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Exterior Door Replacement cost in Florida

Statewide pricing, permit posture and inspection sequence for exterior door replacement in Florida. Your city or county issues the actual permit — use the local links below to confirm fees.

Verified August 2026

Exterior Door Replacement cost in Florida

$900 – $6,800

Most Florida homeowners pay around $2,500, or $950–$4,350 per door installed. Permit fees typically add $105–$345.

Permit: Usually yes. Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023)

Cost breakdown

Budget scope$900
Typical project$2,500
Premium / complex$6,800
per door installed$950 – $4,350
Permit fees$105 – $345
vs national baseline+4%
TimelineHalf a day to one day of work, 2-5 weeks with permitting

What is different about exterior door replacement in Florida

One statewide code is enforced by 67 counties and 411 municipalities, and wind-borne debris, product approval and flood 50% rules change the scope of nearly every exterior project.

Owner-builder: Owner-builder exemption available on an owner-occupied home under FS 489.103(7). Exterior Door Replacement is one of the scopes a homeowner can more realistically permit themselves.

Inspections

  • Installation and attachment
  • Final inspection

What drives the price

  • Door material: steel, fiberglass or wood
  • Impact rating and glass area
  • Whether the frame and threshold are replaced
  • Sidelights and transoms
  • Hardware and smart lock upgrades

Exterior Door pricing by city

Exterior Door cost in Miami$1,100 – $7,700Exterior Door cost in Fort Lauderdale$1,000 – $7,400Exterior Door cost in West Palm Beach$1,000 – $7,300Exterior Door cost in Tampa$900 – $6,800Exterior Door cost in St. Petersburg$900 – $6,700Exterior Door cost in Clearwater$900 – $6,600Exterior Door cost in Orlando$900 – $6,600Exterior Door cost in Kissimmee$900 – $6,400Exterior Door cost in Jacksonville$900 – $6,200Exterior Door cost in St. Augustine$900 – $6,500Exterior Door cost in Sarasota$1,000 – $7,000Exterior Door cost in Bradenton$900 – $6,800

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to replace a front door in Florida?

Most Florida jurisdictions require a permit when the door frame is replaced, because the opening's wind-borne debris protection changes. A slab-only swap in the existing frame is sometimes exempt — confirm with your building department.

Sources

Sources & verification

Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.