If you are pricing impact doors in Hollywood, you probably are not looking for a brochure. You want to know what a realistic number looks like for your opening, why three contractors can hand you three very different quotes, and what you actually get for the money. Below is how that plays out on a typical Hollywood job, from the first measurement to the final inspection.
- Impact doors are priced per opening, not per house, so the size, panel count and door type drive most of the cost.
- A single impact entry door and a wide multi-panel slider are not in the same price universe. Expect a broad spread.
- Hollywood is in Broward County, so the job includes approved products, a permit and an inspection. That is part of the price, not an add-on to skip.
- Hidden costs usually come from the opening, not the door: out-of-square frames, rotted bucks, stucco repair and tile work at the threshold.
- Financing is available, and phasing the work opening by opening is a normal way to manage the budget.
The situation
Picture a common Hollywood scenario. A concrete block home built in the 1970s, a few minutes from Hollywood Boulevard. The original aluminum slider to the back patio sticks, the rollers are shot, and the frame leaks a little when the rain comes in sideways. Every named storm means dragging out plywood and hunting for the right screws.
The homeowner asks a simple question – how much does an impact door cost? – and gets three answers that are thousands of dollars apart. That is not always a sign someone is overcharging. More often it means the three quotes were not describing the same job.
Why the quotes come back so far apart
Impact doors are custom units built to fit one specific opening. These are the factors that move the number:
- Door type. A single swinging entry door, a set of French doors and a wide sliding glass door are three different products at three different price points.
- Size and panel count. A two-panel slider costs far less than a four-panel unit spanning most of a wall. Glass area and frame length both scale up.
- Product approval and spec. Hollywood sits in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, so units need the right approvals for this area. Laminated impact glass, frame material and thermal or low-E glass options all affect price.
- Condition of the opening. If the existing frame is out of square, the buck is deteriorated, or the threshold and tile need rebuilding, that is labor and material before the new door ever goes in.
- Permitting and inspection. A properly permitted and inspected install costs more than an unpermitted one, and it is what protects you at resale and with your insurer.
- Finish and hardware. Color, handle sets, screens and tint are all real line items.
General installed price ranges
The table below shows the kind of general ranges homeowners see quoted around South Florida for a permitted, installed impact door. These are market ranges for orientation only, not Green Contractors FL pricing. Your actual figure comes from a measured assessment of your openings.
| Door type | Typical general range, installed per opening | What pushes it to the high end |
|---|---|---|
| Single impact entry door | $2,500 – $6,000 | Sidelights, decorative glass, custom size, stucco and threshold repair |
| Impact French doors (double swing) | $5,000 – $12,000 | Wide openings, transoms, upgraded hardware, out-of-square frame |
| Two-panel impact sliding glass door | $4,000 – $9,000 | Oversized panels, low-E glass, tile and threshold rebuild |
| Three or four-panel impact slider | $9,000 – $20,000+ | Very wide spans, heavy glass, structural work, second-floor or tight access |
What the process looks like
- In-home measure and assessment. Every opening is measured and the surrounding wall, buck and threshold are checked. This is where surprises get found before they become change orders.
- A written scope and quote, priced per opening. That lets you see which door is driving the total and decide what to do first.
- Product selection. Door style, frame color, glass option and hardware, using products approved for this area.
- Permit. The job is permitted before installation begins.
- Installation day. The old unit comes out, the opening is prepped, the new frame is set, anchored and sealed, and the panels are hung and adjusted.
- Inspection and walkthrough. The work is inspected, then operation, locks and weatherseal are checked with you.
Most single-opening replacements are a short on-site job. Lead time on the door itself is usually the longer part, because the unit is manufactured to your measurements.
What to expect afterward
The first thing homeowners notice is not storm season, it is daily life. The door slides or swings properly, outside noise drops, and the room holds its temperature better, which takes some load off the air conditioning.
The second thing is storm prep. There is no plywood to install, no panels to store, and no last-minute trip to the hardware store. Many South Florida insurers ask about opening protection at renewal, so keep your permit and product documentation and ask your carrier exactly what paperwork they want to see.
One practical note: protection works as a system. If the patio slider is now impact rated but the bedroom windows are not, the house is only partly covered. Plenty of homeowners pair the door with impact window installation and treat it as one project, or phase it over time starting with the biggest and most exposed opening.
Managing the cost
Two things usually make the budget workable. First, financing is available, so the whole cost does not have to come out of savings at once. Second, quoting per opening means you can stage the work in the order that matters most rather than committing to the entire house on day one.
Get a real number for your openings
A general range is useful for planning. A quote is what you actually need. Green Contractors FL is a family-owned contractor based right here in Hollywood at 4624 Hollywood Blvd #203, license CGC1535102, serving Hollywood, Dania Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hallandale Beach, Davie and the rest of Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County.
Call (786) 519-0391 to schedule a measured assessment, and we will walk your openings, show you the options and price each door so you can see exactly where the money goes. You can also read more about our impact door installation and hurricane windows and doors work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an impact door cost in Hollywood, FL?
It depends almost entirely on the opening. General ranges seen around South Florida run roughly $2,500 to $6,000 for a single impact entry door, $4,000 to $9,000 for a two-panel impact slider, and $9,000 to $20,000 or more for a wide multi-panel slider, permitted and installed. Those are market ranges for orientation, not our pricing. Call (786) 519-0391 for a measured quote on your specific openings.
Why are contractor quotes for the same door so different?
Usually because they are not describing the same job. Panel count, glass spec, frame material, hardware, whether permitting and inspection are included, and whether repair of the buck, stucco or threshold is in the scope can all change the total significantly. Compare quotes line by line, per opening.
Do impact doors in Hollywood need a permit?
Yes. Hollywood is in Broward County's High Velocity Hurricane Zone, so impact doors must be products approved for this area and the installation is permitted and inspected. Keep that documentation – it matters at resale and when your insurer asks about opening protection.
Will impact doors lower my insurance bill?
Many South Florida insurers ask about opening protection at renewal, and documented impact-rated openings are what they want to see. We cannot tell you what your carrier will do or quote a savings figure, so ask your insurance agent what documentation they require and what it means for your policy.
Can I replace one door now and the rest later?
Yes, and it is common. We price per opening, so you can start with the largest or most exposed door and phase the rest. Financing is available as well. Keep in mind the house is only fully protected once every opening is impact rated.