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A properly installed door in Miami Beach does more than open and close. It has to stand up to salt air, summer humidity, tropical downpours, and the very real possibility of a named storm spinning toward the coast. We’ve been installing doors in Miami Beach since 2011, and we’ve seen what happens when a door isn’t plumb, isn’t sealed, or isn’t rated for what this climate throws at it. Ed Winslow founded this company on a simple idea: do the job right the first time, and if it isn’t right, make it right. That’s the 36500-Day Done Right Promise behind every door we hang. Call us at (863) 656-0462 and a live person answers, no phone tree, no ticket number.
Key Takeaways
- Door installation in Miami Beach typically runs from $800 for a basic exterior door to $6,500+ for a hurricane-rated entry system, depending on materials and structural work.
- We’re authorized installers for PGT, CGI, Therma-Tru, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, and Mr-Glass, and we’re local to Miami Beach, not a national chain subcontracting the work out.
- Ed Winslow’s name is on the business. The 36500-Day Done Right Promise means if something isn’t right after we leave, we come back.
- Calls are answered by a live person 24/7. You won’t get a voicemail loop when a door won’t latch during a storm warning.
- Free estimates, upfront pricing, and no trip charge inside Miami Beach. Seniors and veterans always save 10%.
What Our Door Installation Service Includes
Every door installation in Miami Beach starts with the same question: what does this door need to do for you? Keep the weather out? Meet Miami-Dade County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone code requirements? Frame a view of Biscayne Bay? We install five types of doors, and each one gets the same level of care from the first measurement to the final coat of sealant.
Entry Doors
Your front door is the first thing guests touch and the first place a storm tries to get in. A well-installed entry door seals tight, swings true, and locks securely. We measure the rough opening carefully, check that the jamb is square, and install with the hinge reinforcement and weatherstripping that Miami Beach’s humidity demands. Most entry door replacements in Miami Beach take one day once the door is on site.
Hurricane-Proof Front & Entry Doors
Miami Beach sits in a High Velocity Hurricane Zone, and the building code doesn’t make exceptions for aesthetics. We install impact-rated entry doors from PGT, CGI, and Therma-Tru that meet Miami-Dade County product approval requirements, which often include reinforced frames and multi-point locking hardware. A hurricane door only works if the frame, hinges, and threshold are installed as a system, not just a slab dropped into an old opening. We handle the full assembly, including any structural anchoring the code requires.
French & Double Doors
French doors look great until they don’t meet in the middle, and in Miami Beach, a sagging French door is usually a sign of hinge wear or a shifting sill. We install French and double door systems with reinforced astragals and proper alignment so both panels close square and seal evenly. Whether you’re putting a double door on a patio or an interior passage, we check the floor level, shim the hinges correctly, and make sure the active and passive panels actually work as designed.
Replacement Doors
Replacing a door is rarely just about the door. The old frame may be rotted from years of Miami Beach rain blowing in under the threshold, or the rough opening may have settled out of square. We remove the old door, inspect the framing underneath, replace any rotted wood or rusted hardware, and hang the new door in a correctly prepared opening. Skipping that prep work is why some Miami Beach doors start sticking after the first rainy season.
Storm & Exterior Doors
A storm door adds a second layer of protection and ventilation, which matters in a climate where you want fresh air without letting every mosquito on the island inside. We install storm and exterior doors that fit the existing entry door correctly, including models with retractable screens and impact glass. These doors take a beating from salt spray and sun, so we use corrosion-resistant fasteners and thresholds rated for coastal exposure.
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 factory-authorized installers for PGT and CGI, which means we’ve completed their training requirements and install their impact-rated door systems to factory spec. That matters in Miami Beach, where the difference between an approved installation and a warranty void is often in the details, like anchor spacing and sealant selection. We install a lot of CWS hurricane doors for homeowners who want the same impact protection with a more tailored look, and we’ve worked on Mr-Glass and ECO Window Systems products across Miami Beach and the surrounding barrier islands.
You don’t need to know which brand you want before you call. Tell us what the door needs to survive, what it needs to look like, and what you want to spend, and we’ll match you with the right product line. Whether you have a Therma-Tru entry system or any other make, we can get it installed properly. If you’re unsure whether your existing door can be restored instead of replaced, call (863) 656-0462 and we’ll tell you straight.
Signs You Need Door Installation Right Now
- You can see daylight around the edges. A door that doesn’t seal against the jamb is letting conditioned air out and Miami Beach humidity in. More than an energy bill problem, it means the door isn’t seated properly and the sealing has failed.
- The door scrapes or sticks when the weather changes. Wood responds to humidity, and in Miami Beach, the swing between dry winter air and wet summer air is significant. A door that sticks in July or swings freely in January is telling you the slab or the frame has moved.
- Water stains are forming on the interior floor or jamb. Water intrusion in Miami Beach homes often starts at the door threshold. If you’re seeing stains or soft spots near the door after rain, the flashing or sill pan may have failed, and the longer it goes, the more framing damage you’re paying for later.
- The lock no longer catches cleanly. A latch that barely engages or a deadbolt that needs force to throw means the door has sagged out of alignment. In a storm, that’s a security issue and a water entry point.
- You have an older door and a recent insurance inspection flagged it. Many Miami Beach homeowners are getting wind mitigation inspections that call out non-impact doors. If your insurer is requiring an upgrade or offering a premium credit for one, a properly documented impact door installation pays for itself over time.
None of these mean you have to panic. They do mean you should get an honest assessment before the next tropical event puts the question to the test. Call (863) 656-0462 and we’ll send a background-checked, uniformed technician to look at what you have.
Our Door Installation Process - Step by Step
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Free on-site estimate and measurements. We come to your Miami Beach home, measure the rough opening at multiple points, check the floor level, and assess the existing frame condition. You get a written, line-item quote before any work is scheduled, and there’s no trip charge inside Miami Beach.
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Product selection and code review. We help you choose a door that fits your opening, your budget, and Miami-Dade County’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. If impact protection is required or desired, we confirm the product has current Florida Building Code approval for your specific application.
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Removal and opening preparation. We remove the old door and inspect the framing underneath, including the sill plate and jack studs. Rotted wood is replaced, the opening is re-squared if necessary, and the rough opening is flashed with a sill pan to direct water outward, not inward.
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Installation and sealing. The new door is set plumb and level, shimmed at the hinge and lock points, and secured with the anchor pattern the manufacturer and code require. We apply sealant at the exterior perimeter, install the threshold correctly, and test the door through its full swing at least a dozen times.
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Cleanup, walkthrough, and documentation. We remove all debris, walk you through the operation and maintenance of the new door, and leave you with any product documentation and warranty paperwork for your records. Then Ed’s 36500-Day Done Right Promise kicks in: if something isn’t right, we come back and make it right.
How Much Does Door Installation Cost in Miami Beach?
Here’s what we tell Miami Beach homeowners in plain numbers. A basic exterior door replacement, no structural work, typically runs $800 to $1,800 installed. A mid-range entry door with decent weather sealing and hardware lands around $1,800 to $3,500. A hurricane-rated entry door or French door system from PGT, CGI, or CWS in a Miami Beach home often runs $3,500 to $6,500 or more, depending on size, panel configuration, and whether the frame and opening need reinforcement to meet High Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements.
What moves the price? The door itself is the biggest variable, and impact-rated models cost more than non-impact. Then there’s the condition of your rough opening. If we’re replacing rotted framing or correcting an out-of-square opening, that adds labor and materials. Hardware selection matters too, multi-point locks cost more than standard deadbolts, and finish packages like oil-rubbed bronze or matte black add a line item. The honest way to avoid overpaying is to know exactly what’s in the quote. Ours are line-item written, and the price we quote is the price you pay. No change orders because we “found something” unless we actually find something, and we show you before we touch it. Every estimate is free, and if you have a written estimate from another company, we’ll give you a free second opinion. Call (863) 656-0462 to schedule yours.
Door Installation Near Miami Beach - Our Service Area
We work throughout Miami Beach, from South Beach up through Mid-Beach and North Beach, and across the causeways into the surrounding communities. Homeowners in Miami, North Bay Village, Surfside, Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, Sunny Isles Beach, North Miami, and Aventura call us for the same reason Miami Beach does: a local owner who answers his own phone and stands behind the work. We’re home here, not a franchise with a rotating crew. If you’re on Key Biscayne or in Coral Gables and need Door Installation in Miami Beach caliber work on your side of the bridge, call and ask; we’ll be straight with you about scheduling.
Serving Miami Beach, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Miami Beach 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 Beach
Door installation is the process of correctly setting a new door into a prepared rough opening so it swings true, seals against weather, and locks securely. It includes removing the old door, inspecting and repairing the surrounding frame, flashing and sealing the opening, hanging the new slab, and installing hardware and thresholds. In Miami Beach, installation must also meet High Velocity Hurricane Zone code requirements when impact-rated doors are involved.
Most single entry door installations in Miami Beach are done in one day, from removal to final walkthrough. French or double doors, or any job that uncovers framing damage requiring repair, typically run two days. Custom-ordered doors have a lead time of two to six weeks before installation can be scheduled, depending on the manufacturer and finish.
Plan on $800 to $1,800 for a basic exterior door replacement, $1,800 to $3,500 for a mid-range entry door, and $3,500 to $6,500 or more for a hurricane-rated system from PGT, CGI, or CWS. The exact price depends on the door’s size, material, impact rating, and the condition of the rough opening. Call (863) 656-0462 for a free, line-item estimate, no trip charge in Miami Beach.
Yes, we’re factory-authorized installers for PGT, and we install and service their impact-rated door systems throughout Miami Beach. We also work with CGI, Therma-Tru, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, and Mr-Glass. If you know your door’s brand and model, tell us when you call and we’ll bring the right expertise and hardware on the first visit.
If your door won’t close, won’t lock, or was damaged by a break-in or weather, call (863) 656-0462 any hour. A live person answers, and we can assess whether the door needs a temporary secure-up or a full replacement. We can’t promise a full custom installation the same hour, but we can usually get your home secured the same day.
Every door we install is covered by the manufacturer’s product warranty and our workmanship under the 36500-Day Done Right Promise. That promise is simple: if we didn’t install it right, we come back and fix it. Ed Winslow owns this business, and a warranty is only as good as the name behind it. His name is on the door.
Clear the area around the door, both inside and outside, so our crew has about six feet of working space on either side. Move any wall hangings or furniture near the door because installation vibration can knock things loose. If you have pets, keep them in another room while the door is open during installation. We handle the rest, including protecting your floors and cleaning up before we leave.
Schedule Your Door Installation Service in Miami Beach Today
Getting a door installed in Miami Beach starts with one call to (863) 656-0462. You’ll reach a live person, you’ll get a straight answer, and we’ll schedule a free estimate at a time that works for you. No pressure, no vague estimates, no subcontractors you’ve never heard of. Just Ed Winslow’s crew, his 36500-Day Done Right Promise, and a door that’s ready for whatever the Atlantic sends your way. The one down the road.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Miami 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.