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 Delray Beach typically runs $2,800-$7,500 depending on whether the opening is stock or custom, and whether the home falls under Historic Preservation Board review. Lead times, not labor, usually set the schedule here, because impact-rated units for non-standard openings must be engineered and ordered after the measured survey is complete. Our Sliding & Patio Doors team coordinates dispatch from our Miami office and serves Delray Beach directly - call (561) 421-3844 to schedule your free measured survey.
We know the east-side CBS ranches off Lake Ida, the pre-war cottages along the barrier island, and the HOA-gated communities west of Military Trail. Each carries a different set of constraints: salt-air corrosion along A1A, jalousie-bay rough openings east of Federal Highway, or association color-and-profile rules in western subdivisions. That local specificity is why we do not quote by phone. Haven Clause 1 means you receive a written price only after our measured survey documents your exact opening.
Why Sightline Windows & Doors Boynton Beach Is Delray Beach’s Preferred Sliding & Patio Doors Company
We have installed impact-rated sliding and patio doors across Delray Beach since 2012 under the Haven Standard, and our documented photo record covers every completed job. Homeowners in the Marina Historic District and Old School Square area know us for navigating dual compliance: Palm Beach County’s 160-175 mph design wind speed requirements plus Historic Preservation Board review for period-appropriate profiles. That is not a service every installer offers, and it is not a skill developed overnight.
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by license number before arrival - Haven Clause 3, Verified Crews. Calls are answered by a live person 24/7, not a voicemail queue. And every job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise written into the Haven Standard, not offered as a courtesy.
Response time to Delray Beach is same-day or next-day for measured surveys, depending on your location relative to our route schedule. Installations follow once the impact-rated unit is fabricated to your opening’s specifications. We do not promise same-day installation because that would require guessing your rough opening dimensions, and guessing violates Haven Clause 1.
Our Sliding & Patio Doors Services in Delray Beach
Patio Doors
Standard patio door installation in Delray Beach’s western communities - the 1990s-2000s HOA subdivisions near Atlantic Avenue and west of Military Trail - typically involves replacing an existing slider with a code-compliant impact unit in a standard rough opening. Even here, we measure twice: association approval processes often govern frame color, grid pattern, and hardware finish, and we document those requirements in your written scope before ordering. A typical patio door in this zone runs $2,800-$4,200 installed.
Impact Sliding Glass Doors
Impact sliding glass doors are the legal baseline for all new and replacement installations in Palm Beach County, not an upgrade. Our measured survey records your opening’s exact dimensions, the wall construction type, and the design pressure rating required for your proximity to the coast. For oceanfront properties along A1A, we specify marine-grade hardware and non-aluminum track options because salt-air corrosion destroys standard aluminum components in four to six years. Impact sliding glass doors in Delray Beach typically range $3,500-$6,200, with oceanfront specifications at the higher end.
Sliding Glass Door Replacement
Sliding glass door replacement in older Delray Beach homes is where our local experience matters most. East of Federal Highway, we regularly encounter 1950s-1970s CBS ranches with original single-pane sliders set in jalousie-bay openings - narrow rough openings built for louvered blades, not standard door units. Out-of-area contractors who quote stock slider pricing by phone discover this on-site and either eat the cost or issue a change order. We find it during the measured survey, price the custom rough-opening modification or specially sized impact unit in writing, and hold to that price. Replacement projects with custom opening work run $4,500-$7,500.
Impact French Patio Doors
Impact French patio doors suit Delray Beach homes where the architecture demands a hinged operation and divided-light sightline rather than a sliding sash. We specify these from PGT, CGI, and Therma-Tru depending on your performance tier and budget, and we coordinate with your HOA or Historic Preservation Board where required. French door units are heavier and require more substantial rough-opening reinforcement, which we document in your measured survey. Typical installed cost in Delray Beach: $4,200-$7,000.
Screen Door Installation
Screen doors for sliding patio systems are available in matching frames from most manufacturer lines we carry. We order these concurrent with the primary door unit to ensure sightline alignment and hardware compatibility. Standalone screen door installation or replacement runs $400-$800 in Delray Beach.
What happens when you call
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
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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 your opening requires, not by what is in stock. For Delray Beach’s salt-air exposure and impact requirements, we most often reach for PGT and CGI for sliding glass systems, Therma-Tru for French door configurations, and ViewLux where custom sightlines or architectural glass is specified. We do not ask you to choose from a catalog; we bring samples matched to your measured survey and explain the performance difference between options in plain English.
Common Sliding & Patio Doors Problems We See in Delray Beach Homes
- Original single-pane sliders in east-side CBS homes leak at the sill during nor’easters. These units also fail current Florida Building Code impact requirements. Replacement typically requires a custom rough-opening kit because the original jamb was built for a narrower sash.
- Salt-air corrosion along A1A destroys aluminum tracks, rollers, and hardware. Oceanfront patios see binding doors and failed glazing seals years before the glass itself degrades. Marine-grade finishes and non-aluminum hardware are a practical necessity, not an upsell.
- Out-of-area crews quote stock slider pricing by phone, then discover non-standard openings on-site. Delray Beach’s jalousie-bay dimensions and Historic Preservation Board profile limits turn fixed bids into mid-job change orders. We document these conditions in writing before you commit.
- HOA-gated communities in western Delray Beach reject replacement doors for color or grid-pattern non-compliance. We obtain and attach your association’s architectural guidelines to your written scope before ordering, so the unit that arrives matches the unit that was approved.
Pricing for Sliding & Patio Doors in Delray Beach, FL
Here is what sliding and patio door work costs in Delray Beach’s current market:
| Service | Typical Range |
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| Standard patio door replacement (stock opening, impact-rated) | $2,800 - $4,200 |
| Impact sliding glass door (oceanfront spec, marine hardware) | $4,200 - $6,200 |
| Sliding glass door replacement with custom rough-opening modification | $4,500 - $7,500 |
| Impact French patio door (installed, reinforced opening) | $4,200 - $7,000 |
| Screen door (standalone or matching replacement) | $400 - $800 |
| Historic Preservation Board compliance documentation | Included in scope |
What moves a project to the higher end: custom rough-opening work, non-standard unit dimensions, marine-grade hardware for A1A exposure, and long-lead architectural glass. What does not move the price: our measured survey, your written quote, or the photo record - those are standard on every job. Call (561) 421-3844 for your free estimate. Bring a competitor’s written quote and we will review it at no charge under our Free Second Opinion policy.
We Also Serve Cities Near Delray Beach
Our crews work throughout Palm Beach and northern Broward counties. We regularly install Sliding & Patio Doors in Delray Beach and also serve Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, and Greenacres. Each city carries its own code and compliance environment; we adjust our measured survey and specification process accordingly.
Serving Delray Beach, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Delray Beach 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 Delray Beach
Yes. The Marina Historic District and Old School Square area require window and door replacements to pass Historic Preservation Board review for period-appropriate profiles and materials before installation begins. We prepare the compliance documentation and product specification sheets as part of your written scope, and we do not order the unit until the board signs off. Call (561) 421-3844 to discuss your property’s district status.
Lead time, not labor, sets the calendar. Jalousie-bay rough openings east of Federal Highway require custom-sized impact units or rough-opening modification kits that must be engineered and fabricated after the measured survey. Add Historic Preservation Board review timelines, and a project can stretch six to ten weeks from survey to install. We state this timeline in writing at quote so you can plan accordingly.
Impact-rated glazing typically qualifies for wind mitigation credits on your homeowner’s policy, provided the installation is documented and the product is listed with the Florida Building Commission. We provide the product approval documentation and photo record required for your wind mitigation inspector. The exact premium reduction depends on your carrier and your home’s other wind-resistant features; we do not guarantee dollar savings.
Salt-air corrosion accelerates pitting and seizure in standard aluminum tracks, rollers, and hardware, often causing binding and seal failure within four to six years on oceanfront properties. For A1A corridor homes, we specify marine-grade anodized finishes or non-aluminum hardware alternatives that extend service life significantly. This specification is noted in your measured survey and priced accordingly.
Yes. Our eight manufacturer lines include custom grid patterns, divided-light sightlines, and frame colors that match or complement existing architecture. For Historic Preservation District properties, we select profiles that satisfy board requirements while meeting impact ratings. We bring physical samples to your measured survey so you see the match before we order.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors, independently owned and operated under the Haven Standard since 2012.