New Garage Door Installation in
Fort Lauderdale, FL

The Problem

Your current door is rotting, severely damaged, or you need to upgrade to meet current South Florida hurricane wind-load codes.

The Likely Cause

South Florida weather is brutal on garage doors. Between the intense sun, humidity, and the threat of hurricanes, older, non-reinforced doors become massive liabilities during a storm.

How We Fix It

We install heavy-duty, wind-rated garage doors that meet strict Florida building codes. We handle the entire process: removing and disposing of the old door, installing the new heavy-duty tracks, springs, and panels, and ensuring it seals tightly to the floor to keep out water and pests.

What Affects the Cost

New door pricing spans a wide range because the product itself does. The main drivers are size (single versus double car), wind-load rating required by code, construction (single-layer steel versus insulated double- or triple-layer), and finish options like windows, hardware, and wood-look cladding. Installation includes new tracks, springs, and cables, which is part of why a complete install costs more than the door alone at a big-box store. In Broward County, permit and inspection requirements also apply to garage door replacement—an installer who skips the permit is a red flag, not a bargain.

Full breakdown in our repair cost guide

Prevention & Safety

To get the longest life from a new door in South Florida: rinse the exterior occasionally if you're near the coast (salt film accelerates corrosion), keep the bottom seal intact so water and pests stay out, and lubricate the hardware twice a year. Choose a wind rating appropriate for your location rather than the bare minimum—the incremental cost is small compared to the door being the largest opening in your home's envelope during a storm.

We handle new garage door installation for homeowners in Fort Lauderdale and across Broward County. Not sure this is your issue? Our garage door FAQ covers the most common symptoms homeowners ask about.