Garage doors
Wind-rated garage doors built for Florida's storm season
The garage door is the largest opening on most homes — and one of the most important in a hurricane. We install wind-rated and impact-rated garage doors across Central Florida, from insulated raised-panel doors to carriage-house and modern glass designs, permitted and installed to their product approval.
- Wind-rated & impact-rated
- Insulated steel
- Carriage-house & modern
- Openers available
- Locally owned & operated
- Licensed & insured
- Permits & inspections handled
- Written workmanship warranty
- Free written estimates
The biggest opening on your house
On most Central Florida homes, a two-car garage door is 16 feet wide — by far the largest opening in the building envelope. When a non-rated garage door buckles in high wind, air rushes into the garage and pressurizes the house from the inside, adding uplift on the roof. That is why Florida treats garage doors as structural components with their own product approvals and wind ratings.
Wind-rated vs. impact-rated
- Wind-rated doors are built and tested to resist the design wind pressure for your location. They use reinforcing struts, heavier-gauge hinges and tracks and a specific jamb fastening pattern.
- Impact-rated doors meet the same pressure requirements and pass debris-impact testing. They are the choice when you want every opening protected — for peace of mind or wind-mitigation credits.
More than a storm door
A new insulated garage door also makes the garage cooler, quieter and more usable — a real benefit when the garage is also the laundry room, the gym or the workshop. And because the garage door is such a big part of the front of the house, a new style and color can refresh the whole exterior.
Why garage doors
Why the garage door matters so much
Protects the whole house
If a garage door fails in high wind, pressure can build inside the home and contribute to roof damage. A properly rated door keeps the envelope closed.
A cooler garage
Insulated doors keep Florida garages noticeably cooler — and the rooms next to them.
Quieter operation
Insulated sections, nylon rollers and a belt-drive opener make a big difference.
Big curb appeal
The garage door can be a third of your home's front elevation — updating it transforms the look.
Styles & configurations
Garage door styles
Raised or recessed panel
Classic short- and long-panel designs that suit most Central Florida homes.
Carriage house
The look of swing-out doors with the convenience of a sectional door — decorative handles and hinges included.
Flush & modern
Smooth, flat or grooved panels in bold colors for contemporary homes.
Full-view aluminum & glass
Glass sections in slim frames — dramatic on modern homes (impact-rated glass required for impact-rated doors).
Windows & inserts
Add a row of windows for daylight, with privacy glass or decorative inserts.
Woodgrain finishes
Steel doors embossed and finished to look like stained wood.
Where they work best
When it's time to replace the garage door
No wind rating label
Older doors may not be rated for today's design pressures and often need temporary bracing before storms.
Dented, rusted or noisy
Damaged sections, rusted bottoms and worn hardware are signs the door is near the end of its life.
A hot garage
Uninsulated doors radiate heat into the garage and nearby rooms.
Refreshing the exterior
Paired with a new front door, a new garage door can change the whole look of the house.
Florida code & climate
Garage doors and Florida wind loads
In Florida, a garage door is a structural component of the building envelope. It must be rated for the design pressure at your home and carry Florida Product Approval, and the permit inspection checks it. Wind-rated doors use reinforcing struts, heavier hinges and tracks, and specific fastening to the jambs.
How impact ratings work- Wind-rated doors resist pressure; impact-rated doors are also tested against debris. Inland homes usually need wind-rated as a minimum.
- If you want the credit for full opening protection, the garage door typically needs to be impact-rated too.
- Windows in an impact-rated door must use impact-rated glass.
- The door's label (usually on an end stile) identifies its rating — leave it in place.
Before you order
Before you order a garage door
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Rating
Confirm the design pressure your home requires, then decide between wind-rated and impact-rated.
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Insulation
Polyurethane-insulated doors are quieter and more efficient than polystyrene or uninsulated doors.
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Style and windows
Match your home's architecture — and your HOA's rules — with panel style, color and windows.
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Opener
Replacing an old opener at the same time? Belt drives are quietest; wall-mount units free up the ceiling.
Standard vs. wind-rated vs. impact-rated garage doors
| Non-rated (older) | Wind-rated | Impact-rated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resists design wind pressure | Unknown / often no | Yes | Yes |
| Tested against flying debris | No | No | Yes |
| Reinforcement | Minimal | Struts, heavier tracks and hinges | Heaviest construction |
| Opening-protection credit | No | Usually no | May qualify |
| Relative cost | — | $$ | $$$ |
What's included
Every garage door installation includes
One company handles the product, the permit and the installation — so one company is accountable for the result.
- Free in-home measurement and a written, itemized quote
- Building permit, product approval paperwork and inspection scheduling
- Floor and furniture protection throughout the job
- Removal and disposal of the old door and frame
- Old door, springs and tracks safely removed and hauled away
- Jambs checked and repaired so the approved fastening pattern has solid backing
- Springs balanced; opener, sensors and limits set and tested
- Clean-up, hardware adjustment and a walkthrough with you
- Written workmanship warranty plus manufacturer warranty registration
Typical investment
What garage doors cost
| Garage door, single, wind-rated | $1,300 – $3,000 |
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| Garage door, double, wind-rated | $1,900 – $5,000 |
| Garage door, double, impact-rated | $3,000 – $7,500 |
Illustrative installed ranges for typical Central Florida projects, including standard removal, installation and trim. Your written quote is the only number that counts — size, glass, impact rating, hardware, finish and opening condition all move the price.
Read the full cost guideHow your project runs
Call → in-home measure → written quote → order & permit → installation → inspection & walkthrough.
See our full processQuestions
Garage Doors: frequently asked questions
Do garage doors need to be wind-rated in Central Florida?
Yes. Replacement garage doors must meet the design pressure for your home and have Florida Product Approval. Impact rating is usually optional inland but required in some locations.
Is it worth getting an impact-rated garage door?
If you are protecting every other opening for storm protection or insurance credits, the garage door usually needs to be impact-rated too. Otherwise, a wind-rated door meets code for most inland homes.
Do you need a permit to replace a garage door?
Most jurisdictions in Central Florida require a permit for garage door replacement. We handle it and schedule the inspection.
Can I keep my existing opener?
Often, if it is in good condition and suited to the new door's weight. Many homeowners replace an older opener at the same time for quieter, safer operation.
How long does garage door installation take?
Most garage doors are installed in a single day, including the opener.
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Read before you buy
Choosing a Garage Door for Florida Wind Loads
Why the garage door matters in a hurricane, wind-rated vs. impact-rated doors, how to read the label, and what to know about insulation and windows.
Hurricane Season Door Checklist for Central Florida Homes
What to check on your entry doors, sliders, French doors and garage door before June 1 — plus what to do when a storm is on the way and after it passes.
Do You Need Impact Doors in Central Florida? What the Code Actually Requires
Most inland Central Florida homes don't require impact doors — but every exterior door must meet a design-pressure rating. Here's what your home needs.
Service areas
Garage Doors installed across Central Florida
We install garage doors throughout Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake and inland Volusia counties.
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