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Door installation in Westgate for French and double units typically runs between $1,800 and $5,500 installed, depending on the door material, glass configuration, and whether the opening needs structural modification. Most jobs are completed in a single day, and every installation we do is backed by our Done Right Promise – if something’s not right, we come back and make it right, no runaround.
At Winslow Windows & Doors, we’ve been installing French and double doors across Westgate and the surrounding communities since 2011. Ed Winslow’s name is on this business, which means every measurement, every frame, and every slab of glass gets the same attention he’d give his own front door. If you’re ready to talk specifics, call us at (561) 468-6136 – a real person answers every time, around the clock.
French and double doors aren’t just an aesthetic upgrade. In Westgate’s climate, where afternoon storms roll in fast and humidity does a number on older wood frames, the right door system makes a measurable difference in energy efficiency, security, and long-term maintenance costs. Our full Door Installation in Westgate service covers everything from single entry doors to complex double-door configurations, and this page focuses specifically on what goes into French and double door projects here in Westgate.
When You Need French & Double Doors
Not every homeowner arrives at this page knowing exactly what they need – sometimes it’s a clear vision, sometimes it’s a problem looking for a solution. Here are the situations we see most often in Westgate:
- Dated or deteriorating entry doors: Older Westgate homes, particularly those built in the 1980s and early 1990s near the Hialeah Gardens border, often have fiberglass or hollow-core doors that have warped, cracked, or lost their seal entirely. A French or double door replacement restores both function and curb appeal in one shot.
- Poor natural light in the main living area: If your foyer or back patio feels dark and closed off, a set of French doors with full or divided glass panels can bring in significantly more daylight without sacrificing wall space the way a window replacement would.
- Patio or pool access that feels cramped: Westgate homeowners with outdoor entertaining spaces frequently replace single sliding doors with outswing French doors because the wider clear opening – typically 60 to 72 inches – makes moving furniture, carrying trays, and general flow much easier.
- A home sale or significant renovation: Buyers notice entry doors. A new double-door entry with glass sidelites and a quality Therma-Tru frame photographs well and holds up against appraisal scrutiny in a way that a worn single door does not.
- Storm or impact protection concerns: Florida building code requires impact-rated or properly shuttered openings in Westgate’s wind zone. If your current French doors are older single-pane units without impact laminate, every hurricane season carries real risk. We can replace them with impact-rated PGT or CGI systems that meet current Miami-Dade and Broward NOA standards.
- Interior passage between rooms or a home office addition: Double doors aren’t only for exterior use. We install interior French doors between living rooms, home offices, and dining areas where homeowners want visual separation without closing off the space entirely.
Our French & Double Door Installation Process
We don’t show up and start pulling frames without a plan. Here’s exactly what a French or double door installation looks like when Winslow Windows & Doors handles it in Westgate:
- Measure and assess the rough opening: Before anything is ordered, we measure the existing opening – or the planned opening – three times. In older Westgate construction, door frames frequently fall slightly out of square due to settling or past water intrusion. We document the condition of the header, threshold, and surrounding drywall before committing to a product size. This step costs you nothing; it’s part of the free estimate.
- Product selection and permit pull: Once we know the opening dimensions and your preferences – material, glass style, finish, hardware – we help you select the right door system from our authorized lineup. Therma-Tru fiberglass is our most popular choice for Westgate exterior applications because it resists humidity expansion, holds paint exceptionally well, and qualifies for most homeowner’s insurance credits. If impact glazing is required (and in most of Westgate, it is), we’ll confirm the product’s NOA number and pull the required Miami-Dade or Broward permit before any work begins. Operating without a permit in Westgate isn’t something we do – ever.
- Frame removal and opening preparation: Our background-checked, uniformed crew removes the old door unit carefully to avoid damaging adjacent drywall or flooring. If we find rot in the rough frame – common in Westgate homes that have had water intrusion through an aging threshold – we address it before setting the new frame. Skipping this step is how doors fail early.
- Door installation and shimming: The new frame is set level, plumb, and square using precision shims. For double and French door systems, proper shimming is critical: a frame that’s even slightly out of plumb will cause the active door leaf to drift open or refuse to latch within a year. We set the frame, test both leaves through their full swing range, and confirm the latch and deadbolt seat correctly before moving to the next step.
- Insulation, flashing, and weatherproofing: The gap between the new frame and the rough opening gets filled with low-expansion foam and covered with code-compliant flashing tape. In Westgate’s wet season, this detail is what separates a 20-year door from a 7-year door. We caulk the exterior perimeter with a paintable, flexible sealant rated for Florida’s UV exposure.
- Final inspection and walkthrough: We test the door operation, confirm the hardware is properly torqued, and walk you through maintenance basics – specifically how to adjust the hinges if seasonal humidity causes minor binding, and how to clean impact-laminated glass without degrading the interlayer. If the job required a permit, we schedule the final inspection with the county and make sure you receive your paperwork.
French & Double Doors Pricing in Westgate
French and double door installation in Westgate costs between $1,800 and $5,500 for most residential projects. That range is wide because the variables are real – door size, material, glass type, and opening condition all move the number meaningfully. Here’s a breakdown of what affects your specific cost:
| Door Configuration | Estimated Installed Price |
|---|---|
| Standard 60″ fiberglass double door, no glass | $1,800 – $2,600 |
| French doors (60″ or 72″) with partial glass lites | $2,200 – $3,400 |
| Impact-rated French doors, full glass, standard hardware | $2,800 – $4,200 |
| Custom double doors with sidelites and transoms | $3,800 – $5,500+ |
| Interior French doors (passage, no impact requirement) | $900 – $1,800 |
What drives the cost up:
- Impact-rated laminated glass adds $300 to $700 over non-impact glass, but in Westgate’s wind zone it’s the code-compliant choice and typically lowers insurance premiums enough to offset part of that difference over time.
- Structural header modification – if the existing opening is too narrow and framing work is required – adds $400 to $900 depending on load-bearing conditions.
- Rot repair in the rough frame is billed by the linear foot after demo reveals the extent; we give you an honest number before continuing, not a surprise on the invoice.
- Upgraded hardware (multi-point locking systems, smart lock prep, designer handles) typically adds $150 to $400.
- Custom paint or stain finishes on fiberglass, done in our shop rather than field-applied, can add $200 to $500 depending on the door size and profile complexity.
Estimates are free. Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 10% discount on all installations – no expiration, no fine print. And if you’ve already received a written estimate from another contractor, we’ll give you a free second opinion so you know whether that number makes sense for Westgate’s market.
Call (561) 468-6136 for your free estimate. Upfront pricing means the number you hear on the phone is the number on the invoice.
Why Westgate Homeowners Choose Winslow
There’s no shortage of door installers in the greater Miami-Dade and Broward corridor, so it’s fair to ask what makes Winslow Windows & Doors the right call for a French or double door project specifically in Westgate.
Ed Winslow started this company in 2011 as an owner-operated business, and it’s stayed that way. That matters on a job like this because French and double door installation has a lot of small decisions that compound: which direction the doors swing, how the astragal bolt is positioned, whether the threshold is ramped for ADA-adjacent access, whether the glass pattern matches existing windows on the facade. These aren’t things a crew managed remotely from a call center cares about. Ed’s crews are background-checked and show up in uniform – you know exactly who is on your property before the truck parks.
We’re authorized installers for Therma-Tru door systems, which means we’re not sourcing from a distributor’s leftover inventory and hoping the warranty holds. The products we install carry the manufacturer’s full backing, and our own Done Right Promise sits on top of that. If the door doesn’t operate correctly after we leave, we come back – that’s not a policy memo, it’s Ed’s word.
Westgate sits close to the Broward-Miami-Dade line, and we pull permits and work comfortably in both jurisdictions. We know the local inspection timeline, we know the code officers by name in some cases, and we don’t cut corners on NOA compliance just because it adds a step. A door that fails inspection isn’t done – and we don’t hand you an incomplete job and disappear.
From the home page to the job site, every part of working with Winslow runs on the same principle: Ed’s name is on the door, and on every job we do.
Key Takeaways
- French and double door installation in Westgate typically costs $1,800 to $5,500 installed, depending on size, material, and glass type.
- Impact-rated glass is required in most of Westgate’s wind zone – non-impact doors need approved shutters to meet code.
- Therma-Tru fiberglass is the most practical choice for Westgate’s humidity; it won’t warp, rot, or lose its finish the way wood-core doors do in South Florida’s wet season.
- All installations are permitted and inspected – we handle the permit pull, you get the paperwork.
- Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 10% discount; free second opinions on written estimates, always.
- The Done Right Promise means if the door isn’t right, we make it right – period.
- A live person answers at (561) 468-6136 around the clock – no voicemail, no callback queue.
FAQs – French & Double Doors in Westgate
How much does French door installation cost in Westgate, FL?
Most French and double door installations in Westgate fall between $1,800 and $4,200 for standard configurations, with custom or Hurricane-Proof Front & Entry Doors with sidelites reaching $5,500 or more. The biggest cost drivers are glass type (impact vs. non-impact), door material, and whether the rough opening needs structural modification. Call (561) 468-6136 for a free, itemized estimate – what you hear is what you pay.
Do I need impact-rated doors in Westgate?
Yes, in most cases. Westgate falls within a Florida High-Velocity Hurricane Zone wind corridor, and current building code requires all new door installations to be either impact-rated or paired with an approved Storm & Exterior Doors system. We install PGT and CGI impact-rated French door systems that carry valid Miami-Dade NOA numbers and satisfy both code and most insurance carrier requirements. We’ll confirm the specific requirement for your address during the free estimate.
How long does a double door installation take in Westgate?
Most double and French door installations are completed in one day – typically four to six hours for a standard Replacement Doors job in an existing opening. If structural header work is needed, or if there’s rot repair involved, the job may extend into a second day. We’ll tell you upfront during the estimate if we expect that, not after we’ve pulled the old frame.
Is a permit required for French door installation in Westgate?
Yes. Any exterior door replacement in Westgate requires a building permit and final inspection, particularly for impact-rated systems where the NOA compliance needs to be documented. We pull the permit before work begins, schedule the inspection, and make sure you have the closed permit in hand before we consider the job complete. Working without a permit isn’t something we do – not because it’s difficult, but because it creates real problems when you sell the home or file an insurance claim.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Westgate.
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.