Single and double garage doors

Impact Garage Doors in Miami Gardens, FL

Replace a thin, unbraced garage door with one approved for Miami-Dade wind pressure and debris.

Free in-home estimate with every opening measured and listed
Written, itemized quote that names the NOA or Florida approval for each product
Permit, Notice of Commencement and inspections handled as part of the job

The Weak Spot on Many Homes

Impact Garage Doors close the widest opening on many Miami Gardens homes. A standard two-car door is around 16 feet across, and an older, thin steel door can bow inward under hurricane wind until it pops out of its tracks. When that happens, wind rushes into the garage and pushes up on the roof above it. Homeowners who have already upgraded windows often find the garage door is the last unprotected opening.

Wind-rated versus impact-rated

A wind-rated garage door is built to resist pressure, usually with heavier sections, horizontal struts and stronger tracks. An impact-rated door also has to survive debris hitting it, which matters for doors with glass windows and in the HVHZ. In Miami-Dade, a new garage door needs a current approval for its size and design pressure, and the approval spells out the struts, hinges, tracks and anchors that are part of the tested system.

Door styles

Raised or flat panel steel, insulated or not, in white, almond, brown or a wood look
Carriage-house designs with impact-rated decorative windows
Aluminum and glass modern doors with laminated glass
Single-car and two-car widths, plus doors for golf cart or storage bays

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The opener and the tracks

The door's approval covers the tracks and how they attach to the wall, so new tracks go in with the new door. We also check the header and jambs the tracks fasten to, since an approved door is only as strong as what holds it. Many homeowners replace the opener at the same time. A battery backup is worth considering where outages follow most storms, so the door can still be opened to get the car out.

Converted garages

In some older Miami Gardens houses, the original carport or garage has been enclosed over the years. If a door opening has become a wall or a window, we treat it like any other opening and protect what is there now.

Signs your garage door needs replacing

No label or approval sticker on the inside of the door
Thin panels that flex when you push on them
Rusted bottom sections or broken struts
Tracks that are bent or loose from the wall
A door that shakes and rattles in ordinary afternoon storms

What a Garage Door Job Includes

Every garage door quote lists the door, the hardware and the opener separately.

Opening and header check

We measure the opening, headroom and side room, and check the jambs and header the tracks will fasten to.

Old door removal and disposal

The old door, springs, tracks and opener (if replacing) come down and are hauled away.

Approved door system

Sections, struts, hinges, tracks and anchors installed as the tested system, in the style and color you pick.

Springs and balance

Springs sized and set so the heavier door opens smoothly and stays where you leave it.

Opener and backup

New or existing opener connected and adjusted, with a battery backup option.

Impact Garage Doors in Miami Gardens, FL

Typical Impact Garage Door Costs

Job	Typical range
Single hurricane or impact door, installed	$1,200 - $6,000
Double hurricane or impact door, installed	$2,000 - $10,000
Removing and disposing of the old door	$50 - $300
New garage door opener	$150 - $300

Ranges from HomeGuide. They vary with size, material, design pressure, windows and insulation. Your written estimate is the price.

How a Garage Door Job Works

1. Measure the opening

We measure width, height, headroom and side room and check the framing around the opening.

2. Pick the door

You choose a style and color from doors approved for your opening's size and pressure.

3. Permit and order

We file the permit with the door's approval and order the door.

4. Install

Most garage doors are removed and replaced in a single day, including tracks and springs.

5. Final inspection

After the final inspection we leave the approval paperwork for your insurance file.

Impact Garage Doors Questions

Do I need an impact garage door or just a wind-rated one?

It depends on the door and the overall protection plan. A solid door with no glass may meet requirements with a wind-load approval, while doors with windows need impact-rated glass. We check the approval against your opening and tell you what the permit will require.

Can I add a brace to my existing door instead?

Some doors have approved reinforcement kits, and the My Safe Florida Home program lists garage door reinforcement as an eligible upgrade. If your door is old or damaged, replacement is often the more practical choice.

Will a hurricane garage door be heavier to open?

It is heavier, but correctly sized springs carry the weight, so it should feel similar to open by hand. The opener may need to be upgraded if the old one is small or worn.

Does the garage door count for my wind mitigation report?

Yes. The opening protection section of the wind mitigation form includes garage doors, so an unprotected garage door can keep the house from getting the full credit.

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