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Single hung impact windows in Westgate, FL typically run between $350 and $900 per window installed, depending on size, glass package, and frame finish. They open from the bottom sash only, which makes them one of the simpler, more cost-effective ways to bring a home up to Miami-Dade or Broward impact standards – without sacrificing the clean sightlines most Westgate homeowners want on their street-facing elevations.
At Winslow Windows & Doors, we’ve been installing single hung impact windows across Westgate and the surrounding west Palm Beach County communities since 2011. Ed Winslow’s name is on this business, and that means every single-hung unit we measure, order, and set gets the same attention he’d give his own home. If you want a straight answer on what your project will cost, call us at (561) 468-6136 – a live person picks up around the clock, no voicemail loops. Or read on to understand exactly what you’re buying and why it matters in a coastal Florida market like this one.
Single hung impact windows sit under our broader Impact Windows & Doors in Westgate service – so if you’re also weighing impact doors, sliding glass units, or a full exterior protection package, that page will give you the complete picture.
Why Single Hung? What Makes This Style the Right Call for Many Westgate Homes
The single hung configuration has exactly one moving part: the lower sash slides up, the upper sash stays fixed. That simplicity is the point. Fewer moving parts means fewer things to wear out, warp in Florida heat, or fail during a storm. It also means a tighter, more consistent seal along the top of the window – something that matters a lot in a county where a Category 2 wind event can push water horizontally through a poorly sealed frame.
For Westgate neighborhoods with older CBS (concrete block construction) homes built in the 1960s through the 1980s, single hung windows are often the most natural replacement for the original jalousie or aluminum slider units that came with the house. The rough opening dimensions tend to match well, which reduces the cost of framing modification during installation. That’s a practical savings that double hung or casement units don’t always offer in the same way.
We install single hung impact units from PGT and CGI, two manufacturers whose products are tested and approved under Florida Product Approval for high-velocity hurricane zones. PGT’s WinGuard aluminum line and CGI’s Guardian series both carry the laminated, impact-rated glass required to meet Florida Building Code Section 1609 for wind-borne debris protection. When you see that approval on a unit, you’re not just buying stormproofing – you’re also satisfying the condition that lets most insurers offer you a meaningful wind mitigation credit.
Ed works directly with his authorized brand reps, so lead times are honest and the units we order are the units that show up. No substitutions, no surprise upgrades you didn’t approve.
When You Need Single Hung Impact Windows
Not every Westgate home needs new impact windows right now. But some situations make the decision straightforward:
- Your current windows are still single-pane aluminum sliders or jalousies. These are unrated for impact and offer almost no meaningful resistance to hurricane debris. In a Westgate home, they’re also significant energy drains – single-pane glass absorbs and radiates South Florida heat directly into your living space.
- Your insurer has sent a wind mitigation questionnaire or flagged your openings. Florida insurers increasingly require documented impact protection on all openings to maintain coverage or qualify for discounts. A certified installation from Winslow comes with the paperwork your insurer needs.
- You’re replacing storm shutters you’re tired of storing, deploying, and maintaining. Many Westgate homeowners reach a point where the accordion or panel shutters are more burden than protection plan. Permanently glazed impact windows eliminate that seasonal ritual entirely.
- Condensation is forming between panes on your existing insulated units. When the seal fails on an IG unit, the argon bleeds out and moisture gets in. That’s not a repair – it’s a replacement. We see this regularly in Westgate homes whose windows are 12 to 18 years old.
- You’re noticing a significant jump in your FPL bill during cooling season. Single hung impact windows with a low-E glass package can meaningfully reduce solar heat gain through west- and south-facing elevations – exactly the exposures that drive up cooling loads in Westgate during June through September.
- You’re selling or refinancing and need verifiable code compliance. Impact-rated windows with a valid Florida Product Approval number add documented value and reduce friction in appraisal and underwriting. Buyers and lenders both want to see it.
Our Single Hung Impact Windows Process
We don’t show up with a generic quote printed in a parking lot. Here’s what the actual process looks like when you work with us:
- On-site measurement and assessment. Ed or a uniformed, background-checked member of our crew comes to your Westgate home and takes precise measurements of each opening. We check the condition of the existing frame, assess the substrate around the rough opening, and note anything that might affect the installation – water intrusion staining, soft wood, or a frame that’s out of square. You get the full picture before you sign anything.
- Product selection and upfront pricing. We walk you through the specific units that fit your openings, your budget, and your HOA requirements if applicable. We’ll tell you which PGT or CGI configurations are in stock locally and which require a factory order, and we’ll give you a written quote with line items – not a lump number. No surprises on the invoice. Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 10% discount; if your job involves any repair work over $200, the $40 discount applies automatically.
- Permit pull and scheduling. Impact window installation in Westgate requires a permit through Palm Beach County Building Division. We handle that entirely. We don’t ask homeowners to chase permits on their own projects. Once the permit is issued, we schedule your installation date and confirm it with you by phone – a real person, not an automated text.
- Installation day. Our crew arrives in uniform at the time we committed to. Old windows come out, rough openings are inspected and prepped, new single hung impact units are set and shimmed level, and all perimeter joints are sealed with a code-compliant sealant system. Interior trim is finished cleanly. We treat your home like we’re working in our own.
- Inspection and sign-off. The county inspector comes out to verify the installation against the permitted drawings. We coordinate that visit and make sure everything is ready for sign-off. If an inspector has a comment, we address it – no back-and-forth dropped on your lap.
- Final walkthrough and documentation handoff. We walk the finished windows with you, demonstrate the operation and lock function, and hand over the Florida Product Approval documentation and warranty paperwork you’ll need for your insurer. Everything is in writing, and Ed stands behind it with the Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right. No expiration date on that commitment.
Single Hung Impact Windows Pricing in Westgate
Single hung impact window pricing in Westgate depends on four main variables: window size, glass package, frame finish, and the condition of the existing opening. Here’s an honest range breakdown:
| Window Size / Type | Installed Price Range (Per Window) |
|---|---|
| Small single hung (up to 3 ft x 4 ft) | $350 – $520 |
| Standard single hung (3 ft x 5 ft to 3 ft x 6 ft) | $520 – $700 |
| Large single hung (oversized or custom opening) | $700 – $900+ |
| Low-E glass upgrade (over base impact glass) | Add $40 – $90 per window |
| Frame modification / rough opening repair | $75 – $250 per opening, as needed |
| Permit (Palm Beach County) | Variable by project scope; included in our quote |
Multi-window projects almost always cost less per unit than single-window replacements, because mobilization, permit, and labor overhead is spread across more openings. A homeowner replacing eight windows in a Westgate ranch home will typically see a lower per-unit cost than someone replacing two. We’ll tell you that plainly in the quote.
What we won’t do is quote you low to win the job and then add line items at the end. Upfront pricing is not a policy we dust off for marketing – it’s how Ed runs the business. Call (561) 468-6136 to schedule a free on-site estimate. There’s no trip charge inside our home county, and the estimate comes with zero obligation.
FAQs – Single Hung Impact Windows in Westgate, FL
What’s the difference between a single hung and a double hung impact window?
A single hung impact window has a fixed upper sash and a lower sash that slides up to open – only one sash moves. A double hung unit has two operable sashes, both of which slide. Single hung windows cost less, have fewer mechanical components to wear out, and tend to seal slightly better at the top because that sash never moves. For most Westgate bedrooms and living areas where you control ventilation from the bottom, single hung is the more durable and cost-effective choice. Call us at (561) 468-6136 if you want to compare side by side for your specific openings.
Do single hung impact windows meet Florida Building Code for hurricane protection in Westgate?
Yes – single hung impact windows that carry a valid Florida Product Approval number meet the wind-borne debris protection requirements under Florida Building Code Section 1609 for Palm Beach County. The units we install from PGT and CGI are tested to the large-missile and cyclic-pressure standards required for high-velocity hurricane zones. Your installation will come with full documentation for the county inspection and for your homeowner’s insurance carrier. If you need a specific approval number for a pre-sale disclosure or insurance form, call us and we’ll pull it for you.
How long does it take to get single hung impact windows installed in Westgate from the time I sign a contract?
From signed contract to installation day, most Westgate single hung projects run four to eight weeks. In-stock configurations from PGT or CGI can shorten that timeline; custom sizes or specialty glass packages add time. The permit process through Palm Beach County Building Division is the variable we can’t fully control, but we push it through as fast as the county allows and keep you updated. We’ll give you a realistic timeline in writing before you commit, not an optimistic number we walk back later.
Will new single hung impact windows lower my homeowner’s insurance in Westgate?
In most cases, yes – replacing unrated openings with impact-rated single hung windows qualifies your home for a wind mitigation credit under Florida’s My Safe Florida Home framework, and most insurers will adjust your premium after a licensed inspector verifies the upgrade. The actual dollar savings depend on your insurer, your current coverage, and how many openings you’re upgrading. We’ve seen Westgate homeowners recoup a meaningful portion of their window investment through reduced premiums over three to five years. Call (561) 468-6136 for a free estimate, and we’ll make sure your documentation is complete for the wind mitigation inspection.
Why Westgate Homeowners Call Winslow
Westgate is a mixed neighborhood – older CBS homes from the 1960s and 1970s sitting alongside homes built in the 1990s and early 2000s, with a range of window configurations and conditions. We know these streets. We’ve measured openings in this zip code where the original frames were installed before modern impact standards existed, and we’ve seen what happens when a contractor cuts corners on sealant or skips a permit. The county eventually finds it, and the homeowner pays twice.
Ed Winslow started this company in 2011 with the premise that a homeowner deserves to know exactly who is coming to their door, exactly what the job will cost, and exactly what recourse they have if something isn’t right. The Done Right Promise isn’t a marketing line – it’s the accountability structure Ed put in place because he knew his name was going to be on every truck, every permit, and every call that came in after the job was done. We’re state-licensed, insured and bonded, and our published address and license number are on every document we hand you.
We’re also authorized installers for PGT and CGI, which means we order direct, we know the products at a technical level, and we’re the ones the manufacturer talks to when there’s a warranty question – not you chasing a 1-800 number.
Seniors and veterans save 10% on every project, permanently. No expiration, no fine print.
If you’ve gotten a written estimate from another contractor and want a second opinion, we’ll give you one free. No pressure, no sales pitch – just an honest read on whether the scope and price make sense for your Westgate home.
Key Takeaways
- Single hung impact windows in Westgate run $350 to $900+ per window installed, depending on size and glass package.
- PGT and CGI units we install carry Florida Product Approval for high-velocity hurricane zones – code-compliant for Palm Beach County.
- We handle the Palm Beach County permit entirely – no homeowner permit-chasing.
- The Done Right Promise means if the job isn’t right, we come back and fix it. Period.
- Live phone answered 24/7 at (561) 468-6136 – no voicemail, no call centers.
- Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 10% discount on all projects.
- Free estimates, no trip charge in our home county, and free second opinions on written estimates from other contractors.
- Ed Winslow has been a fixture in Westgate and surrounding communities since 2011 – locally owned, owner-operated, full transparency.
Get a Free Estimate on Single Hung Impact Windows in Westgate
If your Westgate home still has unrated windows, or if your current impact units are showing their age, the next step is a straightforward on-site measurement and quote. Call (561) 468-6136 and someone will pick up – day or night. We’ll schedule a time that works for you, come out and assess your openings, and give you a written quote with real numbers before we ask you to decide anything.
Ed’s name is on the door – and on every job we do. That’s the simplest reason to call us first.
To explore the full range of impact protection options for your home, visit our home page or go directly to our Impact Windows & Doors in Westgate page for the complete picture.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Westgate since 2011.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
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.