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A new entry door in West Palm Beach typically runs between $800 and $3,500 installed, depending on material, impact rating, and the door’s overall size and configuration. Most jobs we complete in a single day, and every door we install is rated for South Florida’s wind-load and humidity conditions. If your current front door is drafty, damaged, or simply not up to hurricane code, we can walk you through the right Replacement Doors option – same week, no runaround.
At Winslow Windows & Doors, we’ve been installing entry doors across West Palm Beach since 2011. Ed Winslow’s name is on the business, and that means someone with real skin in the game is behind every job we take on. We’re not a call center with rotating subcontractors. We’re a locally owned, owner-operated company with a published address, a state license, and a track record that’s built on word of mouth in this specific community. Our entry door work falls under our broader Door Installation in West Palm Beach services, so whether you need a single front door or a full exterior door package, we handle it start to finish.
Call us at (561) 660-9539 – a live person answers every time, day or night, and we’ll get you a free estimate without a trip charge if you’re in our home county.
When You Need a New Entry Door
West Palm Beach homeowners deal with conditions that accelerate door wear faster than most of the country: salt air off the Intracoastal, summer humidity that warps wood frames, UV exposure that breaks down finishes, and hurricane seasons that stress every hinge, seal, and lockset. Here’s when it’s time to call us:
- Your door fails the South Florida wind-load standard. If your entry door isn’t impact-rated or doesn’t have Miami-Dade or Florida Product Approval certification, it may not meet current building code – and it won’t protect your home in a named storm. We see this regularly in older neighborhoods like El Cid and Flamingo Park, where charming older homes still have original doors that were never upgraded.
- Visible frame rot or warping. Wood frames don’t last long in West Palm Beach’s climate without diligent upkeep. Once the frame is compromised, a new weatherstrip won’t fix the problem – the entire door unit needs to go.
- A door that won’t latch, lock, or seal properly. A misaligned door is a security gap. If you’re lifting the handle to engage the deadbolt or the door drags on the threshold, the frame has likely shifted.
- Rising electric bills you can’t explain. A poorly sealed entry door can account for a measurable portion of your home’s conditioned air loss. In the summer heat of West Palm Beach, that adds up fast.
- Storm damage or break-in damage. After a hurricane or a forced-entry attempt, the frame and hardware often take damage that isn’t obvious from the inside. A cosmetically intact door can still have a compromised frame.
- You’re preparing a home for sale. Entry doors are one of the highest return-on-investment exterior upgrades in South Florida real estate. A new Therma-Tru fiberglass door, properly installed, changes the curb appeal and the inspection report.
Our Entry Doors Process in West Palm Beach
We don’t believe in surprises on the invoice or on the install day. Here’s exactly what happens when you call us:
- Free in-home estimate with upfront pricing. Ed or one of our uniformed, background-checked technicians comes to your home, measures the opening, assesses the existing frame condition, and walks you through your options in plain language. You’ll get a written quote before we leave. No “we’ll email it to you later.”
- Product selection and permitting guidance. West Palm Beach falls under Palm Beach County’s building code, which requires permits for most entry door replacements. We handle the permit paperwork and make sure the product you choose carries the appropriate Florida Product Approval number for your home’s wind zone. We work primarily with Therma-Tru fiberglass and impact-rated steel doors, and we’ll tell you honestly which product fits your situation – not which one has the better margin for us.
- Scheduling and material delivery. Once the permit is in process, we schedule the install date. Lead times for standard Therma-Tru fiberglass entries are typically one to two weeks from order. Custom sizes or specialty glass options can run longer, and we tell you that upfront.
- Day-of installation. Our crew removes the existing door and frame carefully – checking for hidden rot, moisture intrusion, or previous installation shortcuts that need to be corrected before the new unit goes in. The rough opening gets flashed and sealed to Florida’s water-infiltration standards. New door goes in plumb, level, and square. Hardware is installed and adjusted before we leave.
- Inspection and final walkthrough. We walk the job with you before we call it done. You test the lock, the handle, the weatherstrip seal, and the swing. If anything’s not right, we fix it on the spot. The job isn’t closed until you’re satisfied.
- Done Right Promise. Our warranty commitment is built into how we price and how we work. If something’s not right after we leave, call us. Ed’s name is on this business and on every door we install.
Entry Doors Pricing in West Palm Beach
Our Door Installation services in West Palm Beach range more than most homeowners expect, because the local market has specific requirements – impact rating, Florida Product Approval, permitting – that add both real cost and real value. Here’s an honest breakdown of what affects your price:
| Door Type / Scope | Typical Installed Range |
|---|---|
| Standard fiberglass entry door (single, non-impact) | $800 – $1,400 |
| Impact-rated fiberglass entry door (single, Therma-Tru) | $1,400 – $2,200 |
| Impact-rated steel entry door (single) | $1,200 – $1,900 |
| Impact-rated fiberglass double door | $2,400 – $4,000 |
| Entry door with sidelights (impact) | $2,800 – $5,500 |
| Frame replacement (in addition to door) | $300 – $700 additional |
| Permit (Palm Beach County, typical) | $150 – $350 |
A few things drive the final number in either direction:
- Impact rating: Impact-rated doors cost more than non-impact, but in most West Palm Beach neighborhoods they’re required by code for any opening larger than a minimum threshold. Skipping impact glass to save money now often means failing inspection and paying to redo it.
- Frame condition: If we open the wall and find rotted studs or water-damaged framing – something we see regularly in older homes near the Intracoastal – the repair adds time and material. We’ll show you exactly what we found before we proceed.
- Glass options: Decorative glass, privacy glass, and leaded glass inserts add cost but can transform the look of an entry. Lead times are longer for anything custom.
- Hardware: Schlage and similar grade-1 hardware is standard in our quotes. Upgraded smart-lock systems or architectural hardware are available and priced separately.
Seniors and veterans get a permanent 10% discount on all our work – no expiration, no enrollment required, just tell us when you call. And if your total is over $200 on any repair component, you get $40 off automatically.
Call (561) 660-9539 for a free, written estimate. There’s no trip charge for homes in Palm Beach County, and the estimate includes the permit cost so you’re not surprised later.
Why West Palm Beach Homeowners Choose Winslow
There’s no shortage of door installers in South Florida. What’s harder to find is one with a real local owner, a published license, and a warranty that’s more than a piece of paper.
Ed Winslow started this company in 2011 and has run it owner-operated since day one. We’re not a franchise. We’re not a general contractor who subcontracts every trade. The people who sell you the door are connected to the people who install it, and Ed can be reached directly if something goes wrong. That accountability structure is harder to replicate than any marketing slogan.
Our technicians are background-checked and arrive in uniform. You know who’s coming before the truck pulls up. Upfront pricing means the number on your written quote is the number on your invoice – no line items that appear after the job starts.
We’ve installed Therma-Tru fiberglass entry doors in neighborhoods across West Palm Beach – from the historic districts near downtown to newer construction in the Palm Beach Lakes corridor. The products we use are authorized, the installs are permitted, and the work carries our Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we come back and make it right. That’s not a marketing line; it’s the standard Ed set for this company from the first year.
We’re also part of a broader exterior protection offering. If you’re exploring what a full home upgrade looks like – new entry door, impact windows, updated roofing – visit our home page for the complete picture of what we do.
FAQs – Entry Doors in West Palm Beach
Do I need a permit to replace my entry door in West Palm Beach?
Yes, in most cases you do. Palm Beach County requires a permit for entry door replacements when the work involves a change to the door unit, frame, or opening size. Non-permitted work can create problems when you sell your home, and it won’t be inspected for Florida code compliance – which matters for your wind-mitigation insurance credits. We pull all required permits as part of our process, and we build the estimated permit fee into your written quote from the start. Call (561) 660-9539 and we’ll walk you through what your specific job requires.
How much does an impact-rated entry door cost in West Palm Beach?
A single impact-rated fiberglass entry door, fully installed in West Palm Beach, typically runs between $1,400 and $2,200. French & Double Doors with sidelights can reach $4,000 to $5,500 installed, depending on glass choices and frame condition. Permit fees for Palm Beach County add another $150 to $350. The biggest variable is usually what we find when we remove the existing frame – rot or moisture damage in the surrounding framing adds material and labor. We give you a firm written quote before any work starts. Call (561) 660-9539 for a free estimate with no trip charge inside the county.
What’s the difference between a fiberglass and a steel entry door for South Florida?
Fiberglass doors – particularly Therma-Tru’s impact-rated fiberglass line – are generally the better fit for West Palm Beach’s climate. They don’t rust in the salt air the way steel does, they don’t warp or swell with humidity the way wood does, and they hold their finish longer under intense UV. Steel impact doors are a solid, lower-cost alternative and perform well in wind events, but they require more attention in coastal environments to prevent surface corrosion. We’ll tell you honestly which material makes sense for your home’s location and budget – no upsell for its own sake.
Can you replace an entry door the same week I call?
For in-stock standard sizes, yes – we can often schedule within the same week, sometimes sooner. The permit process in Palm Beach County can add a few days to the timeline depending on workload at the building department, though we submit promptly and track it. Custom doors, oversized units, or specialty glass options have longer lead times that we’ll tell you upfront. Call (561) 660-9539 and we can give you a realistic timeline based on your specific door and current scheduling. A live person answers every time – no voicemail, no next-business-day callbacks.
Is it cheaper to repair my existing entry door or replace it?
Repair is worth it when the issue is isolated – a sticky latch, a worn weatherstrip, a hinge adjustment. But in West Palm Beach, the most common repair requests we see turn out to be symptoms of frame failure or a non-impact door that simply needs to be replaced to meet current code. Once the frame has rotted or the door itself is a pre-impact unit, repair costs frequently approach replacement costs without giving you the wind-mitigation benefit a new impact door provides. We’ll give you an honest assessment during the free estimate – if a repair makes more sense, we’ll say so. Call (561) 660-9539 and let us take a look before you commit either way.
Key Takeaways
- Entry door replacement in West Palm Beach typically costs $800 to $5,500 installed, depending on impact rating, size, and frame condition.
- Impact-rated doors are required by code for most West Palm Beach homes – non-impact doors may fail inspection and affect your wind-mitigation discount.
- Permits are required for nearly all entry door replacements in Palm Beach County; Winslow pulls them for you and includes the estimated cost in your written quote.
- Therma-Tru fiberglass is the most practical material for West Palm Beach’s salt air and humidity – it won’t rust or warp the way steel and wood do.
- All Winslow entry door installs are backed by the Done Right Promise and performed by background-checked, uniformed technicians.
- Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 10% discount; repairs over $200 get $40 off automatically.
- A live person answers every call at (561) 660-9539, around the clock.
Ready to Replace Your Entry Door in West Palm Beach?
If your front door isn’t performing the way it should – whether that’s a security issue, a code issue, or simply a door that’s past its useful life – and you need Hurricane-Proof Front & Entry Doors, call Winslow Windows & Doors at (561) 660-9539. We’ll schedule a free in-home estimate, show up when we say we will, give you a written quote with no ambiguity, and pull every permit the job requires. Ed’s name is on this business, and on every entry door we install in West Palm Beach. That’s the commitment – and it doesn’t expire.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving West Palm Beach 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.