Exterior French doors add natural light, curb appeal, and increased resale value to any Miami-area residence. Yet many owners and contractors still ask one crucial question: What is the labor cost to install exterior French doors? CountBricks, South Florida’s leading AI estimating platform, has crunched thousands of recent bids to give you a clear, data-driven answer.
Because every home is different, CountBricks keeps a live database of regional price trends. Our current figures show that skilled labor to remove an old unit, prep the rough opening, and set a new pair of exterior French doors falls between $450 and $780 per opening in the Miami market. Homes built before 1990 or those requiring structural header changes typically land at the upper end of the range.
• Door size and weight – Oversized 8-0 units often need a two-person crew or temporary lift rentals
• Material choice – Fiberglass and impact-rated glass add installation complexity
• Rough opening condition – Rotted jambs or out-of-plumb walls increase labor hours
• Hardware upgrades – Multi-point locks and concealed hinges require precise milling
• Hurricane compliance – South Florida code inspections add setup and wait time
• Accessibility – Second-story balconies or tight courtyards limit tool staging and extend the job
Traditional spreadsheets miss hidden variables. CountBricks.com listens to your onsite voice description, identifies every cost driver in real time, and instantly pulls updated local labor rates from our residential construction cloud. The result is an estimate your client can trust—and you can profit from.
1. Demolition and removal: 0.5-1.5 hours
2. Rough opening repair and waterproof prep: 1-2 hours
3. Door hanging, shimming, and squaring: 1-1.5 hours
4. Hardware installation and weatherstripping: 0.5-1 hour
5. Exterior trim and interior casing: 0.5-1 hour
Total crew time: 3.5-7 hours, depending on complexity
Salt air, high humidity, and hurricane exposure mandate stricter fastener schedules and added flashing steps. CountBricks’ regional templates automatically account for stainless steel screws, high-performance sealants, and code-required inspection stops, saving contractors an average of 1.2 hours per job in rework.
Homeowners sometimes attempt a DIY install to save money. Yet our warranty claim data shows improper flashing is the leading cause of premature failure. Replacing a water-damaged threshold can surpass $3,000. Hiring a licensed CountBricks network installer preserves structural integrity and maintains manufacturer warranties while keeping overall project timelines on track.
• Open the CountBricks mobile app and start a voice session
• Walk around the existing opening while describing material preferences
• The AI extracts measurements, detects code filters, and builds a live labor line item
• Review, adjust crew size or hourly rates, and send a branded proposal from your phone
• Schedule installations during dry weather windows to avoid moisture delays
• Order factory-prepped jamb extensions to cut site carpentry time
• Confirm swing direction before framing to eliminate costly re-hangs
• Use CountBricks blueprint takeoffs to verify rough opening dimensions ahead of demo
• Bundle multiple door installs on one ticket to unlock crew efficiency discounts
Beyond calculating labor cost to install exterior French doors, CountBricks automates material procurement, generates Gantt charts, and pushes completed tasks straight to invoicing. Contractors who adopt our end-to-end workflow report a 32 % reduction in administrative hours and a 14 % increase in accepted bids. Ready to see similar results? Visit CountBricks.com/services and request a free demo today.
A recent CountBricks project involved replacing three dated aluminum sliders with impact-rated exterior French doors in a 1950s Coral Gables ranch. The homeowner needed hurricane compliance without sacrificing the home’s mid-century charm.
• Voice-based estimate completed in 7 minutes on site
• AI detected masonry opening variance and added specialty tap-con fasteners
• Labor calculated at $2,040 for three units, within 2 % of final invoiced amount
• Installation completed two days ahead of schedule after CountBricks auto-generated the task list and crew calendar
1. Early Detection Saves Labor: The CountBricks blueprint takeoff flagged a sagging lintel, allowing the crew to precut a steel angle and avoid unplanned downtime.
2. Code Compliance Is Priceless: Miami-Dade NOA product approvals were attached to the digital estimate, streamlining permit reviews and preventing inspection delays.
3. Digital Close-Out: Photos captured in the CountBricks app fed directly into the final invoice, giving the homeowner visual proof of proper waterproofing and boosting referral potential.
• Use CountBricks.com/consultation to schedule a live walkthrough; our AI will generate a labor benchmark before you leave the driveway
• Combine door installation with trim painting to leverage a single mobilization fee
• Track actual crew hours inside CountBricks to refine your future bids and stay ahead of rising labor rates
From simple door swaps to full-scale facade rejuvenations, CountBricks delivers the speed, accuracy, and clarity modern residential contractors demand. Join the growing community that trusts our platform to transform voice memos into profitable French door installations.
