--- title: "Door Installation — Bonita Springs & Ft Myers Beach FL" url: https://remodelbycuttingedge.com/door-installation/ date: 2026-07-09 modified: 2026-09-12 lang: en author: "Blane Perun" description: "Bonita Springs · Bonita Beach · Ft Myers Beach · Licensed & Insured Door Installation —Fits True. Swings Smooth.Seals Tight. Interior, exterior, closet, patio, and barn doors — hung plumb..." image: https://remodelbycuttingedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Door-Install-Cutting-Edge-Bonita-Springs-3-1024x572.webp word_count: 1847 --- # Door Installation — Bonita Springs & Ft Myers Beach FL ## Key Takeaways - Cutting Edge hangs doors plumb and square with proper shimming at hinges and strike points, so they swing smooth, latch on the first try, and stay that way through Florida humidity swings. - Impact-rated entry and patio doors in Collier and coastal Lee County must meet Florida Building Code wind-load requirements, with permits and inspections handled by Cutting Edge as part of the job. - Cutting Edge assesses openings honestly and recommends either a slab swap for square frames or a prehung unit for settled frames, rather than defaulting to the bigger ticket. - Exterior doors receive flashing, sill pans, sweeps, and weatherstripping as standard, because in Southwest Florida climate a door that leaks air also leaks money. - Cutting Edge has completed 500+ projects across 80+ communities in Bonita Springs, Bonita Beach, Estero, and Fort Myers Beach with nine consecutive years of Best of Houzz recognition. Bonita Springs · Bonita Beach · Ft Myers Beach · Licensed & Insured # Door Installation —Fits True. Swings Smooth.Seals Tight. Interior, exterior, closet, patio, and barn doors — hung plumb in properly shimmed frames with level hardware and clean casing. Entry doors sealed and secured to Florida code, sliders that glide instead of grind. [Get a Door Quote →](https://remodelbycuttingedge.com/contact/) [📞 (239) 469-6494](tel:2394696494) What makes us different 22 Community-aware tools — budget, ROI, package recommendations Unique to this site 10 AI visualization tools — free after your consultation Florida Exclusives 2 Authorized **InvisaCook** dealer (hidden induction cooktops) + **Designer Stone Panels** distributor (backlit translucent onyx, marble, quartzite) — both Florida-exclusive to Cutting Edge. 9 YrsBest of Houzz 4.9★38 Reviews 500+Projects Done 80+Communities FreeLiDAR + 3D Scan Local Door Installers ## Door Installation in Bonita Springs& Fort Myers Beach Door installation in Bonita Springs and Fort Myers Beach covers more ground than most homeowners expect — from a bedroom door that has rubbed its frame since the house settled, to a whole-home swap of builder-grade hollow doors for solid-core quiet, to hurricane impact entry and patio doors that have to be anchored exactly to their engineering. What every one of those jobs shares is the same unforgiving test: a door either fits true, swings smooth, latches clean, and seals tight, or you notice it every single day. We hang and install doors across Bonita Springs, Bonita Beach, Estero, and Fort Myers Beach weekly, and Southwest Florida gives the work its own character. Homes settle on sandy soil and pull frames out of square. Coastal humidity swells slabs that were never sealed on all six sides. And on the barrier islands, impact-rated doors are not an upgrade conversation — they are how coastal living works now, with wind-borne debris ratings, permits, and inspections that have to be done right the first time. Our process is the same whether it is one door or twenty: assess the opening honestly — square frames earn an economical slab swap, settled frames earn a prehung unit that will still close correctly in ten years — then shim at the hinges and strike, set an even reveal on all three sides, foam and seal, and fit hardware so nothing rubs, sticks, or rattles. Exterior doors get flashing, sill pans, sweeps, and weatherstripping as standard, because in our climate a door that leaks air also leaks money. And because we are a full remodeling company, door work here includes what the openings around them need: casing and trim matched by our carpenters, paint or stain finished by our painters, and framing repairs when rot or termites have been at the jamb. One fixed quote, from the first measurement to the final latch click — anywhere from Bonita Springs to Fort Myers Beach. ![Door Install Cutting Edge Bonita Springs (1)](https://remodelbycuttingedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Door-Install-Cutting-Edge-Bonita-Springs-1.webp)![Cutting Edge](https://remodelbycuttingedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Logo.png)Remodel by Cutting Edge Door Installation — Bonita Springs, Bonita Beach & Ft Myers Beach ## A Door You Never Think AboutIs a Door Installed Right. Sticking, rubbing, latch misses, daylight around the weatherstrip — door problems are frame problems. We hang doors plumb and square with proper shimming at every hinge and strike point, so they swing smooth, latch on the first try, and stay that way through Florida humidity swings. Casing goes back with tight miters, and hardware sits level at consistent heights through the whole house. On exterior work, Southwest Florida raises the bar: entry and patio doors must meet Florida Building Code wind-load requirements, and in much of Collier and Lee County that means impact-rated or shuttered openings, permitted and inspected. As a licensed contractor we handle the permit, the product rating paperwork, and the inspection — not just the swing. Interior · Exterior · Impact · Specialty ## Hanging Doors Fort Myers Beach& Naples. ■Interior DoorsSingle doors, prehung units, and whole-home door packages — shaker, panel, and glass styles hung plumb with matched hardware heights room to room. ■Entry & Exterior DoorsImpact-rated fiberglass, steel, and wood entry systems installed to Florida wind-load code — flashed, sealed, permitted, and inspected. Curb appeal plus hurricane protection. ■Patio & Sliding DoorsSliders, French doors, and multi-panel glass walls to the lanai — tracks level, rollers adjusted, weep paths clear, and glass rated for your wind zone. ■Closet & Barn DoorsBypass, bifold, pocket, and barn door systems — headers blocked properly so hardware never sags, soft-close where you want it. ■Hardware & Smart LocksHandlesets, hinges, levers, and smart locks fitted level and aligned — latches that catch without force, deadbolts that throw smooth, and keypads programmed before we leave. ■Frame & Jamb RepairRotted jambs, termite-damaged framing, and openings pulled out of square by settling — rebuilt properly by our carpenters so the new door has something true to hang on. ![Door Install Cutting Edge Bonita Springs (2)](https://remodelbycuttingedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Door-Install-Cutting-Edge-Bonita-Springs-2.webp)![Cutting Edge](https://remodelbycuttingedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Logo.png)Remodel by Cutting Edge How It Works ## Measure Twice. Hang Once. **1 — Measure & quote.** Rough openings measured, swing and hardware confirmed, wind-zone requirements checked on exterior openings. One fixed quote. **2 — Supply or install-only.** We source doors through our vendors or install units you have purchased — we verify sizing before install day either way. **3 — Install.** Old unit out, frame shimmed plumb and square, door hung, exterior units flashed and foam-sealed, hardware set level. **4 — Finish.** Casing, caulk, adjustment, and on permitted exterior work, the final inspection. Doors tested until they close with one finger. Pricing ## What Drives DoorInstallation Cost? The door you buy and the work to hang it are separate numbers — and on exterior and impact doors, the install is as important as the door itself. Cost of the Door - **Hollow-core interior** — the economical baseline - **Solid-core interior** — weight, feel & sound dampening for bedrooms & offices - **Entry doors** — fiberglass, steel & wood across a wide band - **Impact-rated** — hurricane glazing & engineered frames carry a real premium - **Specialty** — pocket, barn, French & 8-ft pivot doors - **Hardware** — hinges to handlesets to smart locks Cost of Installation - **Slab swap vs. prehung** — a square, solid frame makes a slab swap cheap; settled frames need prehung - **Frame & framing repairs** — rot, termite damage & out-of-square openings fixed before hanging - **Exterior sealing** — flashing, sill pans, weatherstripping & sweeps - **Impact anchoring** — installed to manufacturer engineering, permits handled - **Count** — whole-home packages price far better per door than one-offs - **Finishing** — casing, paint or stain & hardware alignment One fixed quote covers removal, install, hardware, casing & sealing — across Bonita Springs, Bonita Beach, Estero & Ft Myers Beach. Our Standard ## Fit True. Swing Smooth. Doors We Install- Interior slab & prehung doors- Entry & impact-rated exterior doors- Sliding, pocket & barn doors- Closet bifold & bypass doors- French & patio doors Install Standards- Plumb, level & square — checked twice- Even reveal on all three sides- Shimmed at hinges & strike, foamed tight- Exterior doors flashed & sealed- Hardware aligned — no latch rub Finishing- Casing & trim matched to your home- Handlesets, hinges & smart locks fitted- Weatherstripping & sweeps on exterior- Paint or stain-grade finishing- Old doors hauled away Door Installation FAQ ## Common Questions. Do you install impact-rated doors?Yes — hurricane impact entry and patio doors are a large share of our exterior door work in Southwest Florida. They install to the manufacturer’s engineering with proper anchoring, flashing, and sealing, and required permitting is handled as part of the job. Can you replace just the door slab and keep my frame?If the existing frame is square and solid, yes — a slab swap is the economical route. If the frame is out of square from settling, a prehung unit is the better job. We check on-site and give you the honest answer, not the bigger ticket by default. How long does it take to install a door?An interior prehung swap typically takes a couple of hours including trim; an exterior or impact door is usually a half day with flashing, sealing, and hardware. Whole-home interior packages run 1–2 days depending on count and finishing. Do exterior doors in Bonita Springs need to be impact-rated?In most of Collier and coastal Lee County, exterior openings must either be impact-rated or protected by shutters to meet Florida Building Code. We confirm your wind zone and spec the right product — and pull the permit. Can you replace just the door without replacing the frame?Often yes on interior doors — a slab swap into a sound frame. If the frame is racked or rotted we will tell you, because a new slab in a bad frame never closes right. Do you install doors I bought at a big-box store?Yes. We verify the unit size, swing, and (for exterior) product approval rating before install day so there are no surprises. How long does door installation take?An interior prehung door is typically 2–3 hours; an entry system with permit and inspection spans a few days of calendar time with about a day of on-site work. My slider grinds and sticks — replace or repair?Sometimes new rollers and track service solve it for a fraction of replacement cost. We quote the repair first when it is viable — and replacement honestly when it is not. Related Services [Carpentry & Built-Ins](https://remodelbycuttingedge.com/carpentry-remodeling/) [Remodeling Contractor](https://remodelbycuttingedge.com/remodeling-contractor/) [Book a Consultation](https://remodelbycuttingedge.com/contact/) Why Cutting Edge ## The Cutting Edge Standardfor Doors. Cutting Edge hangs doors the way finish carpenters do — because that is who is hanging them. Nine consecutive years of Best of Houzz and 500+ projects across Bonita Springs, Bonita Beach, Estero, and Fort Myers Beach taught us that a door install is judged in millimeters: the reveal that stays even top to bottom, the latch that catches without a shoulder check, the casing miter that closes tight. Those details are not extras on our jobs. They are the job. On exterior and impact doors, the Cutting Edge difference is what you cannot see. Hurricane-rated units only protect your home when they are anchored, flashed, and sealed exactly to the manufacturer’s engineering — so that is how ours go in, with the permits pulled and the inspections closed out, not skipped to save a week. As a licensed, insured, full-service remodeling contractor, we also repair what the old door was hiding: rotted jambs, termite-chewed framing, out-of-square openings from decades of settling. The door and its opening get fixed together, in one visit, on one fixed number. If you are comparing door installation companies in Bonita Springs or Fort Myers Beach, ask each one whether they will honestly tell you when a cheap slab swap is enough — and whether their impact installs pass inspection the first time. Those two answers are why homeowners, and the communities from Pelican Landing to the beach, keep their door list with Cutting Edge, and why so many single-door visits turn into whole-home upgrades. **Ready for doors that fit true?** Call [(239) 469-6494](tel:2394696494) or book a walkthrough — we will quote every door in the house at once, fixed to the dollar, with package pricing that beats one-offs every time. [Get Your Fixed Door Quote →](https://remodelbycuttingedge.com/contact/) [📞 (239) 469-6494](tel:2394696494) ## Doors That CloseWith One Finger. Interior, exterior, patio, or the whole house — one fixed quote, licensed and permitted where code requires. 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