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A new entry door in Westgate is rarely a simple swap. Most homes here were built between the 1950s and 1970s as CBS ranch construction, and the original hollow-core doors and single-pane aluminum sliders are now decades past their useful life. Under Florida Building Code Section 1609, Westgate sits inside the wind-borne debris region, so any replacement door legally has to be impact-rated. That changes the scope, the materials, and the price. TruePane has handled enough of these jobs to know exactly what Westgate homeowners are up against, and we quote it straight the first time. Call (561) 264-1279 for a free estimate.
Why TruePane Windows & Doors Is Westgate’s Preferred Door Installation Company
We work in Westgate every week, and our crews know the housing stock. Most of the homes off Westgate Avenue, San Juan Drive, and the side streets between Okeechobee Boulevard and Belvedere Road are unincorporated Palm Beach County CBS ranches with the same original openings. That means we arrive already knowing the rough opening width, the stucco condition, and what the county inspector is going to look for. You won’t spend the first hour of the job watching a technician figure out your house.
Dale Kessler founded TruePane in 2008 on a simple rule: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. We run background-checked, uniformed technicians on every job, and a live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No voicemail tree. No callback form. When a Westgate homeowner calls, a person picks up.
Every TruePane installation is covered by the Done Right Promise and The Keystone Standard. Both manufacturer warranty layers get registered in writing, with durations stated, before the truck leaves your driveway. If something is not done right, we make it right. No paperwork fights, no fine print, no arguing.
Our Door Installation Services in Westgate
Storm Doors
Storm doors remain one of the most requested installations in Westgate, and for good reason. The original single-pane aluminum sliders and hollow-core entry doors offer almost no resistance to wind-driven rain or flying debris during Palm Beach County’s storm season. A properly sized impact-rated storm door adds a code-compliant barrier while preserving the look of the existing opening. We measure every opening twice, order to the exact rough-in, and flash the threshold so water sheds away from the door, not under it.
Entry & Swing Doors
Entry door replacement in Westgate nearly always means pulling a Palm Beach County permit and installing an impact-rated unit. We quote manufacturer lines side by side on paper so you see exactly what you’re buying. Marvin, Andersen, and Pella all make impact-rated swing doors that fit the 36-inch and 32-inch openings common to 1950s CBS ranches. We set the new pressure-treated buck, shim to level, and secure the frame with stainless hardware so the salt air doesn’t eat the fasteners within a few years.
Double & French Doors
Double and French doors in Westgate are usually found on the rear of the house, opening onto a patio or small yard. The problem is the same as the front: the original units are non-impact aluminum or hollow-core wood, and the threshold has corroded after decades of humidity and salt-laden air blowing inland from the Atlantic. We replace the entire opening with fusion-welded, impact-rated double doors that meet Palm Beach County code, including the active and passive leaf alignment that prevents air and water leaks at the center mull.
Pivot Doors
Pivot doors are a growing choice for Westgate homeowners doing a broader remodel, particularly on the larger ranch lots where the entry can handle a wider opening. A pivot door swings on a top and bottom hinge instead of side hinges, which changes the load path entirely. On a CBS block home, that means the floor plate and header both need reinforcement. We specify marine-grade pivot hardware and aluminum frames built for salt-air exposure, then register both warranty layers in writing. If the pivot isn’t set perfectly true, the door binds or sags. We don’t leave until it swings clean.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Westgate
TruePane is an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including, PGT, and CGI. For Westgate specifically, we tend to recommend Pella, and Andersen impact-rated lines because they hold up to sustained UV and salt-air exposure better than some lower-cost alternatives. We also service existing doors from virtually any manufacturer, and because our crews are in Westgate regularly, turnaround on parts and warranty follow-ups is fast. You won’t wait weeks for a technician to drive down from another county.
Common Door Installation Problems We See in Westgate Homes
- Hollow-core doors that swell and delaminate. Humidity and salt air work into the veneer, the edges puff, and the door eventually won’t close flush. Once a hollow-core door can’t hold a deadbolt plate securely, it’s a liability, not a door.
- Aluminum frames pitting at the threshold. Salt-laden air settles at the bottom of the door frame. Over 40 or 50 years, the aluminum oxidizes, the threshold crumbles, and the jamb pulls away from the concrete block. This is the most common failure we see on Westgate’s original sliders.
- Non-impact lites and sidelights. Many Westgate entry doors have single-pane glass panels beside or within the door. Under Palm Beach County code, these have to be impact-rated when replaced. A broken lite isn’t just a repair; it triggers a full compliance upgrade.
- Wind-driven rain intrusion at the head and jambs. Original flashings were often just caulk over raw stucco. Decades of afternoon thunderstorms push water behind the frame, and by the time you see a stain on the interior drywall, the block behind the stucco has been wet for years.
Pricing for Door Installation in Westgate, FL
Door installation pricing in Westgate runs higher than in newer subdivisions a few miles away, and there’s a reason. A standard impact-rated entry door install here typically runs $2,800 to $5,500, depending on the door line, the condition of the rough opening, and whether we need to cut back stucco and reset the buck. A double or French door replacement runs $5,000 to $9,500. Storm doors are more modest, generally $1,200 to $2,800 installed. Pivot doors start around $6,500 because of the structural work involved. These are fixed, upfront quotes with no surprise line items. Call (561) 264-1279 for an exact price on your opening, and ask about the permanent 5% discount for seniors and veterans.
We Also Serve Cities Near Westgate
Beyond Westgate, our crews regularly work in West Palm Beach, Lake Park, Palm Beach Shores, and North Palm Beach. The housing stock shifts once you cross out of the unincorporated county pocket, but the code requirements and salt-air conditions stay similar. If you’re in a neighboring city, our Door Installation team can still help you through the same process, and we’re already familiar with the local inspection offices on both sides of the line. Learn more about our broader coverage at Door Installation in Westgate.
Serving Westgate, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Westgate 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 - Door Installation in Westgate
Yes. Westgate is unincorporated Palm Beach County, and any exterior door replacement requires a Palm Beach County permit. Because Westgate lies within the wind-borne debris region, the replacement door must be impact-rated or protected by an approved shutter system under Florida Building Code Section 1609. TruePane pulls the permit, schedules the inspection, and handles the paperwork. Call (561) 264-1279 and we’ll walk you through exactly what your opening requires.
Westgate’s original CBS ranch homes were framed for thin, non-impact doors, so the rough opening usually needs rework: stucco cut back, a new pressure-treated buck set, and stainless fasteners installed to resist salt-air corrosion. Newer subdivisions have larger, code-current openings. The material cost for the impact door itself is also higher than a standard hollow-core unit, and the county inspection adds time. In Westgate, you’re paying for a structural and code upgrade, not a like-for-like swap.
You can, but only if the front door itself is impact-rated and the jalousies are protected by an approved shutter system or are themselves impact-rated. Palm Beach County code treats the entire opening envelope together. If you’re replacing the door, the inspector will check the adjacent glazing. TruePane can quote the door alone or the door plus impact window upgrades; we’ll give you both options on paper so you can decide. Call (561) 264-1279 for a free estimate.
We specify stainless steel hinges, screws, and strike plates on every Westgate exterior door. Aluminum and zinc hardware pit within a few years this close to the Atlantic. We also use marine-grade threshold caps and butyl flashing at the sill, because that’s where the salt and water collect. The hardware upcharge is modest, but it’s the difference between a door that functions for five years and one that functions for thirty.
We cut back the old stucco at the opening, set a pressure-treated buck, flash the jambs and head with butyl tape, then re-stucco to match the existing texture. The flashing laps over the weather barrier so any water that gets past the exterior finish drains down and out, not into the block. This is where most cheap door installs fail in Westgate: the door looks fine for a year, then the interior drywall stains after the first summer thunderstorm. We build the opening to shed water, not just to hold the frame.
If your Westgate door is binding, corroded, or simply non-compliant, call (561) 264-1279. We’ll schedule a free estimate, measure your opening, and give you a written line-item quote with the permit and both warranty layers included.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Westgate and all of Palm Beach County since 2008.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.