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Fast, Reliable Windows & Doors Across Tequesta
Window and door work in Tequesta isn’t a simple swap-and-go job. The village sits in a unique spot where Palm Beach County and Martin County codes split the map, Jupiter Inlet drives serious wind-load requirements, and the Loxahatchee River’s federal Wild and Scenic designation adds environmental permitting layers most towns never deal with. We know because we’ve been doing this work here for decades. Barrett & Sons Construction handles window replacement, impact-rated installs, and door work across the 33469 zip code with permits pulled correctly the first time. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and you’ll talk to a live person, not an answering service.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Tequesta’s Preferred Windows & Doors Company
Homeowners in Tequesta call us because we’ve already handled the hard part: figuring out which jurisdiction governs their parcel. A home on the north side of the village falls under Martin County’s code edition and inspection pipeline. A home two streets south falls under Palm Beach County’s. Most window companies don’t check until the permit bounces. We verify the AHJ before we write the quote, so your impact ratings and design pressure numbers are right from day one.
Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and his sons run crews that have worked all over Tequesta, from the 1960s CBS ranch homes near the river to the newer elevated custom builds going up along the inlet, including Home Additions & ADU in Tequesta projects. When a Tequesta homeowner calls with a failed wind-mitigation inspection or a salt-corroded slider, we know exactly what they’re dealing with before we arrive. Every project gets our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If something isn’t right, one call brings Tom back to make it right. That’s not a warranty buried in fine print. It’s on every contract.
And when you call us, you get a person. Not a voicemail box, not an out-of-state call center. A live person answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Windows & Doors Services in Tequesta
We install and replace the full range of windows and doors, but our Tequesta work focuses on three areas most: hurricane impact windows, impact sliding glass doors, and window replacement on older homes. Here’s what each involves. For more detail on our full service area, see our Windows & Doors hub.
Hurricane Impact Windows
Tequesta’s direct exposure to Jupiter Inlet puts it among the more wind-vulnerable communities in Palm Beach County. Impact windows here aren’t a luxury add-on. They’re the minimum standard for any opening on a new or substantially improved structure. We install Miami-Dade NOA-rated units that meet the design pressure requirements for the inlet wind zone, and we provide the product approval documentation your insurance company wants to see. A typical impact window installation in Tequesta runs $8,000 to $25,000 depending on opening count and frame material, though many homeowners pair this with Tequesta Kitchen Remodeling as part of a larger renovation.

Impact Sliding Glass Doors
Sliders are the weak point in a lot of Tequesta homes, especially the older CBS ranches where original aluminum frames have spent 50 years in salt air. We replace them with impact-rated sliding doors that carry the same Miami-Dade approvals as our windows. The permitting and inspection path is the same as any other opening, but on waterfront properties near the Loxahatchee, we also coordinate the environmental buffer requirements before work starts. That coordination upfront has saved more than one Tequesta project from a stop-work order.

Window Replacement
If your Tequesta home still has original jalousie windows, you’re overdue. Jalousies leak air, offer almost no storm protection, and fail wind-mitigation inspections outright. We replace them with modern impact-rated or laminated glass units that seal the envelope and meet current code. Window replacement in Tequesta typically runs $4,500 to $15,000. The final number depends on how many openings, what frame material you choose, and whether your parcel is on the Palm Beach or Martin County side of the village line, which affects which fasteners and flashing details the inspector checks.

Door Installation
Entry doors and French doors in Tequesta need to be impact-rated or protected by code-compliant coverings. We install rated fiberglass, steel, and wood doors with proper thresholds and flashing details that hold up to inlet-driven rain. If your door frame shows signs of salt corrosion or rot, we address the frame before hanging the new slab. No shortcuts on that. An inspector will catch it, and so will the next storm.

What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Tequesta
We work with brands homeowners can look up. For windows and doors, that means Andersen and Marvin for residential lines, plus Miami-Dade approved impact manufacturers for coastal work. For hardscape-adjacent projects, we carry Belgard and Techo-Bloc. We don’t install mystery brands off a van. Every product has a published approval number, which matters when your insurance adjuster asks for documentation. We keep stock for common Tequesta replacements and can order custom sizes with shorter lead times than most national outfits. For more on how we serve this area specifically, see Windows & Doors in Tequesta.
Common Windows & Doors Problems We See in Tequesta Homes
- Salt-air corrosion on aluminum frames and hardware. The inlet’s salt air eats metal fasteners, flashing, and sliding-door tracks faster than inland South Florida. Frames that look intact from the street can be structurally weak at the corners. We see it constantly on 1960s and 1970s era homes.
- Original jalousie windows that fail wind-mitigation inspection. Jalousies were cheap and popular when these CBS ranches went up. They don’t meet any modern wind code, and insurers won’t write a premium discount on a house that still has them.
- County-jurisdiction confusion on permits. The Palm Beach/Martin County line splits Tequesta. A contractor who files under the wrong county gets a stop-work order and a re-inspection under a different code edition. We verify the AHJ on every quote before specifying anything.
- Waterfront setbacks on the Loxahatchee River. Homes near the river fall under Army Corps Section 404/10 coordination for any land disturbance within the protected buffer. Skipping that step halts a project mid-permit and can trigger fines. We file before we break ground.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in Tequesta, FL
Here’s what you can expect to pay for the two most common projects in Tequesta:
| Service | Typical Range in Tequesta |
|---|---|
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 - $25,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 - $15,000 |
Several things move these numbers: opening count, frame material, whether the parcel is under Palm Beach or Martin County code (which changes flashing and fastener details), and whether the home sits within the Loxahatchee River environmental buffer. A cheap quote that leaves out permit fees, product approvals, or buffer coordination will cost more later in stop-orders and re-inspections. Our quotes are line-item and written. Every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives on paper before work happens. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and we’ll walk you through the exact numbers for your home. We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate you’ve already received.
We Also Serve Cities Near Tequesta
Our crews work throughout northern Palm Beach County and southern Martin County, including Jupiter, Hobe Sound, North Palm Beach, and Palm Beach Gardens. If you’re in one of those communities, the same jurisdiction checking and impact-rating discipline applies. For a full look at our local coverage, visit Tequesta.
Serving Tequesta, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tequesta 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 - Windows & Doors in Tequesta
Yes, you need a permit, and the issuing authority depends on which side of the Palm Beach/Martin County line your parcel sits on. We verify the governing AHJ on every quote before we prepare the permit set. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll check your address while you’re on the phone.
Windows and doors in the Jupiter Inlet wind zone need Miami-Dade NOA approval with design pressure ratings that match the structure’s exposure category. Inland-rated units won’t pass inspection here. We specify the correct ratings on every quote. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free assessment of what your specific home requires.
Yes, in most cases your insurer will require a wind-mitigation inspection after installation and then apply a premium discount. The discount amount varies by carrier and policy, but you’ll need the product approval documentation and final inspection sign-off. We provide both. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll explain what documentation you’ll receive.
Yes. Homes within the river’s protected buffer require Army Corps Section 404/10 coordination for any land disturbance, even for window work if we’re staging equipment or accessing the opening from the water side. We file that paperwork before work starts so the project doesn’t halt mid-permit. Call (877) 610-1318 for specifics on your property.
For salt-exposed homes, we generally recommend impact-rated vinyl or fiberglass frames with stainless steel hardware, or aluminum frames with a marine-grade finish. Raw aluminum corrodes fastest. We’ll recommend the right material for your exposure. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
Barrett & Sons Construction is ready to help with your windows and doors in Tequesta. Our team has pulled the permits, coordinated the environmental clearances, and passed the inspections on dozens of Tequesta homes. We know which county governs your parcel, what impact rating your openings need, and what documentation your insurer will ask for. Call (877) 610-1318 today to schedule your free estimate. A live person answers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Tequesta and surrounding communities since 1998.







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