don’t lock you into a down payment before you’ve read it. We don’t inflate the number to leave room for “discounts.” If another company gave you a written estimate, we’ll review it for free and give you a second opinion, item by item. Ed Winslow personally reviews second-opinion estimates.
Seniors and veterans get a 10% discount, every day, permanently. Any repair over $200 saves $40. No trip charge inside our home county. The price on the estimate is the price. If Ed says a number, that’s the number.
Impact Windows Near Boca Raton - Our Service Area
Winslow Windows & Doors installs and services impact windows throughout Boca Raton, from the beachfront condominium corridors along A1A to the gated communities west of I-95, including Boca West, Boca Pointe, and Woodfield Country Club. We also work regularly in Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Lighthouse Point, and Parkland. If you’re in Boynton Beach, Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Margate, Pompano Beach, or Gulf Stream, call us. We’re the one down the road.
Serving Boca Raton, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Boca Raton area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Impact Windows in Boca Raton
Impact windows are window units built with laminated glass, a reinforced frame, and anchoring system designed to withstand wind-borne debris and pressure cycles required by the Florida Building Code. The laminated glass holds together after impact, so the building envelope remains intact during a storm. In Boca Raton, they also reduce noise from A1A traffic and block a large portion of UV heat. They’re not the same as standard windows with hurricane shutters; they’re always in place and always doing their job, which matters when a storm forms fast.
A typical single-story home in Boca Raton takes 2 to 4 days of on-site work once the permit is approved and the windows arrive at our shop. Larger two-story homes, or homes with many custom geometric windows, can run a week or more. The full timeline including permit approval and manufacturing is usually 4 to 8 weeks from signed contract to final inspection. Plan around HOA review if your community requires it. Call (561) 816-5648 for a timeline specific to your address and the current city review queue.
Impact windows in Boca Raton run $90 to $150 per square foot installed, with a full home most commonly landing between $30,000 and $65,000. The largest variables are size, frame material, design pressure requirements, and whether custom sizing is needed. The only way to get an accurate number is to have an installer measure your openings and see the elevation exposure. Our estimates are free, line-item, and they don’t change unless you change the scope. Call (561) 816-5648 to schedule yours.
Yes. Winslow Windows & Doors is an authorized installer for PGT and CGI, and we service both brands plus ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, CWS, and ViewLux. We stock OEM hardware and replacement parts for all of them. If another company installed your windows and the warranty has since expired or the installer won’t return your calls, we can still repair them. The window doesn’t care who installed it; the manufacturer parts are the same.
No one can legally obtain a permit, order custom impact windows, and complete a code-compliant installation in 48 hours before a storm makes landfall. What we can do is inspect your existing windows, identify failing units, and advise you on temporary protection. If you’ve already received an estimate and are waiting to move forward, call us and we’ll let you know if we can accelerate your order slot. The honest truth is that the best time to order impact windows in Boca Raton is before hurricane season, not during it. Ed would rather lose a job than lie to you about what’s possible.
Your impact windows carry the manufacturer’s warranty on glass, frame, and seals, and Winslow backs our installation labor in writing. The manufacturer warranties are with PGT, CGI, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, CWS, or ViewLux, depending on what you choose. Beyond that, every job carries the 36500-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right. We’re still in business, still local, and still owned by the same person whose name is on your estimate. No national chain can say that with a straight face.
Move furniture and wall decor at least 3 feet away from each window on installation day, and remove window treatments like drapes, blinds, and valances. Clear a path to each opening and make sure gates are unlocked, especially in Boca Raton neighborhoods with rear easements. We cover floors in the work path with drop cloths. If you’re in a condo or HOA community, we’ll handle the association’s installation requirements with you before we start, so the crew never arrives to a rule we didn’t already know about. Call (561) 816-5648 with any specific questions about your home’s layout.
Schedule Your Impact Windows Service in Boca Raton Today
Call (561) 816-5648 now and a real person answers. Not a menu tree. Not a call center in another state. We’ll schedule your free on-site consultation, measure your windows, and give you a line-item written estimate with no change orders. Ed Winslow’s name is on the business and on every window we install. If we wouldn’t put it in our own house in Boca Raton, we won’t put it in yours.
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.