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Sliding and patio door replacement in Plantation typically runs $2,800-$6,500 for impact-rated units, with most jobs requiring custom jamb modification because the city’s pre-Andrew housing stock was built with non-standard rough openings. We serve Plantation from our Miami (South FL) office, and our Sliding & Patio Doors team is familiar with every subdivision from Plantation Acres to Jacaranda Lakes. Call (754) 254-8492 to schedule your measured survey - the written quote you receive is the same document that governs the installation.
Why Sightline Windows & Doors Davie Is Plantation’s Preferred Sliding & Patio Doors Company
We’ve completed thousands of retrofits across Broward County, and Plantation’s planned-community architecture presents a specific challenge we’ve documented thoroughly: homes built between the late 1950s and mid-1980s carry original jalousie and single-pane aluminum patio doors that cannot accept modern impact units without frame modification. Our crews know the CBS construction patterns in neighborhoods like Plantation Woods and The Hills - we arrive with the tools and measurements already calibrated for non-standard openings.
Our 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every Plantation job, stamped under the Haven Standard. Background-checked, uniformed technicians carry license numbers on their credentials; the person at your door matches the person on record. Calls to (754) 254-8492 are answered by a live person, 24/7 - not a voicemail queue, not a callback window.
Every engagement begins with a measured survey the customer keeps. The written price cannot differ from that document. Haven Clause 1: Have it in writing.
Our Sliding & Patio Doors Services in Plantation
Patio Doors
Standard patio door replacement in Plantation starts around $2,200 for non-impact units, but we rarely recommend them. The city’s location in Broward’s high-velocity hurricane zone means even “inland” properties face design pressure requirements that non-impact doors cannot meet. We specify patio doors with laminated glass interlayers and thermally broken frames from manufacturers like ECO Window Systems and Therma-Tru, sized to the modified rough opening your CBS wall requires.
Impact Sliding Glass Doors
Impact sliding glass doors are the dominant replacement type in Plantation’s 1960s-70s subdivisions. A typical installation runs $3,200-$5,800, including jamb modification, stainless fasteners, and sealed sill pans. We specify PGT and CGI impact-rated units with low-E glass and argon fill - the U-factor and SHGC ratings that matter for Florida’s cooling-dominated climate. On a 1970s CBS ranch in the Plantation Acres area, our crew pulled a failed jalousie patio door whose louvered sash had corroded shut on its aluminum track - the previous owner had been forcing it open for years. Because the rough opening was non-standard and framed into the block, we modified the jamb, custom-ordered a PGT impact sliding glass door with laminated glass interlayer and low-E glass, and set it with stainless fasteners to handle the year-round humidity. The homeowner immediately noticed cooler rooms and now qualifies for wind mitigation credits under Florida Statute 627.0629.
Sliding Glass Door Replacement
Sliding glass door replacement in Plantation almost always reveals the same condition: corroded aluminum track, degraded weatherstripping, and a frame that has settled into the CBS opening with gaps that leak air and water. We remove the unit, assess the rough opening for square and level, modify the jamb as needed, and install the replacement with marine-grade sealants and stainless anchorage. Jobs typically take one day; custom-ordered units add 3-5 weeks to lead time.
Impact French Patio Doors
Impact French patio doors suit Plantation homeowners converting jalousie openings to hinged or swinging configurations. These units start around $4,500 installed and require the same jamb modification as sliding units - plus reinforcement for the hinge-side anchorage that takes the door’s weight. We specify ViewLux and Mr-Glass impact French doors with multi-point locking systems; the hardware is stainless or marine-grade coated to resist the humidity that degrades standard finishes within five years.
Screen Door Installation
Screen doors for impact patio units are measured to the modified frame, not the original opening. We install retractable and fixed screens as part of the door package or as standalone retrofits, with mesh specified for UV resistance - standard fiberglass degrades quickly in Plantation’s exposure.
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We draw from eight verified manufacturer lines, specifying by performance tier and price range rather than margin. For Sliding & Patio Doors in Plantation, we most frequently deploy PGT and CGI impact-rated sliding units, Therma-Tru French and patio door systems, and ECO Window Systems for mid-tier energy-efficient retrofits. Every unit is ordered to the modified rough-opening dimensions we document during the measured survey - not pulled from stock and cut to fit. This eliminates the “close enough” installation that leaks at the sill and fails wind-load testing.
Common Sliding & Patio Doors Problems We See in Plantation Homes
- Corroded tracks and seized hardware. Original jalousie and single-pane aluminum patio doors in Plantation’s 1960s-70s subdivisions corrode on their tracks and seals because South Florida’s year-round humidity and UV exposure degrade non-marine-grade hardware - the doors seize, leak, and fail wind-load requirements.
- Non-standard rough openings. CBS walls in pre-Andrew-era homes were cut to accommodate jalousie frames that don’t match modern impact-unit dimensions. Without jamb modification and custom sizing, units sit unsealed and become water-intrusion points during hurricane-track storms.
- Fastener and anchorage failure. HVHZ-rated impact patio doors installed with mismatched or non-stainless fasteners, or with unsealed jamb and sill joints, fail at the penetration points - laminated glass holds, but the frame and anchorage give out under design pressure.
- Failed weatherstripping and thermal bridging. Single-pane aluminum frames conduct heat directly into the home; replacement with thermally broken impact units reduces cooling load measurably, a difference Plantation homeowners notice immediately after installation.
Pricing for Sliding & Patio Doors in Plantation, FL
| Service | Typical Range in Plantation |
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| Standard patio door (non-impact) | $2,200 - $3,400 |
| Impact sliding glass door, with jamb modification | $3,200 - $5,800 |
| Impact French patio door, with jamb modification | $4,500 - $6,500 |
| Jalousie-to-impact conversion (additional modification) | $400 - $900 |
| Screen door (retractable or fixed) | $380 - $720 |
Plantation’s pre-Andrew housing stock adds $400-$900 to most jobs compared with post-1996 construction in cities like Weston, where rough openings are code-standard and units drop in without modification. The price gap is real, but so is the cost of skipping it: unmodified jambs leak, fail inspection, and require rework within two years. We quote the full scope in writing before any work starts - Haven Clause 1. Call (754) 254-8492 for your measured survey; estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Plantation
Our crews work across Broward County, including Fort Lauderdale, Margate, Coral Springs, and Pembroke Pines. Each city carries distinct building-era patterns and code requirements; we adjust specifications accordingly rather than applying a single template. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Miami (South FL) office.
Serving Plantation, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Plantation 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 Plantation
Plantation’s planned-community buildout from the late 1950s to mid-1980s left a housing stock of CBS construction with non-standard jalousie and single-pane aluminum rough openings. Impact-rated units almost always require jamb modification and custom ordering - steps that inland post-Andrew cities like Weston rarely face because their openings were framed to current code from day one. That modification adds $400-$900 to a typical job. Call (754) 254-8492 for an exact quote on your opening - estimates are free.
Yes. Plantation sits roughly 10-12 miles from the Atlantic but remains in Broward County’s high-velocity hurricane zone. The Florida Building Code requires impact-rated openings for this wind-borne debris region regardless of distance from the coast. Non-impact doors fail to qualify for wind mitigation credits under Florida Statute 627.0629, which directly affects insurance premiums. Call (754) 254-8492 to review the code requirements for your specific property.
Specify stainless or marine-grade fasteners, thermally broken aluminum or reinforced vinyl frames with low-E glass, and sealed sill pans with marine-grade sealant at all penetrations. Standard hardware corrodes in Plantation’s year-round humidity; UV exposure degrades non-coated weatherstripping within three to five years. We document every specification in the written scope you receive before work starts. Call (754) 254-8492 to review material selections for your project.
Yes. Jalousie-to-impact conversion is one of our most common Plantation jobs. The louvered frame is removed, the CBS rough opening is modified to standard dimensions, and a custom-ordered impact unit is installed with proper anchorage and sealing. Lead time runs 3-5 weeks for custom units; the modification itself takes one day. We completed this exact conversion on a 1970s ranch in Plantation Acres - the homeowner now has a PGT impact sliding door with wind-mitigation documentation. Call (754) 254-8492 to schedule a survey of your jalousie opening.
We specify from eight verified manufacturer lines: PGT and CGI for impact sliding glass doors, Therma-Tru for French and patio systems, ECO Window Systems for mid-tier energy-efficient units, and ViewLux and Mr-Glass for specific performance requirements. Every unit is ordered to the modified dimensions of your opening, not pulled from stock. Call (754) 254-8492 to review which manufacturer’s ratings match your home’s design pressure requirements and your budget.
Ready to replace your sliding or patio door? Call (754) 254-8492 to schedule your free measured survey. You’ll receive a written price before any work starts, a documented photo record when the job is done, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise under the Haven Standard - because the measurement and the quote are the same document.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors, serving Plantation since 2012 under the Haven Standard.