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AfterPGT Door Installation in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First
PGT door installation in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $1,800 to $6,400 depending on the door line, size, and whether we’re setting a single swing door or a multi-panel slider. As an independent PGT service provider, TruePane Windows & Doors installs, replaces, and services PGT entry doors, French doors, sliders, and custom units across Fort Lauderdale, with most standard installations completed in a single visit. This page is for homeowners who already own PGT products or are weighing PGT against other impact-rated lines and want straight answers about installation, failure points, and real pricing. Call (954) 280-4413 for a free estimate.
How PGT Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
PGT builds a solid impact-rated door, but after years of working glass and framing in South Florida’s coastal corridor, we’ve learned exactly where their doors show stress at the hinges, thresholds, and panel joints. Here’s what we see most in Fort Lauderdale homes:
- PGT WinGuard swing doors with sagging panels. The WinGuard line is heavy, and over time the hinge screws can pull loose from the jamb, especially on exterior doors that face a concrete walkway or an unshaded eastern exposure. We re-shim the jamb, reset the hinges, and re-square the panel. A door that binds in July usually has a jamb that’s moved, not a door that’s bent.
- PGT 7700 slide doors that bind after storm-season humidity. The 7700 is a multi-track slider, and in Fort Lauderdale’s wet months, the lower track can corrode or pack with salt-driven grit, which pushes the panel out of alignment. We pull the panel, service the track, check the rollers, and reset the panel. If the rollers are original and worn flat, they will not roll true no matter how well the track is cleaned.
- PGT French door astragals that leak at the meeting stile. The astragal on a PGT French door carries the weather-stripping load, and when it shifts, you get air and water at the center seam. We reset the astragal, replace the weather-stripping with the correct profile, and re-align the latching hardware. This is the one repair we see overlooked most often, because the leak is easy to blame on the door slab when the slab is fine.
- PGT Vista panel doors with seal failure at the glazing bead. The Vista line shows up a lot in older Fort Lauderdale ranch houses, and the glazing bead around the insulated glass can shrink and crack after twenty-plus years of heat cycles. A fogged panel in a Vista door is not a door that needs replacing wholesale. We pull the bead, re-set the glass with the right setting blocks, and re-seal the unit.
- PGT EnergySafe door thresholds that sink on slab foundations. Fort Lauderdale homes sit mostly on concrete slab, and a threshold on an EnergySafe door that was never flashed properly can let water travel under the door and into the framing. We remove the old threshold, level the slab edge, flash the opening, and set the new threshold in a bed of sealant. The door operates better and the water stops.
Our PGT Door Installation Process
Every PGT door installation follows the same sequence, whether it’s a single swing door in Sailboat Bend or a ten-foot bifold in Rio Vista. Dale Kessler’s founding rule is simple: if it is not right on paper, it will not be right on the wall.
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Measure the opening twice, on paper. We measure the rough opening, the door jamb, and the panel itself. If the numbers do not square, we stop and figure out why before any hardware comes off the truck.
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Identify the exact PGT model and hardware set. We read the label on the door and any paperwork in the frame channel, and we tell you what we find, including whether OEM hardware is available or whether a quality aftermarket set is the more honest recommendation.
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Set the panel and re-square the entire assembly. We set the new or repaired panel, shim the jamb to dead level and plumb, and re-check the reveal lines so the door swings true and seals tight.
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Register both warranty layers in writing. Before the truck leaves your driveway, we hand you a written statement of the manufacturer warranty durations and our Done Right Promise. No fine print, no verbal assurances.
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Test the full operation and clean up. We open and close the door in every season simulation we can manage on site, check the latching, check the sweep, check the alignment, and leave the work area broom-clean.
What PGT Door Installation Costs in Fort Lauderdale
Here’s what we quote in Fort Lauderdale for common PGT door installations, including materials and labor:
- PGT single swing door (entry or side), basic replace: $1,800-$2,900
- PGT French door pair, replace with existing frame: $2,800-$4,600
- PGT slider (two-panel) full replace: $3,200-$5,400
- PGT bifold or folding door (multi-panel): $4,800-$6,400+
- PGT pivot door, custom: quoted after measuring, typically $5,500 and up
What moves the price: the door’s dimensions, whether the existing frame can be reused or needs full replacement, whether new hardware and hinges are required, and whether any water damage is found in the rough opening. We write the quote on paper before any work begins, and the number on the quote is the number on the bill. No change orders mid-job. Call (954) 280-4413 for a free estimate on your PGT door.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for PGT Work
We’re a Fort Lauderdale company, not a franchise. Dale Kessler grew up in the Sailboat Bend neighborhood, went through the building trades program at McFatter Technical College in Davie, and has spent the years since working glass and framing along our coastal corridor. Every PGT job we take is covered by The Keystone Standard: both manufacturer warranty layers registered in writing, durations stated, and our Done Right Promise, which means if it is not done right, we make it right with no paperwork fights and no arguing. We also install and service Andersen, Pella, and CGI, so if a PGT part is backordered or a different line makes more sense for your opening, we can show you the honest comparison on paper. A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained to work in your home the way they would work in their own mother’s.
FAQs
No. PGT warranties cover the door product itself, not the installation labor, and a proper independent installation by a licensed contractor does not void coverage. What voids warranties faster than anything is an out-of-true install that stresses the hinges and seals. We register both warranty layers in writing before we leave, and our Done Right Promise covers the workmanship. Call (954) 280-4413 for exact details on your door’s warranty status.
Yes, for most PGT lines made in the last twenty years, including WinGuard, Vista, and 7700 series rollers, hinges, astragals, and weather-stripping. The issue is that PGT’s own parts channel can be slow for discontinued hardware, so we keep aftermarket equivalents from manufacturers who cut to the same specs. We show you the difference on paper before we order anything.
If the panel is structurally intact, the glass is sealed, and the frame is square, repair usually costs 60 to 70 percent less than full replacement. But if the door has sagged for years and the slab has shifted, you’re buying time, not solving the problem. We tell you the straight answer after measuring, and we stand behind whichever route you choose. Call (954) 280-4413 for a free assessment.
Most standard single or French door installations are completed in one visit, typically four to six hours on site. Larger projects like bifolds or custom pivot doors may require a second appointment for hardware fitting and final adjustments. We schedule the work at the quote stage so you know exactly when we’ll be there and what the day looks like.
No. We are an independent PGT service provider. That means we’re free to recommend the honest repair rather than the replacement, and to quote PGT alongside other impact-rated brands so you can see the real comparison in writing. We’re not tied to any manufacturer’s sales targets.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
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