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Fast, Reliable Sliding & Patio Doors Across Hobe Sound
Sliding and patio door replacement in Hobe Sound typically runs $1,800 to $6,500 installed, depending on the opening size, impact rating, and what Martin County’s permit inspection turns up once the old frame comes out. We’ve worked enough homes here to tell you straight: the door is rarely the whole story. Opening up a 1970s CBS wall off Bridge Road or Gomez Avenue often reveals framing that was never flashed correctly, tracks eaten by salt air, and a permit process that holds everyone to a higher standard than neighboring counties. That’s exactly what we’re built for. Call (754) 324-4646 for a free estimate, and we’ll walk the opening with you before anything gets ordered.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Hobe Sound’s Preferred Sliding & Patio Doors Company
We’re not the sliding door crew that rolls in from Palm Beach with a catalog and a handshake. TruePane is led by Dale Kessler, a second-generation glazier who founded the company in 2008 on a rule that still governs every install: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. That rule matters in Hobe Sound more than most places, because Martin County’s separate product-approval step catches sloppy work that other counties wave through. An NOA number that doesn’t match the permit documents gets a rejection, and the homeowner is the one left holding the correction order. We’ve passed that inspection more times than we can count, because we verify product approvals before the truck leaves the driveway and register both warranty layers in writing on every job. The Done Right Promise backs all of it: if it isn’t done right, we make it right. No paperwork, no arguing.
Hobe Sound homeowners call us because we answer the phone. A live person picks up 24 hours a day, and our technicians show up uniformed, background-checked, and prepared to explain what they’re seeing. Whether you’re on a quiet inland street near the Hobe Sound Nature Preserve or watching the Intracoastal from your back porch, the salt-laden air is doing something to your door hardware. We’re familiar with how that plays out here. For the full scope of what we handle across this area, see our Sliding & Patio Doors service hub.
Our Sliding & Patio Doors Services in Hobe Sound
Every opening in a Hobe Sound home sits somewhere between two realities: the subtropical salt air off the Atlantic and a county permitting process that doesn’t forgive shortcuts. We plan for both. Here’s what we install and replace across Hobe Sound.
Patio Sliding Doors
The classic sliding patio door is still the workhorse of Hobe Sound ranch homes, and replacing one is rarely as simple as swapping glass. Original jambs on 1960s CBS construction were often undersized by today’s code, and once the permit is pulled, Martin County may require structural correction before the new unit is set. We size the opening, write any framing work into the quote as an allowance, and get sign-off before we cut anything.

Panoramic Sliding Systems
For homeowners on or near Jupiter Island who want the wall to open, panoramic and European-style lift-and-slide systems are the standard. These are architect-specified jobs, not catalog picks. We work directly with designers and builders in Hobe Sound to make sure the product they draw is the product Martin County will approve, down to the NOA number on the submitted permit.

Heavy-Duty Sliding Doors
Oversized glass panels put real load on tracks, rollers, and framing, and the harsh coastal environment a half-mile from the Intracoastal accelerates wear on all of it. We install heavy-duty sliding doors built for that exposure, with stainless hardware and corrosion-resistant tracks that don’t seize up after three seasons. If you’ve got a door that’s starting to stick or derail, the problem is usually below the surface, and we’ll diagnose it before quoting a replacement.

Pocket & Barn Doors
Interior sliding doors don’t face the salt air, but they still have to travel true. Pocket doors on older Hobe Sound homes were often hung on cheap hardware that’s long since worn out, and the fix requires opening the wall pocket. We do that cleanly, replace the track and rollers, and leave the drywall ready for paint. Barn-door systems are a straightforward upgrade for closets, pantries, and room dividers, and we’ll set the rail so it doesn’t drift or jump.

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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Hobe Sound
We’re an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, and for Hobe Sound work we commonly quote side by side on paper so you can see exactly what you’re buying. When a frame or track fails on a sliding door near the salt, we source replacement parts directly from the manufacturer rather than patching around the problem. If you have a Jeld-Wen slider that’s fogged or a Pella patio door that no longer closes square, we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a repair or a replacement, and it’s a square deal either way. That means upfront pricing and no surprise line items on the bill.
Common Sliding & Patio Doors Problems We See in Hobe Sound Homes
- Salt corrosion on tracks and hardware. Within a half-mile of the Intracoastal, onshore winds carry salt that eats aluminum tracks and rollers faster than almost anywhere else on the Treasure Coast. Doors that slide fine for three years in Indiantown start sticking or derailing in Hobe Sound in half that time. Replacing hardware early is cheaper than replacing the whole door later.
- Fogged glass from failed seals. Insulated glass units fail when the seal breaks and moisture gets between the panes. Near the water, the constant humidity and salt exposure shorten that seal life, and we see fogged patio doors on homes that are only eight or ten years old. Some of those under manufacturer warranty are still covered, and we check that before quoting a reglaze.
- Hidden water damage at the sill. Older CBS homes in Hobe Sound were often built without flashing tape or a proper sill pan under the sliding door. Water gets in silently, rots the subfloor and framing, and by the time you notice the door binding in July, the damage is well underway. Opening up the wall is the only way to find it, and it’s the single biggest reason a door replacement quote moves once the permit is pulled.
- Jalousie-to-impact retrofits that reveal structural gaps. When an old jalousie sliding door comes out, the opening frequently has an undersized header or non-compliant jambs. Martin County’s inspection process will flag that, and the correction becomes part of the permitted scope. We identify those issues during the estimate, write the cost into the contract as an allowance, and get your approval in writing before we touch the opening.
Pricing for Sliding & Patio Doors in Hobe Sound, FL
A standard patio sliding door replacement in Hobe Sound runs $1,800 to $4,200 for a mid-range vinyl or aluminum frame, and $3,500 to $6,500 for an impact-rated or premium panoramic system. Pocket door track and hardware replacement typically lands between $500 and $1,200 per opening. Heavy-duty sliding door installs with architect-specified framing work start around $4,000 and climb with glass size and structural upgrades. What moves the number: the opening’s condition, whether the permit triggers framing correction, the NOA approval on the unit, and how much hardware has been eaten by salt. We quote manufacturer lines side by side, and the estimate is free. Call (754) 324-4646 to schedule yours.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hobe Sound
Our Sliding & Patio Doors in Hobe Sound coverage extends to the communities around it: Port Salerno, Stuart, Jupiter, and Palm City. If you’re just across the bridge in Stuart or down in Jupiter, the same crew that handles Martin County’s NOA verification will come out and quote your door. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Miami (South FL) office, and crews serve Hobe Sound locally.
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
Martin County requires the exact NOA (Notice of Acceptance) number from the Florida Product Approval database to be verified against your permit documents at inspection, which is a separate and stricter step than what Palm Beach or St. Lucie counties enforce in the field. If the number on the installed unit doesn’t match the permit paperwork exactly, the inspector rejects the installation. That’s why we verify the NOA before the truck leaves the driveway and write the matching number into the contract, so your final inspection passes the first time. Call (754) 324-4646 and we’ll walk you through it for your specific opening.
Salt-laden onshore winds and constant coastal humidity break down the seal on insulated glass units much faster than inland air does, so a door that would stay clear for fifteen years in Indiantown can fog in eight near the Intracoastal in Hobe Sound. The replacement glass, or the whole sash, may still be under manufacturer warranty depending on the brand and age, and we check that before you spend a dollar. If it’s covered, we handle the claim paperwork and the install.
Yes, it often does. Martin County’s permit process holds the entire opening to current code, not just the door, and older CBS homes in Hobe Sound frequently have undersized headers or non-compliant jambs that get flagged once the wall is open. We identify those issues during the estimate, write the framing correction into the contract as an allowance, and get your written approval before the work starts. For an exact quote, call (754) 324-4646.
Look at the track and the bottom rail: pitting, flaking, or white powdery deposits on the aluminum mean the salt has gotten into the metal, and binding or grinding when you slide the door usually means the roller assembly or the track itself has deformed. Cosmetic corrosion on the face of the frame is one thing, but structural corrosion in the track can cause the door to derail or jam. Don’t force it, because a door that jumps the track can fall. We’ll inspect it and tell you whether it’s a cleaning, a hardware swap, or a full replacement, and the assessment is part of the free estimate.
Yes, and it’s a common install for waterfront and Jupiter Island-adjacent homes in Hobe Sound where architects specify lift-and-slide systems for impact performance and clear sightlines. The key is selecting a system whose NOA is approved for the specific opening size and wind zone, then making sure the submitted permit matches the exact unit installed. We’ve done enough of these in Martin County to quote the right system the first time. Call (754) 324-4646 for a free estimate on your opening.
If you’re in Hobe Sound and want a sliding or patio door done right, with the permit passed and both warranty layers registered in writing, call TruePane Windows & Doors at (754) 324-4646. Estimates are free, and a live person answers.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Hobe Sound with craft-rooted window and door work since 2008.
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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