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Custom & Geometric Windows - circles, ovals, octagons, trapezoids, arched transoms - add architectural character that standard rectangular units simply can’t match. In West Palm Beach, where Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Colonial homes line streets from El Cid to Flamingo Park, these specialty shapes are common, and replacing or upgrading them takes a different skill set than a standard retrofit job. At Winslow Windows & Doors, Ed Winslow has been fitting shaped windows to South Florida homes since 2011, and we carry authorized product lines built specifically for non-rectangular openings in our coastal climate. Call us at (561) 660-9539 – a live person answers every hour of the day – and we’ll schedule a free, no-obligation measuring appointment at your home.
Shaped windows are a sub-specialty within our broader Custom & Geometric Windows in West Palm Beach work. If you’ve been told a shaped opening is too difficult or too expensive to replace with impact-rated glass, get a second opinion from us – we provide those free on any written estimate.
The short answer to the most common question we hear: yes, geometric and shaped windows can be replaced with fully impact-rated units that meet Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County product approval standards, and yes, they can be fabricated to your existing rough opening so you don’t disturb the surrounding stucco or interior trim. Most jobs run between $350 and $1,200 per opening depending on shape complexity and glass type, with installation typically completed in one visit.
When You Need Geometric & Shaped Windows
- Your shaped window doesn’t meet current impact code. If your home was built before 2002 and still has the original fixed decorative windows above your front entry or in a gable end, there’s a good chance those units aren’t Miami-Dade or Palm Beach County product-approved. That matters for insurance credits and for actual storm protection when a Category 2 makes landfall near Singer Island.
- You’re seeing fogging or moisture inside the sealed glass unit. A failed seal in a shaped insulated glass unit is more complicated to address than in a standard rectangle – the glass can’t simply be ordered off a shelf. Fogging inside an oval or circle window usually means the whole IGU needs to be replaced, and that requires a shop that can fabricate to a custom template.
- Your current shaped window leaks when it rains. West Palm Beach averages about 63 inches of rain a year, and a surprising amount of that falls sideways during afternoon thunderstorms from June through September. Water infiltration around a stucco-set arched or octagonal window often signals deteriorated glazing tape or a failed frame-to-opening seal – not just cosmetic caulk.
- You’re renovating a Mediterranean or Spanish Colonial home and want period-appropriate windows with modern performance. Neighborhoods like El Cid, Prospect Park, and Grandview Heights are full of pre-1960 homes with beautiful arched and circular windows that owners want to preserve visually while upgrading to Low-E impact glass. We do this regularly – new frame, matching profile, same opening dimensions.
- A shaped window is broken or cracked after storm debris. A cracked circle or arch window isn’t a quick patch job. Custom glass fabrication takes time, and until the unit is replaced, your opening is both exposed to weather and out of code compliance. We can board and protect the opening while the replacement unit is fabricated.
- Your builder or architect specified a custom shape that doesn’t match any stock size. If you’re doing new construction or a major addition in Palm Beach County, shaped windows often appear in architectural drawings as true custom geometries – not catalog sizes. We work from architect drawings and field templates to get the fit right the first time.
Our Geometric & Shaped Windows Process
- Template measurement and opening assessment. We start with a physical template of your existing rough opening, not just a tape measurement. Shaped openings – especially older arched windows set into stucco – are rarely perfectly symmetrical. A physical template catches the real geometry, including any irregularities in the masonry that a digital measurement would miss. We also assess the condition of the existing buck, frame, and surrounding stucco at this stage, so there are no surprises when we pull the old unit.
- Material selection and product approval verification. We’ll walk you through glass options – laminated impact glass, impact-rated insulating glass units, Low-E coatings – and match the frame profile to your home’s exterior style. For homes in El Cid or Flamingo Park with HOA guidelines, we verify that the selected product meets any architectural review requirements before we order. Every product we install carries Palm Beach County product approval; we don’t install anything that will create a permit problem.
- Factory fabrication from your template. Your shaped window is fabricated to the exact template dimensions at the manufacturing facility. We work with authorized lines including ES Windows and ECO Window Systems, both of which produce non-rectangular impact units to custom specifications. Lead times vary by shape complexity – simple fixed circles or arches typically run 3 to 5 weeks; compound geometries or large custom ovals may take 6 to 8 weeks. We’ll give you an honest timeline before you sign anything.
- Permit pull and inspection scheduling. In West Palm Beach and unincorporated Palm Beach County, replacing a window – even a fixed decorative shaped window – generally requires a permit. We handle the permit application and schedule the required inspection. Ed’s name and license number are on every permit we pull; there’s no subcontracting layer between you and the person accountable for the work.
- Installation day. Our uniformed, background-checked crew removes the existing unit, prepares the opening (including any needed stucco repair at the rough opening edge), sets the new frame, installs glazing, and applies finish sealant. For most shaped windows, installation itself takes two to four hours per opening. We protect surrounding interior finishes before we start and clean up before we leave.
- Final inspection and walkthrough. After the county inspector signs off, we do a walkthrough with you – checking the seal, testing any operable vents, and confirming the visual result matches what you expected. If anything isn’t right, that’s what the Done Right Promise covers: we come back and make it right, no runaround.
Geometric & Shaped Windows Pricing in West Palm Beach
Shaped windows cost more than comparable rectangular units because fabrication is custom by definition – there’s no stock inventory to pull from. That said, prices in the West Palm Beach market are more predictable than most homeowners expect once you break them down by shape type and glass specification.
| Window Type / Shape | Typical Price Range (supply + installation) |
|---|---|
| Fixed circle or oval (up to 36″ diameter) | $350 – $600 |
| Fixed half-round or full-arch (standard widths) | $400 – $700 |
| Fixed octagon or hexagon | $450 – $750 |
| Trapezoid or triangle (gable end) | $500 – $900 |
| Large arch transom or eyebrow (over 60″ wide) | $700 – $1,200 |
| Compound or irregular custom geometry | $900 – $1,800+ |
These ranges reflect West Palm Beach market conditions in 2025-2026 and assume a straightforward installation into an existing opening without major structural work. Several factors push costs toward the higher end:
- Impact laminated glass vs. single-pane. Impact-rated laminated glass costs more than decorative single-pane, but it’s required for openings that count toward your wind-mitigation report, and it’s the only type we’ll install in an opening exposed to the elements.
- Opening height and accessibility. A gable-end triangle window 20 feet off the ground on a two-story home in Northwood Hills requires more setup time and specialized equipment than a ground-floor circle window.
- Stucco or trim repair. If the existing frame is set in deteriorated stucco that needs patching before the new unit goes in, that adds material and labor costs. We document any existing damage during the template visit so you know upfront.
- Frame finish. Bronze, white, and impact-grade PVD finishes are all available but differ in price. We’ll show you samples during the consultation so you’re choosing based on what you’re actually seeing, not a color chip.
- Permit fees. Palm Beach County permit fees vary by project valuation. We include permit costs in our written estimate so there’s no line item that appears after the fact.
If your repair job totals over $200, you get $40 off – that’s a permanent standing offer, not a sale that expires. Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 10% discount on any job. And if you already have a written estimate from another contractor, we’ll give you a free second opinion before you commit to anything.
Call (561) 660-9539 to schedule your free on-site measurement. Estimates are written, itemized, and yours to keep with no obligation.
FAQs – Geometric & Shaped Windows
Can a shaped or geometric window be made impact-rated in West Palm Beach?
Yes – fully impact-rated laminated glass is available in virtually any fixed geometric shape, including circles, arches, ovals, octagons, and custom polygons. The unit is fabricated to your opening’s exact template dimensions, glazed with hurricane-rated laminated glass, and installed with the same structural anchoring requirements as a rectangular impact window. For operable shaped vents, options are more limited, but fixed geometric units can meet Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County product approval standards without exception. Call (561) 660-9539 for a free estimate on your specific opening.
How long does it take to get a custom geometric window fabricated and installed?
Most simple fixed shapes – circles under 36 inches, standard half-rounds, and common octagons – run 3 to 5 weeks from the date we finalize your template and place the fabrication order. Larger arch transoms over 60 inches wide or genuinely irregular compound shapes typically take 6 to 8 weeks. We give you a specific timeline before you sign anything, and we build permit lead time into that estimate so the inspection doesn’t delay your project at the end. Call us at (561) 660-9539 and we’ll walk through the timeline for your specific shape.
Will replacing my geometric windows require a permit in West Palm Beach?
In most cases, yes. Replacing any window in West Palm Beach or unincorporated Palm Beach County – including fixed decorative shaped windows – generally requires a building permit and a final inspection. The permit requirement exists even for like-for-like replacements when the work involves structural anchoring or a change in glass specification. We handle the permit application, scheduling, and inspection coordination on your behalf. Ed Winslow’s license number is on every permit we pull, and there’s no subcontracting layer between you and the person responsible for getting the inspection signed off.
Can I match the look of my existing shaped windows while upgrading to impact glass?
Almost always, yes. Modern impact-rated frame systems from lines like CWS come in profile dimensions close enough to older decorative frames that the exterior appearance is preserved – particularly important for homes in historic or architecturally sensitive neighborhoods like El Cid or Flamingo Park. Where a homeowner needs to match an existing bronze or white frame finish, we carry multiple color options within our authorized product lines. We’ll bring samples to your measuring appointment so you can compare against your existing frames in natural light before anything is ordered. Call (561) 660-9539 to set up that visit at no charge.
Why West Palm Beach Homeowners Call Winslow for Shaped Windows
Most window companies in Palm Beach County handle rectangles all day and treat shaped openings as a headache. We see it differently. Ed Winslow has been in this market since 2011, and a meaningful portion of our custom window work comes from neighborhoods where shaped windows are just part of the architecture – El Cid, Prospect Park, Grandview Heights, Northwood Hills, and the older blocks along South Flagler where Mediterranean-style homes sit right up against the Intracoastal. Those homeowners deserve a contractor who knows how to template an irregular arch or match a bronze oval frame to a 1940s masonry opening, not one who shows up and tells them it can’t be done in custom impact windows.
We’re authorized installers for ES Windows and ECO Window Systems, among others – product lines that produce fully custom non-rectangular units built to Florida’s impact specifications. Every job we do carries Ed’s name on the permit, a background-checked crew at your door, and upfront pricing in writing before a single screw turns. If something isn’t right after we leave, the Done Right Promise means we come back. Not a subcontractor. Us.
For homeowners who want everything that comes with working with a locally owned company – someone with a real published address, a real license number, and a real owner whose name is on the door – we’re the call to make in West Palm Beach. You can read more about our full specialty window offering on the home page, or go deeper into our shaped and custom work at our Custom & Geometric Windows in West Palm Beach page.
Key Takeaways
- Geometric and shaped windows can be replaced with fully impact-rated units that meet Palm Beach County product approval – including circles, arches, ovals, octagons, trapezoids, and custom polygons.
- Custom fabrication from a physical template is how we ensure the new unit fits your existing opening without disturbing surrounding stucco or interior trim.
- Most shaped window replacements in West Palm Beach run $350 to $1,200 per opening, with compound custom geometries reaching higher.
- Lead time is typically 3 to 8 weeks depending on shape complexity; we include permit coordination in every project.
- We pull every permit under Ed Winslow’s license number – no subcontracting, no accountability gaps.
- Standing offers: $40 off any repair over $200, free second opinions on written estimates, 10% off for seniors and veterans, no trip charge in our home county.
- A live person answers at (561) 660-9539 any hour – no voicemail, no call center.
Schedule Your Free Shaped Window Estimate
If you have a geometric or shaped window that needs replacing, upgrading to impact glass, or matching to a renovation project, call (561) 660-9539 today. We’ll schedule a free on-site measuring visit, bring product samples to your home, and give you a written itemized estimate with no obligation. Ed’s name is on the business, on the permit, and on the promise that this gets done right – or we come back until it is.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving West Palm Beach 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.