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AfterTrusted Door Installation for Tampa Homeowners
A door that sticks, sags, or lets daylight through the frame isn’t just a nuisance, it’s costing you money every month and signaling to anyone watching that your home is easy to get into. We’re Winslow Windows & Doors, and we’ve been installing doors across Tampa since 2011. Ed Winslow’s name is on the building, on the trucks, and on every invoice we hand you, which means accountability isn’t a department here, it’s the whole company. Our door installation in Tampa runs on three commitments: upfront pricing you see before the first cut, technicians who arrive background-checked and in uniform, and a 36500-Day Done Right Promise that says if it’s not right, we come back and make it right. Call (386) 559-6999 now and a live person answers.
What Our Door Installation Service Includes
Not every door job looks the same. Some homeowners in Seminole Heights want to swap a beat-up front door for something that holds cool air in. Others in Palma Ceia need impact-rated protection before the next hurricane season. Here’s the full range of what we handle across the Tampa Bay area.
Entry Doors
Your entry door sets the tone for every guest, every delivery, and every first impression of your house. We install solid wood, fiberglass, and steel entry doors sized exactly to your opening, with new thresholds, weatherstripping, and hardware aligned so the door closes with a satisfying thunk instead of a rattle. In Tampa’s humidity, fiberglass entry doors have become our most requested option because they don’t warp or swell the way wood can near the bay. Ed checks every reveal and every corner himself before we call the job done.
Hurricane-Proof Front & Entry Doors
Florida building code requires impact protection on exterior openings in most of Tampa, and a hurricane-rated entry door is one of the cleanest ways to meet that requirement without shutters or panels. We install impact-rated door systems from PGT, CGI, and Therma-Tru that are tested to withstand wind-borne debris at speeds that would turn an ordinary door into kindling. These systems carry the required product approvals for Florida’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone where applicable, and we pull permits so your inspection history stays clean. If a door is the only opening left unprotected on your elevation, this is the project we’d schedule first.
French & Double Doors
French doors look beautiful and perform badly if the installer doesn’t understand how a hinged double door needs to be shimmed and adjusted so both leaves meet flush in the center. We install exterior French and double door systems with multi-point locking hardware, continuous weatherstripping, and thresholds rated to keep wind-driven rain outside where it belongs. In neighborhoods like Carrollwood and Westchase, we regularly see French door leaks caused by the original installer setting the active leaf wrong, a five-minute correction we make on nearly every retrofit. Whether it’s a replacement or new construction, we treat French doors as a waterproofing system first and a design feature second.
Replacement Doors
Replacing a door means more than unscrewing hinges and hanging a new slab, it means correcting whatever caused the old one to fail in the first place. We assess the rough opening, check the framing for rot around the sill and jambs, and rebuild any substrate that Tampa’s rain and humidity have compromised before the new door goes in. Our replacement door installations include new casing, insulation around the frame, and a full air-seal so you’re not paying to cool the porch. Most single-door replacements around Tampa are completed in a single day once the permit clears.
Storm & Exterior Doors
A storm door adds a layer of glass and aluminum between your conditioned interior and Florida’s sun, rain, and bugs, and it extends the life of the main entry door behind it. We install full-view and ventilating storm doors with screens, closers, and drip caps, all set to sweep tightly so the afternoon thunderstorms we get from May through October don’t find a gap. For side entries, garage access doors, and laundry room exits, an exterior door with proper threshold and sweep is the cheapest energy efficiency upgrade most Tampa homes never get around to. We’ll tell you honestly whether a storm door makes sense on your exposure or whether your money is better spent on the primary door itself.
For related window work, see our impact windows page, and if you’re upgrading the back of the house, check out sliding glass and patio doors.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Door Installation
We’re an authorized installer for Therma-Tru, the most widely specified entry door brand among custom home builders in Tampa, and we carry their full line of fiberglass and steel entry systems, sidelights, and transoms. Ed has installed hundreds of Therma-Tru doors since 2011, and because we order directly as an authorized dealer, warranty claims and replacement parts don’t sit in someone else’s queue. If you’re replacing a Therma-Tru door that another company installed incorrectly, we can usually correct the reveal and weatherstripping without a full tear-out.
For coastal exposures and ranch-style homes with wide openings, we install PGT impact-rated door systems and CGI door units, brands built in Florida and tested for Florida conditions. We also do a significant portion of our interior and exterior retrofit work with Mr-Glass and ViewLux products, particularly when homeowners want laminated glass or custom sizing at a reasonable price point. Whether you have a Therma-Tru, PGT, CGI, Mr-Glass, ViewLux, or any other make on the hinge, we can service it and likely source replacement parts the same week. We don’t tell you to replace what can be repaired, and we don’t repair what should be replaced.
Signs You Need Door Installation Right Now
- You can see daylight through the gaps. If light passes around the door edges, so does conditioned air. In a Tampa summer, a poorly sealed door costs you money every hour your AC runs. It also tells insects exactly where to enter, and Palmetto bugs aren’t known for knocking first.
- The door scrapes the floor when you open it. A door that drags usually means the hinges are bending or the frame has shifted, often from heat and humidity cycles. Forcing it open and closed just accelerates the damage, and eventually the hinge screws will tear out of the jamb entirely.
- You have to lift or shove to get it to latch. A properly installed door closes and latches with one hand, every time. If you’re lifting or hip-checking it, the door and the frame are out of plane. That’s not just annoying, it’s a gap big enough to compromise the lock, and an unlocked door is an invitation in any neighborhood.
- Wood rot is visible at the bottom corners or threshold. Tampa’s rain and humidity attack door frames from the bottom up. Once rot sets in, the same moisture that’s eating the wood is working on your subfloor and framing. Replacement of the door and sill is cheaper now than the repair plus a structural rebuild later.
- The door is original to a house built before 2002. Florida’s building codes changed that year, and anything older won’t meet current impact and wind load requirements. If you’re in an older Hyde Park or Seminole Heights bungalow, an original door is likely the weakest point on your exterior envelope.
Our Door Installation Process - Step by Step
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Measure and inspect. We don’t install a door without looking at the rough opening, checking both jambs with a level in two planes, and inspecting the sill framing for moisture intrusion. This is where a lot of companies skip steps and where problems start.
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Written line-item estimate. You get a fixed price for the door, the hardware, the labor, the permit, and any framing work we found. No allowances, no ‘we’ll see what we find.’ The number on the page is the number on the invoice because our pricing is the same promise as our work, it’s what we said it would be.
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Permit and product ordering. We pull the Tampa permit, schedule the inspection, and order your door from our authorized suppliers. Impact-rated doors can take two to six weeks depending on custom sizing, and we tell you that upfront so your schedule stays realistic.
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Install and seal. Our installation crews are uniformed, background-checked, and trained on the specific brand being installed. We set the door, shim it plumb, foam-insulate the gap, install the threshold and sweep, apply exterior trim and sealant, and test the lock and latch at least a dozen times before we’ll let you touch it.
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Inspection and final walkthrough. We meet the city or county inspector on your behalf, and once it passes, Ed or a senior lead walks the job with you. If anything isn’t right, it gets fixed before we pack the tools. That’s the 36500-Day Done Right Promise at work, a hundred years is a long time, and we don’t plan on being the company that shows up to redo our own work.
How Much Does Door Installation Cost in Tampa?
A straightforward entry door replacement in Tampa typically runs $1,800 to $4,500 installed, depending on the door material, glass configuration, and whether the frame needs rebuilding. Hurricane-rated doors start around $2,800 and climb to $8,000 or more for custom impact systems with sidelights and transoms. French door replacements usually land between $3,500 and $7,500, while storm doors are the entry point at $700 to $2,000 installed.
What moves the price: the condition of the rough opening and sub-sill, the brand and whether the door is stock or custom-sized, the hardware you select, and permit fees. The biggest variable we see across Tampa is water damage hidden inside the frame, which is exactly why the free estimate includes pulling the interior trim to look. To avoid overpaying, get a line-item quote that separates materials, labor, framing, and permit. If a company can’t show you that breakdown, they’re leaving room to move the number later. Our estimate is free and includes the exact door you’re getting, the exact hardware, and the work required. Call (386) 559-6999 and we’ll come out, measure, inspect, and put it in writing.
Door Installation Near Tampa - Our Service Area
Winslow Windows & Doors is based right here in the Tampa Bay area, and we work across Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. You’ll see our trucks in Brandon, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, Largo, Pinellas Park, Palm Harbor, Temple Terrace, Lutz, and Plant City on any given day. If you’re in St. Petersburg or Clearwater, see our dedicated pages for Door Installation in St. Petersburg and Door Installation in Clearwater. For the full list of what we do, return to our home page. Same company, same promises, wherever in the bay you call home.
Serving Tampa, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tampa 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 - Door Installation in Tampa
Door installation means more than hanging a door; it’s the full process of removing the old door, preparing the rough opening, correcting any moisture or framing damage, and setting the new door plumb, square, and sealed. In Tampa, proper installation also means meeting Florida’s building code for wind load and impact protection where required. We handle the entire job from measurement to permit to final inspection.
A standard single door replacement usually takes one day on site once the product arrives and the permit is issued. Custom doors and impact-rated units add lead time for manufacturing, typically two to six weeks in the Tampa market, depending on size and glass specs. We’ll give you a firm timeline in the written estimate. Call (386) 559-6999 for your project’s specific schedule.
A typical entry door replacement in Tampa runs $1,800 to $4,500 installed, with hurricane-rated doors starting around $2,800 and custom French door systems ranging from $3,500 to $7,500 and up. The exact price depends on material, brand, glass, hardware, and the condition of the rough opening. Your free estimate from Winslow includes line-item pricing so you see exactly where every dollar goes. Call (386) 559-6999 for an exact quote on your door.
Yes, we’re an authorized Therma-Tru installer and have been installing their entry systems, sidelights, and transoms across Tampa for over a decade. We also work on PGT, CGI, Mr-Glass, and ViewLux products, and we can often source parts for doors many companies won’t touch. If another company installed your door wrong, we’ll correct the alignment and sealing without selling you a needless replacement.
Yes, if a door is broken, jammed, or won’t lock, leaving your home exposed, call (386) 559-6999 and a live person answers. We don’t route you to a call center or a voicemail box. We’ll assess the urgency, walk you through securing the opening if possible, and get a technician scheduled. Our $40-off-any-repair-over-$200 and no-trip-charge policies apply to emergency work just like they do to scheduled installs.
Every door we install is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty plus our 36500-Day Done Right Promise. If the installation isn’t done right, we make it right, and that promise doesn’t expire at the end of a season or a billing cycle. Ed Winslow’s name is on the work, and he treats every callback as his own responsibility. Specific warranty details are provided in writing with every estimate.
Clear the area inside and outside the door so the crew has about six feet of working space on both sides. Move valuables and wall hangings near the doorway, since installation vibrates the wall, and make sure the path to the door is clear. Plan for the power to be run for tools and, if you have pets, secure them in another room for the day. We handle everything else.
Schedule Your Door Installation Service in Tampa Today
Ed’s name is on the door, and on every job we do. Call (386) 559-6999 for your free, no-obligation door installation estimate in Tampa. You’ll get a live person, a real appointment, and a price that doesn’t move once we put it on paper. If you’re a senior or veteran, ask about your permanent 10% discount. Call now and let’s get your door right.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Tampa since 2011.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.