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Kohler Windows & Doors: The West Palm Beach Owner’s Guide
We stock and install Kohler-compatible windows and doors across West Palm Beach, with most replacement projects running $4,500-$15,000 for standard window replacement and $8,000-$25,000 for impact-rated installations. Most Kohler hardware, seals, and sash components are available same-day through our supplier network, and we carry common failure items on our trucks for Flagler Drive, Northwood, and El Cid jobs. Homeowners usually discover a problem when the window sticks in the track during humid summer mornings, or when the door sweep no longer seals against driving rain from the southeast.
Which Kohler Models This Applies To
Kohler’s window and door catalog spans several product families, and matching the right part starts with the product label. Look for the stamped model number on the hinge side of doors or the top sash of windows; it will read something like K-XXXX followed by a finish code. The Sterling by Kohler line uses a different hardware footprint than Kohler-branded units, so a K-706008 lockset won’t seat properly on a Sterling frame even when the bore diameter matches.
We see this mismatch most often on homes built between 2015 and 2020 in the Flamingo Park and SoSo neighborhoods, where builders mixed Kohler and Sterling units across elevations. For OEM versus aftermarket, Kohler’s own multipoint locking hardware runs 30-40% higher than quality equivalents from Truth or Hoppe, but the latch spacing is proprietary on the K-7000 series patio doors. We stock both and will show you the side-by-side before you decide. Our written quote breaks out the part number, the manufacturer, and the installed price - no surprises after the work starts.
Signs Your Kohler Windows & Doors Is Failing

- The sash drags or binds in the frame. In West Palm Beach, the combination of salt air and afternoon thunderstorms swells wood components and corrodes aluminum track rollers. We find this on south-facing elevations first, where the UV load is highest and the thermal expansion cycle repeats daily.
- Visible moisture between double-pane glass. The insulated glass unit (IGU) seal has failed, and the desiccant inside the spacer bar is saturated. Once fog appears, the low-E coating is already degrading; the fix is a full sash replacement or IGU swap, not a wipe-down.
- Draft around the perimeter even when closed and locked. Compression seals harden after 5-7 years in Florida heat, and the bulb gasket loses its memory. On Kohler casement units, the operator arm may also be out of adjustment, so the sash doesn’t pull tight against the jamb.
- Multipoint lock won’t engage at all three points. The keepers have shifted, or the gearbox inside the handle set has stripped. This is a security issue, not just a comfort one; a door that looks locked but isn’t is worse than one you know is open.
- Exterior trim or sill shows soft spots or discoloration. Water is getting past the flashing, and the substrate is taking on moisture. In our experience on older West Palm Beach homes near the Intracoastal, this often traces back to failed end dams at the head flashing, not the window itself.
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For Kohler window and door work in West Palm Beach, our installed pricing follows the ranges below. Every quote is flat, written, and delivered before any work starts - that’s Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, and it’s been our practice since 2007.
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Window Replacement (standard) | $4,500 - $15,000 |
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 - $25,000 |
| Door Hardware / Lockset Replacement | $180 - $450 per unit |
| IGU (Glass Unit) Replacement | $280 - $650 per sash |
| Seal / Weatherstrip Replacement | $120 - $320 per opening |
| Multipoint Lock Repair | $240 - $580 per door |
What drives the range: unit size, floor level (second-story carries ladder and scaffold time), whether the original install used proper shimming and flashing or we’ll need to remediate, and finish matching. Our quote includes the part, labor, disposal, and a documented photo record of the condition we found and the work we performed. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation; manufacturer defects go through Kohler’s own warranty channel, which we handle as part of the job.
DIY or Call Us?

There’s a clear line here, and it’s worth stating plainly. A homeowner can safely check whether the lock keeper is loose, whether debris is blocking the track, or whether the weep holes at the sill are clogged - use a wire, not a drill, and don’t force anything. Where DIY goes wrong is in the removal of a fixed sash or the adjustment of a multipoint lock mechanism; the spring tension in modern hardware can snap fingers, and an improperly seated IGU will leak within the first storm.
We also see homeowners damage the nailing fin or flashing when extracting a window, turning a $400 seal job into a $2,000 reframing repair. Under Clause 1, we put the full scope and price in writing before anyone touches a tool. Call (561) 475-3903 to schedule your free estimate.
FAQs
Vinyl and fiberglass units typically perform 20-25 years with proper maintenance; wood-clad units need more frequent seal inspection and may show frame degradation at 12-15 years in our salt-air environment. Coastal exposure within a mile of the water accelerates hardware corrosion by roughly 30%. Call (561) 475-3903 for an exact quote on your specific units - estimates are free.
Hardware and seals can often be repaired; failed IGUs and rotted frames cannot. We evaluate each opening individually and will show you the photo evidence before recommending replacement. Call (561) 475-3903 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
A single window or door hardware swap is usually completed in 2-4 hours; a full-home window replacement runs 2-5 days depending on count and access. We protect floors and furniture, work one opening at a time to maintain security, and leave with a documented photo record of each unit. Call (561) 475-3903 to schedule your free estimate.
We carry common seals, rollers, locksets, and operator hardware for Kohler and Sterling units; specialized or finish-specific items pull from our West Palm Beach supplier within 24 hours. We’ll confirm part availability when you call and before we schedule. Call (561) 475-3903 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Rowan Construction Group West Palm Beach is an independent service provider and is not affiliated with Kohler Co. We also stock parts for KraftMaid, Cambria, and Silestone products.
Measure twice, document everything, then get out of the way and let the work speak. That’s how Grant Rowan runs every crew in West Palm Beach, whether we’re replacing a single casement operator on Flagler Drive or a full impact window package in El Cid.
Written by Grant Rowan, Owner, Rowan Construction Group West Palm Beach at Rowan Construction Group West Palm Beach, serving West Palm Beach and nearby areas.







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