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
Fast, Reliable Front Door Replacement Across Fort Lauderdale
A front door replacement in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $2,800 to $7,500 installed, depending on whether you need a standard pre-hung door or an HVHZ-rated impact unit with reverse-swing engineering. Most jobs in Fort Lauderdale take one full day on site, though tight-lot staging and permit coordination can stretch that to two. We’re Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale, and we’ve worked the finger streets, the ranch-home blocks off Sunrise, and the condo corridors long enough to know that replacing a door here is never just about the door. It’s about salt corrosion, wind code, and a work site squeezed between two neighbors who share your walkway. Call (754) 354-3671 for a written quote before any work begins.
Why Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale Is Fort Lauderdale’s Preferred Front Door Replacement Company
We approach every Fort Lauderdale job the way a local shop should. We know that a door facing east on Las Olas needs different hardware than a door tucked into a Plantation cul-de-sac. We know the city’s noise ordinance hours and how to stage materials on a 12-foot-wide driveway off NE 16th Ave without blocking a neighbor’s access. That’s the kind of local knowledge that keeps a replacement smooth.
Spencer Odell leads our Fort Lauderdale work. He’s been fielding door questions from homeowners across Victoria Park, Coral Ridge, and Rio Vista since Hale opened in 2009, and he’s strict about one thing: you get a written price before any tool leaves the truck. Our customers in Fort Lauderdale consistently tell us the same thing. They knew exactly who was coming, what it would cost, and when it would be done. In a city where opening the door to a stranger is a real hesitation, that matters more than a slogan.
Entry Door Installation in Fort Lauderdale
Entry Door Installation in Fort Lauderdale means setting a new pre-hung door into an opening that may have settled, shifted, or corroded in the coastal air. We handle tear-out of the old jamb, shimming and leveling the rough opening, setting the new door with stainless hardware, and sealing the threshold against wind-driven rain. A standard fiberglass or steel entry door installation runs $2,800 to $4,500. Impact-rated HVHZ-compliant doors with laminated glass, multi-point locks, and reinforced frames start around $4,200 and can reach $7,500 for larger custom units.
Pre-Hung Door Setting
We use corrosion-resistant stainless steel torx screws on every hinge and jamb bracket, because standard zinc hardware pitts within five years near the Intracoastal. The door gets leveled out of wind, not just out of plumb. We set the threshold with a marine-grade sealant across the full width.
HVHZ Code Anchoring
East of I-95, every new door must carry a Florida Product Approval number and anchor for large-missile impact. We install with approved fasteners and positive-pressure anchors so the door doesn’t get sucked open or blown in when a storm pushes against it. The inspector sees a clean pass.
Entry Door Replacement in Fort Lauderdale
Entry Door Replacement in Fort Lauderdale is what happens when the old unit has failed: rusted hinges, a sagging slab, failed weatherstripping, or a door that never met current wind code. We remove the existing door and jamb down to the rough framing, inspect for termite damage or rot in the threshold, and install the new unit. Replacement costs mirror new installation: $2,800 to $7,500 depending on door type, with the higher end covering impact-rated fiberglass or steel with sidelites. The written quote covers removal and haul-away.
Rot and Corrosion Remediation
On canal-side homes we frequently find threshold rot behind the weatherstripping, hidden until the old jamb comes out. We cut back the damaged material, treat it, and use composite shims rather than wood in any area that sees salt air. The new jamb gets a full-length sill pan. No shortcuts.
Reverse-Swing Retrofit
Some older doors in Fort Lauderdale already swing outward, but they weren’t engineered for it. We re-hang with heavy-gauge hinges and storm-rated compression weatherstripping, then adjust the reveal so positive pressure seals the door tighter instead of forcing it open. This is the block-by-block work that generic installers miss.
Trusted Brands We Service in Fort Lauderdale
Hale works with professional-grade door lines that meet HVHZ requirements, and we install more than one brand because one brand can’t cover every Fort Lauderdale opening. Therma-Tru fiberglass doors hold up well on waterfront lots where salt air chews through steel. Mr-Glass provides impact-rated inserts and laminated glass sidelites that match Florida Product Approval needs. CWS builds heavy-gauge aluminum frames suited to modern canal-side construction. We keep common jamb sizes, thresholds, and hardware in local stock for faster turnaround, so a simple slab replacement off Commercial Boulevard doesn’t wait on a freight shipment. Matching the right product to the opening, instead of pushing one line, has been our approach since 2009.
Common Front Door Replacement Problems We See in Fort Lauderdale Homes
- Hinge and bracket corrosion from salt air. Homes within a mile of the Intracoastal routinely show pitted steel hinges and jamb brackets within five to seven years. We replace them with stainless hardware as standard on every canal-side job.
- Non-HVHZ doors failing wind mitigation inspections. A door without a Florida Product Approval number gets flagged on inspection and blocks the insurance discounts Fort Lauderdale homeowners count on. We install only approved units east of I-95.
- Reverse-swing doors that open under storm pressure. East-facing entrances on streets like the finger isles catch prevailing winds that can force an improperly anchored door inward or outward. We anchor for positive pressure and set hardware that holds the slab against the seal.
- Tight-lot access and shared walkways. On blocks off NE 16th Ave the distance between homes often measures under ten feet. Staging, demolition dust, and door swing all have to respect the neighbor’s property line. We pre-permit street parking and clean the shared path at the end of each day.
Pricing for Front Door Replacement in Fort Lauderdale, FL
You should see real numbers before you call, so here they are. A pre-hung fiberglass entry door with standard hardware in Fort Lauderdale starts around $2,800 installed. A steel door with basic weatherproofing sits in the $3,200 to $4,000 range. Impact-rated doors with laminated glass, multi-point locks, and HVHZ anchors begin at $4,200 and run to $7,500 for wider units, sidelites, or custom finishes. What moves the price is the door rating, the width of the opening, whether we’re repairing a rotted threshold, and access constraints on a tight lot. Every quote from Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale is a written line-item price delivered before work starts. No change orders. Call (754) 354-3671 to schedule your free estimate and see the breakdown in writing.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fort Lauderdale
Our Fort Lauderdale crews work the full coastal corridor, and we regularly handle Front Door Replacement jobs in Plantation and Pompano Beach. The code requirements shift noticeably once you leave the HVHZ, which is why we quote each city on its own terms. If you’re in one of those nearby cities, Front Door Replacement in Fort Lauderdale standards still inform how we approach corrosion and wind anchoring. Call (754) 354-3671 and we’ll confirm your city on the spot.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Front Door Replacement in Fort Lauderdale
Yes, if you live in a condo building or a designated historic district in Fort Lauderdale, a door replacement almost always requires a permit and, in historic districts, possibly a design review. Condo associations typically require engineering sign-off when the door carries an HVHZ rating, and historic overlays may restrict materials or colors. We handle permit coordination and the inspection. Call (754) 354-3671 and we’ll check your specific address before quoting.
A standard door swap on a tight Fort Lauderdale lot takes one day on site, sometimes two if we’re rebuilding a threshold or coordinating street-parking permits. We schedule within the city’s noise ordinance hours, stage materials on our truck rather than the shared walkway, and leave no debris on the property line. For an exact timeline on your street, call (754) 354-3671.
Yes, installing an HVHZ-rated impact door with a Florida Product Approval number is one of the most direct ways to qualify for wind mitigation credits on your Fort Lauderdale homeowner’s policy, especially east of I-95. Your insurer will want the product approval documentation and proof of permit and inspection. We provide both. Call (754) 354-3671 and we’ll walk you through what your carrier will need.
Fiberglass with stainless steel hardware is the best choice for most Fort Lauderdale canal-front homes. Therma-Tru fiberglass doors hold their shape in high humidity, resist salt blistering better than wood, and accept impact-rated laminated glass inserts. Stainless hinges and jamb brackets are non-negotiable within a mile of brackish water, and we install them as standard. Call (754) 354-3671 for a material comparison specific to your elevation and exposure.
If your front door faces east on a canal street in Fort Lauderdale, we strongly recommend engineering the door for positive pressure and, where the original opening allows, an outward or reverse swing that seals under storm wind rather than opening into it. Many original doors on Las Olas Isles were set this way for exactly that reason. We’ll evaluate your current opening and quote the retrofit honestly. Call (754) 354-3671.
Call Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale for Your Front Door Replacement Estimate
If you’re in Victoria Park, Rio Vista, Coral Ridge, or anywhere else across Fort Lauderdale and your front door is sagging, rusted, or under-rated for the next hurricane season, let’s get you a written price. One call to (754) 354-3671 gets a live person, not a voicemail, and we’ll schedule a time that works on your street. You’ll know exactly who is coming and what it costs before any work begins.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner at Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2009.
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.