Free in-home measure and quote - PGT, CGI and CWS impact lines compared on your actual openings, style by style
Before
After
Before
AfterStorm & Exterior Doors in Boca Raton, FL
Door Installation services in Boca Raton means putting a Florida Building Code-compliant, impact-rated door between your home and whatever the Atlantic decides to throw at it – and doing that job correctly the first time. At Winslow Windows & Doors, we’ve been installing storm-rated and standard exterior doors across Boca Raton since 2011, and Ed Winslow’s name on the license means every installation carries personal accountability, not just a company warranty.
Whether you’re upgrading a tired fiberglass entry door in Boca West, replacing a steel door that’s rusted at the bottom corner after years of South Florida humidity, or adding Hurricane-Proof Front & Entry Doors to meet insurer requirements in Broken Sound, we handle the full scope: product selection, permit coordination, removal of the old unit, and a finished installation that passes inspection. Call us at (561) 816-5648 any time – a live person picks up, around the clock.
For a broader look at what we do with exterior openings, visit our Door Installation in Boca Raton page. This page focuses specifically on storm doors, impact-rated entry doors, and exterior door replacement in the Boca Raton market.
When You Need Storm & Exterior Doors
Boca Raton sits in Palm Beach County’s high-velocity hurricane zone. That geographic reality shapes what “exterior door” actually means here – a standard big-box door that works fine in Ohio can fail catastrophically in a Category 2 storm. Here are the situations where Winslow customers typically call us:
- Your home isn’t hurricane-rated at the front door. If your entry door doesn’t have an Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) or Florida Product Approval number, your homeowner’s insurance may penalize you at renewal. We see this constantly in older Boca Raton neighborhoods like Camino Gardens and Lake Wyman – homes built before modern wind-load requirements that have never had the front entry upgraded.
- The door bottom is rotting or the frame is separating. South Florida’s humidity, occasional flooding, and afternoon rainstorms eat wood-core and low-grade fiberglass doors from the bottom up. If there’s daylight visible under or around your door frame, or you can feel hot air pushing in around the edges, the seal is gone and the structure may be compromised.
- Your current door failed a wind-mitigation inspection. When a wind-mitigation inspector marks your door as non-compliant, your insurance carrier gets a copy of that report. Upgrading to a PGT or Therma-Tru impact-rated door is often the fastest path to recovering your discount.
- Storm shutters aren’t practical for your entry. Some Boca Raton homeowners in communities like Boca Pointe or Woodfield Country Club find accordion shutters awkward on main entries and prefer an impact-rated door that handles protection passively, with no pre-storm deployment required.
- You’re doing a full exterior refresh and want cohesion. A new impact window package looks mismatched next to a 20-year-old door. We often install storm entry doors as part of a broader exterior project so the protection level and the aesthetics line up.
- The current door sticks, swings freely, or won’t latch securely. A door that doesn’t seal or lock properly is a problem on two fronts: energy loss and security. In Boca Raton’s summer heat, a poorly fitted exterior door can meaningfully raise your cooling costs month over month.
Our Storm & Exterior Door Installation Process
We don’t do “drop the door and go.” Here’s what a Winslow installation looks like from the first call to the final inspection:
- Free on-site measurement and assessment. Ed’s team comes to your Boca Raton home, takes precise rough-opening measurements, checks the existing frame and threshold condition, and documents the current door’s product approval status. If the frame is rotted or out of square, we tell you that before you’ve spent a dollar – not after we’ve pulled the old door.
- Product selection with honest guidance. We’re authorized installers for Therma-Tru and PGT, among others, which means we can source impact-rated fiberglass and steel entry doors that carry actual Florida Product Approval numbers. We’ll walk you through the style options, glass configurations, and hardware finishes that fit your home and your budget – no upselling to a product you don’t need.
- Permit coordination. Most exterior door replacements in Boca Raton require a building permit, and impact-rated doors require product-approval documentation at permit submission. We handle the permit application. You don’t have to navigate the City of Boca Raton Building Division or Palm Beach County permit portal on your own.
- Professional removal and disposal. We remove the old door and frame cleanly, assess the rough opening for any water damage or wood rot that wasn’t visible during the initial visit, and address structural issues before setting the new unit. The old door leaves with us – it won’t sit on your lawn for a week.
- Precision installation and sealing. The new door is shimmed, leveled, and anchored to the structural framing per manufacturer specs and Florida Building Code requirements. Flashing, caulk, and weatherstripping are applied to the finished tolerances required for hurricane-impact certification – a step that’s often skipped by crews who treat installation as a speed exercise.
- Inspection and walkthrough. Once the installation is complete, we schedule the required inspection with the City of Boca Raton’s building department, and we’re present when the inspector arrives. After the inspection passes, we walk you through the door’s operation, hardware, and any maintenance notes. The job isn’t closed until you’re satisfied.
Storm & Exterior Doors Pricing in Boca Raton
Storm and exterior door installation in Boca Raton typically runs between $1,200 and $4,500 installed, depending on door type, size, glass configuration, and the condition of the existing frame. That range is wide because the products themselves vary significantly – a standard fiberglass single entry door with basic impact glass sits at the lower end, while French & Double Doors with decorative impact glass and upgraded hardware reaches the higher end.
| Door Type | Installed Price Range (Boca Raton) |
|---|---|
| Single impact-rated fiberglass entry door | $1,200 – $2,200 |
| Single impact-rated steel entry door | $1,100 – $1,900 |
| Double impact-rated fiberglass entry door | $2,400 – $4,500 |
| Storm door addition (over existing exterior door) | $500 – $1,200 |
| Frame replacement (if existing frame is rotted) | Add $300 – $800 |
Several factors move the final number in Boca Raton specifically:
- Product approval requirements: Doors installed in Palm Beach County’s high-velocity hurricane zone must carry verified Florida Product Approval numbers. Certified, tested doors cost more than non-rated units – but a non-rated door won’t pass inspection and won’t satisfy your insurer.
- Frame and rough-opening condition: Homes in older Boca Raton neighborhoods – Boca Teeca, the east-side waterfront blocks, parts of Palmetto Park Road corridor – often have original wood frames that have taken on moisture over decades. Repairing or replacing framing adds cost, but it has to be done correctly for the installation to hold.
- Hardware and glass options: Multi-point locking systems, decorative impact glass, and premium hardware finishes add to the product cost. These aren’t upsells – they affect performance and appearance, and we’ll explain what each choice actually does.
- Permit fees: Palm Beach County and City of Boca Raton building permits carry fees that vary by job value. We include permit coordination in our process and will itemize any permit fees in your written estimate.
Upfront pricing, no surprises on the invoice. If your job qualifies for our standing $40 off any repair over $200 offer, we’ll apply it. Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 10% discount on any installation. And there’s no trip charge inside Palm Beach County.
Call (561) 816-5648 for a free, no-obligation estimate. We’ll come to your Boca Raton home, measure the opening, assess the existing frame, and give you a written number before any work begins.
FAQs – Storm & Exterior Doors in Boca Raton
Do I need a permit to replace an exterior door in Boca Raton?
Yes, in most cases, a building permit is required for exterior door replacement in Boca Raton, and impact-rated doors require product-approval documentation at the time of permit submission. The City of Boca Raton Building Services Division enforces this, and a job done without the proper permit can complicate a future home sale or insurance claim. Winslow handles permit coordination as part of every installation – you don’t have to manage that process yourself. Call (561) 816-5648 if you want to confirm what your specific job requires before committing to anything.
What’s the difference between a storm door and an impact-rated entry door?
A storm door is a secondary door installed in front of your existing exterior door, typically lighter-duty, and not rated to meet Florida’s hurricane protection requirements on its own. Entry Doors that are impact-rated is the primary door itself, built with laminated impact glass, reinforced frames, and hardware systems tested to withstand high-velocity wind and debris – it carries a Florida Product Approval number and can satisfy Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County wind-mitigation requirements. For Boca Raton homes in the high-velocity hurricane zone, an impact-rated primary door is almost always the appropriate choice if the goal is insurance compliance or genuine storm protection. We can walk you through both options in detail – call us at (561) 816-5648 and we’ll help you figure out which one fits your situation.
How long does storm door installation take in Boca Raton?
Most single exterior door installations take four to six hours on the day of work. Double-door units or jobs that involve frame replacement typically run a full day. The longer timeline in Boca Raton usually comes from permit scheduling, not the installation itself – the City of Boca Raton’s inspection schedule can add a few days between installation and final inspection. We’ll give you a realistic timeline in your written estimate so you know exactly what to expect. Call (561) 816-5648 to get an accurate project timeline for your specific opening.
Will a new impact entry door lower my homeowners insurance in Boca Raton?
A new impact-rated entry door that carries a valid Florida Product Approval number can contribute to a wind-mitigation credit on your Palm Beach County homeowners insurance policy, though the exact credit depends on your insurer and the full picture of your home’s opening protection. Many Boca Raton homeowners see meaningful premium reductions when they upgrade all openings – doors and windows – to impact-rated products, because insurers assess the entire building envelope. We provide the product approval documentation you’ll need to submit to your insurer after installation. For an estimate on a new storm entry door, call (561) 816-5648.
Why Boca Raton Homeowners Call Winslow
Ed Winslow started this company in 2011 with a straightforward premise: do the job correctly, stand behind it, and be reachable when something comes up. That hasn’t changed. We’re not a franchise, not a national chain, and not a subcontractor pool. When you call (561) 816-5648, a real person picks up. When the truck pulls up, the technician is background-checked and in uniform. When the job is done, Ed’s name is on the permit, the warranty, and the invoice.
The 36500-Day Done Right Promise is how we put that commitment in writing. If an installation isn’t right, we come back and make it right – no runaround, no expired warranty clause, no charge. A century-long standard of accountability isn’t something a national chain can credibly offer, because no national chain is putting a real owner’s name on the line.
We’re authorized installers for Therma-Tru and PGT, two of the most trusted door lines in South Florida, and our product selection includes impact-rated options that carry the Florida Product Approval numbers Palm Beach County requires. Every estimate is written, itemized, and free. No trip charge in Palm Beach County. Seniors and veterans get 10% off, always.
If you’re on the Winslow Windows & Doors home page and not sure where to start, our team can help you figure out what your home actually needs – whether that’s a single front door upgrade or a full exterior protection package covering windows and doors together.
We’re the company down the road. Call (561) 816-5648 and let’s get started.
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.