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Sliding and patio door replacement in Hobe Sound runs $3,200-$8,500 for most homes, with impact-rated systems required under Martin County’s Florida Building Code enforcement. We’re the Sliding & Patio Doors team at Sightline Windows & Doors Jupiter, and we coordinate dispatch and scheduling from our South Florida office to serve Hobe Sound properties directly. Crews are on the road to mainland neighborhoods and waterfront homes along the Indian River Lagoon regularly. Call (772) 362-5402 and we’ll set a measured survey - the document you keep, and the same document that becomes your written price.
Why Sightline Windows & Doors Jupiter Is Hobe Sound’s Preferred Sliding & Patio Doors Company
We’ve worked the Hobe Sound market long enough to know the difference between a Gomez Avenue CBS ranch from 1972 and a near-Intracoastal custom build from 2005. That distinction matters because the former arrives with original aluminum horizontal sliders and jalousie windows that cannot be made impact-rated - period - while the latter may need custom-sized systems with specific design pressure ratings for lagoon-front exposure.
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by license number before they arrive at your Hobe Sound home. Haven Clause 3, Verified Crews, means the person at your door matches the person on the record. Every completed job leaves a documented photo record and carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise written into the Haven Standard since 2012.
Calls are answered by a live person, 24/7. Not a voicemail queue. Not a callback window.
We also offer a Free Second Opinion on Any Written Estimate - bring us a competitor’s Hobe Sound quote and we will review it at no charge.
Our Sliding & Patio Doors Services in Hobe Sound
Patio Doors
Standard patio door installations in Hobe Sound are rare. Because Martin County enforces Florida’s wind-borne debris region requirements, nearly every patio door we specify is impact-rated or paired with a permitted shutter system - and most homeowners choose the former. We measure the rough opening, document the sightline, and specify from PGT, CGI, or CWS lines based on your performance tier and price range. The written quote names the manufacturer, the design pressure rating, and the installed price before any work starts.
Impact Sliding Glass Doors
This is our most common Hobe Sound request. Impact sliding glass doors with laminated glass interlayers and marine-grade hardware withstand the salt-laden air that arrives from both the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic. On the mainland, we regularly see failed aluminum horizontal sliders that corroded at the sill after a decade of bidirectional salt exposure. Our impact replacements use hardware specified for 27°N coastal latitude - not inland-grade components that seize within a few seasons. We stock ViewLux and PGT impact sliding systems with documented Florida Product Approval for Martin County permitting.
Sliding Glass Door Replacement
Replacement work in Hobe Sound is almost always full-frame removal, not insertion. Original 1960s-1980s CBS homes with aluminum horizontal sliders or jalousie windows cannot accept impact glazing retrofits. Martin County inspectors will reject any attempted repair or shutter workaround. We remove the existing frame, inspect the rough opening for salt-corroded fasteners or compromised sill pan flashing, and install a new impact-rated system with proper bidirectional weather detailing. The measured survey notes every condition we find - rot, improper prior flashing, or structural settling - and the written scope addresses it before ordering.
Impact French Patio Doors
For Hobe Sound homes where the architectural intent calls for divided-light or hinged operation, impact French patio doors from Therma-Tru or CGI provide the required protection without the sliding door aesthetic. These systems demand precise squareness in the rough opening - a specification we verify during the measured survey, not during installation. Lead times on custom finishes and interior jamb stains run 8-14 weeks, longer than standard sliding units. We fix the price in writing before ordering so the calendar does not affect your cost.
Screen Door Installation
Impact-rated sliding systems include integrated screen tracks, but we also install standalone screen doors for existing Hobe Sound openings where the primary door remains serviceable. Marine-grade mesh and frame components resist the salt humidity that degrades standard hardware. We specify the screen by frame material - aluminum or fiberglass - and document the operating clearance in the measured survey.
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We specify from eight manufacturer lines - PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux - chosen by what your Hobe Sound opening requires, not by what is in stock. For sliding and patio door work, we most commonly draw from PGT’s impact sliding systems for mid-tier performance, CGI’s architectural-grade French and sliding units for custom millwork coordination, and ViewLux for high-end projects with extended lead times. We maintain supplier relationships that keep Hobe Sound projects on schedule once the written price is set and the order is placed.
Common Sliding & Patio Doors Problems We See in Hobe Sound Homes
- Sill and track corrosion from lagoon-to-ocean salt humidity. Non-marine-grade rollers and hardware seize within a few seasons on older Hobe Sound sliders. We replace with stainless or coated components rated for coastal exposure.
- Original aluminum horizontal sliders and jalousie units cannot accept impact glazing or shutters. Attempted repairs fail Martin County permitting outright. We redirect homeowners to full-frame impact replacement during the first measured survey.
- Wind-driven rain saturates the jamb and head flashing from two azimuths in a single storm. Poor bidirectional weather detailing on replacement sliders reveals itself during the first hurricane season. We detail flashing for west lagoon and east Atlantic loading simultaneously.
- Custom millwork and interior jambs mismatch existing stain profiles. On higher-end Hobe Sound homes, we coordinate with your designer or architect to match existing cabinetry and trim, documenting the stain sample approval in the photo record.
Pricing for Sliding & Patio Doors in Hobe Sound, FL
A typical sliding glass door replacement in Hobe Sound runs $3,200-$5,800 for a standard two-panel impact-rated system, including full-frame removal, rough opening repair, marine-grade hardware, and Martin County permit coordination. Impact French patio doors range $4,500-$8,500 depending on divided-light configuration, custom jamb staining, and design pressure rating. Custom-sized or oversized openings for near-Intracoastal homes can exceed $12,000.
| Service | Typical Range in Hobe Sound |
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| Standard impact sliding glass door (2-panel, full-frame replacement) | $3,200 - $5,800 |
| Impact French patio door (hinged, with custom jamb) | $4,500 - $8,500 |
| Oversized or custom impact sliding system | $8,000 - $14,000+ |
| Screen door installation (standalone, marine-grade) | $650 - $1,400 |
| Jalousie-to-slider full-frame conversion (including permit) | $4,000 - $7,200 |
What moves the number: the existing frame condition, whether the sill pan requires reconstruction, custom millwork lead times, and the specific impact rating required for your exposure zone. The measured survey identifies every variable. The written quote cannot differ from that document. Call (772) 362-5402 to schedule your free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hobe Sound
Our crews work throughout northern Palm Beach and southern Martin counties, including Hobe Sound, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, North Palm Beach, and West Palm Beach. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our South Florida office; crews serve each city locally with the same measured survey protocol and Haven Standard documentation.
Serving Hobe Sound, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hobe Sound 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 - Sliding & Patio Doors in Hobe Sound
No. The existing frames cannot achieve the structural rating required for Florida Product Approval, and Martin County inspectors will not permit impact glazing inserted into non-rated aluminum extrusions. We specify full-frame removal and impact-rated replacement, documented in the measured survey with the rough opening conditions. Call (772) 362-5402 for a free estimate - we’ll show you the frame readings that determine the scope.
Hobe Sound sits on the mainland directly fronting the Indian River Lagoon with the Atlantic barrier island just miles east, exposing virtually every home to salt-laden air from two directions simultaneously. Year-round humidity at 27°N coastal latitude accelerates corrosion of non-marine-grade hardware and vinyl seals. We specify stainless or coated components rated for this exposure, not inland-grade parts. Call (772) 362-5402 and we’ll detail the hardware specification in your written quote.
Florida Product Approval is required; Miami-Dade NOA satisfies it but is not the only path. Martin County accepts any product with valid Florida Product Approval matching your site’s wind speed and exposure category. We verify the approval number for every specification and include it in the permit submittal documentation. Call (772) 362-5402 - we handle permit coordination as standard, not as an add-on.
Because Hobe Sound sits in the lagoon-to-ocean pinch, storm wind-driven rain hits sliding door openings from both the west across the Indian River Lagoon and the east off the Atlantic, so impact sliding door systems here need flashing details that handle bidirectional water loading - a problem inland Treasure Coast door installers rarely detail for. And the original 1960s-70s CBS jalousie homes still common on the mainland cannot be retrofitted with impact glazing, so every jalousie-to-sliding-door cutover requires full-frame removal, not insertion. Our measured survey documents both the exposure azimuths and the existing frame type before we specify. Call (772) 362-5402 to schedule the survey.
Yes, typically 15-25% reduction in solar heat gain through the door opening, depending on the existing unit’s condition and orientation. Impact Low-E laminated glass with a low SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient) blocks infrared transmission while maintaining visible light. On east- and west-facing Hobe Sound doors, the difference is measurable. We specify the U-factor and SHGC in the written quote so you can compare performance tiers. Call (772) 362-5402 for an exact specification - estimates are free.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors Jupiter, serving Hobe Sound under the Haven Standard since 2012.