Impact-rated entry doors, custom interior doors, and specialty hardware — properly installed, permitted where required, and sealed against Florida's salt air and wind-driven rain.
Florida's wind code requirements, salt-air corrosion, and high-humidity environment make door selection and installation significantly more complex than in most states. The wrong door system — or a correctly specified door installed without proper flashing and sealing — creates water infiltration problems that appear behind finished walls months or years later.
Impact-rated entry door installation requires a permit and a Florida Product Approved (FPA) door system. The FPA documentation is what your wind mitigation inspector needs to credit you for opening protection — which reduces your insurance premium. If the door isn't properly documented, you don't get the credit.
Steel, fiberglass, and wood-clad impact doors with full Florida Product Approval documentation. Permits pulled and wind mitigation documentation provided at project close.
Learn More →Large-format pivot doors, arched entries, and custom architectural door systems. We source and install custom doors that match the existing or new architectural profile.
Interior door replacement — single and double doors, barn doors, pocket doors, and custom millwork. No permit required for like-for-like interior door replacement.
Do I need a permit to replace my front door in Sarasota County?
Yes, if the door is an exterior opening and you're changing the door system (not just replacing the door within the existing frame). Impact-rated exterior door installation requires a permit and Florida Product Approved documentation. We manage this process as part of every exterior door installation.
What's the difference between impact-rated and storm-rated doors?
"Impact-rated" refers specifically to the laminated glass component that resists debris penetration. "Storm-rated" is a broader term that may refer to wind pressure resistance without impact protection. Florida Building Code and insurers require impact-rated products for full opening protection credit. We specify products with full Florida Product Approval that meets both standards.
How do I match a new door to my existing home architecture?
We assess the existing entry, profile dimensions, and architectural style before specifying a replacement. For Mediterranean and Spanish-colonial architecture common in Sarasota, arched iron and wood-clad options are available in impact-rated configurations. For modern coastal homes, aluminum and steel pivot systems provide a cleaner profile.
Do I need a permit to replace my front door in Sarasota County?
Yes, for exterior door replacements that change the door system or add impact rating. Impact-rated doors require a permit and Florida Product Approved documentation to pass county inspection and qualify for insurance wind mitigation credit. We manage the permit process on every exterior door installation.
How much do impact entry doors cost in Sarasota?
Standard steel or fiberglass impact entry doors run $3,000-$6,000 installed including permit. Custom wood-clad impact doors run $6,000-$15,000. Custom iron or pivot entry door systems for estate properties reach $20,000-$40,000+. The range reflects significant variation in fabrication quality and design complexity.
How long does an impact door installation take in Sarasota?
A standard door replacement is typically completed in one day. Custom or oversized doors have 8-16 week fabrication lead times. Permit review for exterior door replacement in Sarasota County typically runs 1-2 weeks. We sequence the permit and order simultaneously to minimize total project duration.
What is the difference between an impact door and a standard door with hurricane shutters?
An impact door has a laminated glass panel and a reinforced frame system that resists both positive and negative wind pressure without any additional protection. A standard door requires shutters to provide the same protection. Impact doors generate wind mitigation insurance credits year-round - shutters only count when deployed.
Will a new impact front door lower my homeowners insurance in Sarasota?
Yes, as part of whole-home impact protection. The opening protection credit on a wind mitigation report applies to doors as well as windows. If you're replacing a non-impact door with a Florida Product Approved impact system, your wind mitigation inspector can credit the upgrade at your next inspection.
Site assessment, product specification, permit management, and professional installation — all under one licensed contractor.
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