Does a new garage door need a permit?

A replacement door usually does in Florida, because it has to meet wind-load requirements. Repairs to springs, cables and openers usually don't.

How do I know what wind rating I need?

It depends on your location, your home's exposure and the size of the opening. We work it out for your house before we quote a door.

Can you fix my door instead of replacing it?

Often, yes. Broken springs, frayed cables, worn rollers and tired openers are all repairable. If the door itself is damaged or under-rated, we'll show you why a replacement makes sense.

Certified Building Contractor CBC1265305 · Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1334811

The largest opening on the house, closed up properly

Wind-rated garage doors sized to your opening and the design pressure your home needs — installed, permitted and inspected.

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What the job covers

In a hurricane, a garage door that fails lets wind into the house, and that pressure can work against the roof from the inside. A replacement door needs the right wind rating for your location and an installation that matches its approval.

Wind-rated and impact-rated garage door replacement.
Doors matched to the design pressure required for your home.
Spring, cable, roller and track repair on existing doors.
Opener repair and replacement, including battery-backup openers.
Reinforcement and bracing installed as the product approval specifies.
Permit for replacement doors, final inspection passed and closed out.

Done by a state-certified contractor

Wind-Rated Garage Doors at Final Touch Builders is carried out by the company that holds Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1265305 and Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1334811 — one accountable contractor, not a lead service passing your job along.

If any part of the job turns out to need a permit, we pull it, book the inspection and close it out.

You can verify both certifications at Florida DBPR.

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Garage door questions

Does a new garage door need a permit?: A replacement door usually does in Florida, because it has to meet wind-load requirements. Repairs to springs, cables and openers usually don't.
How do I know what wind rating I need?: It depends on your location, your home's exposure and the size of the opening. We work it out for your house before we quote a door.
Can you fix my door instead of replacing it?: Often, yes. Broken springs, frayed cables, worn rollers and tired openers are all repairable. If the door itself is damaged or under-rated, we'll show you why a replacement makes sense.

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Tell us whether it's a repair or a replacement, and the size of the door if you know it.

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