New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
PGT Front Door Replacement in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First
PGT front door replacement in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $2,800 to $6,400 for a full tear-out and new impact-rated door, depending on glass package, hardware, and whether the frame needs rebuilding. Most PGT door replacements we handle in Fort Lauderdale are completed in one to two days once the door arrives. We are an independent PGT service provider, not a manufacturer-authorized dealer, and we quote a written price before any work starts.
This page is for Fort Lauderdale homeowners who already own PGT windows or doors and need a front door replaced. Whether your existing PGT entry door has failed, you’re upgrading to a PGT impact door to match your PGT windows, or you need a PGT door swapped after storm damage, you’ll find specifics here. Call (754) 354-3671 and a live person answers, any hour.
How PGT Products Fail – and How We Fix Them
- PGT 5500/7700 Series hinge seizing from salt air. Fort Lauderdale’s salt-laden air gets into hinge pins and pivot points faster than inland Florida. We regularly see 5500 and 7700 entry doors where the hinge leaves have started to corrode and bind, making the door drag against the sill. The fix is often a full hinge replacement paired with a marine-grade lubricant, but if corrosion has reached the lower hinge plate screws, we replace the lower hinge area and reinforce the jamb.
- PGT WinGuard panel delamination from sun exposure. West-facing doors in Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Rio Vista and Victoria Park take brutal afternoon sun. WinGuard laminated glass panels can show delamination at the exposed edge after ten to twelve years, which looks like a milky white band creeping inward. Once delamination starts, the panel will not pass a storm inspection. We replace the door panel, not just the glass, and we check the frame for heat-related shrinkage at the same time.
- PGT frame rot at the threshold from poor original flashing. A front door is only as good as its opening. We see PGT doors in older Fort Lauderdale homes, especially 1960s and 1970s construction in Poinsettia Heights and Middle River Terrace, where the original installer flashed the threshold wrong. Water wicks behind the frame and rots the subfloor under the threshold. On a replacement job we remove the rotted subfloor section, rebuild it, then install the new PGT door over proper flashing tape and a sill pan.
- PGT multi-point lock mechanism misalignment causing the door to jam. Many PGT entry doors use a multi-point locking system that engages three points along the frame. Over time, as a Fort Lauderdale home settles or the door is slammed against wind, the door panel shifts and the lock points bind. Owners often think the door is warped. We measure the reveal, adjust the hinge spacing or strike points, and in most cases the door operates like new without a full replacement.
- PGT weatherstripping compression from heat and humidity. The rubber and vinyl weatherstripping on PGT doors in Fort Lauderdale compresses faster than you’d expect because of the heat-humidity cycle. A compressed seal lets air, rain, and insects through. This is the most common non-structural issue we find on PGT front doors. We replace the weatherstripping with the correct profile for the specific PGT frame series and set the door so it compresses evenly from top to bottom.
Our PGT Front Door Replacement Process
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You call, a live person answers. You describe what you’re seeing. We tell you who is coming to your door before the visit, by name and photo.
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We measure and diagnose at your home. Spencer Odell or one of our threshold-verified techs checks the opening, the existing frame, the slab condition, and the PGT series you have. We look for the cause, not just the symptom.
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You get a written price in hand before we leave. The quote itemizes the door, the frame work, the hardware, the tear-out, and the disposal. No change orders unless you add scope.
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We order the door to spec. We order PGT stock or custom configuration, matching the correct frame series and glass package for Fort Lauderdale wind zones. That includes compliance with Florida Building Code impact requirements.
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We install and test. We remove the old door, repair the rough opening, set the new door, and run the full operation test: multi-point lock, hinge, sweep, and reveal.
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We wrap it under the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it is not done right, Hale makes it right, no argument needed. We walk you through the finished job before we leave.
What PGT Front Door Replacement Costs in Fort Lauderdale
PGT front door replacement in Fort Lauderdale runs in the ranges below, based on jobs we have actually quoted and completed. Exact price depends on the door series, glass package, hardware, and the condition of the rough opening.
- Standard PGT single entry door replacement: $2,800 to $4,200
- PGT impact-rated single door, WinGuard glass: $3,400 to $5,600
- PGT impact door with decorative glass options: $4,200 to $6,400
- Rough-opening rebuild (rot repair at threshold or jamb): $350 to $1,100 added
- Multi-point lock and hardware upgrade: $180 to $450 added
What moves the price most is whether the frame is salvageable. A clean tear-out with an intact rough opening is straightforward. A rotted threshold or twisted jamb adds labor and materials the same day. We put that number in writing before we order anything. Call (754) 354-3671 for a free estimate on your specific door.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale for PGT Work
We founded Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale in 2009 under the Threshold Group, and we built our reputation on two things: writing the price down before anyone picks up a tool, and standing behind the work. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise means exactly that. If it is not done right, we make it right. No argument, no runaround.
Our techs know PGT from the inside of the frame out, because we have been replacing and repairing PGT doors in Fort Lauderdale for years. We also install CGI, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems, which matters when a homeowner wants one door to match windows from a different line. We will tell you when a PGT replacement is the right call and when a less expensive fix does the job. Spencer Odell has spent the better part of two decades measuring, installing, and warranting windows and doors across Broward County. His standard is simple: “If I wouldn’t put it on my own house, I won’t sell it to yours.”
FAQs
Yes, in many cases we can replace the PGT door slab only and keep the existing frame, as long as the frame is square and structurally sound. We measure the slab and confirm the hinge and lock locations before we order, so the new panel drops into the existing opening without guesswork. Call (754) 354-3671 and we’ll tell you what applies to your door.
Replacing a PGT door with another PGT product does not void a PGT warranty on your other windows or doors, but the new door carries its own PGT warranty that starts with the manufacturer. As an independent PGT service provider, we do not administer PGT warranties. What we do back is our installation labor under the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and we supply warranty registration information when the job is complete.
Stock PGT doors are typically available within one to three weeks. Custom configurations with decorative glass or nonstandard dimensions usually run four to eight weeks from the factory. Once the door is in our hands, installation in Fort Lauderdale is generally a one-day to two-day job depending on the rough opening condition.
Repair makes sense when the frame is sound and the issue is isolated: weatherstripping, a lock alignment, or a hinge. Replace when the door panel has delamination, the frame has rot, or the door no longer seals properly. We will give you an honest recommendation either way, because a repair that fails is a second visit on us, not on you.
Yes, when a permit is required for a front door replacement under Fort Lauderdale code, we pull it, and we get the inspection passed before we call the job done. Impact-rated door installations in Fort Lauderdale are the kind of work where a permit protects you, not just the city.
Get a Written Price Before You Decide
Call (754) 354-3671 and describe your PGT front door. You will get a live person, a straight answer on cost, and a written line-item quote before any work begins. If you want to know exactly who is coming to your door before you open it, that is how we operate every time.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner, Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale at Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale
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.