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Most window and door projects in Boca Raton run between $650 and $2,800 per opening depending on whether it is a standard replacement or a custom arched impact unit, with full-home jobs typically spanning two to four weeks once HOA and permit approvals clear. We are Lightwell Windows & Doors, a Cedarwell company operating from our Miami office with crews who work in Boca Raton daily. Call (562) 478-8017 to schedule your free estimate.
A light well is the architectural opening that pulls daylight deep into a building. That is what a well-installed window should do for your Boca Raton home, whether you are in a 1980s Mediterranean Revival estate in Broken Sound or a mid-rise condo along the Intracoastal. The salt air, the hurricane code, and the HOA layers here make this market unlike anywhere else in South Florida.
Why Boca Raton Homes Are Different
Boca Raton sits just north of the Broward County line, which places it outside Florida’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Windows and doors must meet Florida Building Code coastal wind-load ratings, but they do not require the Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance product approvals mandatory a few miles south in Deerfield Beach or Pompano Beach. That distinction opens up more product options and can shorten lead times, but it also means less guidance, so choosing the right impact-rated unit for your specific exposure takes real local knowledge.
The bigger variable is the HOA. The city’s dominant housing stock, 1980s – 2000s Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Colonial luxury homes in gated communities like Broken Sound, Boca West, The Polo Club, and Woodfield, carries architectural review board requirements that run parallel to code. We have seen contractors pull a valid Palm Beach County permit only to face a mandatory removal order because the frame finish, typically a bronze or warm neutral to match Mizner-influenced stucco, clashed with community standards. The ARC sign-off on color, style, and impact rating must come before the permit, not after. Skip that step and a straightforward replacement becomes a two-month reversal.
Salt is the other silent factor. The Intracoastal Waterway bisects the city and the Atlantic sits at the eastern edge, so even inland properties get salt-laden air that corrodes aluminum frames, hardware, and sealant joints faster than in western Palm Beach County cities like Wellington. Coastal wind speeds here approach 160 – 170 mph under code, so impact-rated glazing is not an upgrade. It is the floor.
Older neighborhoods between Federal Highway and A1A, built 1950s – 1970s, still hold single-pane jalousie and aluminum-slider windows that predate any hurricane standard. Those represent a full-replacement opportunity, but the openings often need reframing to accept modern impact units.
Our Main Boca Raton Services
Homeowners in Boca Raton call us most often for two needs: updating failing windows in older homes and installing impact-rated units in gated communities where HOA compliance is as critical as code compliance. Here is how we handle each.
Window Replacement in Boca Raton
We replace single-pane jalousie, aluminum sliders, and failed insulated-glass units across the city, from east-side ranch homes to condos along Palmetto Park Road. In Boca Raton, replacement means measuring for impact-rated glazing even when the old unit was not, because current code triggers on the permit, not the existing window. We handle the Palm Beach County permit application and, for gated communities, coordinate your ARC packet so the frame color and style pass before we order. Our crews work with shoe covers and drop cloths on every visit, and we photograph the clean-up before we leave. Window Replacement in Boca Raton has full details.
Window Installation in Boca Raton
New construction and additions in Boca Raton, particularly in infill lots near downtown or along the waterfront, require windows sized for custom openings that standard catalogs rarely stock. We bring PGT, CGI, and CWS lines to the site measure so the recommendation fits the opening, not our preferred vendor. Coastal exposure ratings, salt-air hardware specifications, and the city’s wind-borne debris requirements all factor into the spec. The written price comes before any work starts, with no exceptions. Window Installation in Boca Raton covers the full process.
Door Installation in Boca Raton
Grand double-entry doors are standard in Mediterranean Revival communities, and they almost never accept off-the-shelf impact units. We templated and installed a 42-inch by 96-inch arched fiberglass unit in Boca West last season that required custom jamb extensions and a three-point multi-bolt lock system to meet code without visible hardware that broke the facade line. HOA architectural review on that job took ten days; the install took one. We stock Therma-Tru and ViewLux entry systems with impact-rated glass options, and we coordinate both approvals before we cut the opening. Door Installation in Boca Raton explains what to expect.
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 in Boca Raton
We carry eight manufacturer brands: PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux. For Boca Raton’s salt-air and impact-code demands, we typically stock PGT and CGI frames and hardware locally, with CWS as a third option for custom colors that match HOA requirements. Most non-stock orders arrive within two to three weeks. See our brands for the full lineup.
Pricing for Window Company in Boca Raton, FL
| Service | Typical range in Boca Raton |
|---|---|
| Standard vinyl window replacement (per opening) | $650 – $1,200 |
| Impact-rated aluminum window replacement (per opening) | $1,100 – $1,900 |
| Custom arched or geometric impact window | $1,800 – $2,800 |
| Large fixed-glass impact panel (picture window) | $1,400 – $2,400 |
| Sliding glass door replacement (impact-rated) | $2,200 – $3,800 |
| French door replacement (impact-rated, per pair) | $2,800 – $4,500 |
| Entry door installation (fiberglass, impact glass) | $1,800 – $3,200 |
| Custom double-entry door (impact-rated) | $3,500 – $6,000 |
| Permit and inspection fees (Palm Beach County) | $150 – $400 |
| HOA architectural review documentation | $0 – $250 |
Prices in Boca Raton push toward the higher end when the job requires custom sizing for arched openings, bronze or specialty finishes for HOA compliance, or enhanced hardware for salt-air corrosion resistance. We put every price in writing before any work starts, and that number does not change unless you change the scope.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Boca Raton
Our crews work across the full city, from the barrier island east of A1A to the western edge at the Loxahatchee preserve. Dispatch and scheduling run from our Miami office, and we typically route Boca Raton appointments within one to two business days of your call.
- Broken Sound
- Boca West
- The Polo Club
- Woodfield Country Club
- Old Floresta
Service Area – Cities Near Boca Raton
We serve Boca Raton homeowners directly and regularly take projects in neighboring communities where the same coastal code and salt-air conditions apply. If you are near the county line or just outside city limits, we likely already work in your area. We also cover Deerfield Beach, FL, Delray Beach, FL, Coconut Creek, FL, and Pompano Beach, FL.
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 About Window Company in Boca Raton
Yes, if you live in a gated community or deed-restricted neighborhood. Most master-planned communities here require Architectural Review Committee sign-off on frame color, style, and impact rating before you can pull a Palm Beach County permit. We prepare your ARC packet as part of our standard process. Call (562) 478-8017 and we will walk through your community’s specific requirements.
Once permits and HOA approvals clear, the physical installation on a typical 3,000-square-foot home takes three to five days. The approval phase adds two to six weeks depending on your community’s review cycle and whether the board meets monthly or on demand. We track both timelines so you are not waiting on paperwork you did not know existed.
No. Boca Raton is outside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so Florida Building Code coastal wind-load ratings are sufficient. That opens more product options and can reduce lead times, but the ratings still must match your home’s exposure category. We verify that during the site measure so the permit application is clean the first time.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local windows & doors pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Boca Raton Customers Say
"Lovely windows and a tidy install. One window came in a couple weeks late from the factory, so that opening finished after the others. They kept me posted and the rest was spotless."
- Mia Donnelly"Quiet, considerate install of several windows. They cleaned the glass and the sills and vacuumed every room. You'd never know a crew had been through. House is quieter and brighter."
- Brent Sakamoto"New patio slider. Clean install, they protected the floor and hauled off the old door. Quiet, polite crew that worked around my work calls without complaint."
- Andre Bellamy