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French and double door installation in Fountainebleau typically runs between $1,800 and $5,500 installed, depending on door size, glass package, and impact rating. Most jobs are scheduled and completed within a single day once materials are confirmed in stock. If you’re ready to move forward or just want a straight answer on price, call us at (727) 620-6983 – a real person picks up, any hour of the day.
At Winslow Windows & Doors, Ed Winslow has been overseeing door installation across Fountainebleau and the surrounding Miami-Dade communities since 2011. French and double doors are one of the most requested upgrades we handle – and one of the most technically unforgiving. A misaligned double door that won’t latch properly, or a French door with inadequate weather sealing on the hinge side, shows up fast in South Florida’s heat and storm season. We do this work the way it has to be done: level frames, proper shimming, correct impact glazing, and a final inspection before we leave the driveway.
This page is part of our broader Door Installation in Fountainebleau service, which covers everything from entry doors to sliding glass and patio configurations. French and double doors are their own specialty, and we treat them that way.
When You Need French & Double Doors
Not every door situation calls for a French or double configuration, but when it does, the need is usually obvious. Here are the most common scenarios we see from Fountainebleau homeowners:
- Opening up a rear living space to a patio or pool deck. Fountainebleau homes built in the 1970s and 1980s often have a single 36-inch rear door where a full double opening would dramatically change the feel of the space. French doors with full-lite panels can turn a cramped back exit into an actual transition between indoors and out.
- Replacing a failing double door that no longer closes flush. Wood frames swell and warp in South Florida humidity. If your existing double doors have developed a gap at the center astragal or drag against the threshold, that’s a frame or sill issue – not just a hardware problem – and it needs a full assessment before new doors go in.
- Bringing a home up to Miami-Dade hurricane code. Impact-rated French and double doors are required in many Fountainebleau renovation permits. Non-impact doors – even attractive ones – will fail inspection and leave your home exposed. We install products that carry the approvals your project needs.
- Upgrading from an older sliding glass door to a hinged French door pair. Sliding doors have their place, but homeowners converting a sunroom or home office often prefer the sealed, weather-tight operation of a properly hung French door set over the track-dependent performance of a slider that’s been in place for twenty years.
- New construction or addition with an oversized opening. If a contractor has roughed in an opening wider than 72 inches for a new addition in the Fountainebleau area, a double door configuration is typically the right answer. We can size the door unit to the rough opening and handle the frame finishing as part of the install.
- Cosmetic and curb-appeal upgrades ahead of a sale. French doors with decorative glass – whether clear, rain, or a subtle privacy pattern – are one of the fastest visual upgrades on a home that’s going to market. Buyers notice entry and rear door quality immediately.
Our French & Double Doors Process
Every French and double door installation we do in Fountainebleau follows the same sequence. There’s no cutting corners at step three to make the afternoon schedule work. Ed’s name is on the business, and that means every job gets the full process.
- On-site measurement and frame assessment. We come out, measure the rough opening in multiple spots (these old Miami-Dade homes are rarely perfectly square), and check the surrounding frame and sill for rot, moisture damage, or settling. If there’s an issue hiding behind the existing door casing, we find it before we order product – not after we’ve pulled your old door.
- Product selection and impact compliance review. Based on your opening size, budget, and the specific permit requirements for your Fountainebleau address, we’ll recommend two or three door configurations that fit. We work with Therma-Tru for fiberglass French door systems and carry ECO Window Systems units for homeowners prioritizing impact performance and energy efficiency together. We’ll walk you through the glass options, hardware finishes, and whether a true divided lite or simulated divided lite makes sense for your home’s style.
- Permit coordination where required. Miami-Dade County requires permits for exterior door replacements that change the opening size or impact rating of the home. We handle that paperwork. You don’t have to track down the county portal or figure out the NOA (Notice of Acceptance) documentation – that’s our job.
- Removal of the existing door and frame prep. The old door comes out carefully. We inspect the rough opening, address any moisture or rot found at the sill plate, and flash the opening correctly before the new unit goes in. Skipping proper flashing is how water gets behind a beautiful new French door and destroys a wall cavity over two rainy seasons.
- Installation, leveling, and weather sealing. The new door unit goes in level and plumb, shimmed correctly, anchored to the framing per the manufacturer’s specs, and sealed with the right-rated sealant on every joint. Double doors get particular attention at the astragal – the vertical piece where the two door panels meet – because that’s where air and water infiltration shows up first if the installation is sloppy.
- Final inspection and operation walk-through. Before we leave, we open and close both panels dozens of times, check the latch and deadbolt alignment, test the weatherstripping compression, and go over the hardware operation with you. If anything isn’t right, it gets fixed on the same visit. That’s the Done Right Promise in practice – not just a slogan on a website.
French & Double Doors Pricing in Fountainebleau
French and double door installation in Fountainebleau costs more than a single replacement door – the opening is wider, the hardware is more complex, and impact compliance adds cost that isn’t optional in Miami-Dade. Here’s an honest breakdown of what drives your number:
| Door Type / Scope | Typical Installed Range (Fountainebleau) |
|---|---|
| Standard double door, fiberglass, non-impact rated (interior application) | $1,800 – $2,600 |
| Impact-rated double door, fiberglass, clear glass, standard hardware | $2,800 – $3,800 |
| French door pair, full-lite, impact-rated, decorative glass | $3,200 – $4,500 |
| Oversized opening (wider than 72″), impact French doors with sidelites | $4,200 – $5,500+ |
| Frame rot repair or sill replacement (if found during removal) | $250 – $850 added |
| Permit fees (Miami-Dade, varies by scope) | $150 – $400 added |
A few things that move your price up or down: the specific product line you choose, how much frame prep is needed, whether you’re changing the rough opening size, and the glass package. Therma-Tru fiberglass French door systems start at a higher base price than steel, but they don’t corrode in the salt air that rolls through Fountainebleau off the Everglades corridor, and they hold their finish for years longer. ECO Window Systems impact units tend to land in the middle range on price while checking every Miami-Dade impact compliance box.
If your project is a repair over $200, our $40-off standing discount applies automatically – no coupon needed. Seniors and veterans get 10% off every job, every time. And if you’ve got a written estimate from another company, we’ll give you a free second opinion before you sign anything.
Estimates are free, and pricing is upfront before a single screw turns. Call (727) 620-6983 to schedule yours.
Why Fountainebleau Homeowners Call Winslow
Fountainebleau is a dense, established neighborhood – single-family homes from the 1960s through the 1990s, with a mix of original construction and partial renovations that don’t always play nice with modern door sizing. We’ve worked on enough of these homes to know that a 60-inch rough opening in a Fountainebleau house from 1978 isn’t necessarily 60 inches in every corner. Frames shift. Sills settle. Stucco closes in on openings over the years.
We’ve also seen what happens when a national chain sends out an installer who treats every opening like a new-construction box. The door goes in, looks fine for six months, and then the center astragal starts pulling away from one panel because the shimming didn’t account for a 3/8-inch variance in the frame. You call the 800 number, get a ticket, and wait three weeks for someone to show up. That’s not how we work.
Ed Winslow has been the name on this business since 2011. When you call (727) 620-6983, you’re calling his company. When there’s a question about your install a year from now, you’re calling the same number, and the same team is showing up. The Done Right Promise isn’t a marketing phrase – it’s a hundred-year standard of accountability that no national installer is willing to put their name behind, because most of them won’t be around long enough to back it.
Our technicians are background-checked and show up in uniform. You’ll know who’s at your door before the truck parks. Upfront pricing means the number we quote is the number on the invoice. No trip charges for jobs in the home county. And someone answers when you call – at 2 p.m. or 2 a.m.
Key Takeaways
- French and double door installation in Fountainebleau typically runs $1,800 to $5,500+ installed, depending on impact rating, glass package, and frame condition.
- Miami-Dade County requires permits and impact compliance for most exterior door changes – we handle the paperwork.
- South Florida humidity and salt air make fiberglass the smart long-term choice over wood or steel in most Fountainebleau applications.
- Ed Winslow has owned and operated this business since 2011, and the Done Right Promise backs every installation.
- Standing discounts: $40 off repairs over $200, 10% for seniors and veterans, free second opinions on written estimates.
- Call (727) 620-6983 any time – a live person answers, always.
FAQs – French & Double Doors
How much do French doors cost to install in Fountainebleau, FL?
French door installation in Fountainebleau typically costs between $2,800 and $4,500 for a standard impact-rated full-lite pair, installed. That range assumes a same-size opening with no significant frame damage. Oversized openings, decorative glass upgrades, sidelites, or sill rot discovered during removal can push the number higher. Permit fees from Miami-Dade County add another $150 to $400 in most cases. Every estimate from Winslow is free and priced upfront before work starts – call (727) 620-6983 to schedule yours.
Do French or double doors in Fountainebleau need to be impact-rated?
Yes, in nearly all cases. Miami-Dade County’s building code requires impact-rated products for exterior openings – including French and double doors – in new installations and permitted replacements. Non-impact doors will fail inspection and leave your home out of compliance. We install hurricane-proof front and entry doors that carry the Miami-Dade NOA (Notice of Acceptance) approvals your permit requires, and we handle the compliance documentation as part of the project. If you’re not sure whether your specific situation requires a permit, call us and we’ll give you a straight answer.
How long does French door installation take?
Most French and double door installations in Fountainebleau are completed in one day, typically four to six hours on site. That assumes the rough opening doesn’t require significant structural repair. If we find frame rot or sill damage during removal – which happens more often in Fountainebleau homes built before 1990 – we address it the same day when possible, or schedule a short follow-up visit before the new door goes in. We won’t rush a frame repair to make an afternoon appointment; a compromised frame behind a new door is a problem we’ll all be dealing with in two years.
Is it better to repair my existing double doors or replace them?
If the frame is square, the sill is solid, and the issue is limited to hardware or weatherstripping, repair is often the right call and the cheaper one. But if your Fountainebleau home’s existing double doors are more than 15 years old, showing frame gap at the astragal, or aren’t impact-rated, replacement with storm and exterior doors usually makes more financial sense over a five-year horizon – especially with energy costs and storm season in the picture. We’ll give you an honest read when we come out. We’re not going to recommend a $4,000 door replacement if $300 in hardware fixes your problem. Call (727) 620-6983 and we’ll tell you which way the situation points before you spend anything.
Schedule Your Free Estimate in Fountainebleau
If you’re thinking about French or double doors for your Fountainebleau home – whether it’s a rear patio opening, a new front entry configuration, or a replacement that’s been on your list for two years – call (727) 620-6983 and get a straight answer on what it involves and what it costs. Estimates are always free. Pricing is always upfront. And Ed’s been doing this in this neighborhood since 2011, so there’s no learning curve on your dime.
You can also explore the full range of exterior door options we offer through our Door Installation in Fountainebleau page, or visit our home page to see everything Winslow Windows & Doors handles across windows, doors, and roofing.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Fountainebleau since 2011.
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