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Windows & Doors Services in Pelican Bay, FL
If you live in Pelican Bay and your original windows or sliding doors are starting to fog, bind, or whistle during a summer squall, you’re not alone. Most of the high-rise towers and estate homes here were built between 1978 and 2005, which means the original aluminum frames and early laminated glass are now well past their service life. TruePane Windows & Doors works in Pelican Bay regularly, and we answer the phone at (239) 326-9942 with a live person, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
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.
Why Pelican Bay Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
Pelican Bay is not a place where you take chances on an out-of-town crew with a rented van and a copied license. The community’s architectural review process alone filters out contractors who file sloppy paperwork. Homeowners in the high-rise towers along Gulf Shore Boulevard and the estate streets near Hammock Oak know the difference between a bid and a contract, and they tend to call us because we write things down: manufacturer warranty layers registered, durations stated, workmanship covered by our 90-Day Done Right Promise, all before the truck leaves the driveway.
We are led by Dale Kessler, a second-generation glazier who founded this company in 2008 and has spent more than 42 years in the trade. That matters when you’re replacing a 9-foot slider on the 14th floor of a Gulf-front tower and the difference between a square install and a five-figure mistake is about an eighth of an inch. We hire local, train apprentices into journeymen, and every technician who walks through your door is background-checked and uniformed.
We serve all of Pelican Bay, including the high-rise corridor along Gulf Shore Boulevard North, the single-family homes near The Colony, and the quieter streets around The Strand. Our crews know the loading dock schedules, the rigging requirements, and the Pelican Bay Foundation’s approval path because we work it every month, not once a season.
Florida Pays Pelican Bay Homeowners Back
Replacement windows and doors in Pelican Bay are a significant purchase, and there are state and federal incentives worth knowing before you commit. Florida’s My Safe Florida Home program offers matching grants up to $10,000 for qualifying wind-mitigation upgrades, including impact-rated openings. The state also exempts impact-resistant windows and doors from sales tax. At the federal level, the 25C energy credit can return 30% of product cost on qualifying units, up to $600 per year.
Once the work is complete, many Pelican Bay homeowners see a windstorm-premium reduction after a wind-mitigation inspection, which typically costs between $75 and $150 and is handled by a licensed inspector, not by us. Average windstorm credits across Florida run around 25% of the windstorm portion of the premium, but the final number belongs to your insurance carrier. We do not guarantee credits. We do tell you which products meet the inspection checklist, and we register every warranty layer so your paperwork matches your policy’s requirements.
Windows & Doors Services We Offer in Pelican Bay
Impact Windows
Impact windows are the flagship line for Pelican Bay because the community’s original glazing predates Florida’s post-Hurricane Andrew impact standards. Laminated impact glass with Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval per configuration is the starting point, not an upgrade. Design pressures are matched to each opening, and we never spec a rating above the required PSF for the specific location. Learn more about our Impact Windows in Pelican Bay.

Window Installation
Every install starts with a double measure of the opening, then a written quote that shows manufacturer lines side by side on paper. PGT and CGI are two of the most common lines we install in Pelican Bay because their marine-grade finishes hold up to the salt air off the Gulf. We pull permits, file product approvals with the Foundation when required, and keep the site clean. Learn more about our Window Installation in Pelican Bay.

Window Replacement
When we replace a window in Pelican Bay, we’re usually removing a corroded aluminum frame that has spent 30 or 40 years in a coastal high-wind zone. The decision between a full-frame replacement and an insert depends on the existing frame’s condition, the current Florida Building Code requirements, and the Foundation’s approved-product list. We walk you through both options with a written quote. Learn more about our Window Replacement in Pelican Bay.

Door Installation
Pelican Bay Door Installation means facing two enemies at once: afternoon heat and salt-laden wind. We install fiberglass and steel doors with marine-grade hardware and proper flashing. Brands we carry include Therma-Tru, which makes an impact-rated fiberglass line that holds paint and keeps its shape in extreme humidity.

Sliding Glass & Patio Doors
The original aluminum sliders in many Pelican Bay high-rises are the first thing to fail after decades of Gulf exposure, which is why we offer Pelican Bay Sliding Glass & Patio Doors. We replace them with modern impact-rated sliders or French-style patio doors that meet current wind-load requirements. Upper-floor work happens on our schedule, coordinated with your association’s rules for hoisting and loading.

Energy-Efficient Windows
Energy-Efficient Windows in Pelican Bay with Low-E coatings and insulated glass make a real difference in the cooling season, which runs most of the year. Our clients typically see a 20 to 30% reduction in cooling costs after replacing single-pane originals with properly sealed, low-E insulated units. The federal 25C credit applies to qualifying installations.

Impact Garage Doors
Impact Garage Doors in Pelican Bay matter because they’re the largest opening in most estate homes, and often the weakest point in a coastal wind event. We install impact-rated garage doors with reinforced tracks and heavier-gauge steel. The same design-pressure rules apply here as they do to windows, and we match the rating to the home’s exposure.

Custom & Geometric Windows
Pelican Bay’s estate homes include a fair number of arched, radius, and trapezoid openings that standard manufacturers never stock. We handle custom fabrication through our authorized lines, including ViewLux for specialty shapes. Custom fabrication typically runs 4 to 6 weeks from approved drawing to delivery.

Roof Repair
While windows and doors are our core trade, we offer roof repair for Pelican Bay homeowners dealing with wind-blown shingle loss, flashing failures, or leak investigations after a Gulf storm. A leak around a skylight or chimney often traces back to failed sealant at the roof plane. We inspect first, then quote.

Roof Replacement & Installation
Full roof replacement in Pelican Bay requires Collier County permits and, in many cases, a review of the roofing material against the Foundation’s architectural standards. We pull permits, pass inspections, and use materials rated for high-wind coastal zones. Written line-item quotes, fixed pricing, no change orders.

Shingle, Tile & Metal Roofing
Pelican Bay’s original roofs range from barrel tile to standing seam, and replacements need to match the community’s architectural character. We install shingle, tile, and metal systems, each with manufacturer warranties registered in writing. The right material depends on your building type, the Foundation’s approved list, and your long-term plans, and we quote all three side by side when the structure allows.

Neighborhoods We Serve in Pelican Bay
Our crews are in Pelican Bay most weeks, and typical response time for a service call or estimate visit is one to two business days. We serve the full community:
- Gulf Shore Boulevard North high-rises
- The Colony at Pelican Bay
- Hammock Oak
- The Strand
- Pelican Bay Woods
Why Pelican Bay’s Climate & Housing Affect Windows & Doors
Pelican Bay sits directly on the Gulf of Mexico in southwest Florida, which puts it in a coastal high-wind zone where Collier County design wind speeds exceed 150 mph at the shoreline. That’s not a marketing number; it’s the engineering requirement your replacement windows and doors must meet. Salt-laden air is the other constant. It eats aluminum frames, rusts hardware, and wears out weatherstripping years earlier than it would inland, especially on west-facing Gulf-front units.
The housing stock is unusual in another way. Pelican Bay is almost entirely upscale high-rise condominiums and large estate homes built roughly between 1978 and 2005. Most of the towers have original aluminum-framed sliding glass doors and single-pane or early laminated windows that do not meet today’s Florida Building Code impact standards. Upper-floor replacement work requires rigging or swing-stage equipment, which changes the logistics, the scheduling, and the skill set required. A crew that only does ground-level suburban installs will struggle here. We plan for the rigging from day one, because we’ve done it enough times to know what the crane schedule means for your move-in date.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in Pelican Bay
Windows and doors in Pelican Bay cost more than the same work in inland Naples neighborhoods, and the reason is simple: impact-rated products, marine-grade finishes, upper-floor rigging, and Foundation approval all add real cost. For budgeting:
- Impact-rated replacement windows in standard sizes typically run $1,400 to $2,800 per opening installed, depending on design pressure and frame material.
- Impact sliding glass doors generally fall between $4,500 and $9,500 installed, with upper-floor units at the higher end due to rigging.
- Impact entry doors start around $2,500 and climb with decorative glass and hardware.
- Custom geometric windows are quoted per opening after the design is drawn, generally $2,000 to $6,000.
Call (239) 326-9942 for a written, line-item estimate. We do not give ballpark final numbers over the phone and then change them in person. The quote you get is the number you pay.
Impact Windows vs. Hurricane Shutters: What Pelican Bay Buyers Should Know
Shutters stop wind-borne debris, but someone has to hang them before every storm, store them in between, and be home when the warning is issued. Impact windows and doors are always in place, always rated, and never require a trip down to the storage locker. For a high-rise owner in Pelican Bay, shutters are often impractical anyway: hauling steel panels up an elevator in August is not a real plan. Impact glazing is permanent protection with no panels to hang, and it also qualifies for the state sales-tax exemption and most insurance wind-mitigation credits. If you’re comparing the two, your calculus should include your age, your travel schedule, and whether you plan to be in town for every hurricane warning for the next 15 years.
Service Area - Cities Near Pelican Bay
While this page covers Pelican Bay, our crews also serve Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, and Estero. If you own property in a neighboring community, the same standards apply: written quotes, registered warranties, and a live person on the phone at (239) 326-9942.
Serving Pelican Bay, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Pelican Bay 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 About Windows & Doors in Pelican Bay
Expect to budget $1,400 to $2,800 per window for impact-rated replacement in Pelican Bay, installed. Upper-floor high-rise work adds rigging costs, so your building type matters. Call (239) 326-9942 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Yes. The Pelican Bay Foundation’s Architectural Review Committee must approve exterior product specifications before you file for a Collier County building permit. Getting this step wrong can stop a job mid-install. We keep an approved-product reference on file specifically for Pelican Bay and submit those specs for you.
Most Florida carriers offer a windstorm-premium credit after a wind-mitigation inspection confirms impact-rated openings. The inspection costs around $75 to $150 and is performed by a licensed inspector, and the average credit runs around 25% of the windstorm portion. Your carrier sets the final number, not us.
Standard-sized impact windows and doors can be installed as fast as a single day once your units arrive. Custom fabrication, including geometric shapes and unusual sizes, typically runs 4 to 6 weeks from final drawings. Foundation approval and permit timelines add time before installation, and we submit both as soon as you sign the contract.
Yes. That’s The Keystone Standard, and it’s the founding rule Dale Kessler has kept on the whiteboard since TruePane opened in 2008. If the pane is not true, the job is not done. Every warranty layer is registered in writing, with durations stated, before our crew leaves your property. Call (239) 326-9942 to talk through your project.
Contact TruePane Windows & Doors in Pelican Bay
If you’re ready to replace windows or doors in Pelican Bay, start with a free estimate. Call (239) 326-9942 and a live person will answer, 24/7. We’ll schedule a visit, measure every opening twice, and put the quote in writing. No surprises, no change orders, no arguing. That’s the way it should be.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Pelican Bay and surrounding coastal communities.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane 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.
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What Neighbors Say About TruePane Windows & Doors
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local windows & doors pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Pelican Bay Customers Say
"Our bay window had rotted at the sill and two other outfits wanted to talk us into a flat picture window instead. TruePane rebuilt the opening and matched the original look. Neighbors have knocked on the door about it."
- Gene A."Eleven windows replaced in two days. The crew chief, Marcus, showed me the level on every single frame before they caulked it. My wife noticed the street noise was gone before I did."
- Ronald P."Whole-house window replacement at 71 years old is not something you want to do twice. Dale walked the house himself for the quote. Crew was the same three men all four days, and the foreman knew every window by room."
- Pat and Ray L.










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