Custom Windows & Doors in Key West - Free In-Home Measure, Written Price

Fast, Reliable Custom Windows & Doors Across Key West

Custom window and door work in Key West isn’t a standard catalog job. A replacement unit here has to clear two separate approval paths: Miami-Dade NOA impact testing for hurricane protection and HARC historic-district review if you’re in Old Town. We’ve done this work on Conch houses, elevated pier homes, and commercial storefronts from Mallory Square to New Town. Our Custom Windows & Doors team knows which profiles pass committee, which hardware survives the salt, and what it actually costs to do it right. Call (954) 280-4413 for a straight answer and a free estimate.

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Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Key West’s Preferred Custom Windows & Doors Company

We’re not a mainland franchise dropping in with a truck full of standard units. TruePane Windows & Doors was built on a second-generation glazier’s rule: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. Dale Kessler put that rule on the whiteboard when he founded the company in 2008, and it’s still how we work today, backed by years of community service across South Florida.

Key West homeowners call us because we know the difference between a window that looks right and one that will still operate in five years. Salt spray here attacks anodized aluminum from mainland suppliers within two or three seasons. The jamb binds. The sash racks. The homeowner calls someone else, and that someone else replaces the unit. We’d rather install the right frame the first time and register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing before our truck leaves your driveway. The Keystone Standard is the name we put on that promise, and our Done Right Promise backs it with no paperwork fights.

Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our South Florida office, with crews serving Key West directly. A live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Not a voicemail tree, not a callback form. You call, a human picks up, and you get a square answer.

Our Custom Windows & Doors Services in Key West

Custom Shape Windows

Conch houses in Old Town rarely have square openings. Arched transoms, round porthole windows, trapezoids under gables, and half-rounds over French doors are common. A mainland supplier will tell you to reframe to a standard size, which means changing the character of the house and triggering HARC objections. We measure every opening twice, then order custom impact-rated units that fit what’s actually there. In Key West, a custom radius window with Miami-Dade NOA certification and a HARC-friendly muntin profile typically runs $1,400 to $3,200 installed, depending on glass package and frame finish.

Commercial Storefront Glazing

Storefronts on Duval, Simonton, and Whitehead Street take a beating from salt air and tourist foot traffic. We replace and upgrade commercial glazing with marine-grade aluminum storefront systems and impact-rated glass that won’t pit or cloud. Key West commercial work frequently requires early-morning installation before foot traffic builds, and we schedule around your business hours. Budget $2,800 to $8,500 for a typical storefront replacement depending on lineal footage, glass type, and whether the existing framing can be reused.

Curtain Wall Systems

Larger commercial and mixed-use buildings in Key West need curtain wall systems that handle both wind load and corrosion. Standard curtain wall extrusions from inland suppliers corrode visibly within a few years of salt exposure. We specify heavy-anodized or marine-grade aluminum with stainless fasteners, and we register both manufacturer warranty layers before finishing the job. Curtain wall work here customarily runs $45 to $90 per square foot installed, and we’ll give you a written line-item quote so you can see exactly what you’re buying.

Architectural Grilles & SDLs

Simulated divided lites (SDLs) and architectural grilles are the quiet workhorses of Key West’s historic districts. HARC reviewers frequently reject replacement windows because the new unit doesn’t match the original louvered or multi-lite appearance of Conch-era construction. We install SDLs that replicate those profiles while housing true impact-rated glass. The grille is applied to the interior and exterior surfaces with an internal spacer bar, so the window reads historically accurate from the street but performs to Miami-Dade code. A typical SDL upgrade adds $180 to $420 per window.

Oversized Glass Panels

Some Key West homes and commercial spaces call for panels too large for standard residential glazing: full-height patio walls, atrium windows, and storefronts with 60-by-96-inch openings and up. These units get heavy, and the wind load on a two-mile-wide island 18 inches above sea level doesn’t forgive mistakes. We set oversized panels with proper structural glazing and marine-grade perimeter framing. Expect $1,100 to $3,900 per oversized panel depending on size, impact rating, and whether a lift is required for access.

Trusted Brands We Service in Key West

We’re an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, and in Key West we lean on PGT, CGI, and CWS because their impact-rated products have already cleared Miami-Dade NOA testing and, in many profiles, HARC aesthetic review. That combination saves you time and committee headaches. We quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper so you can see exactly what you’re buying, and we stock local parts for faster turnarounds on service calls across the island. No vague recommendations. No mystery upcharge.

Common Custom Windows & Doors Problems We See in Key West Homes

• Salt corrosion on mainland-spec aluminum frames. Standard anodized aluminum from inland suppliers pits and corrodes within 2 to 3 years of Key West salt spray. The jamb binds, the sash sticks, and the window no longer operates smoothly. We specify heavy-anodized or marine-grade aluminum with stainless hardware so the frame outlasts the glass.
• Non-marine door hardware failing seasonally. French door hinges and locks on ocean-side and harbor-side homes seize or pit from continuous salt air. Standard hardware can fail within two or three seasons. We replace with marine-grade 316 stainless or coated hardware rated for coastal exposure.
• Fogged glass from seal failure in humid, salt-laden air. Impact windows with standard single-pane glazing or low-grade spacers develop seal failure quickly in Key West’s humidity. Argon leaks out and the unit fogs between the panes. We install insulated glass units with argon fill, low-E coatings, and high-quality spacers built to handle this climate.
• Jalousie windows offering zero hurricane protection. Original jalousie units in Conch houses let wind and rain straight through during a storm. HARC won’t approve replacements that don’t mimic the louvered look, so the answer is a Miami-Dade NOA-approved impact window with an SDL profile that reads as jalousie from the street. We’ve done this work throughout Old Town.

Pricing for Custom Windows & Doors in Key West, FL

We Also Serve Cities Near Key West

Our crews work throughout the Lower Keys and the Middle Keys. We serve Big Pine Key, Marathon, Key Colony Beach, and Tavernier with the same coastal-spec materials and the same written warranty registration. If you’re deciding between contractors, call us for a straight answer on what your openings actually need.

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