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Door Installation in Pompano Beach for French and double doors typically runs between $1,200 and $4,800 installed, depending on door size, glass configuration, and whether impact-rated units are required by Broward County code. Most jobs are completed in a single day. At Winslow Windows & Doors, Ed Winslow has personally overseen these installations across Pompano Beach since 2011 – from waterfront homes in Harbour Village to craftsman bungalows near Pompano Community Park.
French and double doors do something a single entry door simply can’t: they open a room to the outside in a way that changes how a home feels. Whether you’re connecting your living room to a rear patio, creating a grander front entry, or replacing a failing set that’s letting in humidity and noise, the right installation matters as much as the door itself. A misaligned frame, a skipped weather seal, or the wrong glass package can turn a beautiful door into a headache within one Pompano Beach storm season.
That’s why homeowners in this area call us. Our Door Installation in Pompano Beach service covers the full spectrum – and French and double doors are among the most detail-intensive work we do. Call (904) 893-3309 any time – a live person will answer, around the clock.
When You Need French & Double Doors
- Your current doors leak air or water at the seams. In Pompano Beach’s coastal humidity, a failing frame seal doesn’t just spike your FPL bill – it invites mold into the wall cavity. If you’re noticing condensation between panes or water stains at the sill after rain, the door system is compromised.
- You want to open a rear wall to an outdoor living space. The homes along NE 18th Street and the barrier island communities regularly add French doors to connect screened lanais and pool decks. A proper double-door opening transforms that transition from functional to genuinely pleasant.
- Your existing double doors are difficult to lock or latch. A door that requires a hip-check to close isn’t just annoying – it’s a security gap. Sagging hinges and warped frames are common in older Pompano Beach homes built before modern impact standards.
- You’re renovating or adding an addition and need a code-compliant opening. Broward County requires impact-rated glazing for any new or replacement door in a wind-borne debris region, which covers most of Pompano Beach. Skipping this step will fail your permit inspection.
- The glass in your current French doors is single-pane or non-impact. Single-pane glass in a South Florida coastal zone is both an insurance liability and a safety risk during named storms. Upgrading to an impact-rated unit from a manufacturer like PGT or Therma-Tru satisfies both the insurer and the building department in one move.
- You’re updating curb appeal before a sale or refinance. In neighborhoods like Cypress Hammocks and Palm Aire, French doors on the front entry consistently photograph well and signal to buyers that the home has been properly maintained and updated.
Our French & Double Door Installation Process
- On-site measurement and opening assessment. Ed or a uniformed, background-checked technician comes to your Pompano Beach home and takes precise measurements of the rough opening – not just the door itself. We check the header load, the sill condition, the wall depth, and the exterior finish. A French door opening that’s out of plumb by even a quarter-inch will cause alignment problems within a season.
- Product selection and permit filing. We help you select from our authorized lineup – PGT, CGI, and Therma-Tru cover most of what Pompano Beach homeowners need, from full-lite impact French doors to solid-panel doubles with decorative sidelites. Once you approve the spec, we pull the Broward County building permit. We handle the paperwork; you don’t deal with the permit office.
- Old door and frame removal. The existing unit comes out carefully. We inspect the rough opening for rot, pest damage, or water intrusion before anything new goes in. Pompano Beach homes built in the 1970s and 80s regularly have compromised sills that need addressing before a new frame is set – finding it now costs far less than finding it in two years.
- Frame installation and shimming. The new frame is set level, plumb, and square. Shimming at the hinge and latch points is done by hand, not power-driven to a spec sheet. We use corrosion-resistant fasteners rated for coastal exposure – standard hardware degrades quickly this close to the Atlantic.
- Door hanging, hardware installation, and weather-sealing. Both panels are hung and adjusted so the gap is even top to bottom. Multi-point locking hardware is fitted and tested through at least 20 open-close cycles before we call it done. Weather stripping is installed at the astragal (the center meeting point) and the threshold – the two places where French doors most commonly fail in heavy rain.
- Final inspection and cleanup. We walk the job with you, demonstrate the locking system, and make sure you have the product documentation for your homeowner’s insurance file. The Broward County inspector signs off on the permit. Nothing is left in your driveway.
French & Double Doors Pricing in Pompano Beach
French and double door pricing in Pompano Beach varies more than most homeowners expect, mostly because of the glass package and the impact-rating requirement. Below are honest ranges based on what we actually install in this market. These are installed costs – labor, permit, and standard hardware included.
| Door Type | Installed Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard double door, fiberglass, non-impact | $1,200 – $1,900 | Interior applications only; not code-compliant for exterior in wind-borne debris zone |
| Impact-rated double door, fiberglass (Therma-Tru) | $2,000 – $3,200 | Meets Broward County exterior code; most common upgrade in Pompano Beach |
| Impact-rated French door pair, aluminum-framed (PGT or CGI) | $2,800 – $4,200 | Full-lite or decorative glass options; required for coastal and waterfront properties |
| French doors with sidelites, impact-rated | $3,500 – $4,800+ | Larger rough opening; additional frame and glazing cost |
| Opening modification (widening or structural header work) | $400 – $1,200 additional | Required when converting a single-door opening to a double |
What drives the price up or down
- Glass type and impact rating: Full-lite impact glass – clear, decorative, or Low-E – is the single largest cost variable. PGT’s impact glass packages in particular carry a premium that’s worth it for a coastal address.
- Opening size: A standard 6-foot double opening is straightforward. A 8-foot or wider opening requires a larger header, which adds structural and labor cost.
- Existing frame condition: Homes in Lighthouse Point-adjacent neighborhoods and older Pompano Beach subdivisions often have wood rot at the sill. Remediation adds cost but skipping it is never the right answer.
- Hardware selection: Multi-point locking systems, decorative hinges, and keyed-matching to existing locks all affect the final number.
- Permit fees: Broward County permit fees are not large, but they are real and are included in our upfront price – no surprise line item at the end.
We give every Pompano Beach homeowner an upfront, itemized quote before any work begins. No surprises on the invoice. Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 10% discount on any job – no expiration date, no fine print. If you have a written estimate from another contractor, we’ll give you a free second opinion on it. Call (904) 893-3309 for a free estimate.
Why Winslow Windows & Doors in Pompano Beach
Ed Winslow founded this company in 2011 and his name has been on every job we’ve done in Pompano Beach since day one. We’re not a franchise with a local territory rep and a regional call center. When you call (904) 893-3309 at any hour, you reach a real person who knows our schedule, knows our crews, and can give you a straight answer.
Every technician who shows up at your home is background-checked and arrives in uniform. You know who’s coming before the truck pulls into your driveway. That matters when you’re opening your home for a full-day installation.
Our 36500-Day Done Right Promise is the clearest thing we can say about our standard: if the installation isn’t right, we come back and make it right. That’s not a warranty card you file and forget – it’s Ed’s personal commitment backed by a company that has a published address and state license number. You can look us up. We’re not going anywhere.
We’re authorized installers for PGT, CGI, and Therma-Tru, among others – brands that are engineered specifically for Florida’s coastal climate and that carry manufacturer warranties that actually mean something when a storm comes through Pompano Beach.
And if your job comes in over $200 in repair work, take $40 off – that discount applies automatically, no coupon needed.
Key Takeaways
- French and double door installation in Pompano Beach costs $1,200 to $4,800+ installed, depending on impact rating, glass type, and opening size.
- Broward County requires impact-rated glazing for exterior doors in wind-borne debris regions – most of Pompano Beach qualifies.
- Therma-Tru fiberglass and PGT/CGI aluminum-framed units are the most common choices for this area and both meet Florida Product Approval requirements.
- Ed Winslow has led every installation job since 2011 – locally owned, not a franchise or national chain.
- The 36500-Day Done Right Promise means we stand behind the work long after the permit closes.
- Live phone answer 24/7 at (904) 893-3309 – no voicemail, no callback queue.
FAQs – French & Double Doors in Pompano Beach
Do I need impact-rated French doors in Pompano Beach?
Yes, in almost every case. Pompano Beach falls within Broward County’s wind-borne debris region, which means any new or replacement exterior door requires impact-rated glazing to pass the building permit inspection. There are a small number of interior applications – separating a garage from a living space, for example – where non-impact doors are permitted, but for any door that opens to the outside, impact rating is not optional. PGT and Therma-Tru both offer Florida Product Approved impact door lines that satisfy Broward County code. Call (904) 893-3309 for a free estimate and we’ll confirm exactly what your specific address requires.
How long does French door installation take in Pompano Beach?
Most French and double door installations in Pompano Beach are completed in four to seven hours on the day of installation. The permit filing happens in advance, so by the time our crew arrives, the county approval is already in hand. If we find rot or structural damage at the rough opening during removal, that can extend the timeline – but we’ll tell you immediately and get your approval before proceeding with any additional work. We don’t leave a job partially done overnight.
How much does it cost to convert a single door to double French doors?
Converting a single-door opening to a French door pair in Pompano Beach typically adds $400 to $1,200 to the base door cost, depending on whether the header needs to be widened and whether the exterior finish – stucco, wood, or composite – requires patching. The door itself runs $2,000 to $4,200 for an impact-rated unit, so the total project usually lands between $2,500 and $5,500 for a straightforward conversion. We give you an exact number in writing before any work starts. Call (904) 893-3309 for a free on-site estimate.
Is it better to repair or replace old French doors in Pompano Beach?
Replacement is usually the right answer when the existing doors are non-impact, more than 15 years old, or showing frame rot or seal failure. Repairing a non-impact door to code compliance in Pompano Beach isn’t possible – the glazing itself has to be replaced, at which point you’re close to the cost of a new unit anyway. The exception is a relatively new impact-rated door with a minor hardware or weather-seal issue – those are worth repairing, and we offer $40 off any repair over $200. If you’re not sure which direction makes sense, call us for a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve already received.
Schedule Your Free Estimate in Pompano Beach
If you’re ready to talk through French or double door options for your Pompano Beach home – or you just want a straight answer on what your project would cost – call (904) 893-3309. Someone will pick up. We’ll schedule a time that works for you, come to the house, take real measurements, and give you an itemized quote in writing before you commit to anything.
Ed’s name is on this business. That means the work gets done right, or we come back until it is. That’s what the 36500-Day Done Right Promise means in practice – not a fine-print warranty, but an owner’s word backed by 15 years of showing up in Pompano Beach. We’re the one down the road.
Winslow Windows & Doors – locally owned since 2011, serving Pompano Beach and the surrounding Broward County communities. Visit our home to learn more about the full range of services we offer.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Pompano Beach.
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.