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Impact Garage Doors in Hollywood typically cost $2,800-$6,500 installed, depending on size, wind-load rating, and whether the opening needs reframing. Most complete replacements take one day; retrofits with existing compatible hardware can finish in four to six hours. Call (754) 714-7309 to schedule your free measured survey, and we’ll hand you the written price before any work starts.
Hollywood sits in Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, where the Florida Building Code requires garage doors to withstand wind speeds up to 175 mph in some areas. A standard non-impact door in this climate isn’t a minor risk; it’s a documented point of failure that pressurizes the entire structure during a storm event. Since 2012, Sightline Windows & Doors has installed impact garage doors across Hollywood’s neighborhoods, from the single-family homes near Hollywood Hills to the townhome clusters along Young Circle and the waterfront properties in Harbor Islands, and also offers Impact Garage Doors in Fort Lauderdale. Every one of those installations began with a measured survey the customer keeps, and every one finished with a documented photo record under the Haven Standard’s 365-Day Done Right Promise.
We’re independently owned and operated, not a franchise network. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by license number before they arrive. Live phone coverage is available 24/7, not a callback queue.
What Our Impact Garage Doors Service Includes
Hurricane-Rated Garage Doors
A hurricane-rated garage door is engineered to resist wind-borne debris and cyclic pressure loads without secondary reinforcement systems like shutters or panels. In Hollywood, these doors must meet or exceed Miami-Dade County’s HVHZ requirements, which are stricter than standard Florida Building Code provisions. We specify hurricane-rated doors from PGT, CGI, and ES Windows, matching the wind-speed zone to your specific address; a home east of Federal Highway faces different requirements than one west of I-95. Our measured survey captures the exact wind-load calculation, and the written quote reflects the specific product tier, not a generic “hurricane door” category.
Energy-Efficient Garage Doors
Energy-efficient garage doors reduce thermal transfer through the largest uninsulated opening in most homes, which matters in Hollywood’s climate where garage temperatures regularly exceed 100°F from May through October. We specify doors with polyurethane or polystyrene core insulation, low-U-factor glazing where windows are present, and tight perimeter seals rated for South Florida humidity cycles. The ES Windows and ECO Window Systems lines we carry publish verified U-factor and SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient) ratings; we include those numbers in your written quote so you can compare against your utility’s rebate programs. A well-specified energy-efficient door in Hollywood typically reduces adjacent conditioned-space cooling load by 10-15%, which we can calculate from your garage’s square footage and orientation.
Garage Door Replacement
Full garage door replacement becomes necessary when the existing door cannot be retrofitted to current code, when the track system is corroded or misaligned, or when the panel construction no longer meets the property’s wind-load requirement. In Hollywood, we see this most often in homes built between 1985 and 2004, before the post-Hurricane Andrew code revisions took full effect. Our replacement process starts with a structural assessment of the header, jambs, and spring system; we document any rot, termite damage, or settling that would affect the new door’s operation. The measured survey includes sightline measurements, frame readings, and product specifications, and the written quote cannot differ from that document.
Wind-Load Code Compliance
Wind-load code compliance is not optional in Hollywood; it’s a permit requirement for any garage door replacement, and inspectors verify the door’s rating label against the approved plans. We pull permits for every installation that requires them, schedule inspections, and pass them before final invoicing. Our familiarity with Hollywood’s Building Department, located at 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, means we know their documentation requirements and typical inspection lead times. The Haven Standard’s Evidence clause means you receive permit approval documentation and the inspection sign-off sheet as part of your job record, not upon request.
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Brands We Service for Impact Garage Doors
We maintain active dealer and service relationships with eight manufacturer lines, specifying each by performance tier and price range rather than margin. For impact garage doors in Hollywood, we most commonly draw from PGT, ES Windows, and Therma-Tru, and we also install our Impact Garage Doors in Miami Gardens. PGT’s WinGuard garage door systems are built in Venice, Florida, and we’ve installed hundreds of their aluminum and vinyl-laminated units across Broward County; we stock their track hardware and OEM spring components. ES Windows manufactures impact-rated doors with some of the tighter U-factor ratings in the category, which we specify for west-facing garages in Hollywood where afternoon thermal load is highest. Therma-Tru’s fiberglass impact door systems resist the salt-air corrosion we see in Harbor Islands and Hollywood Beach installations, and we carry their full trim and jamb extension catalog for non-standard rough openings.
Whether you have a PGT, ES Windows, Therma-Tru, or any other make, we can service it. Our technicians carry diagnostic tools to identify manufacturer-specific track geometries, spring rates, and opener compatibility. If your door is from a brand we don’t stock, we’ll tell you during the measured survey and, if appropriate, recommend a replacement from our verified lines with the performance documentation to match.
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- The door lacks a visible impact-rating label. Every code-compliant impact garage door manufactured after 2002 carries a permanent label stating the design pressure rating and the testing standard (typically TAS 201, TAS 202, or ASTM E1886). If you cannot find this label on your door’s interior surface or track hardware, your door likely predates current Hollywood requirements and will not pass inspection if replaced.
- You’ve installed aftermarket storm panels or shutters over the garage door. Secondary protection systems are an admission that the door itself is not rated for the load. They also add installation time, storage burden, and potential failure points. A proper impact-rated door eliminates this dependency entirely.
- The door panels show dents, creasing, or delamination. Even cosmetic damage to a garage door’s skin can compromise its structural integrity under cyclic wind loading. In Hollywood’s salt-air environment, we regularly see aluminum panels corrode from the inside out, with visible damage appearing only after the substrate has weakened.
- The track system wobbles or the door binds during operation. Misaligned or undersized tracks cannot properly transfer wind loads to the framing. This is a common issue in Hollywood homes where original builder-grade doors were installed with minimal structural connection to the header.
- Your homeowner’s insurance has changed windstorm coverage requirements. Several carriers writing in Broward County now require documentation of garage door impact ratings for renewal. We can inspect your door, photograph any labels, and provide a written assessment for your agent if the door is compliant, or a replacement quote if it is not.
Our Impact Garage Doors Process - Step by Step
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Measured survey and documentation. We arrive with a laser measure, level, and moisture meter. The technician records rough opening dimensions, header condition, jamb plumb, and floor levelness. You keep this survey; it becomes the basis for the written quote and the installation plan. No work is priced from assumptions or photographs.
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Written quote under Haven Clause 1. The quote specifies the door model, size, wind-load rating, U-factor and SHGC where applicable, track type, spring system, opener compatibility, permit fees, and installation labor. The total cannot change unless you change the scope. This is not an estimate; it is a fixed-price document.
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Permit application and scheduling. For replacements requiring permits in Hollywood, we submit to the Building Department with the product approval documentation. We schedule inspections at rough-in and final, and we attend them. You do not coordinate with the city.
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Installation by verified crew. The technicians who arrive are the technicians on the permit and the job record. They wear uniforms, carry license numbers, and have passed background checks under Haven Clause 3. Installation includes proper header reinforcement, track anchoring to structural members, spring tension calibration, and opener synchronization.
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Final inspection, photo record, and warranty documentation. We pass the city inspection, then document the completed installation with dated photographs of the door, hardware, and safety devices. You receive the photo record, the inspection sign-off, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If anything is not done right, we make it right.
How Much Does Impact Garage Doors Cost in Hollywood?
A typical single-car impact garage door replacement in Hollywood runs $2,800-$4,200, including door, hardware, standard track, and installation. A double-car door in the same performance tier ranges from $3,800-$5,500. Premium aluminum full-view designs or custom wood-grain fiberglass from Therma-Tru can reach $6,000-$6,500 with upgraded hardware and decorative window inserts. Retrofit installations, where the existing track and spring system are compatible with a new impact-rated door slab, typically reduce these ranges by $400-$800.
Several factors move the price within these ranges. The wind-load zone at your specific address is primary; homes closer to the coast or in exposed conditions require higher design pressure ratings, which add material cost. Header condition is second; rotted or undersized headers require reframing, which we price by the linear foot after inspection. Opener replacement adds $350-$650 for a chain- or belt-drive unit rated for the heavier impact door. Custom finishes, extended panel designs, or integrated pass doors increase cost proportionally.
To avoid overpaying, compare written quotes line by line, not by bottom-line total. Some Hollywood contractors quote a low door price then add “unexpected” header work, permit fees, or disposal charges after demolition. Our quote includes all of these; the measured survey is designed to surface issues before pricing, not after. We also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate from another contractor; bring us their document and we’ll review it against our specification.
Every free estimate includes the measured survey, the written line-item quote, and our product recommendation with performance data. Call (754) 714-7309 to schedule.
Impact Garage Doors Near Hollywood - Our Service Area
We install and service impact garage doors throughout Hollywood and the surrounding Broward and northern Miami-Dade communities. Typical drive time from our dispatch to home base in Hollywood puts us in Pembroke Park in 10 minutes, Impact Garage Doors in Pembroke Park in 15 minutes, Davie or Cooper City in 20 minutes, and Fort Lauderdale or Plantation in 25 minutes. Impact Garage Doors in Miami Gardens is a 20-minute drive north on I-95. We also regularly serve North Miami, Wilton Manors, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, and Oakland Park. Response time for measured surveys is typically within 48 hours of your call, and emergency assessments for storm-damaged or inoperable doors are available same day.
Serving Hollywood, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hollywood area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Impact Garage Doors in Hollywood
An impact garage door is engineered to resist wind-borne debris and cyclic pressure loads during a hurricane without additional shutters or panels. It consists of a reinforced door slab, heavy-gauge track system, and specific spring and hardware ratings tested to Miami-Dade HVHZ or Florida Building Code standards. The door carries a permanent label stating its design pressure rating and the standard it was tested to.
Most complete replacements take one full day; retrofits with compatible existing hardware finish in four to six hours. Permitting adds three to five business days in Hollywood’s Building Department before work can begin. We schedule the installation only after permit approval, so the on-site time is the only disruption to your schedule. Call (754) 714-7309 to check current permit lead times.
Single-car impact garage doors in Hollywood typically run $2,800-$4,200 installed; double-car doors range $3,800-$5,500. Premium materials, custom sizes, or high wind-load ratings push the upper bound to $6,500. The measured survey determines your exact price, and the written quote is fixed. Estimates are free.
Yes. We are an active Therma-Tru dealer and have installed their fiberglass impact-rated garage door systems across Hollywood, particularly in salt-air environments where corrosion resistance matters. We stock their track hardware, jamb extensions, and replacement panels. If you have a Therma-Tru door that needs service or replacement, we can source OEM components and match the existing aesthetic, just as we do with our Impact Garage Doors in Plantation.
We assess storm-damaged or inoperable doors same day when structural security is compromised. This is not a repair service for broken springs or openers; those are scheduled during normal hours. For a door that will not close or lock after a storm event, call (754) 714-7309 and we will dispatch for assessment and temporary securing if needed.
Every installation is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise under the Haven Standard. If the door, hardware, or installation is not done right, we make it right at no charge within one year. Manufacturer warranties vary by brand; PGT and ES Windows typically offer limited lifetime coverage on the door slab, which we document in your job record. The warranty and the promise are separate documents, both in writing.
Clear vehicles and storage items from the garage bay so we can access the full door opening, header, and both jambs. If you have the original builder’s plans or a previous contractor’s quote, have them available; they may show header specifications or prior modifications. You do not need to be present for the entire survey, but we do need access and a decision-maker available by phone if we find unexpected conditions. The survey takes 30-45 minutes, and you receive the written quote within 24 hours.
Schedule Your Impact Garage Doors Service in Hollywood Today
Call (754) 714-7309 to schedule your free measured survey. We’ll arrive on time, document the opening, and hand you a written price before any work starts. The quote is fixed, the crew is verified, and every job leaves a documented photo record. Live phone coverage is available 24/7.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors, serving Hollywood since 2012.