Short answer: for a standard storm door on a standard-size opening, most homeowners land in the few-hundred-dollar range installed, which matches what the national cost guides publish. The number climbs when the opening is an odd size, when the existing frame is rotted or out of square, or when the homeowner realizes partway through the conversation that what they actually want is an impact-rated door, not a storm door. Here is how that decision usually plays out on a Hollywood home, from the first look at the door to the finished install.
- Published national figures put a typical installed storm door at roughly $150 to $600, averaging around $350 - our written walkthrough quote confirms where your specific opening falls.
- The door unit itself is the biggest cost driver, followed by odd-size openings and frame repairs found during removal.
- A storm door is a comfort, airflow and screen upgrade. It is not hurricane protection and it is not a code-rated impact product.
- Many Hollywood homeowners comparing quotes end up pricing an impact door instead, which is a larger investment handled with permitting, engineering and the final county inspection.
- Free in-home consultation, and 100% financing with no money down, including PACE financing, is available for door projects.
The situation
A common call: a single-story Hollywood home built decades ago, front entry facing west, with an aluminum storm door that has been on the opening for years. The screen is torn at the bottom corner, the closer no longer pulls the door shut, and the frame has shifted enough that the latch has to be lifted to catch.
The homeowner's question is almost never "what is a storm door." It is which of three options is the right money: patch the screen and closer, replace the storm door with a like-for-like unit, or spend more and change the entry itself.
That is the right question to ask, because in Hollywood those three paths are separated by a lot more than a few dollars.
What storm door installation and replacement typically costs
According to HomeAdvisor's storm door cost guide, installing a storm door runs a national average of about $350, with most projects falling between roughly $150 and $600 depending on the door and the opening. Angi's storm door cost guide describes a similar picture, with the door unit itself accounting for most of the spread and full-view or custom-size units sitting at the top of the band.
Treat those as published typical estimates, not a quoted price. What moves your real number inside that range:
- Door type - a basic half-screen aluminum unit sits at the low end; full-view glass and heavier frames sit higher.
- Opening size and squareness - older Hollywood housing stock frequently has openings that are no longer true, which means custom sizing or shimming instead of a stock unit.
- Condition of the existing frame - wood rot or corroded aluminum found during removal becomes part of the job.
- Hardware - closers, sweeps, keyed latches and heavier hinges each add a little.
- Local material and labor costs - South Florida pricing tends to sit in the upper half of national ranges rather than the bottom.
What the process looks like
A straightforward storm door replacement is usually a single short visit once the unit is on hand. The sequence we walk homeowners through:
- Free in-home consultation. We measure the opening in three places, check the frame for movement and rot, and look at how the primary entry door sits.
- Written quote. You get the door, the hardware and the labor itemized before anything is ordered - that is the number that confirms where you land in the published range.
- Removal. The old unit and its mounting flange come off, and anything hidden behind it gets addressed before the new frame goes on.
- Install and adjust. New frame set plumb, door hung, closer and sweep tuned so the door latches on its own without being lifted.
Where Hollywood changes the math
This is the part that surprises people. A storm door is a secondary, non-structural door. It helps with airflow, screening, weather on the entry and a bit of insulation. It is not a wind-borne-debris product, and it should not be relied on as hurricane protection for your entry.
Broward County sits in a high-velocity hurricane zone, so the product that actually protects an entry is an impact door, not a storm door. Plenty of homeowners who start out pricing a storm door decide to put that money toward impact windows and doors installation in Hollywood instead, and price both side by side before choosing. An impact door is a larger investment than the ranges above, and the written quote is where that comparison gets real.
What to expect afterward
With a correctly sized storm door installation in Hollywood, the realistic outcome is modest and real: the door closes and latches on its own, the screen holds, you can open the main entry for a breeze without the sun beating directly on it, and the entry sheds rain better.
What it does not do is change your home's debris protection or its code-rated opening protection. If those were the goals in the first place, the storm door is the wrong line item and it is better to know that before you spend.
Paying for it
A storm door is usually small enough to pay for outright. Impact doors, or a storm door bundled with other work, often are not - and that is where 100% financing with no money down, including PACE financing, comes in. We will talk through options during the consultation; approval is handled by the lender, not by us.
Get your number in writing
Green Contractors FL is a family-owned, licensed and insured general contractor (CGC1535102) at 4624 Hollywood Blvd #203, with 5.0 stars from 44 Google reviews. Call (786) 519-0391 or request a free in-home consultation, and we will measure your opening and put a storm door price and an impact door price on the same sheet of paper so you can compare them honestly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does storm door installation and replacement cost in Hollywood?
Published national figures put a typical installed storm door at about $350 on average, with most projects between roughly $150 and $600 (HomeAdvisor). South Florida material and labor costs tend to sit in the upper half of that band, and older Hollywood openings sometimes need custom sizing. Our free in-home measurement produces the written number for your specific door.
Is a storm door the same as a hurricane impact door?
No. A storm door is a secondary, non-structural door for airflow, screening and weather. An impact door is a code-rated product for a high-velocity hurricane zone like Broward County. If protecting the entry is the goal, price an impact door.
Should I repair my storm door instead of replacing it?
If the frame is straight and only the screen panel or the closer has failed, repair is often the better value. If the opening has shifted, the latch has to be lifted to catch, or the frame is soft or corroded, replacement is the honest fix.
What makes one storm door quote higher than another?
Mostly the door unit itself - full-view glass and custom sizes cost more than stock half-screen aluminum. After that, it is the condition of the existing frame, the hardware package, and whether the opening is square enough for a stock unit.
Is financing available for door projects?
Yes. Green Contractors FL offers 100% financing with no money down, including PACE financing. Approval decisions are made by the lender, and we will walk through the options during your free in-home consultation.