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Entry door pricing depends on the door and what's behind it: material and impact rating, whether the frame and threshold are replaced too, and how much of the surrounding opening needs repair.
Plan it — not an emergency.
Common causes:
• Door material and impact rating — a basic slab and a hurricane-rated door system sit far apart
• A slab-only swap versus a full pre-hung system with new frame and threshold
• Hidden rot or an out-of-square opening found once the old door comes off
• Sidelights, transoms, and custom sizes, plus permit and inspection where required
• A price given without seeing the opening — hidden rot and out-of-square frames are common surprises
• A slab-only swap sold when the frame and threshold are clearly failing
• No state license number for this building-envelope work
• No mention of impact rating on an exterior door in a hurricane zone
Why is an entry door install more than just the door?
Because a good install often includes a new frame, threshold, weatherstripping, and repairing whatever the old door hid — rot, gaps, or an out-of-square opening. A door is only as good as what it's hung in.
Do exterior doors need to be impact-rated in Florida?
In many Florida wind zones, exterior door systems must meet impact or pressure ratings by code, and rated doors can also support insurance wind-mitigation credits. Confirm your local requirement before choosing a door.
Exterior entry door (impact): $1,200–$4,000 (typical ~$2,200)
Local permit records we track for Lee County lean toward the "mid" cost tier for windows & doors work nearby.
Curated Florida 2026 estimate — installed cost for a typical FL single-family home, not a bid.
Florida licenses this trade at the STATE level (DBPR / CILB (building envelope)). Hiring unlicensed for this work is illegal for the contractor — and risky for you: no permit rights, no insurance backing, no recourse.
Work like this often requires a county permit — a legitimate pro pulls it, not you.
Basis: FL Stat. 489 (DBPR state licensing).
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Covered: Lee · Pinellas · Sarasota · Charlotte · Hillsborough · Manatee | As of 2026-08-05 | Local numbers appear only when the sample is large enough to protect privacy.