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Fast, Reliable Sliding & Patio Doors Across Palm Beach
Sliding and patio door replacement in Palm Beach runs $3,200-$8,500 for most homes, with custom impact-rated units for historic estates reaching $12,000-$18,000. Every exterior door replacement here requires ARCOM design approval, and landmarked properties face a second Landmarks Preservation Commission review. Our Sliding & Patio Doors team coordinates dispatch from our South Florida office and serves Palm Beach with measured surveys, written prices before any work starts, and documented photo records on every job. Call (561) 421-3844 to schedule your free estimate.
Palm Beach sits on a narrow barrier island where salt-laden air from the Atlantic and the Intracoastal hits door hardware from both sides. Aluminum tracks pit. Stainless rollers seize. We’ve replaced sliding doors on El Bravo Way where the original threshold corroded through in eight years, not the twenty you’d expect inland. The coastal-spec hardware costs more upfront. The inland-spec door costs more by decade’s end.
Why Sightline Windows & Doors Boynton Beach Is Palm Beach’s Preferred Sliding & Patio Doors Company
We’ve installed and replaced sliding and patio doors across Palm Beach since 2012, from oceanfront condominiums on South Ocean Boulevard to Mediterranean Revival estates in the Estate Section. Every one of those 18,000+ openings left with a written price before work started and a documented photo record when finished. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise, written into the Haven Standard, covers every Palm Beach job.
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by license number before arrival. Haven Clause 3 means the person at your door matches the person on the record. Live phone coverage is available 24/7, not a voicemail queue.
We understand Palm Beach’s dual compliance burden. Across the Intracoastal in West Palm Beach or Lake Worth, only Florida Building Code wind-load standards apply. In Palm Beach, ARCOM must approve your door’s profile depth, finish color, and proportions before installation begins. Landmark properties add LPC review. We submit documentation that satisfies both commissions simultaneously, not sequentially.
Our measured survey, which you keep, becomes your written quote. Haven Clause 1: the measurement and the price are the same document. No change orders. No surprises.
Our Sliding & Patio Doors Services in Palm Beach

Patio Doors
Standard patio door installation in Palm Beach runs $3,200-$5,800 for vinyl or aluminum units in non-landmarked homes with straightforward openings. Prices climb when we specify marine-grade hardware and stainless fasteners for barrier-island exposure, or when ARCOM review requires custom profile matching. We measure sightlines, check jamb squareness, and document existing conditions before quoting. You receive the written scope and the photo record.

Impact Sliding Glass Doors
Palm Beach Impact Windows & Doors are mandatory for new and replacement installations in the coastal wind zone. Typical installations run $4,500-$7,200 for standard rectangular openings with PGT or CGI impact-rated systems rated to the DP-50+ range. Oceanfront parcels on South Ocean Boulevard regularly require DP-60 or higher, the highest ratings available, pushing costs toward $9,000-$12,000. We specify by performance tier and price range, not by margin. Every unit carries a documented design-pressure certificate for permit submission.

Sliding Glass Door Replacement
Replacement jobs in Palm Beach often reveal salt-corroded tracks and seized rollers that didn’t fail from use but from environment. Our crew replaced an arched loggia door opening at a 1920s Mediterranean Revival estate on El Bravo Way - the original curved frame couldn’t accept any stock impact sliding door, so we custom-fabricated a laminated-glass insulated glass unit to match the elliptical radius, set it in a reinforced jamb, and submitted the profile depth and finish to ARCOM before installation. Salt air had already pitted the original aluminum threshold and seized the rollers; the marine-grade replacement hardware and stainless fasteners cleared review and passed final inspection on the first walk. Replacement costs for standard openings: $3,800-$6,500. Custom-fabricated units for historic estates: $8,500-$18,000.

Impact French Patio Doors
Impact French patio doors in Palm Beach combine hinged operation with full-glass aesthetics, popular in loggia conversions and pool-house additions. Standard pairs run $5,200-$8,000. ARCOM frequently requires specific muntin patterns, hardware finishes, or stile widths to maintain streetscape consistency in the Estate Section or along Worth Avenue-adjacent properties. We source from PGT, CGI, and CWS lines with customizable grid options and submit profile drawings for commission review before ordering. Lead times for custom ARCOM-approved units typically run eight to fourteen weeks versus four to six for standard impact doors.

Screen Door Installation
Screen doors for existing sliding systems run $380-$720 in Palm Beach, with marine-grade mesh and aluminum frames specified for coastal exposure. We match track profiles to existing door systems and verify roller compatibility before quoting.

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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
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We specify from eight manufacturer lines - PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux - selected by what your opening requires, not by what sits in a warehouse. For Palm Beach coastal applications, we typically draw from PGT’s WinGuard and CGI’s Estate Collections for impact-rated sliding systems with the highest DP ratings, and from CWS for thermally broken aluminum frames where energy performance matters. We maintain relationships with regional distributors to source replacement hardware and track components without the extended lead times that delay inland-spec orders. Every product carries documented performance data: U-factor, SHGC, and design-pressure ratings, included in your written scope.
Common Sliding & Patio Doors Problems We See in Palm Beach Homes

- Salt-corroded tracks and seized rollers. Palm Beach’s barrier-island position exposes door hardware to salt-laden air from both the Atlantic and the Intracoastal simultaneously. Aluminum tracks pit and stainless rollers seize in a fraction of the inland lifespan. We specify marine-grade hardware and hot-dip galvanized or stainless fasteners as standard, not as an upgrade.
- ARCOM stop-work orders on improperly specified units. Standard manufactured impact sliding doors cannot fit arched or custom-dimensioned loggia openings common in Mizner-era estates. Any frame installed without ARCOM sign-off on profile depth and finish color risks a stop-work order. We submit before we order.
- Permit flags for insufficient design pressure ratings. Oceanfront parcels along South Ocean Boulevard demand the highest DP ratings available. A door spec’d to a generic inland DP gets flagged at permit because it doesn’t meet the coastal wind-zone requirement for the address. We verify your parcel’s wind-zone designation during the measured survey.
- Failed seals and fogged IGUs from thermal cycling. Palm Beach’s intense solar exposure and coastal humidity stress insulated glass seals. We specify warm-edge spacers and high-performance sealants rated for Florida’s climate, with documented manufacturer warranties.
Pricing for Sliding & Patio Doors in Palm Beach, FL
| Service | Typical Range in Palm Beach |
|---|---|
| Standard patio door (vinyl/aluminum, non-impact) | $3,200 - $5,800 |
| Impact sliding glass door (standard DP, rectangular opening) | $4,500 - $7,200 |
| High-DP impact sliding door (oceanfront, South Ocean Boulevard) | $9,000 - $12,000 |
| Sliding glass door replacement (standard opening) | $3,800 - $6,500 |
| Custom-fabricated impact unit (arched/elliptical, historic estate) | $8,500 - $18,000 |
| Impact French patio doors (standard pair) | $5,200 - $8,000 |
| ARCOM/LPC documentation and submission | Included in scope |
| Screen door installation | $380 - $720 |
What moves a quote within these ranges: design-pressure requirements for your specific parcel, custom fabrication for non-rectangular openings, marine-grade hardware specification, and ARCOM/LPC review complexity for landmarked properties. The measured survey we conduct and you keep determines the final written price. That price does not change once work starts. Haven Clause 1. Bring us a competitor’s written estimate and we’ll review it at no charge.
We Also Serve Cities Near Palm Beach

Our crews work throughout Palm Beach County, including Sliding & Patio Doors in Palm Beach proper plus West Palm Beach, Greenacres, Royal Palm Beach, and Wellington. ARCOM jurisdiction applies only within the Town of Palm Beach; neighboring cities follow standard Florida Building Code permitting without architectural commission review, which typically shortens project timelines for standard installations.
Serving Palm Beach, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Palm 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 Palm Beach

Yes. ARCOM requires design approval for any exterior window or door replacement in the Town of Palm Beach, regardless of whether dimensions change. The commission reviews profile depth, finish color, and proportions for streetscape consistency. We prepare and submit all required documentation, including manufacturer cut sheets and finish samples, before ordering your door. Call (561) 421-3844 to schedule your free estimate and survey.
Florida Building Code assigns stricter wind-zone requirements to oceanfront parcels exposed to unobstructed wind fetch across the Atlantic. South Ocean Boulevard addresses fall into the highest coastal design-pressure category, typically requiring DP-60 or greater, while inland Palm Beach parcels may satisfy requirements at DP-50. We verify your specific parcel’s wind-zone designation during our measured survey and specify accordingly. Call (561) 421-3844 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
No. Arched and elliptical openings in Mizner-designed estates, common along South Ocean Boulevard and El Bravo Way, cannot accept any standard impact-rated unit off a manufacturer’s size chart. We custom-fabricate impact IGUs to fit irregular curved frames and submit profile drawings to ARCOM for sign-off before installation. This routinely adds six to ten weeks to project timeline compared to a comparable West Palm Beach job. Call (561) 421-3844 to discuss your opening.
Yes, measurably. Low-E coatings with appropriate SHGC values reduce solar heat gain in Palm Beach’s intense coastal sun, lowering air-conditioning load. We specify glass packages by performance data - U-factor, SHGC, and visible light transmission - matched to your home’s orientation and shading conditions. The measured survey includes solar exposure analysis. Call (561) 421-3844 for a written quote with specified glass performance values.
Properly installed, permitted, and inspected impact-rated sliding doors generally contribute to wind-mitigation credits under Florida’s uniform mitigation verification form. The key is documented compliance: product approval number, installation to manufacturer specifications, and passed final inspection. We provide all documentation, including the photo record, for your insurance submission. Call (561) 421-3844 to schedule your free estimate and review your home’s current wind-mitigation status.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors, serving Palm Beach since 2012 under the Haven Standard.










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