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Door installation for French and double doors in South Miami typically runs between $1,800 and $5,500 fully installed, depending on door size, glass type, and impact-rating requirements. Most jobs are completed in a single day, and every installation we do meets Miami-Dade County’s strict wind-load and hurricane-impact codes. If you’re ready to get started or just want a straight number for your project, call us at (850) 930-1813 – a real person picks up, any time of day.
At Winslow Windows & Doors, Ed Winslow has been personally overseeing door installations across South Miami since 2011. We’re not a call center with a crew contracted out from somewhere else. Ed’s name is on the door – literally and figuratively – and every French and double door we hang gets the same attention whether it’s going into a Cocoplum estate or a Pinecrest renovation. If you’ve been looking at Door Installation in South Miami options, French and double doors are one of the most rewarding upgrades a homeowner can make: they transform a space visually, improve airflow, and – when done right with impact-rated glass – give you protection you can count on through hurricane season.
French doors aren’t just decorative. In South Miami’s climate, where afternoon storms can roll in fast and the salt air off Biscayne Bay accelerates wear on hardware and seals, the materials and installation method matter more than most homeowners realize. We install products from CWS and ES Windows that are built specifically for South Florida conditions – not generic boxes pulled off a warehouse shelf.
When You Need French & Double Doors
- Your existing exterior doors are no longer impact-rated or hurricane-compliant. Miami-Dade County codes require doors in wind-borne debris regions to meet specific impact or protection standards. If your French doors predate the 2002 code updates – or were installed by a contractor who cut corners – you could be exposed and not know it until a storm hits.
- You’re getting a home addition or opening up a wall between interior spaces. Double doors are the standard solution when a single door won’t fill a wider rough opening gracefully. In South Miami neighborhoods like South Coral Gables and the Cocoplum area, we regularly install new sets to connect renovated living rooms to backyard entertaining spaces.
- Drafts, water intrusion, or visible daylight around the frame. South Miami’s humidity is relentless, and a door that isn’t sealed correctly will let moisture migrate into your framing. We see this often in homes built in the 1960s and 70s in the Sunset area, where original door frames have shifted or swelled over decades.
- Hardware failure, warped panels, or doors that won’t latch properly. When a French door stops latching cleanly, it’s rarely just a lock problem. The panel itself may have racked, the hinges may have pulled from the frame, or the threshold has settled. These aren’t repairs you want to put off – a door that doesn’t close fully is a security and weatherproofing issue.
- You’re upgrading for energy efficiency ahead of a summer cooling season. Older double doors with single-pane glass are significant energy drains in South Miami’s heat. Low-E impact glass can meaningfully reduce solar heat gain, and many homeowners notice a difference on their FPL bills within the first season after replacement.
- A remodel or real estate prep is driving the change. French doors are consistently cited by South Miami real estate agents as one of the highest-ROI exterior upgrades, especially for homes targeting buyers in the $700,000-and-up range that defines much of the area’s current market.
Our French & Double Door Installation Process
- Free on-site estimate and opening measurement. We come to your home, measure the rough opening precisely, assess the condition of the surrounding framing, and talk through your priorities – impact rating, glass style, interior vs. exterior finish, hardware preferences. Upfront pricing, no surprises on the invoice. No trip charge for homes within our home county.
- Product selection and permit coordination. We help you choose the right door unit from our authorized brand lineup – often CWS or ES Windows for South Miami projects that require Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) compliance. We handle the permit filing so you don’t have to navigate the South Miami building department yourself. Skipping the permit is never something we recommend; it creates real problems at resale and voids manufacturer warranties.
- Existing door and frame removal. Our background-checked, uniformed crew removes the old door unit carefully, protecting your interior flooring and surrounding trim. If we find rot or damage in the rough opening or framing at this stage – and in older South Miami homes, we sometimes do – we document it and walk you through what needs to be addressed before we proceed.
- Frame preparation and flashing. Proper water management starts here. We apply code-compliant flashing at the sill and around the frame before the new unit goes in. South Miami gets over 60 inches of rainfall per year, and a French door that isn’t flashed correctly will show water damage within a few seasons. This step is where shortcuts show up later – we don’t take them.
- Door unit installation, leveling, and anchoring. The door unit is set, shimmed level and plumb, and anchored to the structural framing – not just the drywall. For impact-rated units, the anchoring pattern has to meet the specifications on the NOA documentation. We follow those specs exactly, because an improperly anchored impact door can fail its intended purpose even if the glass is rated correctly.
- Trim, hardware, threshold sealing, and final inspection. Interior and exterior trim is fitted, hardware installed and adjusted, and the threshold sealed against the slab. We test both panels for smooth operation, confirm the latch and lock engage correctly, and walk you through the warranty documentation before we pack up. If anything is off, we fix it before we leave – that’s what the Done Right Promise means in practice.
French & Double Doors Pricing in South Miami
French and double door pricing in South Miami varies more than most contractors will tell you upfront, because the variables are real: opening width, impact rating, glass options, and frame condition all move the number. Here’s an honest look at what to expect.
| Door Type / Scenario | Typical Installed Range |
|---|---|
| Standard double door, non-impact, interior application | $1,800 – $2,600 |
| Impact-rated French doors (Miami-Dade NOA compliant), standard size | $2,800 – $4,200 |
| Impact-rated French doors with decorative or low-E glass upgrade | $3,500 – $5,500 |
| Oversized or custom opening (wider than 72″), impact-rated | $4,500 – $7,000+ |
| Framing repair or rough opening modification (if needed) | $350 – $900 additional |
| Permit fees (South Miami / Miami-Dade) | $150 – $400 depending on scope |
A few things drive cost up in South Miami specifically. Impact-rated glass with Miami-Dade NOA approval carries a real price premium over non-impact alternatives – and in this county, that premium is non-negotiable if you want code compliance. Homes in the older sections near Dante Fascell Park or along Sunset Drive sometimes have openings that require reframing, which adds to the labor side. If a previous contractor installed a door that was undersized for the opening and filled the gap with casing, we have to correct that before a new unit can go in properly.
Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 10% discount on all work – that’s not a seasonal promotion, it’s our standing policy. Any repair or service over $200 comes with $40 off. And if you’ve already gotten a written estimate from another contractor, we’ll give you a free second opinion – no pressure, no fee.
Call (850) 930-1813 for a free estimate. We’ll come out, measure the opening, and give you a number you can actually build a budget around.
What Sets Winslow Apart for French & Double Doors
Ed Winslow has been installing doors across South Miami and the surrounding communities for over 15 years. In that time, we’ve seen every variation of this job: straightforward swaps in newer construction, complicated reframes in mid-century homes off Red Road, and emergency hurricane-proof front & entry doors replacements after storm damage. That experience means we’re not guessing at what your project needs.
We’re authorized installers for CWS and ES Windows – both of which manufacture impact-rated French and double door units that carry Miami-Dade County approval. That authorization matters: it means we have the factory training and documentation to install these products in a way that preserves the product warranty. An unauthorized installer putting in a CWS door can inadvertently void the manufacturer’s coverage before the job is even finished.
Every technician who shows up at your home is background-checked and arrives in uniform. You’ll know their name before the truck pulls up. That’s not a talking point – it’s a policy Ed put in place because he’d want the same if it were his home. And when something doesn’t go right – which is rare, but the job site is never perfectly predictable – the Done Right Promise means we come back and make it right. No renegotiating. No fine print that limits coverage to 90 days.
Someone answers the phone at Winslow Windows & Doors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If a door panel fails the night before you’re listing your house, or a storm pulls a frame out of alignment on a Saturday evening, you’re not leaving a voicemail. You’re talking to a person who can schedule a crew.
Our full door installation work is covered under our broader Door Installation in South Miami service – French and double doors are one part of a complete offering that includes impact entry doors, sliding glass doors, patio doors, and more.
Key Takeaways
- Impact-rated French and double doors in South Miami typically run $2,800 to $5,500 installed, with Miami-Dade NOA compliance included.
- We handle permits, flashing, framing assessment, and final inspection – not just the door swap.
- CWS and ES Windows products we install carry Miami-Dade County approval for wind-borne debris regions.
- Ed Winslow has led this work in South Miami since 2011 – locally owned, published address, licensed and insured.
- Seniors and veterans get 10% off, always. Repairs over $200 get $40 off. Free second opinions on written estimates.
- Someone answers the phone any time you call: (850) 930-1813.
FAQs – French & Double Doors in South Miami
Do French doors in South Miami need to be impact-rated?
Yes – if the door is in an exterior opening, Miami-Dade County requires it to meet wind-borne debris protection standards, which means either an impact-rated door unit with an approved Notice of Acceptance (NOA), or the use of an approved storm protection system over a non-impact door. For most South Miami homeowners, an impact-rated storm & exterior door unit is the cleaner solution and the one that doesn’t require putting up shutters every storm season. We install units from CWS and ES Windows that carry the specific Miami-Dade NOA required for compliance. Call (850) 930-1813 for a free estimate that factors in your exact opening and exposure zone.
How long does a French or double door installation take?
Most French and double door installations in South Miami take four to eight hours for the installation day itself. If the rough opening needs reframing or we discover rot in the surrounding structure, that can add time and may require a second visit. We give you a realistic timeline during the estimate – not an optimistic number that falls apart on the job day. Permit approval from the South Miami building department is typically the longest part of the overall process; we submit early and follow up on your behalf.
What’s the difference between French doors and double doors?
French doors are a type of double door – both panels meet at the center and each panel contains glass, typically running most of the door’s height. “Double doors” as a general term can refer to any two-panel configuration, including solid-panel or partially glazed doors. In practice, most South Miami homeowners use the terms interchangeably when describing the swing-out, two-panel style for patios and entries. What matters more than the label is the configuration – in-swing vs. out-swing, active vs. inactive panel, and whether the unit includes a sidelite or transom. We walk through all of that during the estimate so you’re choosing based on your actual opening and how you use the space.
Can you install French doors in an opening that currently has a single door?
Yes, though it requires widening the rough opening and modifying the framing – and in some cases, checking whether the wall section is load-bearing. We assess this during the free estimate visit. In South Miami homes built between the 1950s and 1980s, this kind of modification is common and very doable, but it needs to be scoped correctly upfront so the permit reflects the full scope of work. Trying to widen an opening without a permit or without addressing the structural framing is one of the most common mistakes we see corrected after the fact. Call us before you commit to a plan: (850) 930-1813.
Schedule Your Free Estimate in South Miami
If you’re planning a replacement doors project in South Miami – or you’ve already gotten a quote that doesn’t quite add up – call Winslow Windows & Doors at (850) 930-1813. Ed Winslow has been doing this work in this community since 2011, every technician is background-checked and uniformed, and the Done Right Promise backs every job we do. Upfront pricing. No trip charge in the home county. A live person on the line whenever you call. We’re the one down the road – and we’ll be here long after the job is done.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving South 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.