Quick Answer: New sliding door installation in Broward County costs $800-$3,500 for the installation labor, depending on door size, type, and whether an opening needs to be modified. Door product cost is additional and ranges from $500 to $4,000+ for impact systems.
Types of Sliding Door Installations We Handle
- Replacement installation (swap-out) - Removing an existing door system and installing a new one in the same rough opening. The most straightforward type. If the opening dimensions are standard, this can often be completed in one day.
- New opening installation - Creating a new opening in an exterior wall and framing it to accept a sliding door. Requires structural engineering for load-bearing walls, a building permit, and typically takes 2-4 days.
- Opening size modification - Enlarging or modifying an existing opening to accommodate a larger or different door configuration. Common when upgrading from a 6-foot to an 8-foot or 12-foot multi-panel sliding system.
- Multi-panel sliding systems - 3-panel, 4-panel, or full wall-opening bifolding and stacking sliding systems. These dramatic openings are popular in Broward County's coastal homes and remodels. Pricing starts at $3,500 for installation labor on a 3-panel system.
The Installation Process
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Free On-Site Measurement
We measure the rough opening, assess the structural requirements, and recommend door systems that meet Broward County's local building code and your aesthetic preferences.
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Permit Application (if required)
New door installations in Florida typically require a building permit. We handle the permit application process with Broward County or the applicable municipality, including providing the door's Florida product approval number.
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Door Ordered & Scheduled
After permit approval, the door is ordered to spec. Standard doors arrive in 1-2 weeks. Custom impact systems may take 3-6 weeks. We schedule installation immediately upon delivery confirmation.
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Installation & Inspection
Our crew installs the door, seals and flashes the frame per Florida Building Code moisture management requirements, installs hardware, and cleans up the worksite. Final building department inspection is scheduled if required.
Does New Sliding Door Installation Require a Permit in Broward County?
Yes, in almost all cases. Florida Building Code Section 105.1 requires a permit for any new door installation or replacement that involves modifying the building envelope. A permit ensures the installation is inspected for correct flashing, sealant, and structural attachment - all critical in Broward County's hurricane climate. We handle all permit paperwork as part of our full-service installation.
Residential Sliding Door Installation for Broward County Homeowners
Most of our installation calls come from homeowners replacing a worn patio slider, upgrading to hurricane-impact glass for insurance compliance, or opening up a lanai or pool enclosure with a larger multi-panel system. We work directly with single-family homes, townhomes, and HOA communities across Broward County - matching your home's existing frame color and trim, coordinating with HOA architectural review when required, and scheduling around your household's routine rather than a commercial job site.
- Patio and lanai doors - the most common residential replacement, typically a same-size swap completed in one day.
- Primary bedroom and guest room sliders - smaller openings, often paired with impact-glass upgrades for hurricane coverage.
- Pool enclosure and kitchen sliders - frequently upsized to multi-panel systems during a remodel.
- HOA and condo association approval - we provide the product spec sheets and Florida product approval numbers your association typically requires before work begins.
Do You Handle Both Replacement and New Opening Sliding Door Installations in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes, we handle both replacement installations into an existing opening and new opening installations that require framing and a permit for Fort Lauderdale homes and businesses. Our crews assess the opening on-site and recommend whichever approach fits the project.
What Areas Near Fort Lauderdale Do You Serve for Sliding Door Installation?
We install sliding doors throughout Fort Lauderdale and nearby Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Plantation, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Sunrise, Miramar, Oakland Park, and Boca Raton. Call (877) 919-9010 to confirm service at your address.
Do You Install Sliding Doors for Both Homes and Businesses in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes, our sliding door installation crews work on residential projects such as patio and lanai doors as well as commercial storefront and office sliding door systems in Fort Lauderdale. Scheduling is coordinated around the property's occupancy either way.
Our 4-Step Sliding Door Installation Process
- 1Measure opening
- 2Order matching system
- 3Remove old door
- 4Install and seal new door
Recent Sliding Door Installation Reviews
Called Sliding Door Repairs at 11am about a stuck patio door - Carlos arrived at 12:35pm with the exact PGT rollers we needed. Whole job took 50 minutes, door slides like new. Honest pricing, no upsell. Highly recommend.
Our 1990s pocket door was completely off the track. The tech (Eddie) re-aligned the track, replaced 4 worn rollers and a bent header strip in about 90 minutes. $285 all-in. Door has worked perfectly for 2 months now.
Common Questions About Sliding Door Installation in Broward County
Related Services
- Door replacement - upgrade your existing door system
- Impact doors - hurricane-rated sliding door systems
- Glass supply - tempered and impact glass panels
- Sliding door repair - fix a sticking, off-track, or damaged existing door