Single & Double Hung Windows in Boca Raton, FL

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Single & Double Hung Windows in Boca Raton, FL

Single and double hung windows are the most common window style in Boca Raton homes, and replacing them is one of the most effective upgrades a homeowner can make for energy efficiency, storm protection, and curb appeal. At Winslow Windows & Doors, we’ve been providing Window Installation and replacing hung windows across Boca Raton since 2011 – impact-rated, energy-certified, and backed by our 36500-Day Done Right Promise. If you’re ready to talk specifics, call us at (561) 816-5648 and a real person will pick up, any time of day or night.

This page covers everything specific to single and double hung window installation in Boca Raton: how the two styles differ, what drives cost in this market, what our process looks like from the first call to the final walkthrough, and the questions we hear most often from homeowners in neighborhoods like Broken Sound, Boca West, and Camino Gardens. If you want the full picture of our window services first, visit our Window Installation in Boca Raton page.

Ed Winslow’s name is on the business – and on every job we do. That means upfront pricing, background-checked technicians who arrive in uniform, and a commitment that doesn’t expire after the check clears.

Single vs. Double Hung: What’s the Actual Difference?

Both window types share the same vertical sliding frame design, which is why they look nearly identical from the street. The difference is in how they move and how they breathe.

Single hung windows have a fixed upper sash and a movable lower sash. You open the window by sliding the bottom panel up. They’re slightly less expensive to manufacture, which makes them a practical choice for rooms where you want ventilation control without a premium price. In Boca Raton’s older neighborhoods – think the streets east of Federal Highway near Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club – single hung frames are still the standard, and matching them on a partial replacement job matters for visual consistency.

Double hung windows allow both the upper and lower sash to slide. That gives you two real advantages in South Florida: you can tilt both sashes inward for cleaning (critical for second-floor windows where a ladder would otherwise be the only option), and you can open the top sash to let rising heat escape while keeping the lower sash closed. In Boca Raton’s humid summers, that upper-venting capability is genuinely useful, unlike Awning & Hopper Windows which vent from the bottom or side.

For most of our customers replacing windows throughout an entire home, double hung makes more sense – especially for anything above the ground floor. For a budget-conscious single-room upgrade or a window that rarely gets opened, single hung gets the job done cleanly.

When You Need Single & Double Hung Windows

• Your existing frames are corroding or warping. Boca Raton’s salt-air environment – particularly within a mile of the Intracoastal – accelerates corrosion on aluminum frames and causes wood frames to swell and bind. If your windows are sticking or the frames have visible rust streaks, replacement is more cost-effective than repeated repairs.
• Your energy bills have been climbing without explanation. Single-pane or older double-pane windows with failed seals lose roughly 25-30% of your home’s conditioned air. In Boca Raton, where air conditioning runs eight or nine months of the year, that loss shows up directly on your FPL bill. New impact-rated hung windows with low-E glass can cut that loss significantly.
• You’re preparing for hurricane season and your windows aren’t impact-rated. Florida Building Code requires impact-rated or protected openings for new and replacement windows in Boca Raton. If you’re still relying on storm shutters over standard glass, upgrading to impact-rated hung windows removes that seasonal setup-and-takedown burden entirely.
• Your second-floor windows are difficult or impossible to clean safely. If the exterior of your upper windows hasn’t been cleaned in years because accessing them from outside is a safety concern, double hung windows with tilt-in sashes solve that problem completely from inside the room.
• You’re doing a full exterior refresh before listing or refinancing. In Boca Raton’s competitive real estate market, impact windows are a documented selling point – appraisers and buyers both recognize them. Replacing mismatched or dated single hung frames with a consistent double hung profile updates the home’s face without a full renovation.
• Your current windows are leaking air or water around the frame. Failed weatherstripping and compromised caulk lines around hung window frames are common in homes built before 1995. By that point, the seals have often outlived their useful life regardless of how the glass itself looks. We see this frequently in the Lake Rogers and Palmetto Park Road corridors.

Our Single & Double Hung Windows Process

1. Free in-home measurement and assessment. We come to your Boca Raton home, measure every opening accurately, and assess the existing frame condition. Rough opening dimensions vary more than most homeowners expect – even in homes built in the same decade by the same developer. Getting these numbers right at the start prevents costly field adjustments later. There’s no trip charge for homes in our home county, and the estimate is free.
2. Product selection and upfront pricing. Based on your home’s construction, your HOA requirements (a real factor in communities like Boca West and Broken Sound), your budget, and your performance goals, we walk you through the window options that make sense. We work with brands like PGT and ECO Window Systems, both of which manufacture impact-rated single and double hung windows built to Florida’s strict wind-load requirements. You’ll see exactly what you’re paying for before we order anything.
3. Permit coordination. Window replacement in Boca Raton requires a permit through Palm Beach County. We handle the permit application and coordinate inspections – you don’t have to navigate that process yourself. This step also protects your homeowner’s insurance coverage and keeps your home compliant with Florida Building Code, which matters at resale.
4. Window delivery and pre-installation inspection. Before your installation date, we inspect every unit for transport damage, confirm the sizes against our field measurements, and verify the impact ratings match what was ordered. A window that arrives wrong gets corrected before the crew ever shows up at your door.
5. Professional installation by background-checked technicians. Our technicians arrive in uniform and on time. The old window and frame are removed carefully, the rough opening is checked and prepped, and the new window is set, leveled, shimmed, and anchored to Florida Building Code standards. We seal the perimeter with a continuous bead of premium sealant rated for South Florida’s UV and moisture exposure, then test every sash for operation before we move to the next opening.
6. Final walkthrough and job-site cleanup. Before we leave, we walk the completed work with you – operating every sash, checking every lock, and pointing out the maintenance steps that extend the window’s life. All debris, old frames, and packaging leave with us. The 36500-Day Done Right Promise means that if anything isn’t right, we come back and make it right. Full stop.

Single & Double Hung Windows Pricing in Boca Raton

Single and double hung window installation in Boca Raton typically runs between $400 and $900 per window installed, including labor, permitting coordination, and disposal of the old window. For comparison, 3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows fall in a different price range due to their larger size and hardware. The range is wide because the variables are real – not because we’re being vague.

A few things that move the number in Boca Raton specifically:

• HOA approval requirements. Communities like Boca West, Broken Sound, and Woodfield Country Club have specific window color and grid-pattern requirements. Matching those specs sometimes narrows the product options and affects pricing. We know these community standards well and factor them in from the start.
• Full-frame vs. insert replacement. If your existing frame is structurally sound and the rough opening dimensions are consistent, an insert replacement is faster and less expensive. If the frame is corroded or the stucco around it has been compromised by water intrusion – common in homes near the coast – a full-frame replacement is the right call, even though it costs more.
• Multi-window projects. Replacing five or more windows in one visit reduces per-window labor cost. We’ll reflect that in your estimate honestly rather than padding individual unit prices to make a bulk discount look more dramatic than it is.

Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 10% discount on all work. If you’ve received a written estimate from another company, we’ll give you a free second opinion – no obligation. Call (561) 816-5648 for an exact quote on your home’s openings; estimates are always free.

Key Takeaways

• Single hung windows cost slightly less but offer ventilation through the lower sash only; double hung windows allow both sashes to move and tilt in for cleaning.
• Impact-rated hung windows are required by Florida Building Code for replacement projects in Boca Raton – standard glass is not a compliant option.
• Installed pricing typically runs $400-$900 per window depending on size, frame type, and floor level.
• Winslow Windows & Doors handles permitting through Palm Beach County as part of the job – you don’t manage that paperwork.
• Every job is backed by the 36500-Day Done Right Promise – if it’s not right, we come back and fix it.
• Seniors and veterans always receive 10% off; free second opinions are available on any written estimate.

FAQs – Single & Double Hung Windows in Boca Raton

How much does it cost to replace single or double hung windows in Boca Raton?

Most single and double hung window replacements in Boca Raton run between $400 and $900 per window installed, including labor, permit coordination, and haul-away of the old unit. The biggest cost variables are frame type (vinyl vs. aluminum clad), whether the job is an insert or full-frame replacement, and whether the window is on an upper floor. Multi-window projects generally reduce the per-window cost. Call (561) 816-5648 for a free, no-obligation estimate specific to your home’s openings – we’ll give you exact numbers, not a range.

Do I need a permit to replace hung windows in Boca Raton?

Yes – window replacement in Boca Raton requires a permit through Palm Beach County, and the replacement windows must meet Florida Building Code impact or protection requirements. Winslow Windows & Doors pulls the permit and coordinates the required inspections as part of every installation project. Skipping the permit creates problems at resale and can void your homeowner’s insurance coverage for storm damage, so this step isn’t optional regardless of how straightforward the swap looks.

What’s the difference between a full-frame and an insert window replacement?

An insert replacement drops a new window unit into your existing frame, which works well when the frame itself is structurally sound and the rough opening is square. A full-frame replacement removes the entire window assembly – frame, sill, and all – down to the rough opening, then installs the new window from scratch. Full-frame jobs cost more and take longer, but they’re necessary when the existing frame has corrosion, rot, or water damage behind the stucco. In Boca Raton homes within a few miles of the coast, we find compromised frames more often than homeowners expect – the salt air gets in places that aren’t visible from inside the house.

Can I replace just one hung window, or do I need to do the whole house at once?

You can absolutely replace a single window – there’s no requirement to do the whole house at once. That said, if your home still has a mix of non-impact and impact-rated windows, each non-impact opening requires a storm shutter or other approved protection under Florida Building Code. Replacing windows one at a time is perfectly reasonable for budget management, and we’ll sequence the work to prioritize the openings that matter most for your protection and energy efficiency. Call us at (561) 816-5648 and we’ll help you put together a plan that makes sense for your timeline.

Winslow Windows & Doors has been serving Boca Raton homeowners since 2011 – locally owned, owner-operated, and built on the straightforward premise that Ed Winslow’s name on the door means something. We’re state-licensed and insured, authorized to install brands like PGT and ECO Window Systems, and available 24 hours a day via live phone. Whether you need one window or twenty, the estimate is free and the pricing is upfront. Call (561) 816-5648 today and someone will actually answer.

Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Boca Raton since 2011.