Door Installation Cost in Florida (2026 Guide)
Door work in Florida ranges from $150 for a lock service to $1,500+ for a hurricane-rated exterior. Here's what determines where you land.
Door installation in Florida costs $150–$1,500 in 2026 depending on door type. Interior door swap is $150–$400, exterior pre-hung door $400–$900, hurricane-rated exterior $800–$1,500, sliding patio door repair $200–$600. Lock replacement and rekey is $100–$250. Most door repairs (rehang, weatherstripping, screen) are same-day. New installs are typically half to full day.
Doors are easy to ignore until they stop working — then they become urgent. A bedroom door that won’t latch, a front door that scrapes the threshold, a sliding patio door that takes both hands to move, a deadbolt that’s getting harder to turn. Most door work is fast and cheap relative to the problem it solves, but the pricing range is wide because “door work” covers everything from a 10-minute hinge adjustment to a full hurricane-rated exterior install.
This guide breaks down 2026 door pricing in the Ponte Vedra Beach and St. Johns County market, what drives the price, and when door work crosses into licensed contractor scope.
2026 door pricing — what to expect
| Job | Typical cost | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Hinge adjustment / sticking door | $125 – $200 | 30–60 min |
| Interior slab swap (existing frame) | $100 – $250 | 1 hour |
| Interior pre-hung door install | $150 – $400 | 2 hours |
| Exterior pre-hung door install | $400 – $900 | 3–5 hours |
| Hurricane-rated exterior door install | $800 – $1,500 | 4–6 hours |
| Sliding glass door roller replacement | $200 – $350 | 1.5–2 hours |
| Sliding door slab replacement (existing frame) | $500 – $900 | 2–4 hours |
| Screen door repair | $100 – $200 | 30–60 min |
| Weatherstripping replacement | $125 – $250 | 1 hour |
| Lock rekey | $80 – $150 | 30 min |
| Lock replacement | $125 – $250 | 30–60 min |
Prices include labor, basic shims and fasteners, and basic finish work (cleaning up the trim, touching up paint if needed). They don’t include the door itself, premium hardware, or major frame modifications.
What’s typical vs what’s outside our scope
We handle:
- Door rehang (sticking, scraping, won’t latch)
- Slab-only door swaps in existing frames
- Pre-hung interior door installs in existing openings
- Pre-hung exterior door installs in existing openings
- Hurricane-rated door installs in existing openings
- Sliding glass door roller, track, and slab work
- Screen door repair and replacement
- Lock service (rekey, replace, install smart locks)
- Weatherstripping and threshold work
We refer out:
- Enlarging or relocating door openings (structural — needs licensed GC + permit)
- Egress code modifications (bedroom window replacements for code compliance)
- Permitted hurricane retrofits (when the work requires DBPR licensing or permitting)
- Glass replacement in large stationary panels (specialty glass company)
What drives price within the range
Five things consistently push a door quote up:
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Pre-hung vs slab-only. A pre-hung door comes with the frame attached and replaces the whole assembly — this is most exterior work and most quality interior installs. A slab-only swap reuses the existing frame and is cheaper but only works if the frame is sound. We’ll tell you which is appropriate during the walk-through.
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Exterior vs interior. Exterior doors involve weatherproofing (flashing, sealing, threshold caulking), insulation, and often hurricane-rated hardware. They cost 2–3x what interior doors cost to install for those reasons.
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Florida Building Code requirements. Exterior doors in Florida have to meet specific impact and pressure ratings depending on location and proximity to coast. East of US-1, requirements are stricter. The door itself costs more, the labor takes longer, and the installation must meet rated-assembly specifications.
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Frame condition. A new pre-hung door slipped into an existing opening with sound framing is straightforward. An opening with rot at the threshold, water damage at the studs, or settling that’s thrown the opening out of square — all add work. We don’t surprise you with this; we walk the opening and quote firm before any saw comes out.
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Hardware quality. Standard residential hardware adds $40–$100 to the job. Solid-brass premium hardware (Baldwin, Emtek) adds $200–$400. Smart locks add $100–$300 per lock for the hardware itself plus install labor.
Florida-specific notes
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Humidity sticking. Wood doors swell in Florida summer humidity and bind in their frames. This is one of the most common service calls we get June–September. Usually fixable with a 20-minute plane shave at one edge — $125–$175 typical. We don’t recommend full door replacement for seasonal humidity sticking unless the door is already damaged or warped beyond repair.
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Settling and slab shift. Florida homes on concrete slabs sometimes settle slightly over decades. Doors that worked fine for years can start scraping the threshold or refusing to latch. Hinge adjustment fixes 80% of these; the rest need shim work or in rare cases a re-hung frame.
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Lanai sliding doors and salt air. The aluminum tracks on lanai sliding doors corrode in Ponte Vedra Beach coastal air. Annual track cleaning and silicone lubrication extends roller life 3–5x. We can do this as a one-time service ($150–$200) or as part of quarterly home maintenance.
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Hurricane prep. Garage doors and entry doors are the most common storm-failure points. If your home doesn’t have impact-rated entry doors, the cost-effective hurricane prep is reinforced door plates, third deadbolts, and storm panels for windows. Full hurricane door replacement is $800–$1,500 per door — worth doing pre-season, not panic-buying when a storm is in the Gulf.
Lock service — quick notes
Lock service is one of our fastest jobs. Rekey takes 20–30 minutes per lock. Replacement is 30–45 minutes per lock plus picking out hardware. Smart lock installs add 30–60 minutes for the smart hub + app setup.
We’re not licensed locksmiths and don’t do car keys or safe work. For home and rental property locks (rekey, replace, deadbolts, smart locks, keypad locks) we’re the right call.
Our pricing approach
We quote per-job, written estimate before work, no call-out fee, free walk-through. Most door repairs (rehang, weatherstripping, lock service, screen) are same-day. New installs are half to full day depending on type.
For door work in Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, St. Johns, Jacksonville Beach, or St. Augustine, call (904) 871-5791 or book a visit online.
Related reading
- Pre-hurricane checklist — what to do this week if a storm is in the Gulf — entry doors are the #1 storm-failure point
- Average handyman hourly rate in St. Johns County — why we quote per-job
- Our door & window service — full service overview
Questions readers ask about this
How much does it cost to install a door in Florida?
Interior pre-hung door install runs $150–$400 in Florida in 2026. Exterior pre-hung door is $400–$900. Hurricane-rated exterior doors cost $800–$1,500 installed because the door itself is more expensive and installation requires specific frame anchoring per the Florida Building Code. Slab-only (existing frame) interior door swaps are $100–$250.
Is the door itself included in the price?
Usually not. We typically quote installation labor only because customers want to choose their own door from Home Depot, Lowe's, or a millwork supplier. We can also source the door for you — we'll quote it transparently with no markup beyond what we pay. Hurricane-rated doors specifically benefit from supplier-direct ordering because the rating documentation needs to be correct.
How much does it cost to fix a sliding glass door?
Sliding glass door repair in Florida runs $200–$600 in 2026 depending on the issue. Replacing rollers (the most common failure) is $200–$350. Track cleaning and adjustment is $150–$250. Replacing the whole door slab inside an existing frame is $500–$900. Replacing the whole sliding door system (frame and all) is $1,200–$3,000 and crosses into licensed contractor territory if structural framing is affected.
How much is a lock replacement or rekey?
Lock rekey (changing the pin configuration so old keys no longer work) runs $80–$150 per lock. Lock replacement (new hardware installed) runs $125–$250 per lock for standard deadbolt and lever sets. Smart locks (electronic keypad, app-controlled) install at $175–$300 per lock plus the cost of the lock itself.
Do you install hurricane-rated doors?
Yes. Hurricane-rated exterior doors require specific installation per the Florida Building Code — frame anchored to structural framing with specified fasteners, sealed for water intrusion, and impact-rated glass. We install pre-purchased hurricane doors. We don't engineer or permit the opening itself — if you're enlarging or changing an opening, that needs a licensed general contractor.
Why does my door stick or not latch?
Three common causes in Florida homes. First, humidity swelling — wood doors absorb moisture in summer and bind in the frame. Second, settling — Florida homes on slabs sometimes shift slightly, throwing doors out of alignment. Third, hinge wear — heavy doors slowly pull loose at the top hinge. Each has a different fix; all are typically same-day repairs in the $150–$300 range.
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