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Sliding and patio door replacement in Palm Beach runs $4,200-$12,800 depending on impact rating, custom fabrication needs, and ARCOM approval requirements. Most projects take 8-14 weeks from measured survey to installation, with lead time driven by custom manufacturing and town review, not labor. Call (561) 461-2062 to schedule your free measured survey; the written quote we leave with you is the same document that governs the final invoice.
We serve Palm Beach from our Miami-area dispatch office, with crews running the island daily for measured surveys, ARCOM documentation, and installation. Whether you’re replacing seized sliders on a South Ocean Boulevard estate or upgrading to impact-rated units in a Midtown condominium, our Sliding & Patio Doors team understands the barrier island’s specific constraints: double salt-spray exposure, 12-inch CBS masonry walls, and the Architectural Commission review that governs every exterior opening.
Why Sightline Windows & Doors Lantana Is Palm Beach’s Preferred Sliding & Patio Doors Company
Sightline has completed installations on Palm Beach properties since 2012 under the Haven Standard, with every one of our 18,000+ openings documented by written price, photo record, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Our crews are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by license number before arrival - Haven Clause 3, Verified Crews.
Palm Beach homeowners find us through three-star review deep-dives and word-of-mouth among architects and builders who’ve seen our documented photo records. We answer calls live, 24/7, and we do not quote over the phone. The measured survey is the quote - Haven Clause 1 - and you keep that document.
Response time to Palm Beach is typically 24-48 hours for a measured survey, depending on ARCOM pre-consultation scheduling if your property carries landmark status. We know the difference between Town of Palm Beach permitting and Palm Beach County requirements, and we file accordingly.
Our Sliding & Patio Doors Services in Palm Beach
Impact Sliding Glass Doors
Every replacement sliding door in Palm Beach must carry Florida Product Approval for hurricane-impact resistance - the island sits in the highest-wind coastal zone, and ARCOM typically prohibits shutter alternatives on historic facades. We specify impact sliding glass doors from PGT and ES Windows with laminated glass interlayers, fabricated to the exact rough opening rather than forcing a catalog size into custom Mizner-era masonry. Marine-grade stainless or bronze hardware is non-negotiable here; inland-grade aluminum tracks corrode within two to three years under double salt-spray exposure from the Atlantic and Intracoastal.
Sliding Glass Door Replacement
Replacement is where Palm Beach’s existing conditions create the most complexity. Original 1920s-1950s CBS walls are 12 inches thick with stucco exteriors that cannot be field-modified without structural and ARCOM complications. When we measure for sliding glass door replacement on the island, we record the existing arch profile, the rough opening dimensions, and the frame wall thickness - then specify a custom-fabricated unit that fits what exists. The price is fixed in writing before any manufacturer order is placed. No change orders. No surprises.
Impact French Patio Doors
Impact French patio doors in Palm Beach are specified for estates on Jungle Road, El Bravo Way, and the oceanfront condominiums along South Ocean Boulevard where operable width and historic sightline proportions matter. We source from Therma-Tru and ECO Window Systems with custom grille profiles and bronze or dark-anodized finishes that satisfy ARCOM’s Mediterranean Revival character requirements. The multi-point locking hardware and impact-rated glazing are tested to Miami-Dade HVHZ standards, but the aesthetic specification is governed by the Town’s Architectural Commission.
Screen Door Installation
Screen doors on Palm Beach patio openings are secondary to the impact-rated primary door but still subject to salt-air degradation. We install marine-grade aluminum or bronze screen frames with stainless mesh that outlasts standard product by years on the island. On landmark properties, screen door profiles must also pass ARCOM review if they’re visible from the public right-of-way.
What happens when you call
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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.
BeforeAfterTrusted Brands We Service in Palm Beach
We work with eight manufacturer lines - PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux - specified by what the opening requires, not by what is in stock. For Palm Beach properties, we typically draw from PGT and ES Windows for custom impact sliding doors with laminated interlayers, Therma-Tru for French patio door systems with historic grille profiles, and ECO Window Systems for projects requiring specific bronze or dark-anodized finishes. We do not stock inventory; every unit is ordered to the measured survey, which eliminates the temptation to sell what is on hand rather than what the opening demands.
Common Sliding & Patio Doors Problems We See in Palm Beach Homes
- Roller and track seizure from double salt-spray exposure. Hardware that performs adequately in West Palm Beach or Greenacres corrodes and seizes on Palm Beach’s barrier island within two to three years. We replace with marine-grade stainless tracks and rollers, and we rework weep holes to drain properly in the island’s wind-driven rain conditions.
- Custom arched masonry openings that reject catalog products. On estate streets behind South Ocean Boulevard, original Mizner-era rough openings were laid out in custom masonry arches with no standard dimension. Catalog impact sliders cannot be field-cut to fit 12-inch CBS walls without structural compromise and ARCOM rejection.
- ARCOM approval delays that strand ordered units. A door ordered before Architectural Commission review risks arriving as a finished product that cannot legally be installed on a landmark facade. We sequence the approval process before any manufacturer order - Haven Clause 5, No surprises.
- Failed seals and fogged glass from thermal cycling. Palm Beach’s oceanfront exposure creates wider temperature swings than inland locations, accelerating seal failure in non-impact and older impact units. We specify warm-edge spacers and proper U-factor ratings for the local climate zone.
Pricing for Sliding & Patio Doors in Palm Beach, FL
| Service | Typical Range in Palm Beach |
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| Standard sliding glass door replacement (non-impact, catalog size) | $4,200-$6,800 |
| Impact sliding glass door, custom fabricated to existing opening | $7,500-$11,200 |
| Impact French patio door pair, custom profile, ARCOM-compliant finish | $9,400-$14,600 |
| Screen door installation (marine-grade, secondary to impact unit) | $1,800-$3,400 |
| ARCOM documentation and permit coordination | $850-$1,600 (included in full-scope quotes) |
These ranges reflect Palm Beach’s specific conditions: custom fabrication for non-standard masonry openings, marine-grade hardware upgrades, and ARCOM compliance documentation. The final price is established at the measured survey and cannot change - Haven Clause 1. We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate from another contractor; bring us their scope and we will review it at no charge. Call (561) 461-2062 to schedule your survey.
We Also Serve Cities Near Palm Beach
Our crews work daily across Palm Beach County and northern Broward, including Sliding & Patio Doors in Palm Beach proper plus West Palm Beach, North Palm Beach, Greenacres, and Palm Beach Gardens. Each municipality has distinct permitting and wind-zone requirements; we file accordingly and do not assume that what works in one jurisdiction transfers to another.
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. On any property within the Town of Palm Beach’s Architectural Commission jurisdiction - which includes most Mizner-era estates and landmark-designated structures - exterior door replacement requires ARCOM approval of the product specification, finish, and profile before the unit can be legally installed. We submit the measured survey, manufacturer cut sheets, and finish samples to ARCOM before placing any manufacturer order. Call (561) 461-2062 and we will walk you through the documentation required for your specific property.
Palm Beach’s barrier island geography creates simultaneous salt-air exposure from the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Intracoastal Waterway on the west, a double-exposure problem absent even in nearby coastal towns. Inland-grade aluminum or standard stainless hardware that lasts five to seven years in West Palm Beach or Greenacres corrodes and seizes in two to three years here. We specify marine-grade 316 stainless or bronze hardware with enhanced weep-hole drainage for every Palm Beach installation. For an exact specification for your opening, call (561) 461-2062 for a free measured survey.
No. Original openings in 1920s-1950s Palm Beach construction were laid out as custom masonry arches with no standard rough-opening dimension, and the 12-inch CBS walls cannot be field-modified without structural and ARCOM complications. A catalog impact slider would require altering the arch profile, which ARCOM rejects, or cutting the CBS wall, which is structurally inadvisable. We custom-fabricate impact-rated units to the existing opening profile. The measured survey determines the exact specification, and the price is fixed before ordering.
Yes. Under Florida Statute 627.0629, impact-rated openings that meet Miami-Dade HVHZ standards and are properly installed with approved hardware qualify for wind-mitigation premium discounts. On a recent landmark-era estate off South Ocean Boulevard, our crew installed PGT impact-rated sliders with laminated glass interlayers and marine-grade stainless tracks; the homeowners received the full credit once every opening on the structure qualified. We document every installation with photos and product approval numbers for your insurance submission. Call (561) 461-2062 to verify that your planned scope will qualify.
Lead times, not labor. Custom impact-rated fabrication for non-standard arched openings typically runs 6-10 weeks after ARCOM approval. ARCOM review itself adds 2-4 weeks depending on submission completeness and commission meeting dates. Our installation crew is on-site for one to two days once the unit arrives. The critical path is: measured survey → ARCOM submission and approval → manufacturer order → custom fabrication → delivery → installation. We fix the price at the survey stage, before any of these lead-time clocks start. Call (561) 461-2062 to begin the sequence with your free measured survey.
Every Sightline installation in Palm Beach is governed by the Haven Standard: Have it in writing, Arrive on schedule, Verified crews, Evidence on every job, No surprises. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is stamped on every job, not offered as a courtesy. You receive the measured survey you keep, the written scope that matches the final invoice, and a documented photo record of the completed work.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors Lantana, serving Palm Beach since 2012 under the Haven Standard.