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AfterPGT Door Installation in West Palm Beach: What to Know First
PGT door installation in West Palm Beach typically runs $1,800 to $6,400 for a full entry door replacement, depending on the PGT series and whether you’re going single door or French/double configuration. Most PGT door jobs take one full day on-site, with impact-rated models ordered 2 to 4 weeks out from PGT’s Florida manufacturing facilities. We’re an independent PGT service provider, which means we install and service the brand without the inflated overhead a factory-direct program adds to your invoice.
If you own a PGT door that’s failing, was installed wrong by a previous contractor, or you’re pricing a new impact door before hurricane season, this page covers what actually happens on PGT doors in our coastal climate and what a proper installation costs. Call (561) 660-9539 to talk to a live person about your specific door.
How PGT Products Fail – and How We Fix Them
- PGT WinGuard entry doors losing their seal along the bottom sweep. West Palm Beach’s salt air and relentless sun bake the vinyl sweep until it curls, leaving a gap you can see daylight through. We replace the sweep with a fresh OEM or equivalent and re-shim the threshold so the door seats evenly. A sagging slab is usually the real culprit, and shimming beats forcing the sweep to do work it was never meant to do.
- PGT French doors that won’t stay locked in alignment. The active and passive doors drift out of plane as the house settles, which is constant in older West Palm Beach neighborhoods built on sandy soil. We re-align both slabs, adjust the multipoint locking mechanism, and replace worn hinge bushings. Skipping the hinge work just guarantees the doors drift again by the next rainy season.
- PGT 7700 and 5500 Series doors with stiff or seized rollers on sliding configurations. Coastal grit works its way into the roller tracks and grinds the bearings down. Homeowners report needing both hands and a hip check to open the door. We flush the tracks, replace the rollers, and check the track mounting screws, which often loosen over time and cause the roller to bind against the side channel.
- PGT doors with clouded or failed glass units. Even impact glass seals fail eventually, and West Palm Beach’s temperature swings accelerate it. We measure the existing sash, request a matching PGT-rated insulated glass unit, and swap it without replacing the entire door. It saves you 60 to 70 percent versus a full door replacement when the frame is still sound.
- PGT doors installed by other contractors with missing or wrong fasteners. We see this constantly: big-box subs using standard wood screws instead of the stainless or corrosion-resistant fasteners PGT specifies for coastal zones. The door holds for a year or two, then loosens at the jamb. We pull the door, inspect the opening, and re-set it with the correct fasteners and flashing per PGT’s installation guidelines for HVHZ (High Velocity Hurricane Zone) code, which applies throughout Palm Beach County.
Our PGT Door Installation Process
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You call, a person answers. We talk through what’s happening with your PGT door. We’ll ask about the model if you know it, what the failure looks like, and when you first noticed it.
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We schedule a walkthrough. A background-checked, uniformed tech comes out, inspects the door and the rough opening, and gives you a written quote. No trip charge inside our home county.
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We decide parts together. OEM PGT parts when warranty or insurance is involved; quality aftermarket when it’s an out-of-warranty repair and you want to control cost. We show you both options with real numbers before anything gets ordered.
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Installation day. We remove the old door, address any rot or framing issues in the opening, flash it correctly for hurricane-zone code, and set the new door with PGT-specified fasteners.
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Operational testing and water test. We cycle the door a dozen times, check the lock engagement, run a hose on the exterior perimeter, and fix anything that’s not right before we pack up.
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Walkthrough and warranty coverage. We show you what we did, hand you the paperwork, and register your installation with the appropriate warranty channels. Then we shake your hand and leave the site cleaner than we found it.
What PGT Door Installation Costs in West Palm Beach
| Scenario | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| PGT 5500 Series single entry door, impact-rated | $1,800 – $2,900 |
| PGT 7700 Series single door with sidelites | $3,200 – $5,100 |
| PGT French/double door, impact-rated | $4,400 – $6,400 |
| PGT sliding glass door replacement | $2,800 – $4,600 |
| Door slab replacement only, frame reuse | $900 – $1,800 |
What moves the price: door size, whether you have sidelites or a transom, rot repair in the rough opening, and whether the existing frame is salvageable. Permits in West Palm Beach add another $150 to $400 depending on scope, and we pull them on every job. Call (561) 660-9539 for a written estimate with line-item pricing, no vague allowances.
Why West Palm Beach Homeowners Call Winslow Windows & Doors for PGT Work
Ed Winslow grew up in Northwood Hills, where the houses have character and the original doors definitely show their age. He’s been the guy neighbors call when the hurricane cone points at Palm Beach County and someone realizes their impact door isn’t actually impact-rated. That’s the standard we built this company around.
Our Done Right Promise means if it’s not done right, we make it right. A lasting standard of accountability. No national chain offers that, because no national chain has an owner whose name is on every invoice. We also install and service CGI, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems, so if your PGT door turns out to be something else, we can diagnose and fix it either way. Live person answers the phone 24/7. Background-checked techs in uniform. Published address and license number. Upfront pricing with a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve received from another company. The one down the road, doing PGT work the way it should have been done the first time.
FAQs
No. PGT’s warranty covers manufacturing defects regardless of who installs, as long as installation follows PGT’s published installation methods and local code. We install to PGT specs and document everything, so a warranty claim won’t get kicked back on an installation technicality. Call (561) 660-9539 if you’re not sure whether your current door was installed right.
Yes, if it’s unused and still in the original packaging. We’ll inspect it before installation day, so there are no surprises about condition or missing hardware. We can also order directly for you if you’d rather not handle the logistics.
Most single-door PGT installations are done in a single day. French doors or doors with significant rot repair in the rough opening can stretch to two days. We’ll tell you up front which one you’re looking at, and the price doesn’t change once we open the wall.
If the frame is sound and the issue is rollers, sweeps, locks, or a failed glass unit, repair usually makes sense and costs a fraction of replacement. If the frame is rotted, warped, or was installed with non-coastal fasteners, replacement is the better long-term call. We’ll give you a straight answer either way, because Ed’s name is on the truck. That means something.
Yes, every time permits are required. Impact-rated doors in Palm Beach County require a permit and an inspection in most municipalities, including West Palm Beach. We handle the permit application, the inspection scheduling, and the follow-up so the job closes out clean.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner, Winslow Windows & Doors at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving West Palm Beach and nearby areas.
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.