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Patio door installation in Hollywood, FL typically runs between $1,200 and $4,800 per opening, depending on door type, glazing specification, and whether the rough opening needs structural modification. Most Hollywood homeowners replacing a standard sliding glass door with an impact-rated unit land somewhere between $1,800 and $3,200, all in, with labor and a written price in hand before a single tool is lifted.
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Patio Door Installation Cost Breakdown (2026)
The table below reflects what Sightline Windows & Doors sees in the Hollywood market in 2026. These are installed prices, meaning they include the door unit, hardware, weatherstripping, disposal of the old door, and a documented photo record of the finished job. They do not include structural modifications, which are quoted separately on the measured survey the customer keeps.
| Door Type | Installed Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Sliding Glass Door (non-impact, 6 ft) | $1,200 – $1,900 | Aluminum or vinyl frame; single-pane or standard insulated glass; not Miami-Dade approved |
| Impact Sliding Glass Door (6 ft) | $1,800 – $3,000 | PGT, CGI, CWS, or ECO Window Systems; Miami-Dade NOA required in Broward County |
| Impact Sliding Glass Door (8 ft or wider) | $2,400 – $4,200 | Multi-panel configurations; heavier frame members; additional hardware |
| French-Style Patio Door (impact-rated) | $2,600 – $4,800 | Hinged panels; Therma-Tru or PGT; higher labor due to swing clearance and threshold work |
| Pocket or Multi-Slide Door (impact) | $3,800 – $7,500+ | Wall framing modification almost always required; ES Windows or ViewLux; quoted case by case |
| Rough Opening Modification | $400 – $1,200 (add-on) | Header work, masonry cutting in CBS construction common in Hollywood zip codes 33019-33023 |
| Permit (Broward County) | $85 – $350 | Required for impact-rated installations; pulled by Sightline, not the homeowner |
A few things drive the range wider than most guides admit. Hollywood sits in a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), which means any permitted door replacement must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) or a Florida Product Approval number. That legal requirement narrows the product universe considerably and pushes baseline material costs above what you would see quoted in, say, central Orlando. Non-impact doors can still be installed in enclosed lanai or interior applications, but for any exterior opening facing wind exposure, impact glazing is not optional – it is code.
Labor in Hollywood also reflects the South Florida skilled-trades market. Frame-and-install on a standard 6 ft impact slider runs 3 to 5 hours for an experienced crew. CBS (concrete block) construction, which is the dominant build type in neighborhoods like Emerald Hills and West Hollywood, adds 1 to 2 hours for masonry anchoring and sealant work that wood-frame houses on the barrier island side don’t require.
What Affects Patio Door Installation Pricing in Hollywood
- Impact rating and Miami-Dade NOA compliance. Every exterior patio door replaced under a Broward County permit must meet HVHZ standards. Units from PGT, CGI, and ECO Window Systems that carry Florida Product Approval cost more than non-rated alternatives, but they are the only legal option for permitted exterior work in Hollywood. The cost delta over a standard slider is typically $400 to $900 per opening.
- Door width and panel count. A standard 6 ft two-panel slider is the least expensive configuration. Move to an 8 ft or a four-panel stacking door – popular in newer construction east of I-95 near Hollywood Beach – and both the unit cost and the labor rise. Wider spans also require heavier structural headers, which adds to any rough opening modification.
- Construction type: CBS vs. wood frame. The majority of homes in Hollywood’s inland neighborhoods, including Dania Beach border areas and sections of West Hollywood, are CBS construction. Anchoring a door frame into masonry rather than wood studs takes longer, requires different fastener patterns, and often involves cutting through stucco returns. Budget an extra $200 to $500 for CBS openings compared to wood-frame equivalents.
- Frame material. Aluminum frames dominate the South Florida market for good reason: they handle humidity, salt air, and temperature swings better than wood over time. Vinyl frames cost less up front but can warp under prolonged direct sun exposure in a climate like Hollywood’s, where average high temperatures exceed 89°F for five months of the year. Fiberglass (Therma-Tru) sits at the top of the price range and performs well in both metrics.
- Glass specification: SHGC and U-factor. Florida’s energy code requires a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of 0.25 or lower for glazed openings in the climate zone covering Hollywood. Low-SHGC glass – which limits solar heat transmission without affecting visible light much – is now standard on most impact product lines. However, specifying a lower U-factor (better thermal insulation) or laminated low-e coatings adds $100 to $300 per panel depending on the unit size.
- Existing frame condition and opening modifications. A direct swap where the existing rough opening is square, the sill is level, and the masonry is sound runs faster and cheaper. In Hollywood homes built between 1960 and 1985 – which make up a large share of the housing stock in neighborhoods like Liberia and Oakridge Park – rotted sills, out-of-square openings, and old aluminum frames bonded directly to concrete are common findings on the measured survey. When those conditions exist, the scope of work changes, and the written price changes with it, before work starts.
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This question comes up on nearly every estimate we run in Hollywood. The short answer: if the opening is an exterior-permitted replacement in Broward County, impact glazing is required by Florida Building Code. There is no variance process that makes a non-impact door legal in that application.
The longer answer is about value, not just code. Impact-rated sliding doors from product lines like PGT’s WinGuard or CGI’s Guardian eliminate the need for hurricane shutters on those openings. In a city where storm shutters run $15 to $40 per square foot installed, that offset often makes the price difference between a standard and an impact unit look much smaller over a five-year window. Many homeowners in the Patio Door Installation in Hollywood service area find the insurance discount alone covers a meaningful portion of the cost differential within three years, though we recommend confirming the specific discount with your carrier, as Citizens Property rates in Broward County vary by coverage tier and underwriter.
On the home page, we publish the full product lines we draw from. For patio doors specifically, that means PGT, CGI, CWS, ECO Window Systems, ES Windows, Therma-Tru, Mr-Glass, and ViewLux. Each line has different price tiers, lead times, and performance specs. Sightline specifies by what the opening requires, not by what is in stock or carries the highest margin.
Hollywood-Specific Permit and Code Notes
Broward County issues permits for exterior door replacements, and the City of Hollywood requires inspections for any structural work touching the opening. The permit fee for a standard door replacement runs $85 to $175; when masonry modification is involved, that figure can reach $350. Sightline pulls every permit as part of the scope – it is on the written quote, not invoiced as a surprise line item afterward.
One detail that catches homeowners off guard: in condominiums along Hollywood Beach and the A1A corridor, the condo association’s approval process runs parallel to the permit process and often takes longer. The association may have its own approved product list or aesthetic restrictions on frame color and glass tint. We flag this on the measured survey for every condo unit we visit, because discovering an association restriction after ordering a unit is a delay that costs money.
Florida Product Approval numbers for any unit we specify are available on the measured survey document the customer keeps. That is Haven Clause 1 (Have It in Writing) in practice: the approval number, the NOA reference, and the specific unit specification are on paper before the order is placed.
How to Save on Patio Door Installation in Hollywood
There are genuine ways to reduce cost, and there are ways that look like savings until something goes wrong. Here is the honest breakdown.
Get the permit pulled correctly the first time. Unpermitted door replacements in Hollywood are discovered during home sales, refinancing appraisals, and post-storm insurance claims. Retroactive permitting costs more than doing it right, and some configurations that were installed without permits cannot be made compliant without full removal. The permit fee is not a place to save.
Replace multiple openings in one visit. Mobilization and permit costs are partially fixed regardless of how many openings are on the job. Two or three doors on one job reduce the per-door overhead, and we price that accordingly on the written quote. Homeowners in Emerald Hills or the Oakridge Park area who have both a primary patio door and a secondary lanai access door often save $300 to $600 total by scheduling them together.
Understand what the warranty covers before you compare quotes. A lower-priced quote from a competitor that does not include a documented workmanship warranty or uses a product without a manufacturer’s U.S. warranty is not cheaper – it is deferred cost. The 365-Day Done Right Promise that travels with every Sightline job is written into the Haven Standard; it is not a verbal assurance and does not expire when the crew leaves.
Use the Free Second Opinion on any written estimate. If you have a written quote from another contractor in the Hollywood area, bring it to us. We review it at no charge. Sometimes the competitor’s spec is right and the price is competitive; we will tell you that. Sometimes there are line items missing – no permit, no disposal, no sill repair – and we will point to those specifically, in writing.
Ask about off-peak scheduling. Product lead times from our manufacturer lines run 3 to 8 weeks in the South Florida market. Jobs scheduled with more lead time give us scheduling flexibility, which occasionally translates to a lower labor rate on the written quote. It is not a guaranteed discount, but it is worth asking when you call (754) 714-7309 for a free estimate.
Check your homeowner’s insurance before committing to a product tier. Some carriers writing policies in Hollywood’s zip codes (33019 through 33023) offer meaningful premium reductions for impact-rated openings with specific Miami-Dade NOA numbers. That discount can offset $500 to $1,500 of upfront cost over five years. Confirm with your carrier before deciding between a base-tier and mid-tier impact unit.
What the Installation Process Looks Like
Understanding the process helps you evaluate quotes from any contractor, not just Sightline. Here is what a properly documented patio door installation in Hollywood should include.
Measured survey, not a ballpark visit. A real quote requires measuring the rough opening in both directions, checking the sill for level, reading the frame condition, confirming the construction type (CBS vs. wood), and identifying any structural or code complications. The measured survey Sightline produces is the document the customer keeps. The written quote cannot differ from it.
Permit application, then product order. The permit is applied for before the unit is ordered, not after. This sequences the work correctly and ensures the specified product matches the approved scope. In Hollywood, Broward County processes most residential door permits within 5 to 10 business days for standard replacements.
Removal and disposal. The old door comes out first, including all perimeter sealant, any old backer rod, and any corroded anchoring hardware. Disposal is included in the scope; there should be no charge added at the end of the job for hauling the old unit away.
Frame installation and anchoring. In CBS construction, this involves setting the frame to the masonry, drilling the anchor pattern per the NOA specification, shimming to square, and filling the perimeter with the correct sealant system. This is not a step where shortcuts are visible to the naked eye, which is why the documented photo record matters. Haven Clause 4 (Evidence on Every Job) means the anchor pattern and sealant work are photographed before the interior trim goes on.
Hardware, adjustment, and final check. Impact sliding doors require roller adjustment and latch alignment before the job is considered done. A door that slides unevenly or latches loosely is not just inconvenient – on an impact unit, it can affect the performance rating under wind load. The final adjustment is not optional, and it is on the checklist.
Inspection scheduling. Broward County requires a final inspection for permitted door replacements. Sightline schedules that inspection as part of the job; the homeowner does not have to coordinate with the county building department separately.
FAQs: Patio Door Installation Cost in Hollywood, FL
How much does a basic sliding glass door installation cost in Hollywood?
A basic impact-rated sliding glass door installed in Hollywood runs $1,800 to $3,000 for a standard 6 ft opening in a home with an existing square rough opening. Non-impact units in non-exterior applications start around $1,200, but most Hollywood homeowners replacing an exterior door will be in the impact-rated range due to code requirements in Broward County’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Call (754) 714-7309 for a free estimate with a written price before any work starts.
Do I need a permit to replace a patio door in Hollywood, FL?
Yes. Any exterior door replacement in the City of Hollywood that involves a new rough opening, masonry modification, or a change in product specification requires a Broward County building permit. Even a like-for-like impact door swap requires a permit if the unit carries a different NOA than the original. Sightline pulls the permit as part of the scope – it is on the written quote from day one, not added as a line item after the job is done.
How much does an impact patio door cost compared to a non-impact door?
An impact-rated sliding glass door costs $400 to $900 more per opening than a comparable non-impact unit at the material level. Over a 5-year period, homeowners who eliminate hurricane shutters on those openings (at $15 to $40 per square foot installed) and receive a homeowner’s insurance premium reduction often recover that difference. For exterior permitted work in Hollywood, impact glazing is also the only code-legal option, so the comparison is largely academic for most applications.
Can Sightline match or review a competitor’s patio door quote for my Hollywood home?
Yes. Sightline offers a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate from another contractor in the Hollywood area. We review the spec, the product line, the scope of work, and the line items – at no charge. Bring us the written quote. If the competitor’s price is fair and the spec is complete, we will tell you. If items are missing or the product is underspecified for HVHZ conditions, we will point to that specifically, in writing, so you can make an informed comparison. Call (754) 714-7309 to schedule a review.
How long does patio door installation take in Hollywood?
A standard 6 ft impact sliding door replacement in an existing opening takes 3 to 5 hours for a properly staffed crew. CBS construction adds 1 to 2 hours. Multi-panel or pocket configurations that require structural framing work typically run a full day. The permit and inspection process runs on a separate timeline: Broward County processes most standard residential permits in 5 to 10 business days, and the final inspection is scheduled by Sightline as part of the job. Total calendar time from signed written quote to passed inspection is typically 3 to 6 weeks depending on product lead time from the manufacturer.
What is included in Sightline’s patio door installation price?
The written quote covers the door unit, all installation hardware, weatherstripping, perimeter sealant, removal and disposal of the existing door, permit application, and the final inspection coordination. The documented photo record of the completed installation and the 365-Day Done Right Promise are included on every job as part of the Haven Standard – they are not optional add-ons. If a rough opening modification is required, it is quoted as a separate line item on the same written document, before work starts, so there are no surprises on the final invoice.
Key Takeaways
- Patio door installation in Hollywood, FL runs $1,200 to $4,800 installed, with most exterior impact-rated replacements landing between $1,800 and $3,200.
- Hollywood is in a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Exterior permitted replacements require Miami-Dade NOA-approved impact units – non-impact doors are not code-compliant for those openings.
- CBS construction (common in Emerald Hills, West Hollywood, Liberia) adds $200 to $500 to labor compared to wood-frame homes.
- Permit fees run $85 to $350 in Broward County and are included on Sightline’s written quote from the start.
- Replacing two or more openings in one visit reduces per-door overhead by $300 to $600 in most cases.
- The measured survey, written price, documented photo record, and 365-Day Done Right Promise travel with every Sightline job – Haven Standard, not a promotion.
- Sightline’s Free Second Opinion applies to any written estimate from a competitor in the Hollywood market.
Get a Written Price for Your Hollywood Patio Door
Sightline Windows & Doors has completed more than 18,000 window and door installations since 2012, every one with a written price before work started and a documented photo record when it finished. Sonia Raman leads the team that serves Hollywood and the surrounding Broward County area, and every engagement begins with a measured survey the customer keeps. The written quote cannot differ from that document – that is Haven Clause 1, and it applies to every estimate we run.
If you have a written quote from another contractor, we will review it at no charge. If you are starting from zero, we will run a measured survey and give you a written price before anything else happens. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by license number before arrival, per Haven Clause 3. Calls are answered by a live person at any hour.
Call (754) 714-7309 to schedule a free estimate for patio door installation in Hollywood. No callback window, no voicemail queue.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors, serving Hollywood, FL since 2012. Pricing reflects the Hollywood, FL market as of 2026. Sightline Windows & Doors Hollywood offers free estimates – call (754) 714-7309.
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