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French and double doors in Westchester, FL typically run between $1,800 and $5,500 installed, depending on glass type, frame material, and impact rating. Most installations we complete here in Westchester are done in a single day, and every job is backed by our Done Right Promise. If you want an upfront number before committing to anything, call us at (850) 721-1218 – a real person will pick up, any hour of the day.
There’s a reason French and double doors have held their appeal for decades. They don’t just open a room – they change it. A pair of outswing French doors between a Westchester living room and a back patio turns a wall into an invitation. A wide double-door front entry signals permanence and care in a way that a single slab door simply can’t. We’ve been handling door installation across Westchester and the surrounding communities since 2011, and Ed Winslow has seen every configuration this South Florida climate can demand.
As part of our full Door Installation in Westchester service, French and double doors are one of the most requested upgrades we handle. Part of that demand comes from homeowners finally doing what they’ve been putting off for years. Part of it comes from buyers who just closed on a Westchester home and immediately see what needs to change. Either way, this page will tell you exactly what to expect – cost, process, and the specific reasons Westchester homes call for something more than a standard install.
When You Need French & Double Doors
Not every situation calls for a full door replacement, but these are the ones where French or double doors are the right answer – and where waiting usually makes things worse or more expensive.
- Your current entry door is undersized or outdated. Many Westchester homes built in the 1970s and 1980s were fitted with 32-inch single doors that feel cramped by today’s standards. A double-door configuration opens that rough opening to 60 or 72 inches and changes how the whole front of the house reads from the street.
- You want to connect indoor and outdoor living spaces. Westchester’s weather invites outdoor living most of the year. French doors to a back patio, pool deck, or screened lanai make that transition natural instead of awkward. We see this request constantly in neighborhoods near Tamiami Trail and in homes with south-facing rear exposures.
- Your existing French or double doors are drafty, leaking, or warped. South Florida humidity is hard on door frames that weren’t built for it. If you’re feeling a breeze around the edges or seeing daylight at the threshold, the weatherstripping and frame are likely compromised. In many cases, a full replacement is more cost-effective than patching a failing system.
- You need impact-rated doors and currently have none. Westchester falls within Miami-Dade County’s wind-borne debris region. Standard decorative French doors – the kind you’d find at a big-box store – won’t meet the local code requirements for new installations. We install impact-rated French and double doors from brands like Therma-Tru that carry the Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) and meet Florida Building Code requirements.
- You’re finishing a room addition or renovation. Additions in Westchester frequently call for new exterior openings. A set of French doors is often the cleanest way to connect an addition to the main living area or to give a new bonus room its own access point.
- Your double doors are misaligned and won’t latch correctly. When one or both door panels have dropped or shifted, the latch points stop lining up. This is a common issue in older Westchester homes where settling has moved the frame. Sometimes the fix is adjustment; sometimes the frame is too far gone and replacement is the better call. We’ll tell you which honestly.
Our French & Double Doors Process
We don’t show up with a door and hope it fits. Every French and double door installation we do in Westchester follows the same methodical steps – because rushing any one of them is how callbacks happen, and callbacks are not how Ed Winslow runs things.
- Free in-home measurement and consultation. We come to your Westchester home, measure the rough opening accurately, assess the existing frame and threshold condition, and talk through your goals – impact rating, glass style, hardware, swing direction, interior finish. You get a written quote the same visit. No trip charge for homes in our home county. No vague estimates to figure out later.
- Product selection and order. Based on your measurement and preferences, we help you select the right door from our authorized lineup. For French and double doors, we frequently work with Therma-Tru and ES Windows products that are engineered for South Florida’s humidity and wind-load requirements. We handle the order and keep you updated on lead time – typically two to four weeks for custom-sized or impact-rated configurations.
- Pre-installation prep. Before installation day, we confirm the permit status if one is required under Miami-Dade County code (which it often is for new openings or structural changes), and we verify delivery of your door to our shop so we can inspect it before it ever reaches your home.
- Removal of the existing door and frame. We remove the old door system carefully, protecting your flooring and interior trim. If the existing rough opening needs modification – widening, squaring, or reinforcing the header – we handle that before anything else goes in. Skipping this step is how doors end up misaligned six months later.
- Installation and sealing. The new French or double door system goes in plumb, level, and properly shimmed. We flash the exterior, seal the perimeter, and adjust both panels and all hardware until operation is smooth and latching is positive. For impact-rated doors, we verify the install meets NOA requirements before we consider it done.
- Final walkthrough with you. We walk you through the finished installation, show you how to operate the multi-point locking system if your door has one, and answer any questions. You sign off when you’re satisfied – not before. The Done Right Promise covers the work from that point forward: if something isn’t right, we come back and make it right.
French & Double Doors Pricing in Westchester
French and double door installation in Westchester runs from roughly $1,800 on the low end for a standard, non-impact replacement door in an existing opening, up to $5,500 or more for a wide, custom-sized, fully impact-rated French door system with decorative glass and upgraded hardware. The numbers below reflect real Westchester-area jobs – not national averages from a trade publication.
| Configuration | Typical Installed Range |
|---|---|
| Standard double door replacement (existing opening, no impact rating) | $1,800 – $2,600 |
| Impact-rated double door, standard size (60″ or 72″ wide) | $2,800 – $3,800 |
| French doors, interior application (bedroom or study) | $1,200 – $2,200 |
| Impact-rated French doors, exterior (patio or rear entry) | $3,000 – $4,500 |
| Wide or custom-opening French doors with decorative glass | $4,000 – $5,500+ |
| Frame modification or rough opening enlargement (if needed) | $400 – $900 additional |
Several things push a project toward the higher end of those ranges. Impact-rated glass – required for new storm and exterior door installations in Westchester under Miami-Dade code – adds cost over standard tempered glass, but it also eliminates the need for storm shutters and can reduce homeowner’s insurance premiums. Decorative glass options, sidelites, and transoms add both cost and curb appeal. Multi-point locking hardware, which is standard on most quality French door systems, adds a small amount compared to single-point locks but is worth it for security and weathertight performance.
Frame condition matters, too. Westchester homes that have had the same door for 20 or 30 years sometimes have rot or termite damage in the door buck or surrounding framing. We’ll find that during the initial measurement visit, not midway through the job, so the quote you get reflects the actual scope of work.
Seniors and veterans get a permanent 10% discount on all installations – no expiration date, no paperwork games. And if you’ve already gotten a written estimate from another company, we’ll give you a free second opinion. Call (850) 721-1218 for a free estimate – someone will answer.
Why Westchester Homeowners Choose Winslow
There are plenty of door installers working in the Miami-Dade area. Most of them are fine at the work itself. Where things tend to fall apart is everything around the work: the estimate that changes on installation day, the crew that doesn’t show up on time, the warranty question that goes to voicemail and never comes back.
Ed Winslow started this company in 2011 because he believed local homeowners deserved better than that. His name is on the business, which means his reputation is on every single job. That’s not a marketing line – it’s why the Done Right Promise exists. A lasting standard of accountability isn’t something a national chain can match because they don’t have a name on the door the way Ed does.
Every technician we send to a Westchester home is background-checked and arrives in uniform. You’ll know who’s coming before the truck pulls up. The estimate you get is upfront and written – no line items that appear later. And if you call at 11 p.m. because you have a question about your installation, a real person will answer at (850) 721-1218. Not a voicemail. Not a callback form. A person.
We’re also authorized installers for Therma-Tru and ES Windows, two brands that hold up in South Florida conditions. We know which products perform in the heat and humidity that Westchester gets from June through October, and we know which ones look great in a showroom but fail in three years of Miami-Dade summers. That experience is part of what you’re getting when you call us.
For the full picture of everything we do with entry, patio, and specialty doors, visit our home page or jump straight to our overview of Door Installation in Westchester.
Key Takeaways
- French and double door installation in Westchester runs $1,800 to $5,500+ depending on size, impact rating, and frame condition.
- Exterior installations in Westchester must meet Miami-Dade Building Code wind-load requirements – impact-rated doors are not optional for new exterior openings.
- Most installations are completed in one day; custom or large-format doors may have a two to four week lead time after ordering.
- All work is backed by the Done Right Promise – if it’s not right, we make it right, no argument.
- Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 10% discount; free estimates and free second opinions on written quotes are always available.
- Every call to (850) 721-1218 is answered by a real person, 24 hours a day.
FAQs – French & Double Doors in Westchester
How much does it cost to install French doors in Westchester, FL?
French door installation in Westchester typically costs between $2,800 and $4,500 for an exterior, impact-rated set in a standard-sized opening. Interior French doors without impact glass run lower, usually $1,200 to $2,200 installed. The biggest cost variables are glass type (impact vs. standard), opening size, and whether any frame repair is needed. Call (850) 721-1218 for a free, written estimate specific to your home – estimates are always free and there’s no trip charge for Westchester addresses.
Do French doors in Westchester need to be impact-rated?
Yes, for new exterior installations in Westchester, impact-rated doors are required under Miami-Dade County’s wind-borne debris region rules. Westchester falls within that zone, so any new exterior door opening – including French and double door configurations – must use products that carry Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA). We install hurricane-proof front and entry doors from brands like Therma-Tru that meet Florida Building Code requirements and can handle the wind loads this area sees during hurricane season.
How long does a French or double door installation take?
Most French and double door installations in Westchester take one full day from removal of the old door to final hardware adjustment and walkthrough. If the rough opening needs to be modified – widened, squared, or reframed – add a partial day for that prep work. Custom or special-order door systems typically have a two to four week lead time between ordering and installation day. We’ll give you a realistic timeline at the estimate visit so you’re not waiting around guessing.
Can you replace just one panel of a double door, or do both need to go?
In most cases, both panels should be replaced at the same time. Matching a single new panel to an existing panel that has aged, faded, or settled is difficult – the finish, glass, and hardware rarely align perfectly, and the structural integrity of the whole system depends on both panels being in good condition. There are exceptions, such as a very recent installation where one panel was damaged, but we’ll look at your specific situation honestly and tell you which approach makes sense rather than automatically recommending the more expensive option.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Westchester 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.