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Door Installation for French and double doors in Fort Lauderdale typically runs between $1,800 and $6,500 installed, depending on the door material, impact rating, glass configuration, and opening size. Most jobs we schedule are completed in a single day, and every installation we do is backed by our 36500-Day Done Right Promise – if it’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 Fort Lauderdale since 2011. Ed Winslow’s name is on the business, and that means every measurement, every product selection, and every final walk-through carries the weight of personal accountability. Whether you’re opening up a rear wall to create flow between your living room and patio, or replacing a dated entry that’s been leaking through two hurricane seasons, we handle the full job – permit included – so you’re not chasing three different contractors.
Our full scope of door work falls under our Door Installation in Fort Lauderdale service, which covers everything from single entry doors to large multi-panel openings. French and double doors are one of the most requested configurations we see in Fort Lauderdale’s older neighborhoods, particularly in Victoria Park, Rio Vista, and Lauderdale Isles, where homeowners are updating mid-century homes without sacrificing the original character of the architecture.
Ready to get a number? Call us at (904) 747-8989 – a live person answers every call, around the clock, and estimates are always free.
When You Need French & Double Doors
Not every door situation is obvious. Here are the scenarios where Fort Lauderdale homeowners typically call us:
- You’re losing conditioned air through a failing seal. Older wood French doors in Fort Lauderdale’s humidity tend to warp and gap over time. If you’re feeling a draft or noticing your electric bill creeping up through summer, the door frame – not just the weatherstripping – is often the cause.
- Your current doors don’t meet Florida’s impact requirements. If you’re in Broward County and your French or double doors aren’t impact-rated, you’re either paying a higher insurance premium or carrying real risk during storm season. We install doors that meet Florida Building Code impact standards so your coverage reflects the protection you actually have.
- You want to open up a wall between interior and exterior space. This is one of the most common remodels we see in the Colee Hammock and Harbor Beach areas – homeowners converting a window-sized opening into a full double-door passage to a pool deck or garden. It changes the feel of a house entirely.
- Your entry door makes the wrong first impression. A front door is the first thing guests and buyers see. If the double doors at your entry are faded, damaged, or simply outdated, replacing them is one of the higher-return upgrades you can make to a Fort Lauderdale home before listing.
- Glass panels are cracked, fogged, or broken. Insulated glass units in double doors eventually fail – especially after a direct impact or after years of Fort Lauderdale’s UV exposure. Sometimes a full replacement makes more financial sense than a glass-only repair, and we’ll tell you honestly which way it goes.
- A previous install was done wrong. We get calls regularly from homeowners in Tarpon River and Edgewood whose French doors were installed by a crew that didn’t properly flash the rough opening or seat the frame level. Water intrusion follows. We do free second opinions on any written estimate you’ve already received – bring it in or read it to us over the phone.
Our French & Double Door Installation Process
Here’s exactly how a French or double door project runs with us, from the first call to the final inspection:
- Free on-site measurement and consultation. We send a uniformed, background-checked technician to your Fort Lauderdale home to measure the opening, assess the current framing condition, and talk through your options on glass type, hardware, material (fiberglass, steel, or wood composite), and impact rating. There’s no trip charge for homes inside our home county. You get a written, upfront price before anything moves forward.
- Product selection and permit filing. Once you approve the quote, we confirm your door order – typically from our CGI or CWS lineup for impact-rated applications, or Therma-Tru for high-end fiberglass entry doors. We pull the Broward County building permit on your behalf. This step is non-negotiable on our end; unpermitted door work in Fort Lauderdale can void your homeowner’s insurance and create problems at resale.
- Rough opening preparation. Before the new doors arrive, we inspect and – when needed – repair the rough opening. Fort Lauderdale’s older homes, particularly those built in the 1950s through 1970s, often have moisture damage in the sill and jack studs that a faster crew would just frame over. We don’t do that. Rotten wood gets replaced before a single hinge goes in.
- Installation day. Our crew handles the full installation: setting and leveling the frame, shimming, anchoring to Florida’s wind-load requirements, sealing with a continuous bead of high-performance exterior sealant, and installing all hardware. For French doors with sidelights or transoms, the glass units are seated and tested before we leave. A typical double door replacement runs four to six hours; larger custom openings with structural work may take a full day.
- Final inspection and walk-through. We call for the Broward County inspection and meet the inspector on-site. Once it passes, Ed or a senior tech does a walk-through with you to check operation, locking function, weatherstripping contact, and glass clarity. If anything’s off, it gets corrected before we pack the truck.
- 36500-Day Done Right Promise activated. Your installation is covered. If anything related to our workmanship fails – a door that’s hard to operate, a frame that shifts, a seal that lets water in – call us and we come back. That’s not a limited warranty tied to a manufacturer timeline. It’s Ed’s word.
French & Double Doors Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
French and double door costs in Fort Lauderdale vary based on several factors, and we’d rather give you a real range than a low number that doubles by the time the invoice arrives. The table below reflects what we typically see on actual jobs in Broward County.
| Door Type / Scenario | Installed Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard fiberglass double door (no sidelights, existing opening) | $1,800 – $2,800 |
| Impact-rated double door (CGI or CWS, Broward Code compliant) | $2,500 – $4,200 |
| French doors with sidelights (fiberglass or steel, impact glass) | $3,200 – $5,500 |
| Custom French door configuration with transom, large opening | $4,500 – $6,500+ |
| Structural rough opening modification (wall work, new header) | $600 – $1,800 added to door cost |
| Permit (Broward County – pulled on your behalf) | Included in our quote |
What moves the price up or down
- Impact vs. non-impact glass: In Fort Lauderdale, we almost always recommend impact-rated glass – CGI and CWS both make excellent double door units in this category. The insurance savings over five years often offset the upfront cost difference.
- Material: Fiberglass (like Therma-Tru) costs more than steel but handles Fort Lauderdale’s salt air and UV exposure better over time. Wood composite is an option for certain historic-district homes in areas like Sailboat Bend, but it requires more maintenance.
- Rough opening condition: A clean, square, dry opening keeps costs down. An opening with water damage or non-standard dimensions adds labor and materials.
- Hardware and finish: Entry hardware on a double door – multi-point locking, handlesets, hinges – varies widely in price. We’ll show you options at every price point without pushing you toward the top of the shelf.
Standing discounts – always available, never a gimmick
Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 10% discount on any installation. Any repair over $200 gets $40 off automatically. These aren’t promotional offers with an expiration date – they’re part of how we operate. Call (904) 747-8989 for a free estimate and we’ll put the applicable discount in writing on your quote.
FAQs – French & Double Doors in Fort Lauderdale
Do French doors in Fort Lauderdale need to be impact-rated?
Yes – if the doors are in an exterior opening of a home in Broward County, Florida Building Code requires that they meet impact resistance standards or that you use an approved storm shutter system over non-impact units. Most Fort Lauderdale homeowners choose Hurricane-Proof Front & Entry Doors that are impact-rated because they eliminate the hassle of deploying shutters and because insurance carriers typically reward that choice with lower premiums. We install impact French and double doors from CGI and CWS that carry the current Florida Product Approval ratings. Call (904) 747-8989 and we’ll confirm exactly what’s required for your specific address and opening.
How long does a French or double door installation take in Fort Lauderdale?
A straightforward Replacement Doors project for double doors in an existing opening typically takes four to six hours on installation day. If we’re modifying a rough opening – cutting into a wall, installing a new structural header, or expanding a window opening into a door opening – plan for a full day, sometimes two. We’ll give you a realistic time estimate during the free consultation, not a range we adjust upward once we’re on-site. Permit inspection scheduling in Broward County adds a few days to the overall timeline but doesn’t extend the time your home is open or under construction.
Is it cheaper to repair my existing French doors or replace them entirely?
It depends on what’s failing. If the issue is weatherstripping, a single broken glass panel, or hardware that’s worn out, repair usually makes sense and costs significantly less than replacement. If the frame is warped, the wood is soft from water intrusion, the door isn’t impact-rated, or the unit is more than 15 to 20 years old with degraded seals, replacement tends to be the better long-term investment – especially in Fort Lauderdale’s climate where moisture damage compounds quickly. We do free second opinions on any written estimate you’ve received, so if another company has quoted you a full replacement and you’re not sure it’s necessary, call us at (904) 747-8989 and we’ll give you an honest read.
Do you pull the building permit, or is that on me?
We pull the permit. Every Storm & Exterior Doors installation in Fort Lauderdale requires a Broward County building permit, and we handle the filing, scheduling, and on-site inspection as part of our standard process – it’s included in the price we quote you. Some contractors skip this step to keep their bid lower. That creates real problems: unpermitted work can void your homeowner’s insurance policy, complicate a future sale, and leave you personally liable if the door ever fails during a storm event. We don’t cut that corner, and we won’t suggest you should either.
Key Takeaways
- French and double door installation in Fort Lauderdale runs $1,800 to $6,500 installed, depending on size, material, and impact rating.
- Broward County requires impact-rated exterior doors or approved storm protection – we install units from CGI and CWS that carry current Florida Product Approval.
- We pull the permit, handle the inspection, and include both in your quoted price – no surprises.
- The 36500-Day Done Right Promise means if our workmanship isn’t right, we come back and fix it. Period.
- Seniors and veterans always receive 10% off. Any repair over $200 is $40 off. Free estimates, always.
- A live person answers at (904) 747-8989 any time you call – nights, weekends, no exceptions.
Get a Free Estimate on French & Double Doors in Fort Lauderdale
If you’re ready to talk through a French or double door project – or you just want a second opinion on a quote you’ve already received – call Winslow Windows & Doors at (904) 747-8989. A real person will answer, we’ll set up a free on-site measurement at your Fort Lauderdale home, and you’ll have a written price in hand before any decision needs to be made. Ed Winslow has been doing this work in South Florida since 2011, and his name is on every job we do.
We serve homeowners across Fort Lauderdale and throughout Broward County, from Victoria Park and Rio Vista to Harbor Beach and Coral Ridge. If you want to see the full range of door work we do, start with our home page for an overview of everything Winslow Windows & Doors covers.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale 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.