Frequently Asked Questions - Windows & Doors in Lantana, FL
We've fitted windows and doors across Lantana and Palm Beach County since 2012. Here are the questions we hear most often, answered with the specifics you need to make a decision.
Pricing & Cost FAQs
Window replacement in Lantana typically runs from $650 to $1,400 per opening for standard vinyl or aluminum units, and $1,800 to $3,200 for impact-rated products meeting Florida Building Code. The range depends on frame material, glass package, and whether the existing opening needs structural repair from moisture intrusion. Coastal humidity and salt air in neighborhoods like Hypoluxo Island mean we often find rotted wood bucks behind stucco that must be rebuilt before the new unit goes in. We measure every opening, photograph the conditions, and give you a written line-item quote before any work starts. Call (561) 461-2062 to schedule your free estimate.
A new entry door installed in Lantana generally costs between $1,200 and $4,500. Fiberglass units with basic hardware sit at the lower end; solid wood or impact-rated doors with multi-point locking systems and custom sidelites reach the upper end. Older Lantana homes, especially those built before Hurricane Andrew retrofit requirements, often need the rough opening reframed to accept a modern pre-hung unit with proper anchoring. We itemize every component in our written quote so you see exactly what you're paying for. Call (561) 461-2062 for your free estimate.
No. The price we write down is the price you pay. Haven Standard Clause 1 requires a flat price, written scope, and written warranty before anyone starts work. If we open your wall and find something unexpected, we document it with photos, explain your options, and write a change order if you choose to proceed. We do not start additional work and bill you later. This is why we photograph every opening during the measured survey - so both of us know what we're walking into.
Yes. We work with financing partners who offer plans for qualified homeowners, including options with deferred interest periods. The application process takes about ten minutes, and we can run it during your estimate appointment or beforehand so you know your budget before we measure. We never pressure a financing decision; our job is to give you a written price you can take to your own lender if you prefer. Call (561) 461-2062 to discuss options.
Yes, for most Lantana homeowners. Impact windows eliminate the need for hurricane shutters, reduce outside noise from I-95 and Ocean Avenue traffic, and often qualify for wind mitigation insurance discounts that can pay back the premium over 5-7 years. In Palm Beach County, any new construction or substantial renovation must meet the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements of the Florida Building Code, which effectively mandates impact-rated products. We carry CGI and CWS impact lines that meet HVHZ certification, and we'll show you the NOA (Notice of Acceptance) documentation for any product you're considering.
Service & Process FAQs
Most Lantana homes need 1-2 days for a full window replacement project of 8-15 openings. A single door replacement takes 4-6 hours. The timeline depends on how many openings need structural repair, whether we're working around existing trim or replacing it, and whether the home has asbestos-containing siding that requires abatement protocol. We give you a specific schedule window, a named technician, and a text when they're on the way. Haven Standard Clause 2: arrive on schedule, every time.
We arrive, photograph every existing unit from inside and out, measure each opening to the nearest 1/8 inch, check for level and square, and probe for moisture damage around the frame. You receive a copy of every photo and measurement. This survey becomes the basis of your written quote - the same document we use to order your units. It typically takes 45-90 minutes for an average Lantana home. There's no charge, and no obligation to proceed.
Yes. We pull all required permits through the Town of Lantana Building Division or Palm Beach County, depending on your address and project scope. Window and door replacement in Florida requires permits when the opening is altered, when impact-rated products are installed, or when the work affects the envelope's wind resistance. We handle the application, schedule inspections, and ensure the final inspection passes before we consider the job complete. You receive copies of all permit documentation for your records.
We can match most standard trim profiles and stucco textures common in Lantana's 1950s-1990s housing stock. We carry samples of colonial, ranch, and modern casing styles, and we work with local stucco contractors who can float in a repair that blends with your existing finish. During the measured survey, we photograph your trim and note the stucco texture so our order includes the right materials. If your home has a custom or discontinued profile, we'll tell you before we quote and show you the closest available alternative.
Brands & Parts FAQs
We install CGI, CWS, and ECO Window Systems products, selected for their performance in South Florida's coastal environment. CGI's Estate Collection is our most-specified impact line for waterfront homes from Lantana to Boynton Beach. CWS offers strong value in vinyl impact products for inland neighborhoods like Greenacres and Palm Springs. ECO Window Systems provides thermally broken aluminum options that handle the thermal cycling of unshaded west-facing walls. We don't carry every brand, and we won't order from a catalog we haven't installed before. Every product we sell, we've fitted, warrantied, and serviced.
Impact windows have a laminated glass interlayer, typically polyvinyl butyral (PVB), that holds the glass together when struck by wind-borne debris. Non-impact windows use tempered glass that shatters into small pieces upon impact. In Palm Beach County's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, impact windows are required for new construction and most replacements, and they eliminate the need for shutter deployment. Non-impact units are only permitted in certain existing structures with approved shutter systems. We can explain which category your project falls into during your free estimate.
We repair hardware, balances, and operators when the frame and sash are in good condition. Common repairs in Lantana include replacing corroded spiral balances in aluminum single-hungs, swapping failed multipoint locking systems, and installing new egress hinges that meet current fire code. If the frame is rotted, the glass seal has failed, or the unit is pre-1990s and parts are obsolete, we'll recommend replacement and show you why. We don't sell repairs that won't last.
Licensing & Insurance FAQs
Yes. Every pro working under our name is required to hold the license and insurance Florida requires for window and door installation. We are registered with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and our license number appears on every written quote and contract. Haven Standard Clause 3 requires verified crews - licensed, insured, background-checked, with license numbers on the page. You can verify any license at myfloridalicense.com before we start work.
We carry general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage as required by Florida law. Our insurance certificates are available on request. We also maintain a surety bond for permit work in municipalities that require it. This protects you if property damage occurs or if a subcontractor's lien is filed. We document our coverage in your project file, and Haven Standard Clause 3 means we verify these credentials are current before any crew arrives at your home.
Sonia Raman leads our local operations. She built the Lantana branch team and oversees every measured survey, installation schedule, and warranty claim in our service area. Sonia Raman ensures our crews meet the Haven Standard on every job, and she's available to review any project documentation or resolve concerns that arise during or after installation. The local business is independently owned and operated; Haven contributes the standards, documentation system, and buying power that keep pricing honest.
Emergency & Response FAQs
Yes. When a window or door is breached by storm damage, break-in, or accidental impact, we provide emergency board-up to secure the opening and measure for replacement. We do not promise same-day installation of new units - that requires ordering, permitting, and scheduling - but we can typically have a crew on-site for board-up within hours when you call (561) 461-2062. Our phone is answered 24 hours a day, every day of the week. We'll photograph the damage, document it for your insurance claim, and schedule the permanent replacement once the opening is weather-tight.
Stay away from the broken glass and the opening until the wind subsides. Do not attempt to remove large shards from a failed impact unit - the laminated glass may still be hanging in the frame under tension. Once conditions are safe, call (561) 461-2062. We'll guide you through temporary weatherproofing if needed and schedule emergency board-up. For insurance purposes, photograph the damage from a safe distance before touching anything. We document everything we find and provide written records for your claim.
We can install temporary polycarbonate or plywood protection that meets insurance requirements and keeps weather out. This is not a permanent solution - it won't pass inspection and it won't insulate - but it buys time while we order and permit your replacement unit. In Lantana's humid climate, we don't recommend leaving an opening covered with plastic sheeting for more than a few days; moisture will find its way in and damage surrounding framing. Call (561) 461-2062 and we'll assess whether board-up or rush ordering makes more sense for your situation.
Warranty & Guarantees FAQs
Every installation carries a written workmanship warranty, and every product carries the manufacturer's warranty. We don't bundle these into vague "lifetime" promises - we specify what's covered, for how long, and who honors it. Manufacturer warranties on the brands we carry typically include 10-20 years on glass seal failure and lifetime on frame integrity, with specific terms varying by product line. Haven Standard Clause 1 requires the written warranty before work starts, so you know exactly what you're getting. We also leave you with a documented record of the installation, including photos, measurements, and product serial numbers, to support any future claim.
Call us. We return, diagnose the source, and fix it. Leaks after installation are rare, but they happen - usually from settlement of the home, improper flashing integration with existing stucco, or sealant failure in extreme heat. Our documented record from installation includes photos of the flashing detail and sealant bead, so we can compare what we found then to what we're seeing now. If the leak stems from our installation, we repair it at no charge. If it's from a new condition - roof failure above the window, for example - we'll show you the evidence and quote the repair. Haven Standard Clause 5: no surprises.
We service what we install. For warranty claims, we act as your point of contact with the manufacturer - we know their claim process, we have the original order documentation, and we can often resolve issues faster than a homeowner calling a national customer service line. For non-warranty repairs, we maintain parts for the brands we carry and can typically source hardware for units we've installed within the past decade. We don't service products we didn't install; the documentation gap makes reliable diagnosis impossible.
The Haven Standard is the five-clause guarantee that governs every job we do. Clause 1: Have it in writing - flat price, written scope, written warranty before work starts. Clause 2: Arrive on schedule - a real window, a named tech, a text when they're on the way. Clause 3: Verified crews - licensed, insured, background-checked. Clause 4: Evidence on every job - photos and readings of what we actually found. Clause 5: No surprises - no door upsell, no scope creep, no "while we're in here." Since 2012, Sightline has fitted more than 18,000 windows and doors under this standard, every one with a written price before we started and a documented record when we left.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors Lantana, serving Lantana, Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, and Palm Beach County since 2012.
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