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Entry door installation in Palm Beach typically runs between $800 and $4,500 depending on the door material, impact rating, and frame complexity – and most jobs are completed in a single day. At Winslow Windows & Doors, we’ve been providing our Door Installation services to Palm Beach homeowners since 2011, and Ed Winslow is personally reachable when you call (561) 782-7525.
Your front door does more than let people in. In Palm Beach, it’s the first thing the wind tests when a storm rolls off the Atlantic, the first thing a would-be intruder sizes up, and – let’s be honest – the first thing your neighbors notice when you update it. We install impact-rated entry doors built specifically for South Florida’s coastal exposure, the kind that meet Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County’s strict product approval requirements without looking like a bunker. Whether you’re replacing a deteriorating wood door, upgrading to an impact-rated fiberglass unit, or building new construction, our Door Installation in Palm Beach team handles it start to finish – permit, installation, and cleanup included.
A national chain will send whoever’s available. We send a background-checked, uniformed installer, and Ed’s name is on every job we do. If you want to skip ahead, call (561) 782-7525 – a live person picks up around the clock.
When You Need a New Entry Door
- Your door isn’t impact-rated. Palm Beach County requires impact-rated or hurricane-protected openings on all exterior doors. If your current door doesn’t carry a Notice of Acceptance (NOA) or a Florida Product Approval number, it’s a code issue – not just a comfort one.
- Air is leaking around the frame. High humidity and the constant salt-air exposure along A1A and the Intracoastal accelerate seal failure. If you feel warm air around the edges on a hot August afternoon, you’re cooling the outside – and paying for it on your FPL bill.
- The door sticks, drags, or won’t latch cleanly. Wood doors in Palm Beach swell with the summer humidity and shrink in the dry season. Once the frame or slab warps significantly, no amount of planing brings it back to square.
- You’re seeing visible rot, rust, or delamination. South Florida’s UV intensity and salt-laden air are hard on wood and steel alike. Surface paint can mask the damage for a season, but once the substrate fails, the door’s structural integrity goes with it.
- You’re selling or refinancing. Appraisers and buyers in Palm Beach’s market expect impact-rated doors. An older, non-impact unit can flag during inspection and complicate your closing.
- You want to reduce your homeowner’s insurance premium. Many insurers in Florida offer measurable discounts when all openings – including the front door – carry approved impact ratings. A new Therma-Tru or CGI entry door can pay back part of its cost within a few policy cycles.
Our Entry Door Installation Process
- Free on-site estimate and measurement. We come to your Palm Beach address, measure the rough opening, assess the existing frame and threshold condition, and talk through door styles, materials, glass options, and hardware. You get upfront pricing before anything is signed – no surprises on the invoice.
- Product selection and ordering. We’ll walk you through options from brands like Therma-Tru and CGI – two of the strongest fiberglass and impact-glass lines available for Florida coastal applications. We’ll confirm the correct Florida Product Approval number for your specific configuration, and we order directly from our authorized distributor network.
- Permit coordination (when required). Palm Beach County requires a permit for entry door replacements in most cases. We handle the application, drawings, and scheduling with the local building department so you don’t have to make a single call to the county.
- Old door removal and frame preparation. Our installers remove the existing door and slab, inspect the rough opening for rot or water intrusion (common in older homes in areas like El Cid and Flamingo Park), and prep or replace the buck and framing as needed before the new unit goes in.
- Installation, flashing, and sealing. The new entry door is set, shimmed, and anchored per manufacturer specs and Florida Building Code requirements. We apply proper flashing tape, backer rod, and a marine-grade sealant at all penetrations – steps that matter more in a coastal environment than anywhere else in the country.
- Inspection and walkthrough. We schedule the final building department inspection, walk you through operation and hardware, and don’t leave until everything is right. If something isn’t, the Done Right Promise covers it – that’s our standing commitment, not a seasonal promotion.
Entry Door Pricing in Palm Beach
Replacement Doors in Palm Beach cost more than the national average, and there are two main reasons: impact-rated products carry a real premium over standard doors, and Palm Beach County permit fees and code requirements add legitimate cost to every job. Here’s an honest breakdown of what you can expect.
| Door Type | Typical Installed Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fiberglass entry door (impact-rated, no glass) | $1,100 – $2,200 | Most popular choice for Palm Beach coastal homes; resists salt air and UV |
| Fiberglass entry door with impact glass sidelites | $2,000 – $4,000 | Adds natural light; glass must meet Miami-Dade or FL Product Approval |
| Steel impact entry door | $900 – $1,800 | Strong and cost-effective; can be prone to surface rust without proper maintenance in salt-air zones |
| Custom or oversized fiberglass/impact door | $3,000 – $4,500+ | Common in older estate homes on the island with non-standard rough openings |
| Frame repair or replacement (add-on) | $200 – $600 | Depends on scope; often needed in homes with older wood framing near the water |
| Permit fee (Palm Beach County) | $75 – $200 (approximate) | Required for most entry door replacements; we handle the filing |
A few things push costs higher in Palm Beach specifically. Homes on the barrier island often have non-standard door openings from original construction in the 1920s through 1950s – reframing adds labor. Properties with historic designation (a number of homes in the Hammon/Phipps era architectural zones) require specific finishes that can limit your product options. And because Palm Beach sits in a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), every Hurricane-Proof Front & Entry Doors must carry an NOA – products that pass standard Florida testing don’t automatically qualify.
Seniors and veterans get 10% off their installation. Any repair or service work over $200 gets $40 off automatically – no coupon needed. And if you’ve already gotten a written estimate from another company, we’ll give you a free second opinion on it. Call (561) 782-7525 for exact numbers on your job – estimates are free.
Why Palm Beach Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
There’s no shortage of contractors willing to hang a door in Palm Beach. The difference with Winslow is accountability. Ed Winslow founded this company in 2011, his name is on the license, and he’s reachable by phone – not through a call center. When you call (561) 782-7525 at any hour, a live person answers. That’s not a marketing line; it’s how we’ve operated since day one.
We’re authorized installers for Therma-Tru and CGI, two brands that have earned genuine respect in the Florida impact-door market. Therma-Tru’s fiberglass slabs hold up against the palm Beach climate without the warping, swelling, or rot that ends wood door lifespans prematurely. CGI’s impact units are engineered specifically for coastal Florida wind loads – the same physics that test every door on the island during hurricane season.
Every technician who shows up at your home is background-checked and arrives in uniform. You’ll know who’s coming before the truck pulls into your driveway. And the Done Right Promise means that if the installation isn’t right – hardware, weatherstripping, fit, finish – we come back and make it right. Full stop. No asterisks, no “within 30 days,” no fine print. A lasting commitment is what separates Ed’s word from a warranty card in a filing cabinet.
We’re not the biggest contractor in South Florida. We don’t have regional offices and a territory manager you’ll never meet. What we have is a 15-plus-year track record in Palm Beach, a license number you can verify, a published address, and a phone number that a real human answers. That’s the whole pitch. For homeowners who’ve been burned by vague estimates and crews that disappear after the check clears, it tends to be enough.
You can learn more about everything we install on our home page, or go deeper on the full scope of what we do by visiting our parent service overview for Door Installation in Palm Beach.
Key Takeaways
- Entry door installation in Palm Beach typically costs $900 – $4,500 installed, depending on size, material, glass, and framing needs.
- Palm Beach County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone status means every entry door must carry a Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade NOA – not just any impact label.
- Fiberglass entry doors (Therma-Tru and similar) outperform wood and steel in South Florida’s salt-air, high-UV coastal environment over the long run.
- Permits are required for most entry door replacements in Palm Beach; Winslow handles the application and inspection coordination.
- The Done Right Promise applies to every installation – no time limits, no call-center runaround.
- Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 10% discount. Any repair over $200 gets $40 off. Free second opinions on written estimates.
- Call (561) 782-7525 any time – a live person picks up, and a free estimate is one conversation away.
FAQs – Entry Doors in Palm Beach
How much does entry door replacement cost in Palm Beach, FL?
Entry door replacement in Palm Beach runs approximately $900 to $4,500 installed, with most homeowners landing between $1,500 and $2,800 for a standard impact-rated fiberglass door with hardware and permit. The wide range reflects real variables: door size, glass configuration, whether framing repair is needed, and whether you choose French & Double Doors or another style. Homes with non-standard rough openings – common in older Palm Beach properties built before 1960 – can add $200 to $600 in framing work. Call (561) 782-7525 for a free on-site estimate with exact numbers for your address.
Do I need a permit to replace my entry door in Palm Beach?
Yes, in most cases a permit is required for entry door replacement in Palm Beach, and the door must carry an approved Florida Product Approval number or a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) because the area falls within a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Winslow Windows & Doors handles the permit application, product documentation, and final inspection scheduling – you don’t have to navigate the county building department yourself. Installing a non-approved door without a permit creates problems at resale and leaves you exposed if a storm causes damage.
What’s the best entry door material for Palm Beach’s climate?
Fiberglass is the best entry door material for most Palm Beach homes, and it’s what we recommend most often. The salt air along the ocean and Intracoastal accelerates rust on steel doors and causes wood to rot and warp faster than homeowners expect – we see this regularly in homes along South Ocean Boulevard and in the older neighborhoods north of Royal Poinciana Way. Quality fiberglass doors from lines like Therma-Tru hold their finish, resist moisture absorption, and maintain a tight seal through decades of Florida humidity cycles without the ongoing maintenance that wood demands.
Can Winslow Windows & Doors install an entry door the same week I call?
For standard in-stock impact-rated entry doors, we can often schedule installation within the same week. Custom or oversized doors require a lead time for ordering, typically one to three weeks depending on the product and configuration. Permit processing time varies by Palm Beach County’s current workload but generally adds a few business days to the schedule. Call (561) 782-7525 and give us your door’s rough dimensions and your preferred timeline – we’ll tell you exactly what’s realistic without overpromising.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Palm 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.