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Impact window and door installation in Boca Raton typically runs $1,200-$3,800 per opening depending on size, glazing spec, and whether the unit is stock or custom. A full-home replacement on a 2,500-square-foot CBS home with 15-22 openings generally falls between $18,000 and $42,000, with HOA architectural review and city permitting adding 4-8 weeks before the first window comes out. Call (754) 254-7558 to schedule your free measured survey - the written quote you receive is the same document we build from.
Why Boca Raton’s Impact Window Market Is Different
Boca Raton isn’t Delray Beach. It isn’t Boynton Beach either. The city sits at a density of master-planned, deed-restricted communities that changes how every job moves from signed contract to final inspection. Boca West, Broken Sound, Woodfield Country Club, The Polo Club - these aren’t neighborhood names dropped for local SEO. They’re operational checkpoints. Each maintains its own architectural review board with specific color palettes, submittal checklists, and review timelines. The City of Boca Raton building department, which operates independently of Palm Beach County, requires a signed ARB approval letter as part of the permit package before they’ll even accept submission. Skip this sequence and your permit gets rejected outright. We’ve seen it happen to contractors who treat Boca Raton like any other Palm Beach County job.
This dual-approval gauntlet is the defining reality of the trade here. A Boca West job can burn six weeks in ARB review alone - elevation drawings, manufacturer spec sheets, paint-color swatches, sometimes a site visit by the board. Broken Sound’s ARB meets monthly with hard deadlines for submittal. The Polo Club requires proof of insurance naming the association. None of this is optional, and none of it is fast. Experienced crews build this into the schedule from day one. Inexperienced ones promise install dates they can’t hit.
The other local factor is salt. Boca Raton’s Atlantic beachfront and Intracoastal Waterway exposure means salt-laden air within roughly a mile of open water aggressively pits aluminum frames, oxidizes hardware, and seizes rollers. Homes along Royal Palm Way, near the Intracoastal, or in beachfront sections of Highland Beach see frame failure accelerated well beyond what inland Palm Beach County properties experience. This is why full frame-and-sash replacement, not reglazing, is the standard scope on coastal properties here. The original aluminum single-pane windows and sliding glass doors installed during the 1970-1995 building boom are now 30-50 years old, past service life, and non-compliant with current Florida Building Code wind-load requirements.
Our Impact Windows & Doors Services in Boca Raton
Hurricane Impact Windows
Boca Raton’s adopted wind-speed design requirement sits around 160-170 mph under Palm Beach County amendments to the Florida Building Code. Every hurricane impact window we specify meets or exceeds this threshold with documented Miami-Dade or Florida Product Approval numbers. We install PGT and CGI lines rated for these loads, with laminated glass interlayers and reinforced frames. For Impact Windows & Doors in Boca Raton, the product approval paperwork travels with the permit package - no shortcuts.
Wind Mitigation & HVHZ Code Compliance
Because Boca Raton sits just north of the Broward County line and the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, insurers and homeowners here are acutely aware of the premium discounts tied to full opening protection under Florida Statute 627.0629. Our measured survey documents every existing opening’s dimensions, frame condition, and exposure rating. The written scope specifies exactly which products carry the required approvals, and the photo record at completion supports your wind mitigation inspector’s report. We’ve had homeowners confirm insurance reductions of 20-45% after full impact-rated replacement - but we don’t promise specific savings, we document the installation to the standard that lets your inspector verify them.
Horizontal Roller & Sliding Impact Windows
The 1970-1995 CBS stock in Boca Raton is heavy with original aluminum horizontal rollers and sliding glass doors, particularly in the bedroom wings of ranch and split-plan homes in communities like Woodfield and sections west of Military Trail. These units fail predictably: seized rollers, corroded tracks, failed weatherstripping, and single-pane glass that shatters under debris impact. We replace with impact-rated horizontal rollers from PGT and ViewLux, specified by frame depth, design pressure rating, and hardware finish. On coastal properties, the full frame comes out - jamb, sill, and head - because salt corrosion has usually compromised the substrate.
Single Hung & Double Hung Impact Windows
Single hung impact units suit the narrower bedroom and bathroom openings common in Boca Raton’s 1980s-era construction. Double hung units work where cleaning access or egress requirements demand operable sashes on both levels. We specify by opening size, exposure, and HOA aesthetic requirements - white, bronze, and clay are the standard palette matches for most Boca Raton ARBs, with custom color available on extended lead times. The price is fixed in writing before ordering; Haven Clause 1 means the measurement and the quote are the same document.
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We draw from eight manufacturer lines, specified by what the opening requires rather than what sits in a warehouse. For Boca Raton’s wind-load and salt-exposure conditions, we most often reach for PGT’s WinGuard aluminum and vinyl lines, CGI’s Estate Collection for higher-end Mediterranean Revival openings, and Therma-Tru for impact-rated entry door systems. ViewLux supplies custom geometric and radius-top units for the arched openings common along the Intracoastal. Every product carries visible Miami-Dade or Florida Product Approval labeling - the inspector looks for it, and so do we.
Common Impact Windows & Doors Problems We See in Boca Raton Homes
- ARB approval skipped ahead of permit submission. Contractors unfamiliar with Boca West, Broken Sound, or The Polo Club submit permit packages to the city without the required signed architectural review letter. The building department rejects them outright. We build ARB timelines into every Boca Raton proposal - 4-8 weeks is standard, longer for communities with detailed submittal requirements.
- Stock units forced into custom openings. Mediterranean Revival homes near Royal Palm Way and the Intracoastal feature radius-top, arched, and extended eyebrow windows that require custom-sized impact units. Off-the-shelf stock won’t meet design pressure specs, and forcing it creates leaks, frame stress, and failed inspections.
- Reglazing attempted on salt-corroded coastal frames. Within a mile of open water, salt air has usually pitted aluminum frames and seized hardware beyond recovery. Reglazing the glass into compromised frames buys two, maybe three seasons before the same crew is back for full replacement. We scope full frame-and-sash on coastal properties from the start.
- Wind mitigation paperwork incomplete or missing product approvals. Insurers reject mitigation credits when the installed products lack documented Florida Product Approval numbers or when the installation photos don’t show proper fastening patterns. Our photo record captures every phase - frame attachment, flashing, final seal - to support your inspector’s verification.
Pricing for Impact Windows & Doors in Boca Raton, FL
These are actual ranges for Boca Raton’s market, based on our measured surveys and written quotes from 2024-2025:
| Service | Typical Range per Opening | Full-Home Replacement (15-22 openings) |
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| Single hung impact window, stock size, vinyl frame | $1,200 - $1,800 | $18,000 - $28,000 |
| Double hung impact window, stock size, aluminum frame | $1,400 - $2,200 | $22,000 - $35,000 |
| Horizontal roller impact window, large format | $1,800 - $2,800 | - |
| Sliding glass door, impact-rated, 2-panel | $2,800 - $4,200 | - |
| Custom radius-top or arched impact unit | $3,200 - $5,500 | - |
| Impact entry door system with sidelite | $3,500 - $6,800 | - |
What moves the price: frame material (vinyl vs. aluminum vs. wood-clad), glass spec (laminated vs. insulated laminated, low-E coating), custom sizing for non-stock openings, full-frame vs. insert replacement, and coastal properties requiring enhanced corrosion-resistant hardware. HOA-required custom colors or specific manufacturer lists can extend lead times and add cost. The price we write is the price you pay - Haven Clause 1, no change orders. Call (754) 254-7558 for your free measured survey and written quote.
A Field Note from Royal Palm Way
On a 1990 CBS Mediterranean Revival home along Royal Palm Way, our crew replaced original single-pane aluminum sliders with PGT impact-rated units using laminated glass interlayer and a low-E insulated glass unit. The salt-laden Intracoastal air had pitted the original frames and seized the rollers, so we swapped full frame-and-sash - not reglazing - and matched the radius-top openings with custom-sized units. The homeowner later confirmed the wind mitigation report and insurer credits under Florida Statute 627.0629. The job took eight weeks from signed contract to install: three weeks in Broken Sound’s ARB queue, two weeks in Boca Raton’s permit review, three weeks manufacturer lead time. We told them that upfront. The calendar didn’t surprise anyone.
We Also Serve Cities Near Boca Raton
Our Impact Windows & Doors team serves Deerfield Beach, Coconut Creek, Pompano Beach, and Margate from our Miami (South FL) dispatch office. Crews are routed daily to Palm Beach and Broward County jobs. If your property sits near a city line - for instance, the unincorporated pockets between Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach - we’ll confirm jurisdiction and permitting requirements during the measured survey.
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.
FAQs - Impact Windows & Doors in Boca Raton
The dual-approval sequence is mandatory for properties in deed-restricted communities. Your HOA’s architectural review board must approve the product selection, color, and installation scope before the City of Boca Raton building department will accept your permit package. Boca West and Broken Sound have particularly detailed submittal requirements - elevation drawings, manufacturer spec sheets, sometimes site visits - and their boards meet on fixed schedules. Add the city’s permit review queue and manufacturer lead time for custom units, and 4-8 weeks is standard. Call (754) 254-7558 and we’ll map the specific timeline for your community.
Boca West does, routinely. Broken Sound often does for visible elevations. Woodfield Country Club and The Polo Club vary by section and by whether the opening faces golf course or street. We maintain current ARB submittal checklists for the major communities and confirm requirements before quoting. The elevation drawing and manufacturer spec sheet are prepared during our measured survey phase - included, not extra. Call (754) 254-7558 to confirm what your specific community requires.
Salt-laden air within a mile of open water pits aluminum frames, oxidizes hardware, and corrodes fasteners at rates inland Palm Beach County doesn’t see. Reglazing inserts new glass into compromised frames - the pitting continues, rollers seize, and you’re replacing the unit again in a few seasons. Full frame-and-sash replacement removes the corroded substrate entirely, allows proper flashing and sealing to the CBS opening, and carries the product warranty as a complete assembly. On a recent Royal Palm Way job, the original 1990 aluminum frames were structurally compromised by salt corrosion - reglazing would have been a waste. Call (754) 254-7558 and we’ll scope what’s actually required.
Palm Beach County’s adopted wind-speed design requirement for Boca Raton is approximately 160-170 mph. Every impact window or door we install must carry Miami-Dade County Product Control Approval or Florida Product Approval with a design pressure rating meeting or exceeding this threshold for the specific exposure and opening size. The approval number is printed on the product label and documented in our photo record. Inspectors verify it. Insurers require it. Call (754) 254-7558 and we’ll show you the specific approval documentation for your proposed units.
Full impact-rated opening protection typically qualifies for wind mitigation premium discounts under Florida Statute 627.0629 - we’ve seen confirmed reductions of 20-45% on homeowners policies, though we don’t promise specific savings. The low-E insulated glass units we specify also reduce solar heat gain, which matters in Boca Raton’s climate where cooling loads run high eight months of the year. The combined effect - documented installation for your insurer, reduced thermal transfer for your utility bill - is part of the value proposition we write into every quote. Call (754) 254-7558 for a free review of your current policy and opening protection status.
Ready for your free measured survey? Call (754) 254-7558. You’ll receive a written, line-item quote before any work starts - the same document we build from, with no change orders. Every job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise under the Haven Standard, documented photo evidence, and verified crew identification. Sonia Raman has governed every installation under this standard since 2012.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors, independently owned and operated under the Haven Standard since 2012.
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