Free in-home measure and quote - PGT, CGI and CWS impact lines compared on your actual openings, style by style
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Sliding and patio door replacement in Tamarac runs $2,800-$6,500 for most homes, with impact-rated units starting around $3,400 for a standard 6-foot opening. Most projects take one to two days once the HOA and Broward County permits clear. Call (754) 812-9260 to schedule your free measured survey, and we’ll hand you the written price before any work starts.
We serve Tamarac from our South Florida dispatch office, with crews running daily routes through the Nob Hill Road corridor and the Kings Point communities. Our Sliding & Patio Doors team knows the difference between a drop-in replacement and a full rough-opening rebuild, and we document which one your home needs before we quote. That matters here, because Tamarac’s housing stock was built during the 1963-1985 retirement-community boom, and the original single-track aluminum sliders in those CBS homes were never engineered for today’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone standards.
Why Sightline Windows & Doors Weston Is Tamarac’s Preferred Sliding & Patio Doors Company
We’ve completed thousands of installations across Broward County since 2012, and a significant share of them have been in Tamarac’s age-restricted and 55+ communities. The pattern is consistent: original jalousie windows and single-track aluminum sliding doors that have reached end of life after forty-plus years of canal-grid humidity. Our customers in Kings Point, Woodmont, and the Mainlands of Tamarac leave reviews citing the same thing - that we showed up with license numbers, measured twice, and delivered the documented photo record we promised.
Our crews are background-checked, uniformed, and identified by license number before arrival - Haven Clause 3, Verified Crews. Calls route to a live person, 24/7. Not a voicemail queue. Not a callback window.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every job we touch in Tamarac. If it’s not done right, we make it right. That’s written into the Haven Standard, not offered as a courtesy.
Our Sliding & Patio Doors Services in Tamarac
Patio Doors
Standard patio door replacement in Tamarac starts at $2,800 for a non-impact vinyl slider in a straightforward opening. Most of the homes we see off Commercial Boulevard and McNab Road have original 1970s aluminum units with corroded tracks and failed weatherstripping. We measure the rough opening, note whether the existing frame is square, and specify either a direct replacement or a buck-framed rebuild. The written quote you receive before work starts matches the measured survey you keep.
Impact Sliding Glass Doors
Impact sliding glass doors are the correct specification for every replacement in Tamarac because Broward County sits in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone. A typical 6-foot impact slider from PGT or CGI runs $3,400-$4,800 installed, with 8-foot and multi-panel units scaling to $5,500-$6,500. These units carry Miami-Dade NOA or Florida statewide Product Approval numbers, and we list the specific NOA on your written scope. The interlayer and reinforced frame add roughly 3/4 inch to the glazing profile, which is why many Tamarac openings need sill modification.
Sliding Glass Door Replacement
We replaced an original single-track aluminum slider in a 1979 CBS home off Nob Hill Road in Kings Point with a PGT impact sliding glass door after the old unit’s weatherstripping had rotted into the track from a decade of canal-grid humidity. Because the rough opening was sized for a thinner mid-century profile, we buck-framed the sill and squared the jamb before setting the new unit, then walked the homeowner’s ARB packet through before the Broward County inspection cleared. That sequence - HOA first, county second - is the critical path in Tamarac’s older communities.
Impact French Patio Doors
Impact French patio doors suit homeowners in Tamarac who want the swing-door aesthetic with full HVHZ compliance. A typical pair runs $4,200-$6,200 depending on frame material and hardware selection. We stock Therma-Tru and ViewLux lines that meet the NOA requirement without custom engineering. In Tamarac’s single-level villas and patio homes, these doors often replace original sliders that opened onto small concrete patios - the swing radius works because the setback is already built into the 1970s site plan.
Screen Door Installation
Screen doors for new and existing sliders run $340-$580 in Tamarac. We match the screen frame to the door’s finish and specify corrosion-resistant hardware because the ambient humidity here degrades standard components faster than in drier inland markets.
What happens when you call
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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We specify from eight manufacturer lines - PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux - selected by what the opening requires, not by what is in stock. For Tamarac’s HVHZ environment, we lean on PGT and CGI for impact sliding glass doors, ECO Window Systems for thermally efficient frames in sun-exposed south and west elevations, and Therma-Tru for impact French patio doors where the homeowner wants the hinged configuration. We do not drop-ship. We verify NOA compliance before the unit leaves the warehouse, and we document the product label in the photo record you receive at completion.
Common Sliding & Patio Doors Problems We See in Tamarac Homes
- Corroded aluminum frames and tracks. Single-track aluminum sliders in 1960s-80s CBS homes corrode at the frame and track, so the door drags and the latch never fully engages - a wind mitigation problem long before it is a cosmetic one. We see this most often in the Mainlands and Woodmont communities where original units were never anodized for coastal humidity.
- Rough openings too thin for impact-rated profiles. Original sliding glass door rough openings are too thin for impact-rated glazing profiles, so units set without buck framing or sill modification leak at the sill during the summer rain season. The fix is structural, not cosmetic.
- Glazing seal failure from canal-grid humidity. Weatherstripping and glazing seals fail faster here than in drier inland markets because the canal grid keeps ambient humidity elevated, letting water track past the interlayer edge and fog the insulated glass unit. Once the desiccant saturates, the unit is done.
- HOA approval delays. Many of Tamarac’s HOA-governed communities - particularly the older Kings Point-style associations - require architectural review board approval for exterior changes before a Broward County permit can be issued, so contractors who show up only with the county permit package, without helping the homeowner navigate the HOA’s separate color and style approval process first, routinely cause project delays that frustrate senior residents and generate negative reviews.
Pricing for Sliding & Patio Doors in Tamarac, FL
| Service | Typical Range in Tamarac |
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| Standard patio door replacement (non-impact vinyl) | $2,800 - $3,800 |
| Impact sliding glass door, 6-foot single panel | $3,400 - $4,800 |
| Impact sliding glass door, 8-foot or multi-panel | $5,500 - $6,500 |
| Impact French patio door pair | $4,200 - $6,200 |
| Screen door (new or replacement) | $340 - $580 |
| Buck framing / sill modification (when required) | $480 - $920 |
What moves the number: the condition of the existing rough opening, whether buck framing is required, the specific impact rating and NOA, and whether the HOA requires a specific color or finish that narrows manufacturer choice. We do not estimate over the phone. We measure on site, note the conditions, and hand you the written price before any work starts - Haven Clause 1. Bring us a competitor’s written estimate and we will review it at no charge.
We Also Serve Cities Near Tamarac
Our crews run daily routes through Tamarac and the surrounding communities: Weston, Southwest Ranches, Pembroke Pines, and Davie. Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from our South Florida office. The same measured survey, written pricing, and documented photo record apply in every city we serve.
Serving Tamarac, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tamarac 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 - Sliding & Patio Doors in Tamarac
Yes, in most of Tamarac’s older HOA-governed communities, particularly the Kings Point-style associations, the architectural review board must approve your door color and style before the Broward County Building Division will accept your permit application. The HOA packet, not the county packet, is the actual critical path on a patio door replacement. We help homeowners assemble the ARB submission - product cut sheets, color samples, and elevation drawings - before we file for the county permit. Call (754) 812-9260 and we’ll walk you through the sequence for your specific association.
The original rough opening in your 1970s CBS home was sized for a thin, non-impact aluminum profile that no longer meets HVHZ standards. Modern impact-rated sliding glass doors carry a thicker frame and deeper glazing pocket. Without buck framing or sill modification, the new unit sits proud of the finish, the track drains incorrectly, and water enters during summer storms. We document the existing opening dimensions during our measured survey and specify the exact framing modification required. Call (754) 812-9260 for a free estimate - we’ll show you the opening condition and the written scope.
Yes, a Miami-Dade NOA-rated impact sliding glass door contributes to wind mitigation credits on your homeowners insurance policy. The key is the Product Approval number and proper installation documentation. We list the specific NOA on your written scope, pull the Broward County permit, and pass inspection - the three documents your insurer requires for the credit. The exact premium reduction varies by carrier and policy. Call (754) 812-9260 and we’ll explain what documentation you’ll receive.
A modern impact sliding glass door with low-E coating and argon fill typically improves the U-factor and SHGC over a 1970s single-pane unit by 40-60%, which translates to measurable cooling load reduction during Tamarac’s eight-month warm season. The impact interlayer adds secondary benefit: it reduces solar heat gain at the glass edge where older units fail first. We specify ECO Window Systems and PGT lines with published NFRC ratings so you can compare the numbers. Call (754) 812-9260 for product-specific performance data.
Every impact-rated sliding glass door installed in Tamarac must carry a current Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) or Florida statewide Product Approval, and the installer must pull a permit through Broward County Building Division. We verify the NOA before quoting, list the approval number on your written scope, and document the product label in the photo record you receive at job completion. If a contractor cannot produce the NOA for the specific unit they are proposing, the door does not meet HVHZ standards. Call (754) 812-9260 and we’ll show you the approval documentation before you commit.
Ready for your free measured survey in Tamarac? Call (754) 812-9260. We’ll measure your opening, assess the frame condition, and hand you a written price before any work starts. Estimates are free. Second opinions on competitor quotes are free. The Haven Standard governs every step.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner at Sightline Windows & Doors, serving Tamarac under the Haven Standard since 2012.