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Door installation in Wellington costs $900-$3,400 for most entry and French door replacements, and $2,900-$7,500 for impact-rated units that meet Palm Beach County wind-load requirements. Most jobs we schedule in Wellington are completed in a single visit, with the exception of the 30-45 day HOA architectural review window that gated communities like Olympia and Versailles require before a permit can be pulled. That review period is real, it is mandatory, and we build it into our timeline before the frame is ever ordered. Call (754) 238-2201 for a free, written estimate that accounts for your community’s specific approval process.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Wellington’s Preferred Door Installation Company
Wellington is not a generic suburb. It is a master-planned community built out largely between the late 1970s and the late 1990s, which means the housing stock is dense, consistent, and now hitting the age where original builder-grade aluminum door frames fail at the same time. We have walked through enough C-suite estates near the equestrian corridor and enough mid-sized family homes in Paddock Park to know what hides behind a corroded jamb. Dale Kessler founded TruePane in 2008 on a rule that still governs every job: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. Wellington homeowners call us because we answer the phone with a live person 24/7, we send background-checked uniformed technicians, and we register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing before our truck leaves your driveway.
We carry the Done Right Promise on every Wellington install. If something is not right, we fix it. No paperwork fights, no arguing, no fine print. That promise matters in a town where a door binds in July humidity and a failed seal only announces itself when the first convective storm drives rain against the west-facing wall. Our Door Installation team measures every opening twice, quotes manufacturer lines side by side on paper, and handles the architectural review submission for your HOA. We know which Wellington communities require bronze anodized versus white finishes, because we have sat in those review timelines before.
Our Door Installation Services in Wellington
Entry & Swing Doors
Front entry doors in Wellington take a beating from two directions: afternoon sun on the southwest exposure and wind-driven rain from June through October. Most original entry doors on 1980s-1990s Wellington homes are hollow-core or thin-gauge aluminum, and both warp or corrode after 25-plus years of that cycle. We install solid-core wood, fiberglass, and impact-rated steel entry doors sized to your existing rough opening, with new flashing tape and an airtight seal at the sill. We also handle hardware replacement, sidelights, and transoms on the same visit.
Double & French Doors
French doors leading to a pool deck or patio are common along Wellington’s larger estate lots and throughout neighborhoods like Binks Forest. The old original aluminum French doors we pull out of those openings are almost always corroded at the bottom rail, where sprinkler overspray and Florida humidity meet. We replace them with fusion-welded vinyl or impact-rated aluminum French door systems that stay square through years of thermal cycling. If your HOA requires a specific frame color, we pull sample cards from the manufacturer before the permit is filed, so you know what the board will see.
Storm Doors
Storm doors are a practical upgrade for Wellington homes that face open water or large preserve areas, where afternoon winds push rain hard against the entry. We install full-view and ventilating storm doors with tempered glass inserts and heavy-duty closers. A properly installed storm door in Wellington also protects an expensive wood entry door from the worst of the UV exposure, which extends its finish life by years. Pricing starts around $400 installed, depending on size and glass package.
Bifold & Folding Doors
Bifold and folding door systems are increasingly popular on Wellington patio and pool-cage walls, especially in estate homes where the line between indoor and outdoor living is intentionally thin. These are heavy, multi-panel units that require a dead-level track and a properly prepped opening, because a quarter-inch discrepancy compounds across four or six panels. We have installed accordion-style doors rated for Palm Beach County wind loads, with authorized lines like Andersen and ES Windows. Lead times on special-order bifold units typically run 6-10 weeks, so plan ahead if you are scheduling around a renovation.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Wellington
We are an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, and for Wellington’s specific code requirements we lean on, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems when the job calls for impact-rated or custom sizing. We carry local parts stock for common hardware and weatherstripping, so a latch replacement or sweep repair does not require a second trip from the shop. When we quote your project, you see the manufacturer lines side by side on paper, with warranty durations stated in writing, so there is no ambiguity about what you are buying.
Common Door Installation Problems We See in Wellington Homes
- Corroded builder-grade aluminum frames: Original door frames on late 1980s and early 1990s Wellington homes oxidize at the mitered corners, and once the joint opens, wind-driven rain gets behind the jamb and into the stucco cavity. The visible symptom is a white, chalky residue and a door that sticks shut after a storm.
- Failed flashing tape behind pool-cage wall doors: Wellington’s afternoon convective storms push water relentlessly against west and south facades. When the builder’s flashing tape fails, water reaches the concrete block, causing hidden rot and mold long before staining shows indoors.
- HOA finish mismatches: In communities like Versailles and Olympia, a door replacement will not pass architectural review if the frame color or grid pattern deviates from the community standard. We have seen jobs held up for months because the wrong sample card was submitted.
- Fogged or loose glass panels: Single-pane lites in original Wellington doors lose their seal after 25-plus years of thermal cycling. You can replace the slab, but if the frame itself is corroded, the new glass will not seat properly and the fog will return.
Pricing for Door Installation in Wellington, FL
What you pay in Wellington depends on the door type, the size of the opening, and whether the unit needs impact glazing to meet Palm Beach County code. Here are the ranges we quote most often in Wellington, including labor, trim, hardware, and haul-away of the old unit:
- Standard entry door (fiberglass, no sidelights): $900-$1,800
- Solid wood entry door with custom stain: $1,800-$3,200
- Impact-rated entry door (Palm Beach County wind-load compliant): $2,900-$5,800
- French door set (standard vinyl, 5-ft to 6-ft opening): $2,200-$4,500
- Impact-rated French door set: $4,500-$7,500
- Storm door (basic full-view): $400-$900
- Bifold or folding door system: $5,000-$12,000+
These numbers assume the rough opening is sound. When we remove the old jamb and find rotted framing or failed flashing, we price the repair in writing and get your approval before any further work is done. You will never see a surprise line item at the end of the bill. Call (754) 238-2201 for a free estimate on door installation in Wellington, and we will give you an exact number based on your opening, your community’s finish requirements, and the review timeline.
We Also Serve Cities Near Wellington
Our crews work throughout central Palm Beach County. In addition to Door Installation in Wellington, we serve Royal Palm Beach, Greenacres, West Palm Beach, and Palm Beach Gardens, with scheduling coordinated through our South Florida office and crews dispatched locally. If your community lies in any of these areas, the same warranty terms and the same Done Right Promise apply.
Serving Wellington, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Wellington 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 - Door Installation in Wellington
In Wellington communities like Olympia and Versailles, the architectural review board controls approved finish colors, grid patterns, and door hardware finishes. A permit cannot be issued until the board approves your sample card, and that process typically takes 30-45 days. We submit the sample cards and paperwork as part of your contract, so the review window runs before we order the door, not after the opening is cut. Call (754) 238-2201 and we will walk you through your specific community’s requirements.
We stop work and show you exactly what we found, with photos. Wood framing that has been exposed to years of water intrusion from a failed flashing tape needs to be cut back and replaced before a new door goes in, and we price that work in writing for your approval. You will not get a surprise charge at the end of the job, and you will never be pressured into authorizing work you have not seen.
If the frame is corroded at the corners or the threshold has lifted, replacing only the slab is a temporary fix that will fail the first time a hard summer storm drives rain against it. The corrosion point is where water enters, and a new slab does nothing to address that. We will tell you honestly whether the frame is salvageable when we inspect it, and if it is not, we will quote the full replacement at no charge. Call (754) 238-2201 to schedule that inspection.
Most Florida insurers offer premium credits for impact-rated door and window openings, but the exact dollar amount depends on your carrier and policy. Wellington is far enough inland that wind premiums are lower than in coastal Palm Beach, but the state’s insurance market has tightened across the board, and documented wind-mitigation improvements are one of the few levers homeowners have. We provide the documentation your insurer requires, and we have walked many Wellington homeowners through that process.
Wellington sits 12-15 miles inland, so salt-spray corrosion is less aggressive than in coastal communities, but the real test is wind-driven rain. From June through October, afternoon convective storms push water hard against west and south facades, and any small gap in the flashing or sill seal becomes an active leak almost immediately. A door installation in Wellington earns its keep in the first summer. We set flashing tape, sealant beads, and sills to shed that water, not just to pass a visual inspection.
If you are planning a door replacement in Wellington, call (754) 238-2201. A live person answers, we will schedule a free estimate, and you will get a written quote that accounts for your opening, your HOA review timeline, and the Palm Beach County code requirements for your specific door.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Wellington and central Palm Beach County with craft-standard door installation.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
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.