Door Installation in Kendall - Written Price Before Anything Is Ordered

Trusted Door Installation for Kendall Homeowners

Door installation in Kendall, FL typically costs $1,200-$4,800 depending on door type, framing condition, and whether you’re upgrading to impact-rated products. Most residential door replacements in Kendall take 3-6 hours for a standard prehung unit, with full-frame installations running 1-2 days when structural modification is needed. Call (786) 321-3319 and a live person will answer, any hour - we do not use voicemail queues or callback windows.

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Since 2012, Sightline Windows & Doors has installed and replaced doors across Kendall under the Haven Standard. Every one of the 18,000+ openings we’ve completed began with a measured survey the customer keeps, and the written quote matched that document exactly. We are independently owned and operated, not a franchise network, and our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by license number before arrival. Kendall’s combination of older ranch homes built in the 1960s-1980s, newer construction in subdivisions like Dadeland, and the specific wind-load requirements of Miami-Dade County means door installation here is not a generic trade - it requires product knowledge calibrated to local code and local housing stock.

What Our Door Installation Service Includes

Entry Doors

An entry door is the primary access point to your home, and in Kendall it must satisfy both aesthetic and structural demands - from the Spanish-influenced architecture in neighborhoods like Glenvar Heights to the mid-century concrete block construction common south of Sunset Drive. You need entry door installation when the existing unit shows frame rot, the slab no longer seats square in the jamb, or you’re upgrading from a standard door to an impact-rated system. At Sightline Windows & Doors Kendall, we measure the rough opening to 1/16-inch tolerance, document the existing frame condition with dated photographs, and specify the replacement from our verified manufacturer lines - including Therma-Tru for fiberglass entry systems and PGT for impact-rated options - so the written quote reflects the actual opening, not a catalog guess.

Hurricane-Proof Front & Entry Doors

Hurricane-proof front and entry doors, properly called impact-rated doors, are engineered to withstand missile impact and cyclic pressure per Miami-Dade County Protocols PA 201 and PA 202. You need these when your home is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, when your insurance carrier requires a wind mitigation upgrade, or when you’re replacing any door within 3 feet of a corner - a common condition in Kendall’s older homes where garages were converted to living space. We install impact-rated entry doors from PGT and CGI, both Florida-manufactured lines with documented Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance listings, and we pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and provide the completed notice of acceptance for your insurance file. The measured survey includes wind-load calculations specific to your structure’s exposure category, which in Kendall ranges from Category C to D depending on proximity to open water and building height.

French & Double Doors

French and double doors are paired door units with either inswing or outswing operation, commonly used for patio access in Kendall homes where sliding glass doors have failed or where the homeowner wants the wider clear opening for entertaining. You need French door installation when the existing patio door track is damaged beyond adjustment, when you’re converting a window opening to door access, or when the existing unit leaks at the threshold during Kendall’s summer storms - a condition we see regularly in homes near the Snapper Creek basin where the water table sits high. We specify French door systems from ViewLux and ES Windows, measuring the daylight opening and the structural header above to determine whether reinforcement is needed; the written quote includes that structural work if required, not as a surprise addendum after demolition.

Replacement Doors

Replacement door installation means removing an existing door and installing a new unit into the prepared opening, which may or may not require frame modification. You need this service when the door slab is damaged but the frame is sound, when you’re updating hardware and the existing bore spacing doesn’t match modern locksets, or when you’ve received a wind mitigation report flagging inadequate door protection. In Kendall, we perform replacement door work across the full product range - from standard hollow-core interior upgrades to solid-core fire-rated units in multifamily buildings near Dadeland Station. Our measured survey distinguishes between slab-only replacement, prehung replacement, and full-frame replacement with rough-opening modification, and the written quote names which condition applies to your opening.

Storm & Exterior Doors

Storm and exterior doors are secondary protective layers - storm doors mount on the exterior of the primary door, while exterior doors refer to any door separating conditioned space from outside air. You need storm door installation in Kendall when you want to ventilate through a screen panel while keeping the primary door secured, or when you’re adding a thermal break to an older metal entry door that conducts heat. We install storm door systems from Mr-Glass and coordinate their specification with the primary door’s swing, setback, and exposure - critical in Kendall where many homes have zero-lot-line conditions and a storm door that opens outward can violate code. The measured survey notes the reveal dimension, the available mounting surface, and any sprinkler or light fixture interference, all documented in the scope you receive before work begins.

Brands We Service for Door Installation

We work with eight verified manufacturer lines, specified by what the opening requires rather than what is in stock. For impact-rated entry and patio doors, we draw from PGT and CGI - both manufactured in Florida with full Miami-Dade NOA documentation, both lines we’ve installed in hundreds of Kendall homes since 2012. PGT’s WinGuard series uses laminated glass with a PVB interlayer rated for large-missile impact, and we specify it for east- and south-facing openings in Kendall where wind exposure is highest. CGI’s Sentinel line offers narrower frame profiles that preserve glass area in smaller openings, a common need in the 1,200-square-foot ranch homes concentrated south of SW 88th Street. For fiberglass entry systems, we specify Therma-Tru - their Classic-Craft and Smooth-Star lines accept stain or paint, and we’ve documented their performance in Kendall’s high-humidity environment through our 365-Day Done Right Promise records.

ViewLux supplies our French and sliding door systems for mid-tier and premium applications, with thermally broken aluminum frames and U-factors as low as 0.30. ES Windows and ECO Window Systems round out our impact-rated offerings for custom sizes and commercial-grade hardware. Mr-Glass provides storm door and specialty glazing solutions. Whether you have PGT, Therma-Tru, ViewLux, or any other make currently installed, we can service, replace, or upgrade it - and if you’re considering a new line, we’ll review the performance specifications against your opening’s requirements at no charge. Bring us any competitor’s written estimate and we’ll provide a free second opinion under Haven Clause 1: the price is in writing before any work starts.

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Signs You Need Door Installation Right Now

• Visible daylight around the closed door perimeter. Gaps between the door slab and the weatherstrip indicate jamb settlement, hinge screw pull-out, or frame rot - all conditions that compromise both energy performance and security. In Kendall’s climate, a 1/8-inch gap running the height of the strike side can admit enough humid air to raise interior relative humidity by 15%, accelerating mold risk in wall cavities.
• The door binds, sticks, or requires shoulder pressure to latch. This signals frame racking, hinge failure, or foundation movement - common in Kendall’s older concrete slab construction where tree root intrusion lifts sections of the slab differentially. A door that won’t latch is a door that won’t engage the deadbolt fully, which your insurance underwriter may note in a wind mitigation inspection.
• Water staining at the threshold or base of the jamb. Threshold leaks in Kendall often trace to failed pan flashing or slab settlement that breaks the seal between threshold and sill. We’ve documented this condition repeatedly in homes near the Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay borders where the Biscayne Aquifer sits within 4 feet of grade, creating hydrostatic pressure during sustained rain.
• Corrosion on hardware or visible frame deterioration. Miami-Dade County’s salt air exposure accelerates galvanic corrosion in aluminum frames and steel hinges; Kendall’s distance from the coast provides moderate protection, but homes east of US-1 or with direct Biscayne Bay exposure show accelerated degradation. Pitting on hinge barrels or frame face indicates the protective anodizing has failed and structural compromise may follow.
• Your wind mitigation report flags door protection as inadequate. Florida insurers increasingly require documentation of impact-rated or protected openings for renewal. If your 4-point or wind mitigation inspection notes non-compliant doors, replacement with Miami-Dade-approved products is typically the most cost-effective path to premium reduction - and the permit and inspection documentation we provide satisfies underwriter requirements.

Our Door Installation Process - Step by Step

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   Measured survey and documented scope. Our technician arrives at your Kendall home with a laser measure, level, and moisture meter. We record the rough opening width, height, and squareness to 1/16 inch; photograph the existing frame condition, surrounding wall finish, and floor transition; and test for moisture content in the sill plate. You keep a copy of this survey. The written quote derives from these measurements - not from a phone description or satellite image.
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   Product specification and written quote. Using the survey data, we specify the door system by manufacturer, model, performance grade, and hardware finish. The quote names the U-factor and SHGC for energy-rated products, the design pressure rating for impact products, and the exact scope of frame modification if needed. Haven Clause 1 applies: this written price cannot change unless you modify the scope.
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   Permit application and scheduling. For any door installation requiring Miami-Dade County permitting - which includes all impact-rated replacements, any modification to the rough opening, and any work in a flood zone - we submit the application, pay the fees, and schedule inspections. You receive the permit number and inspection schedule in writing. Most Kendall permits for door replacement issue within 3-5 business days; full-frame modifications may require structural plan review extending to 10 business days.
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   Installation with evidence documentation. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians arrive with license numbers visible and install per manufacturer specifications and Miami-Dade amendments. We photograph each phase: existing condition before demolition, rough opening after preparation, installed unit with level verification, and finished condition with hardware operational. These images populate your documented photo record, delivered with the final invoice.
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   Inspection, warranty registration, and final documentation. We meet the county inspector, address any corrections immediately, and provide you the passed inspection card. We register your product warranty with the manufacturer and deliver your 365-Day Done Right Promise documentation - Haven Clause 5: No surprises. The measured survey, written quote, photo record, and final invoice are the same document thread, and you have it in writing.

How Much Does Door Installation Cost in Kendall?

Door Installation Near Kendall - Our Service Area

We install and replace doors throughout Kendall and adjacent communities, with typical response times of same-day to next-day for estimate scheduling. Our service area includes Door Installation in The Crossings, Door Installation in Pinecrest, Palmetto Estates, Three Lakes, Glenvar Heights, Palmetto Bay, Olympia Heights, South Miami, Westchester, University Park, and South Miami Heights. Many of these communities share Kendall’s housing stock characteristics - mid-century ranch, 1980s-1990s subdivision construction, and recent infill - and face similar wind-load and energy-code requirements under Miami-Dade County amendments. Whether you’re in the Dadeland area near the Metrorail corridor or south toward the Snapper Creek basin, the same Haven Standard governs our work: written price before any work starts, verified crews, and evidence on every job.

Frequently Asked Questions - Door Installation in Kendall

Schedule Your Door Installation Service in Kendall Today

Call (786) 321-3319 and a live person will answer, any hour. We’ll schedule your free measured survey, deliver a written quote that matches it, and install your door under the Haven Standard that has governed every one of our 18,000+ openings since 2012. The price is in writing before any work starts. The evidence is documented when the job is done. There are no surprises.

Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors, serving Kendall since 2012.