Window replacement in Jensen Beach
Jensen Beach sits on the Indian River Lagoon in northern Martin County, just south of Port St. Lucie and across the water from Hutchinson Island. Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne both came ashore on southern Hutchinson Island in 2004, three weeks apart, and many homeowners here still remember putting up shutters twice in one month. That memory is a big reason impact windows are the most common request we get in Jensen Beach.
Permits through Martin County
Jensen Beach is not its own city. It is an unincorporated community, so window replacement is permitted through Martin County rather than Port St. Lucie. The paperwork is similar: each window's product approval and impact rating, plus a Notice of Commencement on larger jobs.
Waterfront and wind exposure
Homes facing the lagoon or open water see more wind and more salt than homes a few streets inland. Windows on those walls may need a higher design pressure rating, especially large sliders and picture windows. Salt air is hard on hardware too, so we recommend coastal-grade finishes and stainless or coated fasteners.
Condos and older homes
Jensen Beach has a lot of older ranch homes and condominiums. Condo owners usually need association approval and must follow the building's window specification, so check with your association first. Older homes may need repairs around the opening once the old frame comes out. Either way, we list it on the quote.
What it costs
As an estimate, impact windows run about $800–$2,100 per standard-size window installed, and standard windows about $500–$1,200. Large water-facing glass costs more. See window replacement cost for budgets.
Jensen Beach window questions
Who issues window permits in Jensen Beach?
Martin County. Jensen Beach is unincorporated, so it uses the county building department.
Can I replace the windows in my Jensen Beach condo?
Usually, but check with your condo association first. Most have rules on the window style, color and rating that every unit must follow.