A front door on a Buena Vista house and a patio door in Coconut Grove face the same 175 mph design wind, but different city rules. We install Miami-Dade NOA impact doors and file the City of Miami permit for you.
The entry door is often the weakest opening in an older Miami home. If it fails in a storm, wind pressure gets inside the house. An impact door closes that gap and usually seals out water and street noise better than the door it replaces.
The City of Miami has door rules most owners never hear about. On a historically designated house, even a door replacement needs a certificate of appropriateness. New doors must fit the existing rough opening under the express review path, and the permit cover sheet must say the permit covers only the door and window work.
On a historically designated property in the City of Miami, window and door replacements need a certificate of appropriateness. Districts include Morningside, Buena Vista East, Palm Grove, MiMo/BiBo, Spring Garden, and Riverview.
Source: City of Miami: Repair or Renovate a Historic PropertyUnder the city's express review path, a replacement door must fit the existing frame or rough opening. Widening an opening for a larger French door needs a remodeling permit instead.
Source: City of Miami: Exterior Windows and Doors Applicant ChecklistThe city's checklist requires a cover sheet stating that the permit covers only the window and door work and does not legalize any other part of the structure.
Source: City of Miami: Exterior Windows and Doors Applicant ChecklistDoor replacements get a Window/Door Buck inspection before the final. We set the bucks and anchors to the product approval and call in each inspection.
Source: City of Miami: Exterior Windows and Doors Applicant ChecklistLocal details verified October 2026. Rules change; we confirm current code and permit requirements on every quote.
Impact doors vary by size, glass, and style, so we price them after a free measurement. City of Miami permit fees are separate and itemized on your quote.
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How it works
Floors and furniture covered, and the work area sealed off.
Old units pulled and openings prepped clean.
New impact units set plumb, anchored, and sealed.
County inspection scheduled, then paperwork handed to you.
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FAQ
Straight answers on permits, ratings, and timing for your city.
Call (954) 884-8224Yes, but the City of Miami treats a changed opening as a remodeling permit, not a simple replacement. We tell you up front which path your door needs.
Yes. You will need a certificate of appropriateness first, and minor work is usually reviewed by city staff. We prepare the request with the door details.
It depends on size, glass, and style. We measure and quote for free, with the city permit fee listed separately.
They may qualify for wind-mitigation credits. We give you the product approvals and the final inspection paperwork to send to your insurance company.
Free measurement. Historic certificate and City of Miami permit handled.
Tell us about your project and David's team will follow up, usually the same week, with honest pricing and a permit plan.
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