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Door Installation for French and double doors in Miami typically runs between $1,800 and $6,500 installed, depending on door size, glass type, and whether impact-rated construction is required. Most jobs are completed in a single day once the product is in hand. At Winslow Windows & Doors, Ed Winslow has personally overseen hundreds of these installations across Miami since 2011 – and every one is backed by our 36500-Day Done Right Promise.
French and double doors are one of the more rewarding upgrades a Miami homeowner can make. They open up sightlines, flood interiors with natural light, and – when specified correctly – deliver the Hurricane-Proof Front & Entry Doors protection that South Florida’s building code demands. But they’re also one of the more technically demanding installations in the door category. The rough opening has to be plumb and square, the threshold has to account for Miami’s intense rain events, and the hardware has to perform flawlessly under the kind of heat and humidity that wears out lesser products in a few years.
That’s the part where a lot of contractors cut corners. We don’t. As part of our full Door Installation in Miami service, every French and double door we hang gets the same attention we’d give our own homes – level, sealed, adjusted, and tested before we load the truck.
Call us any time at (863) 946-5039 – a live person answers around the clock, no voicemail, no call center. Estimates are free, and there’s no trip charge for homes in our home county.
When You Need French & Double Doors
Not every situation calls for a single door. Here’s when homeowners in Miami typically reach out to us about French or double door options:
- Opening up a main entry or rear patio corridor: In Coral Gables and Coconut Grove especially, older homes were built with narrow single-door entries that no longer match the scale of a renovated interior. A pair of French doors widens the passage and dramatically changes how the home presents from the street.
- Connecting indoor living to an outdoor space: Miami’s outdoor lifestyle puts real demand on back-of-house doors. Homeowners in Pinecrest and South Miami regularly use double doors to create a natural flow between the main living area and the pool deck or lanai.
- Replacing a failed or storm-damaged unit: Double doors take more stress from wind pressure than single slabs – if one side is warped, misaligned, or letting daylight through the frame, it’s not just an aesthetic problem. In hurricane season, that gap matters.
- Upgrading to impact-rated glass: Miami-Dade County has some of the strictest wind-load requirements in the country. If your existing French doors are decorative only – single-pane, non-impact – replacing them before the next named storm is money well spent and often required for permit compliance on a full renovation.
- Improving energy performance: An older door unit with degraded weatherstripping and non-insulated glass can add meaningfully to your cooling costs in a Miami summer. New units with low-E impact glass hold conditioned air in and keep radiant heat out.
- Adding a bedroom, office, or study with a “grand” feel: Interior French doors between a main room and a home office or formal dining room have become one of the most requested interior upgrades we’ve seen in Brickell and Doral condos with open-plan configurations that need flexible separation.
Our French & Double Doors Process
We don’t hand you off to a subcontractor after the sale. Ed Winslow runs a tight crew of background-checked, uniformed technicians who follow the same installation sequence on every job. Here’s what that looks like from first call to final walkthrough:
- Measure and assess the opening: Before any product is ordered, we measure the rough opening at multiple points – width, height, and diagonal – and inspect the surrounding framing, threshold condition, and any signs of water intrusion or rot. In many older Miami homes, especially those built before the 1990s, we find framing that needs sistering or a threshold that wasn’t set to handle today’s rain volumes. We flag those issues before the sale, not after demo day.
- Product selection and permitting: We work with you to select the right door from our authorized lineup – Therma-Tru for a clean fiberglass finish that won’t swell in South Florida humidity, or ES Windows for a custom impact-rated configuration that meets Miami-Dade approval. If your project requires a permit (and most exterior door replacements in Miami do), we handle the submission and pull the required approvals before the crew arrives.
- Existing door removal: The old unit comes out carefully. We protect your flooring and interior finishes, and we dispose of the old door and frame properly. If the demo reveals any surprises – rotted sill plate, compromised stucco at the jamb, or misaligned masonry – we call you immediately with an honest scope of what it takes to fix it right.
- Frame preparation and shimming: This is where the job either succeeds or fails. The new frame has to be perfectly plumb and level so both doors operate without binding and the weatherstripping makes continuous contact around the full perimeter. We shim methodically and fasten to solid framing – never to soft stucco or drywall alone.
- Door hanging, hardware, and threshold seal: Both door slabs are hung, adjusted for even reveal and smooth swing, and fitted with the specified hardware. The threshold gets bedded in sealant appropriate for Miami’s driving rain – not just caulked at the surface. Astragal alignment (the vertical strip between the two doors) is tested for a tight close on both active and inactive leaves.
- Final inspection and walkthrough: We operate the doors through multiple cycles, check the deadbolt and any multi-point locking hardware, and verify the weatherstripping compression is consistent. Then we walk you through everything – how to operate the flush bolts, how to maintain the finish in Miami’s salt-air environment, and what the 36500-Day Done Right Promise means for your specific installation.
French & Double Doors Pricing in Miami
French and double door installation in Miami costs between $1,800 and $6,500 for most residential projects, fully installed. Here’s how those numbers break down:
| Door Type / Configuration | Installed Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard double door, non-impact, fiberglass (e.g., Therma-Tru) | $1,800 – $2,800 |
| Impact-rated double door, Miami-Dade approved glass | $2,800 – $4,200 |
| French doors with full-lite impact glass, decorative grilles | $3,200 – $5,000 |
| Custom-size or oversized French door unit (per site specs) | $4,500 – $6,500+ |
| Frame repair or sill replacement (if needed at demo) | $250 – $900 additional |
| Permit (where required by Miami-Dade County) | Typically $150 – $400 |
A few things move the number up or down in the Miami market specifically:
- Impact vs. non-impact glass: Impact-rated units cost more up front. But in Miami-Dade County, non-impact exterior doors require shutters to be permitted under Miami-Dade’s current wind-load code – which often makes impact glass the more practical choice economically and logistically.
- Opening condition: A plumb, square, solid opening in good shape is a straightforward install. An opening that needs new framing lumber, a rebuilt threshold, or stucco patching adds time and materials. We find this more often in Hialeah and Little Havana where the housing stock is older and the original framing was done to codes that are decades out of date.
- Door finish and glass package: Therma-Tru’s fiberglass doors hold their finish in salt air without rusting or warping – which is why we recommend them for Miami exteriors. Full-lite panels with impact laminate glass cost more than partial-lite or solid panels, but they’re the choice most homeowners make when the goal is to maximize natural light.
- Hardware upgrades: Multi-point locking systems, decorative handles, and commercial-grade hinges all add to the line item. We use upfront pricing – you’ll know the full number before any work begins.
Estimates are always free. If you have a written estimate from another company, we’ll give you a free second opinion – no strings, no pressure. Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 10% discount on all services. Any repair invoice over $200 qualifies for $40 off.
Call (863) 946-5039 to get an exact quote for your specific opening. Someone will pick up.
Why Winslow Windows & Doors for French & Double Doors in Miami
Ed Winslow started this company in 2011 with a straightforward idea: do the work right, put your name on it, and stand behind it indefinitely. That’s where the 36500-Day Done Right Promise came from. It’s not a marketing phrase. It’s the standard Ed holds every installation to – because if a door we hung is causing problems five years from now, we want to know and we want to fix it.
We’re authorized installers for Therma-Tru and ES Windows, among others – brands that were selected for how they perform in South Florida conditions, not for how they look in a catalog. Therma-Tru’s fiberglass construction is specifically engineered to resist the humidity cycling that causes wood doors to swell shut and steel doors to rust at the jamb edges. ES Windows builds impact-rated units tested and approved under Miami-Dade’s NOA (Notice of Acceptance) protocol – the toughest residential wind-load standard in the continental United States.
Every technician we send to your home is background-checked and arrives in a Winslow uniform. You’ll know who’s coming before the truck is in your driveway. We don’t use day-labor crews for installations, and we don’t subcontract the work out after the sale.
Ed’s name is on the business, and on every job we do. That accountability isn’t something a national chain can offer you – and for a purchase like a French door installation in Miami, where the permits, the wind ratings, and the long-term weatherproofing all have to be right, it matters who’s responsible when you call back two years from now.
Key Takeaways
- French and double door installation in Miami runs $1,800 to $6,500 installed, depending on impact rating, glass package, and opening condition.
- Miami-Dade’s wind-load code makes impact-rated units the practical standard for exterior French doors – we’ll walk you through the options.
- We’re authorized installers for Therma-Tru and ES Windows, both suited for South Florida’s humidity and salt-air environment.
- Every installation is permitted where required, performed by background-checked technicians, and backed by the 36500-Day Done Right Promise.
- Free estimates. Free second opinions on written competitor quotes. No trip charge in our home county. Seniors and veterans save 10%.
- A live person answers at (863) 946-5039 any hour of the day or night.
FAQs – French & Double Doors in Miami
How much does French door installation cost in Miami?
French door installation in Miami typically costs between $1,800 and $5,000 installed for most residential configurations, with custom or oversized impact-rated units reaching $6,500 or more. The biggest variables are whether the unit needs to be impact-rated (almost always yes for Miami-Dade exterior applications), the condition of the existing rough opening, and the glass and hardware package you choose. Call (863) 946-5039 for a free on-site estimate – we’ll give you an exact number before any work is authorized.
Do French doors in Miami need to be impact-rated?
For exterior applications in Miami-Dade County, yes – impact-rated construction is effectively required under current wind-load codes, or you’ll need an approved shutter system to cover the doors during a hurricane warning. Most homeowners find impact glass the cleaner, more practical solution. We install Miami-Dade NOA-approved units that satisfy the code requirement without the hassle of deploying shutters every time a storm enters the forecast.
How long does French door installation take?
Most French and double door installations take four to six hours on the day of install, assuming the rough opening is in good condition and the product has arrived. If we find framing repairs or threshold work needed after demo, we’ll tell you immediately – we won’t stretch a one-day job into three without a conversation first. Permit processing, when required, adds lead time before the install date, typically one to two weeks in Miami-Dade depending on the review queue.
Can you replace just one door in a double door pair?
Technically possible, but rarely the right call. Door slabs from different production runs – even within the same brand – can vary slightly in color, grain, or glass tint, and they’ll rarely age at the same rate. More practically, if one door in a pair has failed, the frame, hinges, and weatherstripping on the other side are usually close behind. We’ll be honest with you about whether a full Replacement Doors unit is warranted or whether a single-slab swap makes sense for your situation. We’d rather lose a little revenue on a smaller job than have you back in two years replacing the other half.
Ready to Upgrade Your Doors in Miami?
If you’re planning a French or double door project in Miami – whether it’s a new installation, a Storm & Exterior Doors damage replacement, or an upgrade from a non-impact unit – call Winslow Windows & Doors at (863) 946-5039. A real person will pick up, we’ll schedule a free on-site estimate at your convenience, and you’ll have a full written price before anything is ordered or installed.
Ed Winslow has been doing this work in South Florida since 2011. His name is on the business, his crews are background-checked and in uniform, and every installation is backed by the 36500-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right – full stop. That’s the commitment you get when you work with a locally owned company instead of a national chain that won’t remember your name after the check clears.
Seniors and veterans save 10%. Estimates are free. No trip charge in our home county. And if you have a written estimate from someone else, bring it – we’ll give you a free second opinion.
We’re the one down the road. Call us.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Miami 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.