New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Fast, Reliable Patio Door Installation Across Westgate
Patio door installation in Westgate usually means one thing: replacing an aging sliding glass unit on a 1950s-1970s concrete block ranch with something that actually meets Florida’s wind code. Most jobs we quote in Westgate run $2,800 to $6,400 installed for a standard 72×80 impact-rated sliding door, with the final number set by the opening size, the rating required, and how much of the original frame is salvageable. We coordinate dispatch and scheduling from our Miami-area office, and our crews work throughout Westgate every week. Call (728) 728-9381 for a written, no-pressure quote before any work starts.
Why Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach Is Westgate’s Preferred Patio Door Installation Company
Westgate homeowners call us because we write down the price before we touch the opening. Not an estimate that drifts upward mid-job. A fixed number on paper. That matters in a neighborhood where a lot of homes are original 1960s builds and the job scope can change once the old frame comes out at the first inspection.
We’re part of the Patio Door Installation team at Meridian Windows and Doors, held to The Garrison Standard, which has governed how we run every job since 2009. Every installation carries a 365-Day Done Right Promise, in writing. If the door fails within that year, we return and fix it at no charge. No fine print about labor exclusions. No phone tag.
Elliot Vance leads the operation, and the crews that show up in Westgate are background-checked and uniformed. You’ll know who’s walking through your door before they ever touch it.
Sliding Door Installation in Westgate
Sliding door installation in Westgate is normally a full frame replacement, not a sash swap. The original thin-gauge aluminum tracks from the 1950s-1970s were never designed to hold a large-missile-rated panel, so almost every retrofit here requires removing the old track, anchoring a new frame into the concrete block, and hanging a panel that will actually pass the wind mitigation inspection. A standard impact sliding door install in Westgate runs $2,800 to $4,800 for a 72×80 opening, depending on the brand and design pressure rating.
Impact-Rated Sliders for HVHZ Compliance
Westgate sits in a high-velocity hurricane zone. That means any new patio door has to carry a Miami-Dade NOA (Notice of Acceptance) and meet the design pressure rating for the specific opening. We commonly spec PGT and ES Windows sliders for these jobs, both of which carry the required Miami-Dade approvals. The panel alone isn’t enough. The frame, the anchoring, and the mullion connections all factor into whether the inspection passes.
Full Frame Replacement Versus Retrofit
A cheap quote will offer to reuse your existing frame and just drop in new impact glass. In Westgate, that’s almost always the wrong call. The original aluminum channels are too thin, and the salt air has usually corroded the anchors by now. We’ll tell you straight if your frame can be saved. If it can’t, the quote reflects a full replacement, and the written number doesn’t change at the door.
Patio Door Repair in Westgate
Patio door repair in Westgate often starts with a door that won’t slide, or a lock that no longer engages, or glass that’s fogged between the panes. Repair pricing runs $180 to $420 for roller and track work, and $280 to $600 for lock sets or threshold replacement, depending on what’s actually failed. If the door is original to the house and the frame is corroded, repair may not be worth the money, and we’ll say so plainly.
Roller, Track, and Alignment Work
Salt air is rough on aluminum and steel components. Westgate’s east-facing homes take the worst of it, especially along lanais and garage-side doors. We replace worn rollers, clean and re-align tracks, and re-secure handles that have gone loose from years of humidity. The work is done same-day for most repairs, and the repair is covered under the same 365-Day Done Right Promise as a new install.
Fogged Glass and Leaking Seals
Fogged glass means the seal has failed and the insulated unit is shot. In Westgate’s intense UV exposure, seals fail faster than they would inland. If the glass has fogged, the long-term solution is replacement, not repair. We’ll quote the cost of a new insulated unit, or a full impact panel if the current glass isn’t up to code.
Trusted Brands We Service in Westgate
We install and service patio doors from eight manufacturer lines, and for Westgate homes we most often turn to PGT, ES Windows, and Therma-Tru. PGT carries the Miami-Dade approvals that local inspectors want to see. ES Windows gives us a clean, modern aluminum look that holds up to salt air. Therma-Tru works well for side-entry and hinged patio doors. We stock common replacement parts locally so a roller or handle repair doesn’t stall waiting on a shipment. We’re authorized to install and replace everything we quote, which means the product warranties stay intact.
Common Patio Door Installation Problems We See in Westgate Homes
- Original thin-gauge aluminum tracks. These came standard on 1950s-1970s Westgate ranches. They flex under wind load, and a modern impact panel will blow out the track before the glass ever fails. Full frame replacement is the standard fix.
- Salt-air corrosion on mullion anchors. East-facing doors, especially on lanais, lose their anchor points to corrosion. If the anchors are gone, the whole assembly is compromised, no matter how good the panel is.
- Fogged single-pane glass. Original jalousie and single-pane aluminum units were never built for Westgate’s humidity and UV. Once the seal fails, you’re paying to heat and cool the outside air.
- Undersized openings for modern code. Some original Westgate door openings are narrower than today’s standard 72-inch sliders. That means custom sizing or opening modification, which a cheap quote won’t mention until the door is already out.
We replaced a corroded 1972 sliding patio door on a ranch in Westgate’s Eastgate neighborhood. The original aluminum track had lost its mullion anchors to salt air, and the single-pane glass fogged badly. We installed a PGT impact-rated sliding door with a laminated glass interlayer and Miami-Dade NOA approval, anchored into the concrete block with new galvanized clips, and passed the wind mitigation inspection for the homeowner’s insurance credit.
Pricing for Patio Door Installation in Westgate, FL
Here are honest numbers for the Westgate market, as of early 2026:
- Standard impact sliding patio door (72×80, PGT or ES Windows, full frame replacement): $2,800 to $4,800
- Larger or custom openings (96-inch or wider, multi-panel): $4,500 to $6,400
- Single door repair (rollers, track alignment, lock set): $180 to $420
- Insulated glass replacement for fogged units: $280 to $600 depending on glass type and size
What moves the number: whether your existing frame is salvageable (rarely in Westgate), the design pressure rating required for your specific wall and exposure, and whether the opening needs any structural modification. Every quote is written down before work begins, and that number doesn’t move at the door. Call (728) 728-9381 to schedule your free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Westgate
Meridian Windows and Doors handles patio door work across the broader region, including West Palm Beach, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, and Royal Palm Beach. If you’re in Westgate or any nearby community, the same pricing, written guarantees, and local crews apply. Call us and we’ll confirm coverage for your specific address.
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 About Patio Door Installation in Westgate
A patio door in Westgate must carry a Miami-Dade NOA and meet the design pressure rating for the specific opening and exposure category. Most standard openings require a DP rating of 40 to 60, and the product approval paperwork has to match the exact panel and frame assembly installed. We handle the product approval documentation with every permit, so the inspection has what it needs. Call (728) 728-9381 if you want to know what rating your specific opening requires.
Almost never in Westgate. The original thin-gauge aluminum frames on 1950s-1970s concrete block ranches cannot handle the weight and wind load of a large-missile-rated panel. The track flexes, the anchors are usually corroded, and the assembly will fail inspection. A full frame replacement is the honest recommendation for nearly every retrofit here.
A documented, permitted impact installation lets you claim the wind mitigation credit under Florida Statute 627.0629, which can reduce the wind portion of your premium by a meaningful amount. The key is documentation: you need the permit, the final inspection, and the product approval paperwork. We provide all of that with every compliant install. Call (728) 728-9381 for a written quote that covers the complete documentation path.
East-facing doors take the direct brunt of storm winds and driving rain coming off the Atlantic, and they also get the worst of the morning salt spray. The original thin-gauge tracks and mullion anchors corrode faster on those elevations, and cheap single-pane glass has no chance under that load. After any named storm, east-facing lanais and garage-side doors are the first to blow out.
A compliant quote includes the full frame replacement, Miami-Dade NOA-rated panel, permit filing, product approval documentation, and the final wind mitigation inspection. A cheap quote typically prices a sash swap with non-impact glass, no permit, and no documentation, which means you lose the insurance credit and may face a denied claim later. Our written price includes everything required to pass inspection. Call (728) 728-9381 and we’ll walk you through what your specific house needs.
Get Your Written Westgate Patio Door Quote Today
If you own a home in Westgate and you’re looking at a fogged slider, a door that won’t slide, or a full replacement before the next storm season, call us at (728) 728-9381. We’ll schedule a free estimate, measure the opening, and give you a written price before any work begins. The quote is fixed. The guarantee is in writing. That’s how we run every job.
Written by Elliot Vance, Owner at Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach, serving Westgate and the surrounding region.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach
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.