8414 Sabal Industrial Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619
Hurricane Strong. STH Strong
Mon – Fri 8:00AM – 5:00OM / Sat-Sun – Closed
8414 Sabal Industrial Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619
Hurricane Strong. STH Strong
Mon – Fri 8:00AM – 5:00OM / Sat-Sun – Closed
Updated October 1, 2026 · Buyer’s Guide
Searching for Pella door prices usually means one thing: you are about to spend real money on a front door or patio door and want to know what is fair. Here is the straight answer. There is no single Pella door price in Tampa. What you pay depends on the door line, the size, whether the glass is impact-rated, the hardware, and what the installation involves, and any number you see online is a guess until someone measures your opening.
What we can do is show you what actually moves the price, give you a checklist for comparing quotes on equal terms, and walk you through the impact-rated entry and patio doors that STH Windows & Doors sells and installs across Tampa, St. Petersburg and the surrounding area. This page is not published by Pella, and we do not list Pella’s prices.
Whatever brand is on the frame, the same six factors decide the final number. If a quote does not spell these out, you cannot compare it to another one.
Much of the Tampa Bay coast sits in the Florida Building Code’s wind-borne debris region. In that zone, doors with glass need impact-rated glass or approved storm shutters, and your permit office makes the final call for your address. An impact-rated door has to carry a Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade approval number, and you can look that number up on the state’s Florida Building Commission site. Impact construction costs more than a standard door, but it also replaces the plywood and shutter routine every hurricane season.
Impact glass is laminated: two layers of glass bonded to a tough interlayer that holds together when struck. Low-E coatings, tint, decorative inserts and between-the-glass blinds each add to the price. In Tampa’s sun, a good Low-E coating is worth a conversation, because it affects how hard your AC works.
Fiberglass, aluminum and vinyl all handle Florida humidity and salt air better than untreated wood, which swells and needs regular refinishing. Fiberglass entry doors can be stained or painted to look like wood without the rot risk. Aluminum frames give the slimmest sightlines on large patio openings. Vinyl is usually the most budget-friendly choice for sliders. Each material trades cost against looks and maintenance.
A single entry door is the simplest job. Add sidelites or a transom, switch to a double door, or move from a standard slider to a multi-slide or folding wall system, and both the product price and the structural work go up, because wider openings need correct headers and support.
Handlesets, multi-point locks, hinges and finishes can swing a quote more than people expect. We carry Emtek door hardware, and it is worth choosing hardware and door together so everything is sized and specified once.
A door is only as good as its installation. The price should cover measuring, removal and disposal of the old door, the permit, flashing and sealing, and finishing trim. In older Tampa homes, the opening sometimes hides rot or termite damage that has to be repaired before the new door goes in, so ask how repairs are handled and billed.
Using the same checklist on every quote is the fastest way to see which one is actually cheaper. Ask each company for the following in writing.
| Ask for | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade number | Proves the exact door and glass are approved for Florida and lets the inspector pass the job. |
| Design pressure rating | Shows the door is rated for the wind loads at your address, not just rated “impact” in general. |
| Glass type and coatings | Impact laminate, Low-E and tint all change both price and comfort. |
| Frame and slab material | Determines maintenance, lifespan and how the finish holds up in sun and salt air. |
| What hardware is included | Locks and handlesets are often priced separately, which makes a quote look cheaper than it is. |
| Installation scope | Confirm the permit, removal and disposal, trim, and any repair allowance are included. |
| Warranty terms and who services it | Ask what is covered, for how long, and who you call if something goes wrong. |
If you are comparing Pella with other impact-rated brands, this is the list to use. Pella sells several door lines in different materials, so make sure you are comparing the same series, size and glass on every quote, not a base model against a fully loaded one.
These are the lines you can browse on our site right now. Each product page lists its specifications, and the impact-resistant category collects the options built for Florida’s wind-borne debris region.
Looking at the whole picture? Start with our doors overview.
For most homes in the wind-borne debris region, yes, because the alternative is shutters or plywood and the work of putting them up every time a storm enters the Gulf. Impact doors also tend to be quieter and more secure, and many Florida insurers offer premium credits for opening protection. The size of that credit varies by insurer and by home, so ask your agent, and ask your installer for the documentation a wind mitigation inspection will need.
Tell us about your opening and we will walk you through the doors we carry and what each option costs, installed. Call (813) 775-4113 or request your free estimate.
