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
PGT Front Door Replacement in Orlando: What to Know First
We replace PGT front doors throughout Orlando, and most jobs run $1,800 to $4,600 depending on the door slab, frame condition, and glass package. A typical replacement takes one full day once your new door arrives. We’re an independent PGT service provider, which means we work on your existing PGT frame and components without being locked into manufacturer-only parts or schedules. If you’re looking at a PGT front door that’s warped, fogged, or no longer sealing against Florida humidity, call (850) 613-9382 and we’ll give you a written estimate before any work starts.
How PGT Products Fail – and How We Fix Them
- Fogged or hazed glass on PGT WinGuard doors. We see this most often on WinGuard and SpectraGuard models from the 2005-2015 era. The seal between the glass panes fails, and Orlando’s humidity slowly draws moisture into the airspace. The fix is replacing the insulated glass unit, not the entire door, which keeps your frame and hardware intact and saves you roughly 60% versus a full-door swap.
- Warped door slab on PGT Traditional and Premier lines. Florida sun punishes south-facing entryways. The aluminum or vinyl slab absorbs heat, the internal support structure shifts, and you get a door that binds at the top latch or won’t sit flush at the threshold. We replace the slab and re-hang it with corrected shimming so the reveal (the gap around the door when closed) is consistent. That’s a key detail PGT owners often miss: a slab replacement is only as good as the frame prep behind it.
- Corroded hardware on PGT EntryShield models. Coastal salt air and daily thunderstorm humidity eat cheap hardware fast. We see pitted hinges, seized deadbolts, and handle sets that feel like they’re grinding sand. We replace with stainless steel hardware rated for coastal exposure, which most builders don’t spec from the factory.
- Worn weatherstripping and failed sweeps on older PGT doors. The magnetic weatherstripping on some PGT frames loses its memory after years of thermal cycling. You’ll feel a draft at the bottom corners, or see light through the gap. We regasket the door using compression-style weatherstripping that compresses into the frame channel and actually seals against air and water, not just the breeze.
- Failed door thresholds and sill pans on PGT front doors. Water gets in, the subfloor gets soft, and the threshold rocks underfoot. The real cause is usually a missing or improperly sloped sill pan underneath. We pull the door, install a sloped pan with end dams, and set the new threshold in sealant before remounting. That’s a code detail many crews skip, and it’s the difference between a door that lasts eight years and one that lasts twenty.
Our PGT Front Door Replacement Process
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Call and get a live person. Someone answers the phone, 24/7. We talk through what you’re seeing, what your door is doing, and what to expect.
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We come out and inspect. You get a tech pre-announced by name and photo before we show up. We measure the frame, check the reveal, check for water damage, and note whether your PGT door is still under warranty.
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You get a written price. Before any tools come out, you have a fixed number in your hand. No change orders later. If the job needs a part we discover mid-work, we stop and call you.
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We make the parts call. Genuine PGT parts where they matter (glass units, frame components), quality aftermarket where they don’t (weatherstripping, fasteners, thresholds). We’ll tell you which is which and why.
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We install, test, and clean up. We check the reveal, the latch throw, the sweep contact, and run a water test on the threshold before we leave. The work area is cleaner than we found it.
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You get our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not right, we make it right. No argument, no deductible, no renegotiation.
What PGT Front Door Replacement Costs in Orlando
Here’s what we charge, in plain numbers. Every quote is fixed and written before we start.
- Glass unit replacement on a PGT door: $400 to $1,100
- Weatherstripping and sweep replacement: $180 to $400
- Hardware replacement (handle set, hinges, deadbolt): $300 to $900
- New PGT door slab, standard size: $1,200 to $2,600
- Full PGT front door system replacement (slab, frame, hardware, threshold): $2,400 to $4,600
- Impact-rated PGT door replacement: $3,200 to $6,500
What moves the price: door size, glass package (clear, low-E, or laminated impact), frame condition, and whether we’re replacing just the slab or the entire frame. If your PGT door is under warranty, you may only pay for labor, but PGT’s labor coverage varies by when your door was made and who installed it. Call (850) 613-9382 and we’ll give you an exact written quote. The estimate is free.
Why Orlando Homeowners Call Hale Windows Orlando for PGT Work
We’ve been doing windows and doors since 2009, and we’re not a general contractor dabbling in everything. We install and service eight professional window and door brands: PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux. That matters because when your PGT front door fails, we can tell you honestly whether it’s worth fixing, whether a different product line would serve you better, or whether you should keep your current door and only replace one component. We won’t push a full replacement just because that’s the only option we know how to sell.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise is stamped on every job. If the work isn’t right, we make it right. Our techs are background-checked, identity-verified, photo-badged, and pre-announced by name and photo before we ever step onto your property. You’ll know who’s at the door before you open it. That’s the whole point. If the numbers and the warranty language don’t back it up, we won’t say it.
FAQs
PGT’s warranty coverage depends on your door’s manufacturing date, which product line it is, and whether PGT or an authorized installer did the original installation. Most PGT impact doors carry a 10-year glass breakage warranty and varying coverage on frame and hardware. We’ll check your door’s serial number and tell you exactly what PGT covers before we quote any work. Call (850) 613-9382 with the sticker on your door frame and we’ll look it up.
Both. We use genuine PGT parts for glass units, frame components, and anything structural where performance and warranty compliance matter. For weathering, fasteners, and hardware where aftermarket parts meet or exceed factory spec, we’ll use quality aftermarket and tell you exactly what we’re using and why. You won’t get a parts list that’s been marked up with mystery parts.
In about 60% of the PGT front doors we inspect in Orlando, the frame is fine and the problem is isolated to a single part: a glass unit, weatherstripping, a hardware set, or a threshold. We’ll always tell you the repair option first if it genuinely makes sense. When the slab is warped or the frame has water damage, replacement is usually cheaper than repeated repairs. Call (850) 613-9382 and we’ll tell you which camp you’re in after inspection.
A typical PGT front door replacement in Orlando takes one full working day from arrival to final cleanup, assuming your new door is in stock or has arrived before the scheduled date. If we’re replacing just a glass unit or hardware, it’s a half-day job. If your door has to be ordered with a custom glass package or size, add two to four weeks for manufacturing and delivery.
Yes. Front door replacement in Orlando is structural work, and we pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and pass it before we consider the job done. We’ve been setting doors in Orlando long enough to know exactly what the Florida Building Code requires for door anchorage, threshold slopes, and impact-rated openings. You won’t get a door that fails inspection because a shortcut was taken.
Ready to Get a Written Price on Your PGT Front Door?
Call (850) 613-9382. You’ll get a live person, a straight answer, and a written estimate before any work starts. Whether you’re in College Park, Lake Nona, Winter Park, or anywhere else around Orlando, we’ll come out, look at your PGT door, and tell you exactly what it needs and what it costs. No pressure, no mystery numbers.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner, Hale Windows Orlando at Hale Windows Orlando, serving Orlando and nearby areas.
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.