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Sliding Glass & Patio Doors — Miami do more than connect your living room to the lanai. They are your first line of defense against hurricane season, salt air, humidity, and the daily wear of a household that lives indoors and out. Winslow Windows & Doors has installed and repaired sliding glass doors across Miami since 2011, and we approach every job with the same question: will this door still perform perfectly ten years from now, after ten more summers of storms and salt? Ed Winslow’s name is on the business, which means the answer has to be yes. We answer the phone 24/7 at (844) 901-4551, we arrive in uniform with a background-checked technician, and we quote upfront so you know exactly what the work costs before we touch a screw.
What Our Sliding Glass & Patio Doors Service Includes
Sliding Glass Door Installation
Installing a sliding glass door in Miami is not a generic carpentry job. The door has to be rated for wind loads that inland cities never see, sealed against driven rain, and set on a track that will not bind when the concrete slab shifts. We install impact-rated sliding doors from PGT and CGI that meet Miami-Dade County product approval standards, and every installation includes new flashing, new rollers, and a level check that catches slab irregularities before they turn into a door that jams in August. If your existing opening is larger or smaller than a standard panel, we build down or reframe as needed so the finished door looks like it was always meant to be there.
Patio Door Replacement
A patio door that is hard to slide, fogged between the glass, or leaking air is past the point of lubrication and weatherstripping. Replacement makes sense when the frame is corroded, the glass has lost its seal, or the door simply was not built for coastal Miami conditions. We remove the old door, inspect the rough opening for water damage, repair any rot we find, and set the new door in a bed of marine-grade sealant. Most our Sliding Glass & Patio Doors in Miami Shores take one day, and we haul away the old door and every scrap of packaging before we leave.
Sliding Door Track & Roller Repair
When a sliding door grinds, sticks, or jumps the track, the usual culprits are worn rollers, a track packed with sand and corrosion, or a door that has settled out of square. In Miami’s salt air, steel rollers corrode faster than homeowners expect, especially on doors facing the water. We replace rollers with stainless or nylon-bearing options that resist rust, clean and realign the track, and adjust the door so it moves with two fingers instead of two hands. If the track itself is pitted or bent, we can replace the track section rather than the entire door, which saves hundreds of dollars.
Sliding Door Glass Replacement
Cracked or fogged glass in a sliding door is not cosmetic. In Miami, a compromised pane is a structural liability the next time a storm blows through, and a fogged unit means the insulating gas has escaped, so the door is no longer doing its thermal job. We replace insulated glass units in sliding doors from ViewLux, PGT, CGI, and other major brands, matching the glass type, tint, and impact rating to the original specification. For impact-rated doors, we order the replacement unit from the original manufacturer so the door keeps its Miami-Dade product approval after the repair.
Patio Door Hardware & Lock Replacement
A patio door with a broken lock is a security problem, not an inconvenience. Many Miami burglaries start at the rear sliding door, because thieves know which locks are easy to defeat and which frames flex enough to pop the door out of the track. We replace sliding door locks with heavy-duty mortise locks and add secondary foot locks or anti-lift devices where the track design allows it. We will not install a lock that gives you a false sense of security, and we will tell you honestly if your door’s frame is too flimsy to secure properly, even with new hardware.
Sliding Door Screen Repair
Miami living means open doors and screen panels that keep the mosquitoes out while the sea breeze moves through. Torn screens, bent frames, and shredded spline are easy to ignore until the first humid evening when you want the air moving. We rescreen sliding door panels with pet-resistant mesh if you have dogs or cats, replace bent frames, and adjust screen rollers so the panel glides without dragging. It is a small job, but we treat it with the same care as a full door installation, because a screen panel that shudders and jams every time you open it is a daily annoyance no homeowner should live with.
Hurricane Impact Sliding Door Installation
For Miami homeowners in a wind-borne debris zone, impact-rated sliding doors are not an upgrade. They are code. We install our Sliding Glass & Patio Doors in Miami Springs with Miami-Dade and Florida Building Code approved impact sliding doors from PGT and CGI, including units with laminated glass that stays in the frame even when a 2×4 hits it at 50 miles per hour. Impact doors also give you permanent storm protection, which means no shutters to wrestle into place when a hurricane watch is posted. Ed Winslow has personally overseen impact door installations across Miami since 2011, and every one of them comes with the Done Right Promise: if it is not done right, we come back and make it right.
French Patio Door Installation
Some Miami homes want a wider opening than a single sliding panel, and French patio doors answer that with hinged panels that swing open fully. We install exterior French doors with impact-rated glass, multi-point locking, and weatherstripping designed for coastal humidity. The key to a French door that does not sag is in the hinges and the rough opening prep, and we shim, seal, and fasten every panel so the doors stay square season after season. If your patio can accommodate a swinging door, a French configuration is a beautiful alternative to a slider, and we will help you decide which makes more sense for your space.
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.
Brands We Service for Sliding Glass & Patio Doors
Winslow Windows & Doors is an authorized installer for PGT, CGI, and ViewLux sliding glass and patio doors, which matters more in Miami than in most cities. These are the brands engineered specifically for Florida’s wind loads, humidity, and salt air, and they carry Miami-Dade County product approvals that generic national brands often do not. We install PGT impact sliders with their proprietary laminated glass packages, CGI doors for high-exposure coastal properties, and ViewLux doors for homeowners who want slim sightlines without giving up structural strength.
We service every brand we install, and we also repair and adjust sliding doors from brands we did not originally put in. If your slider is a CWS or a builder-grade door that has seen better days, we can evaluate it honestly and tell you whether repair or replacement is the smarter long-term move. Whether you have PGT, CGI, ViewLux, or any other make in the track, we can help.
Signs You Need Sliding Glass & Patio Doors Right Now
- The door sticks, jumps, or makes a grinding sound. Rollers wear out, tracks collect sand and salt, and frames settle. A door that is hard to slide is a door that is about to be impossible to slide, and the strain eventually bends the frame or breaks the handle.
- You see condensation between the glass panes. That fog means the insulating seal has failed and the glass unit is no longer keeping out Miami’s heat and humidity. The door still looks like a door, but it is working like a single pane, and your AC bill is paying for it.
- The door leaks water during heavy rain. Miami downpours will find any gap in your threshold, frame, or weatherstripping. Water intrusion rots framing, soaks drywall, and breeds mold, and by the time you see the stain on the inside, the damage underneath is worse than you think.
- The lock is loose, the handle is floppy, or the door can be lifted in its track. A sliding door that can be lifted off its track from outside is an open invitation. Broken locks and loose anti-lift devices are the most common security failure we find on Miami patio doors.
- The glass is cracked, chipped, or has a visible impact mark. In a coastal city, damaged glass is not something to schedule next month. A crack propagates fast in the heat-cool cycle of Miami days and nights, and a cracked pane turns a storm-rated door into a liability.
Our Sliding Glass & Patio Doors Process — Step by Step
We follow a process that removes guesswork from the equation. Every step is explained before we start, and the price does not change once the work begins.
Step 1: You Call, a Live Person Answers
When you call (844) 901-4551, a real person at Winslow Windows & Doors picks up, any hour of the day or night. We listen to what is happening with your door, ask a few questions about the symptoms, and schedule a visit at a time that works for you. No voicemail, no call center, no waiting for a callback.
Step 2: We Inspect the Door and the Opening
Our technician arrives in uniform, introduces himself, and gets to work examining the door, the track, the frame, the rough opening, and the surrounding wall. We check for hidden water damage, slab settlement, and corrosion that would compromise a new installation. You get a written diagnosis and our honest recommendation, even if the recommendation is that you do not need a new door.
Step 3: You Get a Fixed, Upfront Quote
We quote the exact cost in writing before any work begins. The quote includes labor, materials, haul-away, and any permit fees that apply. There are no surprise line items at the end, no change orders, and no vague allowances. If you have a written estimate from another company, bring it to us for a free second opinion.
Step 4: We Do the Work Right
Our crew arrives on the scheduled day with the right door, the right hardware, and the right sealants. We prep the opening, set the new door level and plumb, flash and seal every joint, and test the door through multiple open-close cycles. When we are done, the door slides smoothly, locks securely, and sheds water the way it should.
Step 5: We Walk You Through the Finished Door
Before we leave, we show you how the door works, how to maintain the track and rollers, and what to do if anything feels off after we are gone. You get our warranty in writing, and the Done Right Promise applies to the entire job. If something is not right, Ed Winslow makes it right. Period.
How Much Does Sliding Glass & Patio Doors Cost in Miami?
A sliding glass door replacement in Miami typically runs $1,800 to $4,500 for a standard 6-foot door, depending on the brand, the glass package, and whether the door is impact-rated. Impact-rated sliding doors from PGT or CGI start around $2,800 and can reach $6,000 or more for larger multi-panel configurations with high-performance glass. Repair work is far less expensive: track cleaning and roller replacement usually runs $150 to $350, a replacement lock and hardware is $120 to $300, and a new insulated glass unit for a fogged slider starts around $400 depending on size and coating.
Several factors move the price: the size of the opening, whether the door must meet Miami-Dade impact standards, the frame material (vinyl, aluminum, or clad wood), and the condition of the rough opening once the old door comes out. The best way to avoid overpaying is to get a written quote that itemizes labor and materials separately, and to ask whether the quote includes haul-away, permit fees, and any hidden charges. Our free estimates include all of those line items up front, so the number we quote is the number you pay. Call (844) 901-4551 and we will measure, inspect, and quote your job at no charge.
Sliding Glass & Patio Doors Near Miami — Our Service Area
Winslow Windows & Doors installs and repairs Sliding Glass & Patio Doors in Miami and across the surrounding metro, including Hialeah, Coral Gables, Miami Shores, Miami Springs, South Miami, Westchester, and Fountainebleau. We also serve homeowners as far north as Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, and West Park. If you are inside our home county, there is no trip charge, ever. If you are not sure whether we cover your address, call us and ask. A real person will tell you on the spot, whether it is noon or 2 a.m.
Serving Miami, FL — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in our Sliding Glass & Patio Doors in Allapattah and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions — Sliding Glass & Patio Doors in Miami
A sliding glass patio door is a large glass door that opens horizontally along a track, typically used to connect a living space to a patio, lanai, or backyard. In Miami, these doors are commonly impact-rated to meet Miami-Dade County code for wind-borne debris protection, and they are built with reinforced frames, laminated glass, and heavy-duty rollers that stand up to salt air and humidity. Winslow Windows & Doors installs, replaces, and repairs sliding glass doors of every type and brand common in South Florida.
Most standard sliding glass door replacements are completed in one day once the door arrives. The actual installation takes four to six hours for a typical 6-foot opening, with additional time if we find water damage, rot, or an out-of-square rough opening that needs repair. Custom or impact-rated doors may take longer depending on manufacturer lead times, which we will tell you before you commit. Call (844) 901-4551 for a timeline specific to your door.
In Miami, fixing a sliding door that is hard to open usually costs between $150 and $350, depending on whether the problem is dirty tracks, worn rollers, or a bent frame. Roller replacement is the most common repair, and we use stainless or nylon-bearing rollers that resist corrosion in coastal air. If the track itself is damaged, the cost climbs, and we will show you exactly why before we do the work. Call (844) 901-4551 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Yes. Winslow Windows & Doors is an authorized installer for PGT, CGI, and ViewLux, and we service every door we install. We also repair sliding doors from CWS and other brands common in Miami, and we order replacement glass and hardware directly from the original manufacturer when an impact rating must be preserved. If we did not install your door, we can still evaluate it and recommend the most cost-effective repair.
Yes. If your sliding door is stuck open, will not lock, or has broken glass, call (844) 901-4551 any time day or night and a live person will answer. We make emergency door service calls in Miami and the surrounding area, and we will walk you through secure temporary measures over the phone while a technician is on the way. Your security is the priority, and we treat every emergency call as urgent.
Every new sliding glass door we install carries the manufacturer’s warranty on the door and glass, plus our Done Right Promise: if it is not done right, Winslow makes it right. That promise extends to the installation workmanship, the seal, the fit, and the function of the door. Ed Winslow owns this company, and his name is on every job we do. Call (844) 901-4551 and ask us anything about warranties; we will answer directly.
Clear a path from the entry door to the sliding door, remove any furniture or decor within six feet of the opening, and make sure the area outside the door is accessible. If you have pets, keep them in a closed room during the installation for their safety and ours. Our crew handles the rest, including protecting your floors, hauling away the old door, and cleaning up every piece of debris before we leave.
Schedule Your Sliding Glass & Patio Doors Service in Miami Today
Ed Winslow has been serving Miami homeowners since 2011, and every door we install carries his name and his promise. Call (844) 901-4551 for a free, no-obligation estimate on your sliding glass or patio door project. A live person answers 24/7, the quote is fixed, and if you live in our home county, the trip charge is zero. The one down the road.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Miami since 2011.