HVHZ-tested as a complete door assembly
Impact doors pass TAS 201/202/203 as a sealed unit — frame, hinges, lock, and threshold included. Hurricane shutters bolted over a standard door don't substitute for a code-compliant assembly on a new install.
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Impact Door Installation in South Florida
Florida-licensed installation of hurricane-rated impact entry doors, French doors, sliding glass doors, and patio doors across South Florida. Miami-Dade NOA-approved products, full permit pathway handled in-house, and an installation crew that works under our license — never subcontracted.
Last updated May 2026Reviewed by Aldo Dellamano, FL CGC1532033
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- 1,909+Impact doors installedEntry, French, sliding, and patio combined
- 1,500+Permits pulledAcross HVHZ + non-HVHZ jurisdictions
- 30+Years in South FloridaCombined leadership experience
- 4Florida licenses heldGC · Roofing · Plumbing · Mechanical
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Built for South Florida
Why hurricane-rated door installation matters
Permit pulled under our license, not subbed out
We file under FL DBPR CGC1532033 and stay the responsible party from sealed plans through final inspection — no owner-builder permits, no subcontracted permit-puller workarounds.
In-house crews — surprises handled on site
Door installs reveal more rough-opening surprises than window installs (rotten framing, threshold rot, stucco cracking). When something needs correcting our crew has the license + authority to fix it on the same visit.
At a Glance
Impact-door installation — key facts
- Service area
- Miami-Dade · Broward · Palm Beach · Martin · St. Lucie counties
- Door types
- Entry · French · Sliding glass · Patio · Pivot
- Wind rating
- Up to 175 mph design wind (HVHZ-compliant)
- Product approval
- Miami-Dade NOA + Florida Product Approval
- Manufacturers
- PGT · CGI · ES Windows · Custom Window Systems
- License of record
- FL DBPR CGC1532033 (Aldo Dellamano)
- Crew model
- In-house crews — no subcontracted permit pulling
- Permit pathway
- Sealed plans, NOA verification, NoC, inspections handled
TL;DR
Impact doors replace your existing entry, French, sliding, or patio doors with hurricane-rated, laminated-glass units tested to TAS 201/202/203 — the same HVHZ standard that applies to impact windows. SafeGuard installs them across South Florida under FL DBPR CGC1532033 with in-house crews and full permit handling.
Impact doors are the second-largest opening in your building envelope after the windows — and on most South Florida homes they're the *first* opening to fail in a hurricane because they carry more daily wear (sliding tracks, hinge stress, weather exposure). Replacing them with hurricane-rated impact units does three things at once: protects the structure during a storm, qualifies for the wind-mitigation insurance discount Florida insurers offer, and (in coastal cities and HOA communities) becomes the visible upgrade that reads as "premium" at resale.
SafeGuard handles the full pathway end-to-end: free in-home measurement and product selection across PGT, CGI, ES Windows, and CWS lines; sealed engineered plans; NOA verification per opening; permit submission under our CGC; Notice of Commencement filing for projects over $2,500; and both rough and final inspections. Our crews are in-house SafeGuard staff working under our license — not subcontracted "permit-puller" labor. Request a free in-home estimate and we'll cost the project including the full permit pathway in writing.
What 'impact-rated door' actually means
Answer
An impact door is a structurally reinforced door — laminated glass for the lite, reinforced frame, multi-point locking — tested as a complete sealed assembly to HVHZ standards: TAS 201 large-missile impact, TAS 202 cyclic pressure, and TAS 203 uniform load.
The 'impact-rated' label applies to the entire door assembly, not just the glass. The frame, the hinges, the multi-point lock, and the threshold all have to pass the same test protocols (TAS 201 large-missile, TAS 202 cyclic pressure, TAS 203 uniform load) as the glazing. A residential entry door pulled out at the hinges in a storm is the same structural failure as a window blown in — once the building envelope is breached, the pressure differential rips off the roof.
What that means at install time: every component on the door has to match the NOA the engineer specified for that opening. We don't mix-and-match parts. The door gets shipped from the manufacturer as a complete unit with the NOA paperwork attached, we install it per the manufacturer's installation specification, and the inspector verifies the NOA number against the unit at final inspection.
Impact doors we install
- Single + doubleEntry doorsAluminum, fiberglass, or steel frame
- In-swing or out-swingFrench doorsSidelites + transoms supported
- 2-, 3-, 4-panelSliding glassPocket configurations available
- Premium architecturalPatio + pivotUp to 10' tall openings
How a SafeGuard impact-door installation runs
- 1
Free in-home consultation
We measure every opening and walk you through manufacturer options that fit your aesthetic and budget — entry-door panel design, sliding-glass-door configuration, French-door swing direction, hardware finish, and any HOA color or grid rules.
- 2
Engineered plans + product selection
We pair each opening with a specific NOA-approved door assembly based on the engineer's wind-load calculation, the framing condition, and the threshold detail. Aluminum or fiberglass frame, glass tier (clear / tinted / Low-E / opaque), and any HOA-specified finishes.
- 3
Permit pulled under our license
We file under our CGC, submit sealed plans + the NOA per door + the Notice of Commencement when the project is over $2,500, pay the fees, and respond same-day to any reviewer comments to keep your queue position.
- 4
In-house installation
Our in-house crews remove the existing door, inspect and repair the rough opening if framing or stucco needs attention, install the new door per manufacturer spec, set the threshold flashing, and re-flash + caulk the perimeter. Door installs reveal more rough-opening surprises than window installs — having the GC license on-site at install time matters.
- 5
Inspections + sign-off
We schedule both the rough (where applicable) and final inspection, walk the inspector through the install, recover any corrections same-day, and stay on the permit until it closes.
- 6
Warranty handoff
Manufacturer warranties on the glass + frame + hardware run 10–25 years depending on the product line. Our installation warranty covers the seal, threshold flashing, and install detail. Warranty service is in-house.
Impact doors vs standard doors
| Impact doors | Standard doors | |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane-rated | Yes — passes TAS 201/202/203 as a complete assembly | No — requires shutters or a stormboard add-on |
| Sound insulation | Significant — laminated glass dampens 30–40 dB | Minimal |
| Forced-entry resistance | Multi-point lock + laminated glass — burglar-resistant | Single deadbolt, single-pane glass |
| Insurance discount eligibility | Yes — wind-mitigation savings | No — additional storm protection required |
| UV protection | Low-E coating blocks 99% UV | Minimal |
| Resale value | Listed as a hurricane-protection feature on MLS | Often called out as 'needs replacement' |
From our project library
Recent impact-door installations from across South Florida
Every photo here is a real SafeGuard project from the JobNimbus library — entry, French, sliding, and patio door installs across the four counties we serve.
Project scope
Door types + product lines we install
Impact entry door installation
Single or double front-entry impact doors — fiberglass, aluminum, or steel frame. Multi-point locking, sidelite + transom configurations, and any HOA color or panel-design rule supported.
Learn moreImpact French door installation
Hinged double doors (in-swing or out-swing) for back patios, garden-facing rooms, and main entries that want the design line without a center post. Available with sidelites and transoms.
Learn moreImpact sliding glass door installation
2-, 3-, and 4-panel sliders, plus pocket configurations that disappear into the wall. Standard for back patios, lanais, and balcony openings on coastal and high-rise properties.
Learn moreImpact patio + pivot door installation
Premium architectural openings — pivot doors up to 10' tall, oversized patio doors, and custom millwork-style entries. CGI Sparta and ES Windows Elite are the active product lines.
Learn morePGT impact doors
Florida-built since 1986 and now part of MITER Brands. Most-installed line in our portfolio for owner-occupied South Florida homes — strong availability + warranty coverage.
Learn moreCGI impact doors
South Florida-engineered impact line under MITER Brands. Sparta aluminum is the active value-tier product — strong fit for whole-home replacements where slim sightlines matter.
Learn moreES Windows impact doors
Tecnoglass (NYSE: TGLS) — premium architectural aluminum entry, sliding, and pivot configurations. Best fit for luxury custom builds with oversized openings.
Learn moreCWS impact doors
Pella-owned (acquired 2020), Ocala FL plant — entry, French, and sliding glass doors. Useful for matching door + window configurations across an HOA-aesthetic-consistent project.
Learn more
Frequently asked
Impact-door installation — common questions
How much do impact doors cost in Florida?
Impact-door installation in South Florida runs roughly $3,000–$8,000 per single entry door, $5,000–$12,000 per French door pair, and $4,000–$15,000 per sliding glass door depending on size, frame material, glass tier, and any HOA color/grid requirements. A whole-home door package (entry + sliding + French) typically lands between $15,000 and $40,000 with permit.
Can I replace just the doors and keep my old windows?
Yes — door-only replacement is permitted on its own. The wind-mitigation insurance discount is calculated based on a percentage of the building envelope that's hurricane-rated, so doors-only gives you a partial discount. Most homeowners replace doors at the same time as windows to maximize the insurance benefit, but it's not required.
Do impact doors really replace hurricane shutters?
Yes — like impact windows, impact doors pass HVHZ code on their own. Once they're installed, you don't deploy shutters anymore. The trade-off is upfront cost; the daily upside is no storm prep, sound insulation, forced-entry resistance, and the insurance discount.
How long does an impact-door installation take?
Permit review typically runs 21–50 business days depending on the jurisdiction. Once the permit is pulled, the actual installation on a standard entry door is half a day; sliding glass doors run a full day; a complete door package (5–8 openings) runs 2–4 days.
Can I get an impact door without the glass?
Yes — solid-panel impact doors (no glass) are common for back doors, side entrances, and security-sensitive openings. The structural rating is identical; you're trading the daylight + curb appeal of glass for maximum forced-entry resistance and lower cost.
What about pivot doors and oversized entries?
Pivot doors and oversized openings (over 8' tall or over 4' wide) are available across the premium product lines (CGI, ES Windows). They require a custom engineering review but the NOA covers configurations up to 10' × 5' on the high-end product lines. Lead times are longer (8–12 weeks vs 4–6 for stock sizes).
Will my HOA approve impact doors?
Most South Florida HOAs encourage impact-rated upgrades and have published color + finish rules for entry doors. We submit the manufacturer color samples and panel-design renderings as part of the proposal so the HOA can approve before we order materials. Sliding glass doors are usually less aesthetically restricted than entry doors.
Ready to upgrade your South Florida doors?
Free in-home estimate that includes the full permit pathway in writing — sealed plans, NOA verification per door, Notice of Commencement, and inspections.