Tampa Bay
French Door Repair, Replacement & Installation in Tampa Bay
French door repair, replacement and installation across Tampa Bay. We fix doors that sag, rub, leak at the sill or will not latch, replace fogged or broken glass, and install new or impact-rated French doors, including swapping a sliding door for French doors on a lanai. Upfront pricing and a 1-year parts and labor warranty.
Same-day appointments
1-year parts and labor warranty
What to know
French Door Repair in Tampa Bay: What to Know
French door repair covers the swinging patio doors that many Tampa Bay homeowners chose instead of a slider, and the problems they develop in Florida weather. The two leaves sag on worn hinges until they rub at the top or drag on the tile. The flush bolts and astragal that hold the inactive door stop lining up, so the active door will not latch. Sweeps and thresholds wear until every afternoon storm leaves a puddle on the floor, and fogged glass panels cloud the view. Palm Sliding Doors repairs French doors in Tampa, South Tampa, St. Petersburg, Palm Harbor and across the bay.
Most repairs are done on the first visit. We replace hinges with heavier ball-bearing units, reset the leaves so they swing and meet properly, replace flush bolts, astragals, multi-point locks and handle sets, and install new sweeps, thresholds and weatherstrip to stop water and drafts. Broken or fogged glass panels are measured and replaced in the existing door. When a French door has rotted or corroded past repair, or when a homeowner wants to trade a sliding door for the look of French doors, we install new units, including impact-rated French doors from PGT, CGI and ES Windows that carry a Florida Product Approval and retire the shutters on that opening.
A properly adjusted French door closes with a soft click, seals tight and stays dry through the rainy season. French door repairs are priced by the parts involved, flat before we start. New and impact French door installations are quoted by the opening after a free measure, with the permit handled. Every repair and installation carries a 1-year parts and labor warranty.
Your Options
Ball-bearing hinges
Heavier hinges that carry a full-glass leaf without sagging, in finishes that hold up to Florida humidity.
Multi-point locks and astragals
Locks that engage top, middle and bottom so both leaves seal tight and the door resists forcing.
Sweeps and thresholds
Adjustable aluminum thresholds and replaceable sweeps that stop wind-driven rain at the sill.
Impact-rated French doors
Florida Product Approved units with laminated glass and reinforced frames that remove the need for shutters on that opening.
Always Included
- Free on-site inspection and upfront price
- Ball-bearing hinges, flush bolts, astragals and locks as needed
- New sweeps, thresholds and weatherstrip
- Glass replacement in the existing door
- New or impact French door installation with permit
- Both leaves adjusted to swing, latch and seal
- 1-year parts and labor warranty
What Affects Your Price
- Repair type. A hinge, sweep or latch fix is the least expensive. Multi-point lock replacement and glass replacement cost more, and full door replacement is quoted separately.
- Glass. Fogged or broken panels are priced by size and type: single tempered, insulated or laminated impact.
- Door material and condition. Fiberglass and aluminum doors usually only need hardware. Wood doors with rot at the bottom rail may need more than a repair.
- New vs. impact installation. A standard French door in an existing opening costs the least. Impact-rated units and openings that need framing cost more.
- Hardware finish. Standard finishes are included. Designer handle sets and multi-point locks in special finishes add to the price.
Process
Our French Door Repair Process
- 1
Inspect the Doors
We check the hinges, the astragal and flush bolts, the threshold, the weatherstrip and the glass, and explain what is causing the problem.
- 2
Quote the Fix
A repair gets a flat price on site. A replacement or a new impact French door gets a written quote after measuring the opening.
- 3
Repair or Install
Hinges, bolts, sweeps, thresholds, glass and hardware are replaced, or the old doors come out and the new unit is set, anchored and sealed.
- 4
Adjust & Test
Both leaves are adjusted to swing clear, latch and seal, and the door is tested against the weather.
Service areas
Where We Offer French Door Repair
We offer french door repair in every community we serve. Select your area for local response times and details.
FAQ
French Door Repair Questions, Answered
How much does French door repair cost in Tampa Bay?
The parts set the price: hinges, sweeps and latches are the simplest, multi-point locks and glass are the most involved. New and impact French door installations are quoted by the opening after a free measure.
Why does my French door rub or not latch?
The leaves have sagged on worn hinges or the flush bolts and astragal have shifted. We replace the hinges with ball-bearing units, reset the doors and realign the hardware so both leaves meet and latch cleanly.
Can you replace a sliding glass door with French doors?
Yes. A standard six-foot slider opening fits a pair of French doors well. The old door comes out, the opening is prepped, and the new unit is installed and permitted like any exterior door. Impact-rated French doors are available for the same opening.
My French door leaks at the bottom during storms. Can that be fixed?
Usually. A worn sweep, a flattened threshold or missing corner pads let wind-driven rain in. New sweeps and an adjustable threshold solve most leaks. If the sill itself has rotted, we will show you and quote the right fix.
Do you install impact French doors?
Yes. Impact French doors from PGT, CGI and ES Windows carry a Florida Product Approval, remove the need for shutters on that opening, and are installed with the permit and inspection handled.
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Same-day service. Licensed and insured. Upfront pricing and a 1-year parts and labor warranty across Tampa Bay.