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
Single & Double Hung Windows in West Palm Beach, FL
Single and double hung windows are the most common window style in South Florida homes, and for good reason. A single hung window has a fixed top sash and a bottom sash that slides up to open. A double hung lets both the top and bottom sash move independently, which gives you better airflow and easier cleaning. At Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach, our Window Installation team covers both styles across Palm Beach County, with the written price on paper before any work starts and a 365-day guarantee behind every job.
If you’re weighing whether to repair or replace the hung windows in your home, this page covers what you need to know: what these windows cost in West Palm Beach, when replacement makes more sense than repair, and how our crews handle the work. You can call us at (728) 728-9381 any time, day or night. A live person answers. If you want a broader look at what full Window Installation in West Palm Beach involves, that page walks through the entire scope of what we do.
A meridian is a fixed line you measure everything against. That is what the name means and how we run every install: square frames, level sashes, sealed openings, and a written commitment behind the whole thing. Elliot Vance has run Meridian Windows and Doors under The Garrison Standard since 2009, and the crews here still operate the way he set it up: show up when you say you will, charge what you wrote down, and stand behind the work for a full year.
When You Need Single & Double Hung Windows
Most homeowners in West Palm Beach don’t think about their hung windows until one stops working the way it should and they need Window Installation Near Me in West Palm Beach, FL. Here are the situations where replacement or new installation becomes the right call:
- The sash won’t stay up. If you have to prop a window open with a book or a stick, the balance system inside the frame has failed. That is a repair job at minimum, and on older windows it’s often the first sign that replacement is coming.
- Condensation between the panes. When you see fog or moisture trapped inside the glass, the seal has failed and the insulating gas has leaked out. The window still looks fine from the outside, but it’s no longer doing its job.
- Drafts you can feel from across the room. Walk past a closed window on a humid August afternoon and feel heat radiating through. That’s failed weatherstripping or frame warping, and it’s driving your AC bill up every month.
- Sash rot or termite damage on wood frames. In West Palm Beach’s humidity, wood frames take a beating. If the frame is soft to the touch, replacement is almost always the better investment than a surface repair.
- Windows painted or nailed shut. Some older homes in neighborhoods like Flamingo Park and Grandview Heights have original windows that decades of paint have sealed closed. In a coastal climate, you need windows that open, not museum pieces.
- Hurricane compliance. If you’re buying or selling a home in West Palm Beach, impact-rated hung windows are often a requirement for insurance or code. We install impact options from manufacturers that meet Miami-Dade standards.
The common thread in all of these: the problem doesn’t fix itself, and waiting usually makes the repair or replacement more expensive. A sash that won’t stay up today becomes a window that won’t close tomorrow, which becomes a water intrusion problem during the next storm season.
Our Single & Double Hung Windows Process
We run every hung window installation the same way, whether it’s one window in a bedroom or a full house worth of openings. The process is designed so you know what’s happening at every stage and you’re never surprised by the bill:
- Call and talk to a person. You call (728) 728-9381, and a live person answers, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No voicemail loops. We’ll schedule a site visit at a time that works for you.
- Site visit and measurement. A background-checked, uniformed technician comes out, measures every opening, inspects the existing frames, and talks through what you actually need. We’ll look at things like exposure (east-facing windows in West Palm Beach take brutal morning heat), existing frame condition, and whether impact rating matters for your insurance.
- Written price, no surprises. Before any work starts, you get the price on paper. That number does not move at the door. It covers materials, labor, haul-away of old windows, and everything else. No “we found rot” upcharges later, because we inspect before we quote, not after we start.
- Product selection from eight manufacturers. We stock and install products from CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, and Mr-Glass, among the eight lines in our portfolio. That means the right window gets spec’d for your home, not the one that happens to be sitting in a warehouse.
- Installation day. Our crew shows up on time, lays down protection, removes the old sashes and frames, sets the new units square and level, insulates the gap, and seals everything with backer rod and caulk. We clean up before we leave.
- Walkthrough and written guarantee. We walk the job with you, show you how each window operates, and hand you the written 365-Day Done Right Promise. If anything fails within that year, we return at no charge. That’s not a verbal promise; it’s in writing on every job.
Key Takeaways
- Single hung windows cost less up front; double hung windows give you better ventilation and easier cleaning.
- Most single and double hung window replacements in West Palm Beach run $450 to $1,450 per window installed, depending on size, frame material, glass package, and impact rating.
- Impact-rated hung windows are strongly recommended in this market and often required for insurance or code compliance.
- Every Meridian window job gets a written price before work starts and a 365-day written guarantee.
- Call (728) 728-9381 for a free estimate. A live person picks up.
Single & Double Hung Windows Pricing in West Palm Beach
Single and double hung window replacement in West Palm Beach typically runs $450 to $1,450 per window installed. That’s a wide range because the variables are real. Here’s what moves the number:
| Window Type | Typical Installed Cost Per Window (West Palm Beach) |
|---|---|
| Single hung, vinyl frame, standard glass | $450 – $800 |
| Double hung, vinyl frame, standard glass | $550 – $950 |
| Double hung, vinyl frame, low-E glass | $650 – $1,100 |
| Single hung, impact-rated (Miami-Dade approved) | $800 – $1,300 |
| Double hung, impact-rated, low-E glass | $900 – $1,450 |
These numbers reflect what we see across neighborhoods like El Cid, Southland Park, and Northwood Hills. If you live in a historic district with architectural requirements, expect some variance. If you’re in a newer concrete-block home with standard openings, you’ll likely land in the lower half of these ranges.
What drives the cost: frame material (vinyl is the most common; wood and aluminum cost more), glass package (low-E glass, which is a thin coating that reflects heat while letting light through, adds cost but pays back quickly in AC savings), impact rating (a significant cost driver in West Palm Beach, and worth it), and installation complexity (rot repair, stucco work, or resizing an opening all add labor).
Repair vs. replace: If the issue is a broken balance or a worn sash cord, repair can run $100 to $300. That makes sense on a window that’s otherwise in good shape. But if the window is 20+ years old, has failed seals, or doesn’t meet current hurricane code, putting repair money into it is usually a losing bet. We’ll tell you straight which way to go on the site visit, and the price goes on paper either way.
Every estimate is free. Call (728) 728-9381 and we’ll send someone out to measure and price your job with no obligation and no pressure.
How the West Palm Beach Climate Affects Hung Windows
West Palm Beach is hard on windows in ways that other markets don’t have to think about. The combination of salt air, high humidity, intense UV exposure, and hurricane-season wind loads means the wrong window fails early and your AC works harder the whole time it’s installed.
Salt air is the quiet killer. Homes east of I-95 or within a mile of the Intracoastal see accelerated corrosion on aluminum frames and hardware. That’s one reason we often spec vinyl frames from manufacturers like CWS and ES Windows for coastal properties: vinyl doesn’t corrode, and the hardware on these units is designed for coastal environments.
UV exposure is another factor. South-facing windows without low-E glass heat up like a car windshield in July. Low-E is a thin coating that reflects heat while letting light through, and in West Palm Beach it’s not an upgrade; it’s a starting point for any window that gets direct sun for more than a couple of hours a day.
And then there’s hurricane code. Homes in West Palm Beach fall under the Florida Building Code’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements, which means impact-rated windows or shutters are required for new construction and strongly recommended for replacements. Impact-rated hung windows from manufacturers like ECO Window Systems and Mr-Glass are tested to withstand wind-borne debris at high speed. The difference between an impact window and a standard window is the laminate between the glass layers: standard glass shatters into dangerous shards when struck; impact glass cracks but holds together, keeping the building envelope sealed. That matters more than most people realize, because when a window breaches in a storm, the pressure change can blow out your roof.
Single Hung vs. Double Hung: What Should You Choose?
This is the most common question we get before a site visit, and the answer depends on your home and how you use your windows.
Single hung windows cost about 10 to 20 percent less than double hung of the same size and glass package. The top sash is fixed, so the window only opens from the bottom. That’s fine for most rooms, especially on upper floors where you’re not relying on top ventilation. They’re a solid value in bedrooms and bathrooms.
Double hung windows let you open the top sash, the bottom sash, or both. That creates natural convection airflow: warm air escapes out the top, cooler air draws in through the bottom. In a house without a strong cross-breeze, that ventilation difference is significant. Double hung sashes also tilt in, which makes cleaning exterior glass from inside the house far easier. That’s a real advantage on second-story windows where you’d otherwise need a ladder.
In West Palm Beach, we install more double hung than single hung these days, mostly because the airflow benefit matters in a climate where you can comfortably keep windows open from November through April. But every house is different, and the right call comes out of the site visit, not a catalog page.
FAQ
How much does it cost to replace single and double hung windows in West Palm Beach?
Most hung window replacements run $450 to $1,450 per window installed. That includes the window unit, labor, old window haul-away, and sealing. Impact-rated and low-E options land at the higher end. Call (728) 728-9381 for an exact quote. Estimates are free and the price goes in writing before any work starts.
Can you install impact-rated hung windows in West Palm Beach?
Yes, and we regularly do. We install impact-rated single and double hung windows, along with options like 3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows, from manufacturers including CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, and Mr-Glass. These windows meet Miami-Dade High Velocity Hurricane Zone standards, which is the requirement that applies in West Palm Beach.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a hung window?
Repair is cheaper in the short run, usually $100 to $300 for a broken balance or worn hardware. It makes sense if the frame is solid and the glass is intact. But if your window has failed seals, wood rot, or is more than 20 years old without impact rating, replacement is the better long-term call. We will tell you which direction makes financial sense on the site visit, and the written price covers whichever route you choose.
How long does a hung window installation take?
For a typical replacement with standard openings and no frame damage, most installations take one day for up to five or six windows. Larger jobs, impact-rated units, or any work involving stucco repair or resizing openings may take longer. We’ll give you a schedule in writing as part of the estimate.
Do you offer a guarantee on hung window installation?
Every Meridian Windows and Doors installation carries a written 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the installation fails within that year, for any reason related to how we installed it, we return at no charge. That includes a free second visit within the guarantee period. The promise is in writing on every single job, no exceptions and no fine print about labor exclusions.
Call for a Free Estimate
The fastest way to get a real number for your hung window project is to call us. Our number is (728) 728-9381. A live person answers at any hour, any day. Tell us what you’re dealing with, and we’ll get a background-checked, uniformed technician out to your home to measure, inspect, and give you a written price with no pressure and no obligation.
Whether you need one window replaced, a whole house done, or even Awning & Hopper Windows, the same rules apply: the price goes on paper before a single screw turns, the materials are spec’d from eight manufacturer lines so you get the right window for your house, and the job is backed by a written 365-day guarantee. That’s how we’ve done it in West Palm Beach since 2009, and that’s how Elliot Vance set it up from day one.
Written by Elliot Vance, Owner at Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach, serving West Palm Beach.
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.