New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Hale Windows Orlando pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Fast, Reliable Front Door Replacement Across University
A front door replacement in University for a standard single entry door typically runs $1,400 to $3,800 installed, depending on whether you need impact-rated glass, a new frame, or a fiberglass slab. We know that range because we work in University’s rental-heavy neighborhoods every week, where hollow-core doors from the 1960s and 1970s have given up on sealing out humidity, noise, and summer storms. Our crews know the streets around the University of Florida campus, the mid-century apartment complexes, and the single-family blocks where original aluminum frames are still in place. Call (850) 613-9382 and we’ll put a written price in your hands before anyone picks up a tool.
Why Hale Windows Orlando Is University’s Preferred Front Door Replacement Company
Hale Windows Orlando has been replacing doors and windows since 2009, and the work we do in University reflects what those streets actually need: durable entries that hold up to tenant turnover, wind-driven rain, and Florida humidity. Homeowners and landlords here call us because we send a background-checked, photo-badged technician whose name and picture arrive before the visit. That matters on a street like NW 3rd Avenue, where you might be home alone or managing a property from another city.
Spencer Odell leads our team, and the standard he set is simple: write the price down first, install it right, and stand behind it for a full year under our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work isn’t right, we make it right, no argument needed. University customers also get a live person on the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, because property managers here don’t keep regular office hours when a tenant moves out on a Sunday.
Our scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from our South Florida office, so you’re getting a dedicated crew assigned to University without the turnover of a big-box subcontractor lottery. We pull the local permit, schedule the inspection, and meet the wind-load requirements that University’s building department enforces. Independent and part of the Threshold Group, not a franchise. That means the person who quoted the job is accountable for the job.
Entry Door Installation in University
Entry Door Installation in University means removing the old slab and frame, installing a new pre-hung assembly rated for the wind zone, and flashing the opening so wind-driven rain can’t find its way into the wall cavity. Many University homes still have the original hollow-core door and jamb from the 1970s. After 50 years of humidity, tenant moves, and door-slams, the frame is often out of square and the slab sags on the hinges. A proper installation replaces the whole assembly, not just the door itself.
The Frame Is the Foundation
In University’s rental-heavy neighborhoods, we regularly see new door slabs hung into original frames that were never meant for the weight or the weather. That’s the wrong way to do it. A pre-hung Therma-Tru or Mr-Glass assembly comes with a factory-built frame, weatherstripping channel, and threshold designed to work as one system. We set it level, shim it tight, and seal the exterior with flashing tape and a sill pan.
What a Compliant Installation Includes
A front door installation that will pass a University wind-load inspection includes a Florida Product Approved door assembly with documentation matching the design pressure (DP) rating for the specific elevation. It includes the anchor schedule the manufacturer calls for, a sealed threshold, and a door closer on multi-family entries where fire code applies. A cheap quote that skips the approved assembly or reuses the old jamb will fail inspection and leave you holding the cost.
Entry Door Replacement in University
Entry Door Replacement in University is the most common job we do on rental properties near campus, and the trigger is usually one of three things: the door won’t latch, the frame has rotted at the bottom, or the property failed a wind mitigation inspection. A straight slab replacement with no frame work starts around $1,400. A full pre-hung impact-rated entry with new frame, threshold, and hardware runs $2,800 to $3,800 in University, depending on glass configuration and finish.
Impact-Rated for University’s Wind Zone
University sits in a wind-borne debris region, and the Florida Building Code requires front doors on most structures to carry a design pressure rating specific to your building’s wind speed contour. A non-rated door in a rental house is a liability, not a bargain. We stock and install approved assemblies from Therma-Tru and Mr-Glass that come with the paperwork to prove the rating, because the inspector will ask for it.
Matching the Door to the Property
For a mid-century apartment unit, a fiberglass slab with a standard lock bore often makes sense. For a single-family rental on a street like NW 3rd Avenue, a full pre-hung assembly with a hardwood or composite jamb is the better call. The material you choose should match how the property is used: high-turnover units need surfaces that don’t dent or peel, and a fiberglass slab from Therma-Tru delivers that without looking like a commercial fire door.
Trusted Brands We Service in University
Our Front Door Replacement team in University works with ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, and Therma-Tru, and we keep common hardware and weatherstripping parts on hand for fast turnaround on rental-unit turns. Therma-Tru fiberglass doors hold up to humidity without warping, which matters in University where summer air is heavy and air conditioning is constant. ES Windows and ECO Window Systems give us impact-rated glazing options for entries with sidelights or transoms, so the whole opening meets code. We match the product to the property, not the other way around. You can read more about our full front door service area Front Door Replacement hub page.
Common Front Door Replacement Problems We See in University Homes
- Humidity-warped frames on mid-century units. The original wood jamb in many University apartments and rental houses has absorbed decades of Florida moisture. The door binds at the top or the latch no longer meets the strike plate, and the only real fix is a new pre-hung assembly.
- Jalousie windows alongside failing doors. Houses on streets like NW 3rd Avenue often pair a hollow-core front door with jalousie windows that rattle in thunderstorms and leak conditioned air. When we replace the door, landlords frequently have us coordinate the impact-rated glazing at the same time so the whole opening passes inspection together.
- Doors without Florida Product Approval documentation. A door installed without the stamped product approval for University’s wind zone will fail a wind mitigation inspection. That kills the insurance premium discount under Florida Statute 627.0629, which landlords on University rental properties count on.
- Tenant-damaged hollow-core slabs. High turnover means doors get kicked, bumped with furniture, and slammed harder than they should be. A hollow-core slab splits at the hinge mortise or around the deadbolt, and patching it is a waste of money. Replacement with a solid or fiberglass slab is the durable fix in University.
Pricing for Front Door Replacement in University, FL
A basic front door slab replacement in University runs $1,400 to $1,900. A full pre-hung entry door with a new frame, threshold, weatherstripping, and standard hardware runs $2,200 to $2,900. An impact-rated pre-hung assembly with Florida Product Approval and laminated glass, sized for University’s wind zone, runs $2,800 to $3,800. The variables are whether the old frame can be reused (often no, given local humidity), whether you need a sidelight or transom glazed to impact standards, and whether the schedule requires an after-hours tenant turn. Every Hale Windows Orlando quote is a written line-item price before work starts, and a live person answers when you call (850) 613-9382. If a repair fails, the second visit is free.
University sits in a humid subtropical, storm-prone climate, and that means a front door has to do more than look good from the street. You can also see how we serve the wider area on our Front Door Replacement in University page.
We Also Serve Cities Near University
Our crews work across the metro, including University and the surrounding communities. We regularly handle front door replacements in Orlando, Pine Hills, Apopka, and Oviedo, and University homeowners get the same written pricing, the same background-checked technicians, and the same 365-Day Done Right Promise no matter which neighborhood the job is in. When you call us from University, you’re talking to a scheduler who knows exactly where University ends and Oviedo begins.
Serving University, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the University 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 About Front Door Replacement in University
A front door in University typically needs to meet a design pressure rating between DP 40 and DP 60, depending on your exact wind speed contour, door size, and building height. The Florida Building Code assigns wind speeds by location, and a door with a Florida Product Approval listing for your specific DP requirement is what the inspector will look for. Call (850) 613-9382 and we’ll check your elevation against the current wind map before we quote anything, and the rating will be written on the estimate.
You can replace just the front door. A standalone impact-rated door assembly meets the opening-protection requirement for that opening, and it qualifies for insurance credits on its own. But many landlords on University rental streets coordinate door and window replacement in one project because the jalousie windows on houses like those along NW 3rd Avenue leak air and rattle, and doing both at once means one permit, one inspection, and one tenant interruption. Speak with our team and we’ll price either path.
Yes, a front door replacement in University requires a permit, because the opening is structural and must meet the wind-load provisions of the Florida Building Code. We pull the permit as part of the job, schedule the inspection, and stay until it passes. A written quote from us includes the permit line item. If a contractor tells you a permit isn’t needed for an entry door in University, that’s a red flag, and the work won’t qualify for wind mitigation credits.
An impact-rated front door from Therma-Tru or Mr-Glass is built on a composite or fiberglass substrate that does not absorb moisture the way hollow-core wood does. In University’s humid climate, that means the slab won’t swell and bind in the frame during the wet season, and the weatherstripping seals stay tight year-round. For landlords, that translates to fewer tenant complaints about sticky doors and lower humidity-driven maintenance between leases. Call (850) 613-9382 for an exact quote on your University property.
A door with a Miami-Dade NOA (Notice of Acceptance) is approved for use anywhere in Florida, because Miami-Dade’s testing standard is the strictest in the state. University’s building department accepts Florida Product Approvals, and a Miami-Dade NOA is a valid Florida Product Approval. We can supply University installations with Miami-Dade NOA rated assemblies when you want the most stringent documentation available, and we’ll provide the paperwork for your insurance carrier, not just the door.
Ready to replace your University front door? Call (850) 613-9382 and a live person will answer, day or night. We’ll send a background-checked, photo-badged technician to your University property with a written quote in hand, and you’ll know exactly who is coming to the door before you open it. Written prices, documented wind ratings, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on every install. That’s how front door replacement in University should work.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner at Hale Windows Orlando, serving University since 2009.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Hale Windows Orlando
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.