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Door Installation in Palm Beach typically runs between $1,800 and $6,500 installed for French and double doors, depending on the door material, impact rating, and configuration. Most jobs are completed in a single day, and because Palm Beach County requires impact-rated or protected openings for all exterior doors, we always spec the right product from the start. If you want a free, upfront estimate with no trip charge, call (561) 831-7863 – someone answers every time, around the clock.
At Winslow Windows & Doors, Ed Winslow has been installing French and double doors across Palm Beach since 2011. We’re a locally owned, owner-operated company, and Ed’s name is on the business – which means it’s also on every measurement, every frame, and every finished threshold we leave behind. We’re an authorized installer for Therma-Tru and PGT, two brands that hold up exceptionally well in South Florida’s heat, humidity, and Hurricane-Proof Front & Entry Doors season. If you’ve been comparing quotes and want a free second opinion on any written estimate, we’ll give you one, no strings attached.
Our Door Installation in Palm Beach service covers the full range of exterior door projects – French and double doors are one of the areas where we see the most homeowner regret when the job was done by someone who didn’t understand the local building code or the wind-load requirements specific to this barrier island. We do this right the first time, or we come back until it is.
When You Need French & Double Doors
Not every door project is an emergency, but most of the situations below have a way of becoming one faster than homeowners expect. Here’s when it makes sense to call us:
- Your current double doors aren’t impact-rated. Palm Beach County’s building code requires impact protection on all exterior openings. If your existing French doors rely on storm shutters or plywood, an impact-rated replacement makes your home both safer and more insurable – and can directly affect your wind mitigation discount.
- You’re seeing light or air infiltration around the door edges. In Palm Beach, even a small gap becomes a humidity problem fast. What starts as a draft around the frame can lead to mold behind the door casing within a single rainy season. We see this pattern regularly in older homes along El Brillo Way and the estate streets north of Royal Palm Way.
- The doors are warped, sticking, or no longer latching cleanly. Wood doors in particular swell and warp under South Florida’s humidity cycles. If your French doors are dragging on the threshold or the center astragal no longer seals, that’s a structural fit issue – not just an annoyance.
- You’re remodeling a living room, courtyard, or rear patio connection. Many Palm Beach homeowners are opening up spaces between interior living areas and outdoor loggias or pool decks. French and double doors are the standard solution here, and the right choice of glass and frame can preserve your ocean or Intracoastal views without sacrificing impact protection.
- Your doors were damaged in a storm or show visible frame rot. Salt air accelerates wood decay on barrier islands. If you’ve noticed soft spots in the frame or finish peeling near the bottom rail, that’s often deeper rot than it looks. We assess the rough opening before we quote anything, so you know exactly what you’re dealing with.
- You’re preparing for a sale or appraisal. Updated, impact-rated French doors are a visible, verifiable upgrade that Palm Beach appraisers and buyers recognize. We can often work around your timeline and turn the job in a day.
Our French & Double Doors Process
We don’t show up with a door and figure it out from there. Here’s how a typical French or double door installation goes with Winslow Windows & Doors:
- On-site measurement and opening assessment. Ed or one of our background-checked, uniformed technicians comes to your home, measures the rough opening precisely, and checks the condition of the surrounding framing. In Palm Beach, we routinely find that older homes – especially those built before the 1992 code changes – have non-standard rough opening widths. We document everything before a single product is specified.
- Product selection and impact compliance review. We walk you through Therma-Tru and PGT options that meet Palm Beach County’s Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) requirements for wind-borne debris. We’ll tell you which configurations qualify for the largest wind mitigation insurance credit, because that number often matters more than the door price itself over a five-year horizon.
- Permit procurement (when required). Palm Beach requires a permit for most exterior door replacements, especially where structural framing is involved. We handle the permit application. You don’t call the building department – we do.
- Removal and rough opening preparation. We remove your existing doors and inspect the sill, king studs, and header. Any rot or compromised framing gets repaired before the new frame goes in. Skipping this step is the single most common reason double doors fail inspection or develop leaks within the first year.
- Installation, shimming, and sealing. The new door unit is set, shimmed plumb and level, and anchored to the structural framing – not just to the drywall or stucco. We apply a continuous bead of code-compliant sealant around the exterior perimeter and flash the sill properly for South Florida rainfall rates, which can exceed four inches per hour during a summer storm.
- Final inspection and walk-through. We test both panels, verify the latching hardware and astragal alignment, and walk you through operation and maintenance. If a municipal inspection is required, we coordinate it and don’t consider the job closed until it passes. That’s the 36500-Day Done Right Promise in practice.
French & Double Doors Pricing in Palm Beach
Replacement Doors in Palm Beach-French and double door installation-costs between $1,800 and $6,500 for most residential jobs. The range is wide because the variables are real – glass type, frame material, panel width, hardware, and whether the rough opening needs structural work all move the number. Here’s a straightforward breakdown:
| Configuration | Typical Installed Range (Palm Beach) |
|---|---|
| Standard fiberglass double door, impact glass, no sidelites | $1,800 – $2,800 |
| French doors with impact glass and sidelites, fiberglass | $2,800 – $4,200 |
| Wide double doors (72″+ opening), impact-rated, custom finish | $3,500 – $5,500 |
| Full French door system with transoms, decorative glass, custom hardware | $4,500 – $6,500+ |
| Rough opening repair or structural reframing (if needed, added to above) | $300 – $900 |
A few things that specifically affect pricing in the Palm Beach market:
- Impact glass is not optional here. Every exterior door we install meets Palm Beach County’s wind-load requirements. Impact glass costs more than standard insulated glass, but it eliminates the need for storm shutters and is required by code regardless.
- Permit fees vary by scope. The Town of Palm Beach has its own building department with fees separate from the county. We factor this into your estimate upfront – no surprise line items at the end.
- Salt air and finishing. Homes close to the ocean, particularly east of South Ocean Boulevard, benefit from marine-grade hardware and factory-applied finishes. We spec for your location, not for a generic Florida address.
- Therma-Tru vs. PGT. Therma-Tru fiberglass doors are often the right call for homes with traditional architecture and where wood-grain aesthetics matter. PGT aluminum-framed systems tend to suit contemporary homes with wider spans. We’ll tell you which fits your opening and budget without steering you toward the more expensive option by default.
All estimates are upfront and itemized. If you’ve already gotten a written quote from another company, we’ll give you a free second opinion on it – no charge, no pressure. Seniors and veterans always receive 10% off. Call (561) 831-7863 for a free estimate at your home.
FAQs – French & Double Doors
Do French doors need to be impact-rated in Palm Beach, FL?
Yes – all exterior doors in Palm Beach County, including the Town of Palm Beach, must meet current Florida Building Code wind-load requirements, which effectively requires impact-rated doors or an equivalent protected opening. Standard French doors with non-impact glass do not pass inspection here. Every Storm & Exterior Doors we install is NOA-compliant for this market, so your permit and inspection go smoothly. Call (561) 831-7863 if you’re not sure what your current doors are rated for – we’ll tell you honestly.
How much do French doors cost in Palm Beach?
Most French and double door installations in Palm Beach run between $1,800 and $6,500 installed, with the majority of straightforward residential swaps landing in the $2,500 to $4,000 range. What moves the number is glass configuration, frame width, sidelites or transoms, and whether the rough opening needs any structural work. The estimate is free, and the price we quote is the price on the invoice. Call (561) 831-7863 for an exact quote at your address.
Can you replace double doors in one day?
In most cases, yes. A standard French or double door swap on an existing rough opening that’s in good condition typically takes one day – four to six hours for the installation itself, plus cleanup and a walk-through. If we discover rot in the framing or the opening needs to be resized, we’ll tell you before work starts and adjust the schedule transparently. We won’t quote you a one-day job and then leave at 3 p.m. with an unfinished frame.
What’s the difference between French doors and double doors?
French doors are a type of double door – the term refers specifically to doors that use full-length or near-full-length glass panels, traditionally in divided-lite patterns. Double doors simply means two active or one active and one fixed panel in the same frame. In Palm Beach, where homeowners are often opening up rear elevations toward pools or Intracoastal views, the distinction matters for light transmission and visual connection to the exterior. We’ll show you configurations that match your home’s architecture and your actual use of the space, so you’re not guessing from a brochure.
Why Palm Beach Homeowners Call Winslow
There’s no shortage of door installers working Palm Beach. Most of them sub out the permit, use whoever is available that week, and move on. Ed Winslow has been doing this work personally since 2011, and the 36500-Day Done Right Promise isn’t a marketing line – it’s a commitment that if something isn’t right, we come back and fix it. That’s a standard no national chain can match because no national chain has an owner whose name and local reputation are on every single job.
Every technician we send to your home is background-checked and arrives in uniform. You know who’s at your door before the truck pulls in. Our pricing is upfront and itemized before we start. There’s no trip charge for Palm Beach County jobs, and if you call at 11 p.m. because you have a question about your installation, a real person answers. Not a voicemail. Not a callback the next business day. A person.
We’re also an authorized installer for home-protecting brands like Therma-Tru and PGT, which means we have direct product support and can stand behind both the installation and the product itself. That matters when a warranty question comes up three years from now and you need someone local who actually picks up the phone.
Ed’s name is on the door. And on every job we do.
Schedule Your Free French & Double Door Estimate
If you’re ready to talk through a French or double door project in Palm Beach, call (561) 831-7863. Someone answers every call, every hour. Ed Winslow or one of our uniformed technicians will come out, measure the opening, and give you a clear, written estimate with no trip charge and no pressure. Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 10% discount. If you already have a written estimate from another company, we’ll review it for free and tell you exactly what we’d do differently – and why.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving 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.