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Replacing a door in Boca Raton is rarely a simple swap. Between Florida’s hurricane codes, the salt air off the Atlantic, and Boca’s HOA requirements in communities like Broken Sound, Boca West, and Woodfield Country Club, a replacement door has to perform on several levels at once – impact-rated for wind load, sealed tight against humidity-driven warping, and finished to pass architectural review. At Winslow Windows & Doors, we’ve been handling our Door Installation services since 2011, and Ed Winslow’s name is on every job we do.
Whether your front entry has taken a beating from years of salt-laden sea breeze or your old sliding glass door is drafting conditioned air straight out of the house, we supply and install Storm & Exterior Doors from brands like Therma-Tru and PGT – two of the most widely spec’d names in Florida door replacement – along with other authorized lines in our catalog. Call us at (561) 816-5648 any time – a live person picks up around the clock – or keep reading to understand exactly what goes into a Boca Raton door replacement and what it typically costs.
This page covers replacement doors as a focused service. For the full picture of what we do with entryways, patio systems, and impact doors, visit our Door Installation in Boca Raton page.
When You Need Replacement Doors
Doors in South Florida age differently than doors in the rest of the country. The combination of UV exposure, salt air, and seasonal storm stress compresses the lifespan of most door systems noticeably. Here are the situations we see most often in Boca Raton:
- Visible frame rot or corrosion around the threshold. Wood and hollow-core doors in east Boca neighborhoods close to the Intracoastal absorb moisture faster than most homeowners expect. Once the frame begins to soften or the threshold rusts through, weatherstripping repairs are a short-term fix at best.
- The door no longer meets current Florida Building Code wind-load requirements. Boca Raton falls under a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone designation in much of its footprint. If your home’s permit history shows a door installed before the 2002 code revision, there’s a real chance it isn’t rated to current standards – a fact that can affect homeowner’s insurance and resale inspections.
- Energy bills creeping up for no obvious reason. A door that’s warped even a few millimeters at the top rail bleeds air conditioning at a rate that adds up fast in a Boca summer. We regularly find older Therma-Tru fiberglass units in Boca Pointe and Boca Falls that simply lost their seal over 15-plus years.
- Hardware failure on a sliding glass or French door system. When the rollers, lock mechanism, or multi-point locking bar fails on a patio door, repair parts for discontinued models can be impossible to source. Replacement is often cheaper than a custom-fabricated repair, and the new door arrives impact-rated.
- An upcoming home sale or refinance inspection. Appraisers and inspectors in Palm Beach County flag non-impact exterior doors on homes built after 2002. Buyers negotiating credits routinely cite door condition. Getting ahead of this before listing protects your asking price.
- Storm damage – visible or hidden. After a named storm passes through, many doors look fine on the surface but have racked frames that make them impossible to seal properly. We see this every season in the communities along Glades Road and Military Trail.
Our Replacement Doors Process
We don’t show up with a generic quote sheet. Every replacement door job in Boca Raton starts with a real measurement and a real conversation about what the opening needs to do. Here’s how we work:
- On-site assessment and rough opening measurement. Ed or one of our background-checked, uniformed technicians comes out, measures the rough opening precisely, and checks the frame, subframe, and surrounding structure for rot, misalignment, or moisture damage. If the buck needs work before the door goes in, we tell you now – not on installation day.
- Product selection with your HOA and code requirements in hand. We pull the applicable Florida Product Approval numbers for each door we’re considering and confirm HOA color and style restrictions before anything is ordered. In gated communities like St. Andrews Country Club or Addison Reserve, this step alone saves weeks of back-and-forth.
- Upfront written quote – no surprises. You get a line-item price before a single order is placed. Our pricing is fixed at what we quote. Seniors and veterans get a permanent 10% discount applied at this stage, and any repair-related work over $200 qualifies for $40 off.
- Permit pull and scheduling. Boca Raton requires a permit for exterior door replacements that involve structural or impact-rated changes. We handle the permit application, coordinate with the city’s building department on Palmetto Park Road, and schedule installation around the inspection window so you’re not waiting with an open rough opening.
- Installation by our own crew – no subcontracting. The team that shows up is the Winslow team: uniformed, background-checked, and briefed on your job before they arrive. The door goes in level, the frame is flashed and sealed against Florida’s driving rain, and the hardware is tested through a full cycle before we call it done.
- Final walkthrough and 36500-Day Done Right Promise confirmation. Before we leave, we walk you through the operation, weatherstripping, and lock engagement. If anything isn’t right – now or years from now – the 36500-Day Done Right Promise means we come back and make it right. That’s not a warranty card in a drawer; it’s Ed’s word.
Replacement Doors Pricing in Boca Raton
Replacement door costs in Boca Raton depend on several variables that are specific to South Florida’s market: impact rating requirements, the complexity of the existing rough opening, HOA finish specifications, and current lead times on impact-rated units. The table below reflects typical installed price ranges we see on jobs in Palm Beach County. These are real numbers, not teaser prices – they include removal of the old door, frame prep, permit fees, and standard installation labor.
| Door Type | Typical Installed Range (Boca Raton) |
|---|---|
| Single fiberglass entry door (non-impact) | $1,100 – $2,200 |
| Single fiberglass entry door (impact-rated, e.g. Therma-Tru) | $2,000 – $4,500 |
| Double/French entry door set (impact-rated) | $3,800 – $7,500 |
| Sliding glass patio door – 2-panel (impact-rated, e.g. PGT) | $2,800 – $5,500 |
| Sliding glass patio door – 3 or 4 panel (impact-rated) | $4,500 – $9,000+ |
| Steel exterior door with impact glazing | $1,800 – $3,800 |
What moves the number up or down
- Frame condition: A rough opening that needs wood buck replacement or concrete patch work before the door can be set adds $300 to $800 in most cases – sometimes more on older CBS (concrete block) construction common in east Boca.
- Glass package: Impact laminated glass is standard in Boca Raton’s wind zone. Upgrades like low-E coatings, decorative glass, or privacy glazing add cost but often improve energy performance enough to show up on FPL bills.
- Custom sizing: Standard door sizes run 6’8″ height. Many Boca custom homes have 8-foot or taller entries. Oversized units from PGT or Therma-Tru carry a premium but are stocked more readily now than they were five years ago.
- Hardware and finish: Builder-grade hardware is included in our base pricing. Emtek, Baldwin, or Schlage premium locksets are available as upgrades and make a real difference in feel and long-term durability in a salt-air environment.
- Permit fees: Boca Raton’s building department permit fees for exterior doors are calculated as a percentage of the job value. We include the estimated permit fee in your written quote so there’s no invoice surprise when the inspector signs off.
We don’t charge a trip fee for visits within Palm Beach County, and estimates are always free. Call (561) 816-5648 to schedule a no-pressure walkthrough and get an exact number for your specific opening.
FAQs – Replacement Doors
Do I need a permit to replace an exterior door in Boca Raton?
Yes, in most cases you do. Boca Raton’s building department requires a permit for any exterior door replacement that involves an impact-rated product or a structural change to the rough opening – which covers the majority of replacements we do. Non-impact like-for-like swaps in identical openings sometimes fall under a simplified process, but that’s the exception rather than the rule in this city. We pull the permit as part of our service, handle the scheduling with the building department on Palmetto Park Road, and make sure the final inspection is closed before we consider the job complete. Call (561) 816-5648 if you want a quick answer on whether your specific project will need a permit.
How long does a replacement door installation take in Boca Raton?
A single Entry Door replacement typically takes four to six hours on the day of installation, assuming the rough opening is in good condition. Double door sets and large sliding glass systems run six to eight hours. The longer part of the timeline is usually product lead time – impact-rated doors from PGT or Therma-Tru currently run two to six weeks depending on size and glass package, and permit approval from the City of Boca Raton adds a few business days on top of that. We give you realistic dates upfront, not optimistic ones that leave you waiting with a boarded opening.
Is it cheaper to repair my existing door or replace it?
Repair wins when the issue is limited to hardware, weatherstripping, or a single damaged panel and the door itself is structurally sound and already impact-rated. Replacement makes more financial sense when the frame has rot or moisture damage, when the door is non-impact in a wind-zone home, or when repair parts for a discontinued system aren’t available. In east Boca neighborhoods where salt air accelerates corrosion, we often find that a door past the 15-year mark is more cost-effectively replaced than kept on life support with repeat repairs. We’ll tell you honestly which way it goes after we see the door in person – call (561) 816-5648 and we’ll come take a look at no charge.
What brands do you install for replacement doors in Boca Raton?
We are authorized installers for Therma-Tru and PGT, two brands with a strong track record specifically in Florida’s coastal climate. Therma-Tru’s fiberglass door systems resist the warping and corrosion that wood and steel struggle with in Boca’s humidity, and PGT’s impact sliding glass systems carry Florida Product Approval ratings built around the conditions we actually see here. We also install doors from other brands in our authorized lineup based on the specific project. We’ll recommend the product that fits your opening, your HOA requirements, and your budget – not the one with the highest margin for us.
Key Takeaways
- Boca Raton’s wind zone and HOA landscape make door replacement more involved than a standard swap – permits, impact ratings, and architectural approval all factor in.
- Installed prices for impact-rated replacement doors in Boca Raton typically run $2,000 to $9,000+ depending on type and configuration.
- Winslow Windows & Doors has handled this work since 2011 as a locally owned, owner-operated company – Ed Winslow’s name is on every job.
- We pull permits, handle HOA coordination, and back every installation with the 36500-Day Done Right Promise.
- No trip charge in Palm Beach County. Free estimates. A live person answers at (561) 816-5648 any hour you call.
- Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 10% discount on every job.
Ready to Replace Your Door? Let’s Talk.
If your door is showing its age, failing a wind-rating inspection, or simply making your Boca Raton home look and perform below what it should, we’re ready to help. Call (561) 816-5648 – a real person will pick up, not a voicemail – and we’ll schedule a free on-site estimate at a time that works for you. Upfront pricing. No surprises on the invoice. And the 36500-Day Done Right Promise behind every door we install.
Winslow Windows & Doors has been the locally owned alternative to faceless national installers in Boca Raton since 2011. You can find more about our full range of entryway and patio door services on our home page, or go straight to the parent service overview at Door Installation in Boca Raton. When you’re ready, Ed and the team are one call away.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Boca Raton 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.