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Window replacement in Wellington, FL typically runs $850-$2,400 per opening for impact-rated units installed, with most full-frame jobs on 1980s-1990s CBS homes landing between $14,000 and $32,000 for a whole house. Most Wellington homeowners call us because their insurer has flagged the original single-pane aluminum windows on a non-renewal notice, or because fogged glass and corroded tracks have made their windows impossible to operate. We’ve been responding to those calls for years, and we know exactly what the Florida Building Code demands of openings in Palm Beach County’s wind-borne debris region. Call (386) 251-6745 and we’ll give you a straight answer about your windows over the phone.
Wellington’s housing stock was built fast between roughly 1978 and the mid-1990s, and most of those original windows are now 30 to 45 years old. They were never designed for 140 mph wind-load requirements or decades of canal-front humidity. We see the results every week: corroded jamb tracks, blown seals, fogged insulated glass, and homeowners facing insurance penalties that make replacement a financial necessity rather than a cosmetic upgrade.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Wellington’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
TruePane was founded in 2008 by Dale Kessler, a second-generation glazier who built the company on a simple rule: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. That standard has not changed. Wellington homeowners call us for the same reason they recommended us to their neighbors: we show up when we say we will, we quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper, and we register both warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves the driveway.
Our crews serve Wellington directly, and we understand the local housing stock in a way an out-of-town franchise cannot. We know that a 1992 CBS ranch in The Landings has different openings than a custom equestrian estate off South Shore Boulevard. We know the canal-front lots hold moisture differently than the interior streets. And we know that a homeowner in Palm Beach Point who spends summers elsewhere needs windows that will not fog up while the house sits closed and unconditioned for six months. That local knowledge shapes every recommendation we make.
Our Window Replacement team includes background-checked, uniformed technicians who measure every opening twice and install windows the way they would in their own mother’s house. A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No voicemail tree. No call center. That matters when you’re standing in front of a window that will not close and a storm is forming off the coast.
Our Window Replacement Services in Wellington
Full Frame Replacement
Full frame replacement means we remove the entire existing window down to the rough opening, including the old frame, and set a brand-new unit with fresh flashing tape, sealant, and marine-grade stainless steel hardware. In Wellington’s concrete-block-and-stucco homes, this is usually the correct choice when the original aluminum frames have corroded. We see this constantly in Equestrian Club Estates and the canal-front sections of Wellington. A full-frame job lets us correct any water intrusion at the rough opening and bring the entire assembly up to current FBC wind-load standards. This is also the path to impact-rated glazing, which nearly every Wellington homeowner should evaluate when replacement is on the table.
Insert Window Replacement
An insert, or pocket replacement, fits a new window into the existing frame. In Wellington, this works well when the original frame is still sound and square, which is more common on interior-facing windows away from canal exposure. Inserts cost less than full-frame work, usually 20-30% less per opening, and they are faster to install. But in 30-45 year old CBS homes, we often find hidden corrosion inside the wall cavity once we expose the frame. We will always tell you honestly whether an insert will hold up or whether a full-frame replacement is the better use of your money.
Storm Window Replacement
Storm windows in Wellington are not a decorative add-on. They are the difference between an opening that meets Palm Beach County wind-load code and one that fails it. When we replace storm-rated or shutter-protected openings, we specify NOA-approved impact products that satisfy the Florida Building Code. This matters most on the east- and south-facing elevations, which take the brunt of tropical storm force winds. We will quote impact-rated and non-impact options side by side so you see the real price difference, and we will explain what each choice means for your insurance premium.
Energy-Efficient Upgrade
Wellington’s summer runs from May through October, and air conditioning is the single largest home energy expense. Original single-pane aluminum windows in 1980s homes have essentially no insulation value. Swapping them for double-pane, argon-filled, Low-E glass units cuts solar heat gain dramatically and reduces the load on your AC. In canal-front homes with high humidity, we recommend insulated frames and marine-grade hardware as part of the package, because humidity is what kills windows here just as much as heat.
What happens when you call
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Wellington
TruePane is an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, and we regularly install, PGT, and ES Windows products in Wellington homes. Each manufacturer has strengths: PGT’s impact products are strong in Palm Beach County’s wind-load environment, ES Windows offers clean architectural lines for estate homes, and Andersen’s double-hung units are a proven fit for the tract-built CBS houses that dominate central Wellington. We stock common replacement parts for these lines so glass and hardware turnaround for Wellington customers does not drag on. When you sit down with us, you get quotes on different manufacturers on paper, not a sales pitch for one brand.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Wellington Homes
- Corroded aluminum jamb tracks. Wellington sits on drained Everglades wetlands, and the water table is high enough that canal-front and low-lying homes fight constant moisture. Aluminum tracks oxidize, sashes jam, and eventually the window will not open at all. We replace these with marine-grade stainless steel hardware during full-frame work.
- Fogged insulated glass from seal failure. When a Wellington snowbird closes the house from May to October, the interior sits unconditioned through months of 90% humidity. The seal on an older IGU eventually fails, the argon leaks out, and the glass fogs between the panes. This is not a cleaning problem. It is a replacement.
- Insurance non-renewal notices tied to non-impact glass. Original single-pane aluminum windows fail current FBC wind-load requirements, and Palm Beach County insurers have gotten aggressive about non-renewals. We have seen homeowners save over $2,000 a year in premiums after replacing non-impact windows with impact-rated units.
- Wood rot at sills and thresholds on custom estate doors. The expansive window walls and entryways in Wellington’s equestrian estate corridor are beautiful, but prolonged summer humidity wicks into wood bottom rails and sills. We replace these with rot-resistant materials and proper flashing so the next install outlasts the original.
In the Equestrian Club Estates neighborhood, we replaced a 1988 CBS ranch’s original single-pane aluminum casement windows with impact-rated, double-hung Simonton units after the homeowner’s insurer threatened non-renewal. Our crew found that years of canal-front humidity had corroded the aluminum jamb tracks and caused seal failure in the insulated glass units, leaving fogged panes with zero argon fill. We performed a full frame replacement with flashing tape and marine-grade stainless steel hardware, bringing the home up to current FBC wind-load standards and cutting the owner’s annual premium by over $2,400. That is the difference between a coastal-spec window and an inland-spec window, and it is why we do not cut corners on materials in Wellington.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Wellington, FL
A typical full-frame impact-rated window replacement in Wellington runs $1,400-$2,400 per opening, including new frame, flashing, sealant, and stainless hardware. Insert replacements with non-impact glass usually land between $850 and $1,400 per opening when the existing frame is sound. Whole-house jobs on the 1980s-1990s CBS homes common across Wellington typically total $14,000-$32,000 depending on the number of openings, the manufacturer line, and whether you choose impact-rated glazing throughout.
What drives the price gap between a coastal-spec and an inland-spec job? Marine-grade stainless hardware, NOA-approved impact glass, and the labor to properly flash and seal every rough opening against wind-driven rain. The cheap spec saves money upfront and fails within a decade. We quote both numbers on paper before you decide, and our Done Right Promise stands behind whichever you choose. Call (386) 251-6745 for a free estimate. We will measure every opening twice and give you a written, line-item quote. No change orders later.
We Also Serve Cities Near Wellington
Our crews cover Wellington and the surrounding communities throughout central Palm Beach County. We regularly work in Royal Palm Beach, Greenacres, West Palm Beach, and Palm Beach Gardens. If you live near the Wellington Green Mall, off Forest Hill Boulevard, or in one of the gated equestrian communities along South Shore, you are within our regular service area. For Window Replacement in Wellington and nearby, call us to schedule a free estimate.
Serving Wellington, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Wellington 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 Wellington
No, but your insurer may force the decision. Palm Beach County sits in the wind-borne debris region, and the Florida Building Code requires impact-rated or shutter-protected openings for new construction and major renovation. A 1992 home with original non-impact windows is grandfathered until you replace them, but many insurers are now issuing non-renewal notices on those homes. We have seen Wellington homeowners save more than $2,000 a year in premiums by upgrading to impact-rated units. Call (386) 251-6745 and we will explain what your specific policy likely requires.
You do not need salt water for aluminum to corrode. Wellington was built on drained Everglades wetlands, and the water table stays high year-round. That humidity oxidizes aluminum tracks, especially on canal-front properties and low-lying streets. The fix starts with full-frame replacement using marine-grade stainless steel hardware, not another aluminum-friendly patch job. A Window Replacement technician from TruePane can inspect your tracks and tell you whether the frames are salvageable or whether it is time to pull them out.
Full frame replacement removes everything down to the rough opening, including the old frame, and allows us to correct hidden water damage and bring the opening to current FBC standards. An insert fits a new window inside the existing frame and costs 20-30% less, but it only works when the existing frame is still square and corrosion-free. In Wellington’s 30-45 year old CBS homes, we often find frame corrosion that makes an insert a short-term fix. We will show you both options and let you decide with the numbers in front of you.
No. Fogged glass between panes means the insulated glass unit seal has failed, the argon gas has leaked out, and the window has lost most of its insulation value. The fix is replacing the IGU or the entire window, not cleaning the glass. This is extremely common among Wellington seasonal homes that sit closed and unconditioned from May through October, because prolonged humidity breaks down seals on older units. If your windows are fogged, call us. We will tell you which windows need new glass and which need full replacement, and the estimate is free.
Plan on impact-rated windows running 40-60% more per opening than non-impact units, before any insurance savings. The premium covers NOA-approved glass, marine-grade hardware, and the labor to properly flash and seal the opening for 140 mph wind loads. Whether it is worth it depends on your insurer’s position and how long you plan to stay. In our experience with Wellington homeowners, the premium reduction often recoups the added cost within five to seven years, and the windows hold up far better against canal-front humidity. Call (386) 251-6745 for a written quote on both options for your home.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Wellington and surrounding Palm Beach County communities since 2008.
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.