New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
ES Windows Door Installation: The West Palm Beach Owner’s Guide
ES Windows door installation in West Palm Beach typically runs $2,100 – $4,800 installed for a full exterior door system, depending on panel count, glass package, and whether the existing frame is salvageable. We stock ES Windows-compatible hardware and panels on our trucks and can usually complete a standard single-door swap in one day. Most owners discover a problem the same way: a door that suddenly drags against the threshold, a handle that no longer engages cleanly, or glass that fogs between the panes after a storm season. Elliot Vance has torn down enough ES Windows units in this market to know exactly where they fail first, and we’ll tell you straight what the fix costs before we touch a screw.
We are an independent service provider, not affiliated with ES Windows. We install and service their products because they’re one of the eight manufacturer lines we carry, alongside PGT, CGI, CWS, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux.
Which ES Windows Models This Applies To
ES Windows builds three door series that show up regularly in West Palm Beach homes: the Impact Series 7000, the Hurricane Series 9000, and the older Series 5000 sliding glass doors. The 7000 and 9000 share most hinge hardware, but the 9000 uses a heavier-gauge frame extrusion and thicker laminated glass, which changes the roller and track specs. If your door has a small aluminum tag on the top track or inside the head jamb, that tag carries the series number and the panel dimensions. If the tag is missing or sun-bleached, we measure the panel in place and match against ES Windows’ published cut sheets.
For hardware, OEM ES Windows parts are built to the exact extrusion profile, and we stock the common failure points: rollers, latch assemblies, and weatherstripping. Quality aftermarket equivalents exist for rollers and handles, but we won’t use them on the 9000 series without your written approval. The frame clearance on that model is tighter, and a generic roller that fits “close enough” will chew through the track within two seasons. In West Palm Beach’s salt air and humidity, an under-spec part fails fast.
Signs Your ES Windows Door Installation Is Failing
- Door requires a shoulder to open or close. The rollers are worn or the track is packed with sand and salt grit. We see this constantly in coastal West Palm Beach neighborhoods within four to six years of installation, faster if the door faces the ocean.
- Latch won’t engage or the handle spins. The internal cam gear inside the handle set has stripped. This is a five-minute diagnosis and a manageable fix if the right replacement is on hand.
- Visible daylight or water stain at the bottom corners. The sill gasket or the door sweep has compressed unevenly. Water gets through, and in South Florida that means mold inside the wall cavity if left for a season.
- Glass fogs between panes. The inert gas fill has escaped through a failed edge seal. The insulated glass unit is done; partial repairs are not worth the labor.
- Frame racking or a gap that opens and closes with the weather. The original installation shimmed the frame out of square, or the rough opening settled. The door is still repairable, but the frame must come out and be reset.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
In West Palm Beach, a single ES Windows entry or patio door replacement lands between $2,100 and $3,600 with standard impact glass. Sliding door systems, especially multi-panel units with the 9000 series rating, run $3,200 to $4,800 once you account for panel weight, lifting equipment, and the extra set of hands required. Here’s the breakdown:
- Standard single door, hardware only: $180 – $340 parts, plus $220 – $380 labor.
- Full single door with frame, impact glass: $2,100 – $3,200 installed.
- Sliding glass door, two-panel impact: $3,200 – $4,800 installed.
- Glass package upgrades (low-E, tinted, laminated): add $300 – $900 per panel depending on size and rating.
Every quote is written before work starts, parts and labor separated line by line, and that number does not move at the door. The work is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the installation fails within one year, we return and make it right at no charge. That includes a second visit for any adjustment, free.
DIY or Call Us?
If the door is simply dragging, you can safely clean the bottom track with a damp cloth and check for loose screws in the handle. That is the limit of what we recommend. The moment the issue involves the glass unit, the frame, or the spring-loaded balance mechanism, stop. ES Windows impact panels are heavy, and a door that comes off its track can cause serious injury. We have seen homeowners in West Palm Beach attempt a roller swap on a 200-pound panel and end up with a broken threshold and a strained lower back. Measure it right the first time and the install explains itself. Call (728) 728-9381 and we’ll come out, diagnose the exact part, and hand you a written number for the fix.
FAQs
With proper maintenance, an ES Windows impact door lasts 15 – 20 years in West Palm Beach, but rollers, weatherstripping, and handle sets typically need replacement every 5 – 8 years because of salt air and humidity. Call (728) 728-9381 for an inspection and a written quote.
Yes, in most cases the door itself is fine and only the hardware or glass unit has failed, which makes repair more cost-effective than a full replacement. We’ll tell you which is the better spend before any work begins.
A standard single-door hardware swap is typically done in 2 – 4 hours, while a full frame replacement including impact glass usually takes one full day. Multi-panel sliders may take two days depending on site conditions.
We keep the common ES Windows failure parts on our trucks in West Palm Beach: rollers, latches, handle sets, and weatherstripping. Full glass panels and frames are ordered to spec, usually arriving within 5 – 10 business days.
If your ES Windows door is dragging, leaking, or refusing to lock, call (728) 728-9381 for a free estimate. We answer by a live person around the clock, and the price goes in writing before any work starts.
Written by Elliot Vance, Owner, Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach at Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach, serving West Palm Beach and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach
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.