Free in-home measure and quote - PGT, CGI and CWS impact lines compared on your actual openings, style by style
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AfterTrusted Door Installation for Miami Homeowners
Door installation in Miami costs anywhere from $600 for a basic slab replacement to $6,500+ for a hurricane-rated entry system with full frame work, and the job typically takes half a day to two days depending on the opening condition. Most Miami homeowners wait until a door binds, leaks daylight, or won’t latch before calling, which turns a simple replacement into a frame rebuild. We’ve been installing doors across Miami since 2011, and Ed Winslow’s name is on every job we complete. Call (863) 862-5435 for a free, no-pressure estimate from a company that answers the phone around the clock.
What separates us from the big-box installers is simple: we measure twice, order exactly what the opening needs, and show up when we say we will. Our technicians are background-checked and arrive in uniform. You’ll know who’s at your door before the truck pulls up, and you’ll know the price before we start. That’s how a local, owner-operated company should work.
What Our Door Installation Service Includes
Entry Doors
Entry doors are the first thing a guest touches and the first thing a burglar tests. A properly installed entry door sits square in its frame, seals tight against Miami’s humidity, and closes with a solid thunk instead of a rattle. We install wood, fiberglass, and steel entry systems, including full frame replacement when the existing jamb has rotted or shifted. In Coral Gables and Kendall, where older homes carry original 1950s framing, we regularly rebuild door openings that most installers would slap a new slab onto and call it done.
Hurricane-Proof Front & Entry Doors
Miami-Dade County has the strictest wind-load codes in the country, and your front door is the single largest opening in your home’s envelope. We install hurricane-proof front and entry doors from PGT and CGI that are tested to withstand the wind and debris loads Florida requires, not just “impact-rated” in name. These doors carry a structural rating, not just a marketing claim, and we handle the permitting paperwork so your installation passes inspection the first time. In Aventura and Miami Beach, where salt air accelerates corrosion on hardware, we specify stainless steel hinges and coated thresholds as standard.
French & Double Doors
French doors look beautiful until the center seam goes out of alignment and you can see daylight through the gap. The installation matters more than the door itself, because a double-door system has two slabs, an astragal, and a threshold that all have to work together. We set French and double doors with precise shimming and adjust the astragal so the active panel locks into the passive panel without dragging. In Palmetto Bay and Cutler Bay, where many homes open to patios and pools, we install outswing French systems rated for high winds and daily use.
Replacement Doors
Replacement doors are where we see the most botched installs from other contractors. A door that’s two inches smaller than the opening means someone filled the gap with foam and trim, and the first heavy storm will drive water right through it. We measure the actual rough opening, not the old door slab, and we order or fabricate to the opening’s true dimensions. When the substrate is rotted from years of South Florida rain, we cut back to solid wood, treat the area, and rebuild the jamb before any new door goes in. That repair-first approach is why our replacement doors don’t come back with callbacks.
Storm & Exterior Doors
A storm door takes the beating so your primary door doesn’t have to, but only if it’s anchored properly. In Miami, storm doors also serve a security function, giving you a locked barrier between you and whoever is on your porch. We install storm and exterior doors with reinforced strike plates and full-perimeter weatherstripping that keeps water and insects out. For homes in Doral and North Miami with western exposure, we recommend storm doors with UV-stabilized glass that won’t cloud after three summers of direct sun.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Door Installation
We’re an authorized installer for Therma-Tru, the brand that built most of the fiberglass entry doors in American homes. Therma-Tru’s frame-saver technology matters here in Miami, where sill rot is a five-year certainty on unprotected jambs. We’ve installed hundreds of Therma-Tru systems and we understand their latching geometry, hinge templates, and finish warranties as well as the factory reps do. When a Therma-Tru door arrives with a slight bow from shipping, we don’t force it into the opening; we call the distributor and get a replacement before the customer ever sees it.
For hurricane-rated work, we install PGT and CGI impact doors that carry Miami-Dade NOA (Notice of Acceptance) numbers. PGT’s WinGuard and CGI’s Sentinel lines are the two names we trust most for structural performance in coastal zones, and we’ve completed installations from Homestead to North Miami. If you have a CWS or ViewLux product or any other make not on our authorized list, we can still assess your opening and tell you honestly whether your existing door is worth repairing or needs full replacement. We don’t push brands we don’t stand behind, and we never install a door with a fake impact rating.
Signs You Need Door Installation Right Now
- You can see daylight around any edge of the door. A closed door should seal against the weatherstripping all the way around. If light passes through, so does water, air, and insects. In Miami’s rainy season, a gapped door can put moisture into your walls and subfloor faster than a roof leak.
- The door drags or sticks when you open and close it. Wood swells in Miami humidity and frames shift as the ground settles. A door that sticks means the hinges or frame have moved, and forcing the door will eventually strip the screws. This is a repair we handle in hours, not days, and it’s covered by our $40 off any repair over $200 standing offer.
- The deadbolt won’t fully throw without lifting or shoving the door. That means the jamb and the slab have separated, and your lock is no longer structurally engaged. In a wind event, an unlatched deadbolt is the difference between a secure door and a blown-in panel. We consider this a safety item and will tell you plainly if the door needs replacement rather than adjustment.
- You can hear wind or traffic through the closed door. Entry doors in Miami should cut outdoor noise to a dull murmur. If you hear the expressway or the neighbor’s dog clearly through your front door, the weatherseal has failed or the door was never insulated. Replacement doors are worth the upgrade. Call our home page to compare what a new system costs.
- The door is original to a home built before 1994, before Miami-Dade hurricane codes took effect. Pre-1994 doors were not engineered for the wind speeds Miami now experiences regularly. If you live in an older home, check the manufacturer sticker or building records. A non-impact door on a post-Andrew home is a liability and a violation of your insurance binder’s wind-mitigation credits.
Our Door Installation Process - Step by Step
We run every door installation the same way, whether it’s a $600 storm door in Miami Gardens or an $8,000 impact entry system in Coral Gables. The process protects you from surprise costs and protects our reputation from sloppy work.
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Free on-site assessment and measurements. We come to your home, examine the existing door, jamb, threshold, and floor line, and take measurements to the nearest 1/16 inch. We also check for signs of water intrusion, termite damage, or settlement that would affect the new door’s performance. This visit costs you nothing and comes with a written, line-item estimate.
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Product selection and permitting. Based on your home’s construction, wind zone, and your budget, we recommend specific doors from the brands we’re authorized to install. For impact-rated doors, we handle the Miami-Dade permit application, including the NOA documentation the inspector will ask for. You won’t spend a day at the building department.
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Removal and opening preparation. We remove the old door and inspect the rough opening for rot, level, and structural integrity. If the framing shows water damage, we cut back to solid lumber before installing anything. This is the step most installers skip, and it’s the step that determines whether your new door will operate smoothly for five years or fifty.
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Installation and sealing. We set the new door with shims at the hinge and latch locations, fasten it with structural screws, and insulate and seal the full perimeter. We don’t foam the gaps and walk away; we flash and seal the exterior so Miami’s sideways rain can’t find a path inside.
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Hardware, adjustment, and walkthrough. We install or reinstall your hardware, adjust the hinges until the door swings balanced and latches with one hand, and then walk you through the job. We show you what we did, what we found, and what the warranty covers. Ed’s name is on the door, and on every job we do, so we don’t leave until you’re satisfied.
How Much Does Door Installation Cost in Miami?
A standard entry door replacement in Miami runs $1,200 to $3,500 installed, depending on material, size, and whether the frame needs rebuilding. Hurricane-rated entry doors add $800 to $2,000 over a standard slab because of the laminated glass, reinforced core, and hardware requirements. French door installations typically run $2,500 to $5,500, and full replacement door systems with rotted frame repair can reach $6,500. Simple storm door installations start around $600.
What affects the price most is the condition of the opening, not the door itself. If your home’s rough opening is square and dry, you’re paying for the door and a clean installation. If there’s rotted jamb stock, termite damage, or a floor line that’s settled three-eighths of an inch, the labor climbs because we’re rebuilding before we install. You can avoid overpaying by getting a written, line-item estimate that shows exactly what you’re paying for, which is what we provide on every single job. If you already have a written estimate from another installer, bring it in. We’ll give you a free second opinion, no obligation, no pressure. Call (863) 862-5435 to schedule your free estimate.
Door Installation Near Miami - Our Service Area
Winslow Windows & Doors serves the full Miami metro, from Hialeah and Miami Beach down through Kendall, Cutler Bay, Homestead, and out to Doral and Palmetto Bay. We’re the one down the road, not a call center routing a sub out of Fort Lauderdale. Our Door Installation in Hialeah page covers that area in depth, and we’ve built a similar local focus for Door Installation in Miami Beach. If you’re in our home county, there’s no trip charge for the assessment visit. If you’re within the broader metro, we’ll tell you the travel cost up front, before you commit.
Serving Miami, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Miami area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Door Installation in Miami
Door installation is the removal of an existing door and the setting, securing, sealing, and trimming of a replacement door in the same opening. A proper installation includes verifying the rough opening is square and structurally sound, flashing and sealing against Miami’s wind-driven rain, and adjusting the new door so it latches and seals correctly. It’s not a door swap; it’s structural work that affects your home’s security, energy efficiency, and hurricane performance.
Most single-door installations in Miami take 4 to 8 hours on site. French or double door systems, or any job requiring frame rebuild or stucco repair around the opening, usually take a full day, sometimes two. We’ll tell you the expected timeline before we start, and we’ll keep you updated if we find hidden damage that extends the work.
In Miami, you’ll pay $1,200 to $3,500 for a standard entry door replacement, $2,500 to $5,500 for French or double doors, and $600+ for storm doors, all installed. Hurricane-rated entry systems add $800 to $2,000 depending on brand and size. Call (863) 862-5435 for an exact quote, and mention the standing offers to lock in your $40 off any repair over $200 or the 10% senior/veteran discount.
Yes, we’re an authorized installer for both PGT and Therma-Tru, and we install and service their full residential door lines. We also install CGI, CWS, ViewLux, and other brands within our authorized lineup. If we didn’t install your door, we can still service it, and we carry common hardware and parts for quick turnaround.
If your door has been kicked in, blown in, or is otherwise unsecurable, call us at (863) 862-5435 any hour. A live person answers, 24/7, no voicemail loop and no answering service. We’ll get someone to your home to assess the opening and secure it, and we’ll walk you through what full replacement will take once the immediate danger is handled.
Every door installation from Winslow Windows & Doors carries our 36500-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right, period. That promise covers the installation work, not just the door, and it’s backed by a local company with a published address and license number. Manufacturer warranties on the door itself run separately and we’ll register your product for you.
Clear the area inside and outside the door by at least six feet, remove any wall hangings near the doorway, and plan to keep pets and children out of the work zone during the job. We’ll handle floor protection and cleanup. If you have an alarm sensor or smart lock, we’ll note it during the estimate and remove and reinstall it correctly so your system still arms.
Schedule Your Door Installation Service in Miami Today
Whether it’s a storm door that’s seen better days in North Miami or a hurricane-rated entry system in Coral Gables, the first step is a free estimate with no obligation and no trip charge in our home county. Call (863) 862-5435 and you’ll talk to a real person who can schedule your assessment, answer your questions, and get your door on the calendar. Upfront pricing, no surprises on the invoice. Done right the first time, or we come back.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Miami 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.