About Southwinds Inc
Southwinds Inc is a Lake Worth-based specialty division of Duckworth & Duckworth Contracting, Inc. Its window and door work serves residential and commercial construction projects, with a focus on coastal condominium work and, secondarily, single-family homes. The company’s window and door services include sales and installation of impact and non-impact systems. Its broader offerings also include hurricane shutters and railing. For customers weighing window or door work, the useful starting point is the property and the openings involved. Southwinds’ work includes both impact and non-impact options, while the appropriate choice depends on the project’s requirements. The company’s service information also identifies exterior doors as part of its offering. Customers can prepare for a conversation by gathering project plans, noting which openings are involved, and identifying any requirements they have been asked to meet. Southwinds is based in Lake Worth and offers service locations across Palm Beach County communities and nearby areas.
Business description
Southwinds, Inc. is a specialty division of Duckworth & Duckworth Contracting, Inc., a South Florida based company established in 1985. Southwinds, Inc. was formed as an elite high-end impact window & door distributor to service sales and installations primarily in the coastal condo market and secondarily, the single- family residential market.
Services
Listed services: Other / Unclassified, Windows.
Explore the services below and confirm the scope of your project directly with the provider.
Impact and non-impact windows
Sales and installation of impact and non-impact window systems for residential and commercial construction projects.
Impact and non-impact doors
Sales and installation of impact and non-impact doors, including exterior doors, for residential and commercial projects.
Hurricane shutters
Distribution and installation of hurricane shutters.
Railing
Distribution and installation of railing.
Build a clear project brief
Before requesting information about windows or doors, make an opening-by-opening inventory. Note the room or location, whether each opening is being added or replaced, and any known dimensions from plans or prior work. Photos and construction drawings can help communicate the layout, but avoid treating informal measurements as final specifications. This preparation advice can make it easier to explain the scope; it does not describe a required Southwinds process.
Use project requirements to compare products
Impact and non-impact windows and doors are both part of the offering. Rather than comparing product names alone, gather any requirements set by the project plans, building management, or applicable authorities. Then compare options for the specific openings, including appearance and how the selection fits the overall scope. For a multi-unit property, consider whether choices need to be coordinated across several units.
Separate the work into useful categories
A project may involve windows, exterior doors, shutters, or railing, but each item has a different location and scope. List each category separately and note what is already planned, what remains undecided, and whether one task depends on another. This helps keep questions focused and makes it easier to clarify which service relates to each part of the property.
Common customer requests
Plan a window project
I need windows for a new build or replacement project and want to compare impact and non-impact systems.
Explore exterior doors
I am considering exterior doors for a home or commercial property and need to identify the openings and project requirements.
Ask about shutters or railing
My project may also involve hurricane shutters or railing, and I want to ask whether either service fits the work.
Business details
Website: Visit Southwinds Inc online
Services and specialties: Installation and distribution of impact and non-impact windows and doors, hurricane shutters, & railing.
Highlights: 39 years of trusted experience
Features: Free estimates, Warranties
Payment options: American Express, Check, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
People associated with the business: Clifton Wayne Duckworth, Clifton Dale Duckworth, Cliff, SOUTHWINDS, Dale
Business hours
- Friday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Monday
- None
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- None
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Service area
Service coverage includes West Palm Beach, FL, North Palm Beach, FL, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Wellington, FL, Royal Palm Beach, FL, Boynton Beach, FL and 7 other communities. Coverage spans 71 ZIP codes; use the full coverage list below to check a specific location.
Service coverage includes 71 ZIP codes across 13 communities.
View all towns and ZIP codes
- West Palm Beach, FL33401, 33402, 33403, 33404, 33405, 33406, 33407, 33409, 33411, 33412, 33413, 33415, 33416, 33417, 33419, 33420, 33422
- North Palm Beach, FL33408
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL33410, 33418
- Wellington, FL33414
- Royal Palm Beach, FL33421
- Boynton Beach, FL33424, 33425, 33426, 33435, 33436, 33437, 33472, 33473, 33474
- Boca Raton, FL33427, 33428, 33429, 33431, 33432, 33433, 33434, 33464, 33481, 33486, 33487, 33488, 33496, 33497, 33498, 33499
- Delray Beach, FL33444, 33445, 33446, 33448, 33482, 33483, 33484
- Lake Worth, FL33449, 33460, 33461, 33462, 33463, 33465, 33466, 33467
- Greenacres, FL33454
- Jupiter, FL33458, 33468, 33469, 33477, 33478
- Loxahatchee, FL33470
- Palm Beach, FL33480
- Additional listed ZIP codes33447
Questions about Southwinds Inc
Can I compare impact and non-impact windows for my project?
Southwinds offers sales and installation of both impact and non-impact windows. Before comparing options, identify the building type, openings, and any project requirements that may affect product selection.
Does Southwinds work with exterior doors?
Yes. Exterior doors are included in its sales and installation work for residential and commercial construction projects. It may help to note which doors are exterior, how many openings are involved, and whether the project is new construction or a renovation.
Are hurricane shutters among the services?
The offerings include hurricane shutters. Before asking about them, make a note of the openings you want to address and whether the work is part of a larger window or door project.
Can I ask about railing for a property project?
Railing is included among the offerings. To explain the scope, note where the railing is needed and whether it is part of new construction or work on an existing property.
What kinds of projects can involve Southwinds’ windows and doors?
The company’s focus includes coastal condominiums and single-family homes, and its window and door services also address residential and commercial construction. The property type and project plans can help clarify which openings and product choices are relevant.
How can I check whether my project is in a service location?
Locations include Lake Worth, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Jupiter, and other nearby communities. Check the area context for additional locations and representative ZIP codes, then compare those with the project address.
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Last reviewed and updated October 19, 2026 by the Welcome to House Managers Editorial Team.