New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Hale Windows Miami pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Front Door Replacement in Miami: Pricing, Permits, and What Actually Matters
Front door replacement in Miami typically runs $1,800 to $6,500 for a standard impact-rated door, while high-end custom work in Coral Gables or Coconut Grove can reach $9,000 to $14,000 once millwork, transoms, and concealed reinforcement enter the equation. The price difference comes down to three things: whether the door needs a Miami-Dade NOA (Notice of Acceptance), what the existing jamb and threshold look like after years of salt air, and how much custom fabrication the opening demands. Call (786) 442-1123 for a written quote before you commit to anything.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner at Hale Windows Miami, serving Miami since 2009.
Fast, Reliable Front Door Replacement Across Miami
We replace front doors in every corner of Miami, from the high-rise condos along Brickell Avenue to the 1920s Mediterranean Revival homes in Shenandoah and the sprawling mid-century ranches west of Coral Way, and we also handle Window Repair - Miami throughout the same areas. Our crews know Miami’s housing stock because they work in it every week. The front door on a 1950s Kendall ranch presents a completely different set of problems than the entry on an Art Deco apartment in South Beach, and we plan for those differences before the first measurement is taken. Whether you need a standard fiberglass slab or a custom wood replacement with impact-rated sidelights, call (786) 442-1123 and we will walk you through what your specific opening requires.
Miami’s hurricane-prone coastal location and high humidity mean doors must meet Miami-Dade County product approval standards for wind-borne debris protection. This is not a preference. It is the law, and it shapes every front door replacement we install in the city. When you call Hale Windows Miami, you are talking to people who understand HVHZ code requirements, wind mitigation paperwork, and the insurance implications of your door choice. That local knowledge is built into every quote we write.
Why Hale Windows Miami Is Miami’s Preferred Front Door Replacement Company
Hale Windows & Doors has been replacing front doors in Miami since 2009. We are independently owned and operated, part of the Threshold Group family of home-service brands, and led by Spencer Odell. What homeowners in Miami tell us they value most is simple: they know exactly who is coming to their home before the truck pulls up. Every technician carries a photo badge, arrives in uniform, and is pre-announced by name and photo through our Threshold Standard process. You will never open your door to a stranger you were not expecting.
Our Front Door Replacement team works from the Miami office and schedules jobs across Miami daily. When a homeowner in Wynwood or Little Havana calls, the person on the other end of the line can answer questions about NOA paperwork, lead times, and product availability without putting you on hold. We stock hardware and common slab sizes for Miami’s most common openings, which means fewer second trips and faster completion on standard replacements. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every installation: if the work is not right, we make it right, no argument needed.
Entry Door Replacement in Miami
Entry door replacement in Miami is the category that catches most homeowners off guard, because the door itself is often the least expensive part of the job. The real cost lives in the jamb, the threshold, and the flashing that has been quietly corroding in salt air for years. In beachfront condos, we regularly see steel hinges rusted through within five to seven years of installation, and bottom jambs that crumble when the old door comes out. A proper entry door replacement in Miami means addressing the entire opening, not just hanging a new slab.
Impact-Rated Slabs and Frames
Most entry doors we replace in Miami get an impact-rated fiberglass or steel slab paired with a reinforced frame. The slab needs to carry a Miami-Dade NOA number, not just a Florida Product Approval, especially in HVHZ zones east of I-95. We pull the existing door, inspect the rough opening, replace any rotted or corroded framing, and set the new unit with stainless steel hardware throughout. On a standard single entry, this work runs $1,800 to $4,200 depending on slab brand and frame condition.
Custom Entry Systems with Sidelights
When the entry includes sidelights or a transom, the scope expands quickly. Each glazed panel needs its own impact rating, and in historic districts the profile must often match the original millwork. We coordinate with local fabrication shops that cut Miami-Dade-compliant laminated glass to spec, then install with concealed reinforcement so the finished door looks period-correct but performs to current code. Expect $4,500 to $9,000 for a custom entry system with one or two sidelights.
Exterior Door Replacement in Miami
Exterior door replacement in Miami covers every exterior-facing door beyond the front entry: rear doors, side doors, garage-to-house doors, and service entrances. These openings get less attention than the front door, which means they are often in worse shape when we finally get the call. The rear door on a Coral Gables home might be a single-pane aluminum unit from the 1960s that flexes under HVHZ design pressure and pops the sash out of its track during a storm. That is not a door working. That is a liability.
Rear and Service Doors
We replace rear and service exterior doors with the same impact-rated products we use on front entries, because Miami-Dade code does not care which side of the house the wind hits. A standard rear exterior door replacement runs $1,600 to $3,800. If the existing opening was never flashed properly, which we see constantly in homes built before the 1990s, we correct the waterproofing while we are in there. Skipping that step is how you get a new door that leaks in six months.
Garage-to-House and Utility Doors
The door between your garage and kitchen is an exterior door under code, full stop. In Miami, we regularly replace hollow-core interior slabs in that location because the original builder cut corners. A proper exterior-grade, impact-rated replacement with a fire-rated option when required runs $1,200 to $2,800. It is one of the highest-value replacements we do: the door gets used daily, takes the brunt of garage heat and humidity, and is the last thing protecting your house if the garage door gives way.
Trusted Brands We Service in Miami
Hale Windows Miami installs and services front doors from eight professional-grade product lines, including Therma-Tru, PGT in Miami, CGI, ES Windows, and ViewLux. In Miami specifically, we keep common hardware, thresholds, and seal components in local stock so standard replacements move faster than the industry norm. When you need a specific brand matched to an existing door or you want to upgrade to a large-missile rated CGI slab, we have the product knowledge and the supply relationships to make it happen without the runaround you get from a big-box installer. The right door for your opening is the one we specify, not the one we happen to have on the truck.
Common Front Door Replacement Problems We See in Miami Homes
- Salt-air corrosion on steel hinges and jambs. Within five to seven years of beachfront exposure, unprotected steel hardware rusts through. We replace with stainless or marine-grade hardware as standard on every Miami installation.
- Failed wind mitigation inspections due to missing NOA documentation. A door that is impact-rated in practice but lacks a documentable Miami-Dade NOA number fails the inspection. We verify paperwork before installation, not after.
- Historic doors that break code during renovation. In Coral Gables and Coconut Grove, custom wood doors with original glazing often cannot pass HVHZ requirements. We fabricate matching profiles with laminated impact glass and concealed reinforcement.
- Jalousie and single-pane aluminum doors flexing under pressure. Older Miami homes built between the 1950s and 1970s frequently have doors that cannot handle design wind loads. The sash pops, the track bends, and the opening fails. Replacement with a rated unit is the only genuine fix.
Pricing for Front Door Replacement in Miami, FL
| Door Type | Typical Miami Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard fiberglass entry door, impact-rated | $1,800 – $3,500 |
| Steel entry door, large-missile rated | $2,200 – $4,500 |
| Custom fiberglass entry with one sidelight | $4,500 – $7,500 |
| Custom wood-look entry with transom and sidelights | $6,500 – $14,000 |
| Rear or service exterior door, impact-rated | $1,600 – $3,800 |
These are real ranges for Miami’s market in 2025, based on jobs we have priced across Brickell, Coconut Grove, Kendall, and the Upper East Side. What moves the number: HVHZ certification level, custom millwork requirements, the condition of your existing jamb, and whether your HOA or historic board requires specific profiles. We write the price in writing before we order a single component, and that number does not change once work begins. Call (786) 442-1123 for a free estimate on your specific opening.
One thing Miami homeowners should know about pricing: the major cost driver on high-end work is not labor. It is lead time. Custom slabs, laminated glass interlayers, and period-correct millwork from local fabrication shops are made to order, and during hurricane season demand peaks across South Florida. When we quote a custom door, the written price you receive reflects the product cost locked at order time. If the fabricator raises prices before your door is cut, that is not your problem. The price is already fixed.
We Also Serve Cities Near Miami
Our Front Door Replacement crews work throughout Miami daily, and we regularly schedule jobs in Miami Beach and Coral Gables. Beachfront condos in Miami Beach bring a specific set of corrosion and code challenges, while Coral Gables work often involves historic board compliance. Same team, same written pricing policy, same 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Serving Miami, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Miami area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Front Door Replacement in Miami
In Miami-Dade County, and especially in HVHZ zones, your front door needs a Miami-Dade NOA (Notice of Acceptance), not just a Florida Product Approval. The NOA is the stricter standard and covers large-missile impact testing that a statewide approval does not. If you live east of I-95 or in any high-rise building, plan on a large-missile rated door with a documentable NOA number. Call (786) 442-1123 and we will check your specific property’s wind zone and insurance requirements before you order anything.
Yes. The most common approach in Miami is laminated impact glass cut to the exact profile of your original sidelights. The lamination layer holds the glass together under impact, and when paired with concealed frame reinforcement, the profile looks nearly identical to the original. In historic districts like Coral Gables, this is standard practice. Expect the glass to cost $150 to $400 per square foot depending on thickness and lamination type. Call (786) 442-1123 for a quote on your specific sidelight configuration.
A custom front door in Miami typically takes 6 to 12 weeks from deposit to installation. The constraint is fabrication, not labor: laminated glass interlayers, custom millwork profiles, and NOA-compliant hardware are made to order, and South Florida fabricators run backlogged from May through November. Standard impact-rated doors we stock or can source quickly often install in 1 to 3 weeks. When we quote your job, we give you the realistic lead time before you sign, not after. Call (786) 442-1123 to find out current availability.
In Miami, yes, in most cases. Florida Statute 627.0629 requires insurers to offer premium credits for documented wind mitigation improvements, and impact-rated openings are the single biggest lever in the calculation. A large-missile rated front door with a proper NOA, verified on a wind mitigation inspection report, commonly reduces windstorm premium by 5 to 15 percent depending on your carrier and the rest of the home’s features. The key is documentation: your door must have a verifiable NOA number that the inspector can pull. We provide that paperwork with every installation. Call (786) 442-1123 to discuss your specific situation.
You can keep the visual profile in most cases. The route is a custom fiberglass or wood door matched to your existing millwork profile, with a laminated impact glass transom above it. The transom needs its own NOA-compliant glazing, and the entire assembly gets concealed reinforcement so the finished look reads original while meeting HVHZ large-missile requirements. This is specialized work, and it costs more: expect $7,000 to $14,000 depending on transom size and millwork complexity. We coordinate directly with Coral Gables historic review when needed. Call (786) 442-1123 for a written quote on your door and transom.
Spencer Odell and the team at Hale Windows Miami know what a Miami front door has to survive. Salt air, 140 mph wind gusts, sideways rain, and a code enforcement process that does not compromise. We put the price in writing before we order, we send you the name and photo of the technician before they arrive, and every job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (786) 442-1123 today for your free estimate.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner at Hale Windows Miami, serving Miami since 2009.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Hale Windows Miami
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.