Free in-home measure and quote - PGT, CGI and CWS impact lines compared on your actual openings, style by style
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Sliding and patio door replacement in Lighthouse Point, FL typically runs $3,800-$12,500 depending on impact rating, size, and hardware specification, with most canal-front projects requiring marine-grade components that standard inland bids omit. We’re Sightline Windows & Doors, and our Sliding & Patio Doors team serves Lighthouse Point from our Miami (South FL) dispatch office. Crews are on local roads daily, and we carry measured surveys and written prices to homes from the Hillsboro Isles section down to the finger canals off NE 24th Street. Call (561) 200-8592 to schedule your free estimate.
Why Sightline Windows & Doors Boca Raton Is Lighthouse Point’s Preferred Sliding & Patio Doors Company
Lighthouse Point homeowners know the difference between a contractor who reads a spec sheet and one who reads the water. We’ve replaced sliders on deep-water canal lots where wake wash hits second-story tracks, and we’ve documented the corrosion that standard aluminum hardware suffers within two seasons of that exposure. Our 18,000+ installations since 2012 include hundreds across Broward’s coastal communities, and every one began with a measured survey the customer keeps and ended with a photo record they can review.
Our reviews from Lighthouse Point customers consistently cite two things: the written price that didn’t change, and the crew that arrived with license numbers already provided. Haven Clause 3 (Verified Crews) means the technician at your door is background-checked, uniformed, and identified before arrival. Calls route to a live person, 24/7, not a voicemail queue.
Response time to Lighthouse Point is same-day or next-day for measured surveys. We know which permits Broward County requires for HVHZ-compliant replacement, and we know which inspectors will flag a non-marine track on a canal-front elevation. That local knowledge saves weeks on the back end.
Our Sliding & Patio Doors Services in Lighthouse Point
Impact Sliding Glass Doors
Every impact sliding glass door we install in Lighthouse Point carries Florida Product Approval for the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, plus Miami-Dade NOA documentation where required. The HVHZ boundary cuts through Broward County, and Lighthouse Point sits firmly inside it. We specify PGT WinGuard, CGI Estate Collection, or ECO Window Systems impact lines based on your opening size, exposure, and budget tier. On canal-front homes, we upgrade to 316 stainless or bronze rollers and multipoint locks - standard aluminum hardware seizes within two to three seasons of daily salt spray and wake wash. The price is fixed in writing before we order.
Impact French Patio Doors
Impact French patio doors suit the Florida-modern and ranch homes that dominate Lighthouse Point’s 1950s-1970s housing stock, particularly where owners want the sightline divided into mullioned panels rather than a single glass plane. We stock Therma-Tru and ViewLux impact-rated French door lines with marine-grade hardware options, and we coordinate with your millworker or cabinetmaker when the interior trim must match existing mahogany or cypress. Lead times on custom finishes run 8-14 weeks, but the price is locked at order - Haven Clause 1, no surprises.
Sliding Glass Door Replacement
Most sliding glass door replacements we handle in Lighthouse Point involve original 1960s-1970s single-pane aluminum units that have failed structurally, thermally, or both. These cannot be permitted for replacement in kind - they don’t meet current HVHZ large-missile or cyclic-pressure standards. We remove the old frame, inspect the sill pan and jamb flashing for salt corrosion, and install a new impact-rated unit with proper drainage plane integration. Our Sliding & Patio Doors in Lighthouse Point crews document the rough opening condition with photos you receive.
Patio Doors
Standard patio door replacement in Lighthouse Point’s inland sections - the non-canal properties west of Federal Highway - can sometimes use builder-grade aluminum lines if the exposure is sheltered. We still recommend impact-rated units for any home within the HVHZ, and we stock CWS and ES Windows lines for mid-tier budgets. Even on non-waterfront lots, the salt concentration in Lighthouse Point’s air exceeds inland Broward by a measurable margin.
Screen Door Installation
Screen doors on Lighthouse Point sliders take abuse: salt spray, UV exposure, and the humidity that keeps mesh tensioned tight until it isn’t. We install marine-grade aluminum or composite screen frames with stainless mesh on coastal exposures, and we carry replacement parts locally for fast turnaround when a screen blows out or a roller detaches.
What happens when you call
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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.
BeforeAfterTrusted Brands We Service in Lighthouse Point
We draw from eight verified manufacturer lines - PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux - and we specify by what the opening requires, not by what is in stock. For Lighthouse Point’s canal-front homes, we keep Mr-Glass and Therma-Tru marine hardware kits on hand, plus ECO Window Systems impact sliders with stainless track options. That local inventory means we don’t add weeks to your schedule waiting for a specialty component. Every product line is documented in your written quote with model number, performance rating, and installed price.
Common Sliding & Patio Doors Problems We See in Lighthouse Point Homes
- Budget aluminum rollers and tracks pit and seize within two to three seasons on canal-front sliders from daily salt spray and wake wash. We see this on homes off NE 24th Street and throughout the Hillsboro Isles section where twin-engine center consoles throw regular wake. Standard hardware is false economy here.
- Original jalousie and single-pane aluminum patio doors from the 1960s-70s fail HVHZ requirements and cannot be permitted for replacement in kind. Many Lighthouse Point homes still carry these units. We document the non-compliance and specify the upgrade path in your written estimate.
- High year-round humidity and salt concentration drive seal failure in insulated glass units and neutralize factory-applied finishes on non-marine frames well before their rated life. The canal network keeps relative humidity persistently higher than properties just a few miles west.
- Multipoint locks on non-marine hardware corrode internally and fail to throw, leaving the door secured by a single latch point. On a deep-water canal lot off NE 24th Street we replaced a 1970s single-pane aluminum slider whose track had pitted solid and whose multipoint lock would not throw; we set a PGT WinGuard impact slider on a marine-grade stainless track with Low-E laminated glass and bronze hardware. Our tech sealed the sill pan and re-flashed the jamb, and the owner can now run the boat without the door track rusting shut each spring.
Pricing for Sliding & Patio Doors in Lighthouse Point, FL
Here’s what sliding and patio door work costs in the Lighthouse Point market:
| Service | Typical Range |
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| Standard patio door replacement (non-impact, sheltered exposure) | $3,800-$5,200 |
| Impact sliding glass door replacement (single panel, marine hardware) | $6,500-$9,800 |
| Impact French patio door pair (custom finish, marine-grade hardware) | $8,200-$12,500 |
| Large-format multi-panel slider (PGT WinGuard or CGI, bronze hardware) | $10,500-$16,000 |
| Screen door replacement or new install | $680-$1,400 |
What moves the number: opening width, impact rating required, marine-grade hardware specification, interior finish level, and whether the existing frame has salt corrosion requiring jamb repair or sill pan replacement. The price we write is the price you pay - Haven Clause 1, the measurement and the quote are the same document. We don’t charge for the measured survey, and we offer a free second opinion on any competitor’s written estimate. Call (561) 200-8592 for your exact quote.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lighthouse Point
Our crews work daily across coastal Broward and northern Palm Beach County, including Lighthouse Point, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, and Coconut Creek. Scheduling and permits are coordinated from our Miami (South FL) office, with local crews dispatched to each city. The same Haven Standard governs every opening.
Serving Lighthouse Point, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lighthouse Point area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Sliding & Patio Doors in Lighthouse Point
Yes. Lighthouse Point sits within the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, so any replaced sliding patio door must carry Florida Product Approval meeting HVHZ large-missile and cyclic-pressure standards, and many products also require Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance. We verify this documentation before specifying any product and include the approval numbers in your written quote. Call (561) 200-8592 to confirm your project requirements.
Wake wash from passing boats throws salt spray onto second-story windows and door tracks, and the canal network maintains airborne salt concentration year-round at levels that pit standard aluminum within two to three seasons. We spec 316 stainless or bronze rollers, tracks, and multipoint locks on every canal-front slider. The upgrade is not optional - it’s standard on our canal-front bids.
Yes, typically by 15-25% when replacing single-pane 1960s-70s units, because impact-rated glass with Low-E coating and argon fill blocks solar heat gain far more effectively than the original clear glass. The SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient) rating we specify for Lighthouse Point’s southern exposure openings is typically 0.25 or lower. Call (561) 200-8592 for a load calculation tied to your specific orientation.
Lead times, not labor. Custom millwork, architectural glass, specialty finishes, and marine-grade hardware orders drive the calendar - typically 8-14 weeks from signed quote to delivery. We fix the price in writing before ordering, so long-lead items don’t trigger change orders. Our project manager coordinates with your designer or architect to sequence the install around the material arrival.
Yes, impact-rated patio doors installed with proper HVHZ documentation typically qualify for Florida wind mitigation credits, which can reduce homeowner’s insurance premiums by 10-45% depending on your carrier and the full mitigation features of your home. We provide the product approval documentation and installation photos your insurer requires. Call (561) 200-8592 to schedule the work and receive the documentation package.
Ready to price your project? Call (561) 200-8592 to schedule your free measured survey. We’ll bring a written price you can compare - and if you have a competitor’s quote, we’ll review it at no charge under our Free Second Opinion policy. Every job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise and leaves a documented photo record. Haven Clause 1: the measurement and the quote are the same document.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors, serving Lighthouse Point since 2012 under the Haven Standard.