UPGRADING
OPENING PROTECTIONS
EXTERIOR & GARAGE DOORS
UPGRADING THE EXTERIOR DOORS AND GARAGE DOORS OF YOUR HOME BY REPLACING STANDARD MODELS WITH HURRICANE-RATED MODELS WILL SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THEIR ABILITY TO WITHSTAND HIGH FORCE WINDS AND FLYING DEBRIS DURING SEVERE WEATHER EVENTS.
1
Get Your FREE Wind Mitigation Inspection
Before anything else, you must apply for and complete a FREE MSFH wind-mitigation inspection.
This professional inspection identi-fies what upgrades your home needs to better withstand hurricanes — including whether it qualifies for a Secondary Water Resistence / Barrier (SWR).
2
Apply for the MSFH Grant
Once your inspection is complete and you’ve been approved for a grant (up to $10,000), you can decide which eligible improvements to move forward with.
3
Choose Your Upgrades
- Talk to your insurance agent
- Talk to your local Florida contractor
You choose your opening protection:
- Exterior doors
- Garage doors
Use Our Calculator – Do the Math
AVERAGE COST OF GARAGE DOOR
$1,050 – $1,725
AVERAGE COST OF EXTERIOR DOOR
$970 – $1,540
Pensacola, Jacksonville, Miami, Melbourne, Tampa, Naples
The maximum MSFH grant is $10,000. Impact-rated doors can cost more, but the grant can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket expense.
This wind-mitigation upgrade can reduce your insurance premium. Contact your insurance agent or carrier for your specific savings.
Protect whats inside your home with new doors.
Wind Mitigation Upgrade Cost Estimator
Plan Smarter. Save More.
Use this tool to estimate the potential costs of recommended wind mitigation upgrades to your home. Whether you're exploring improvements on your own or planning to apply for a grant, this calculator gives you a better idea of what to expect—so you can make informed decisions that fit your budget and strengthen your home.
This calculator is a planning tool only. All cost estimates provided are general approximations based on typical Florida construction pricing and may not reflect the actual price you will pay for materials or labor. Your actual costs may be higher or lower depending on your home’s structure, contractor rates, local permitting fees, and other factors.
Use of this tool does not guarantee grant eligibility, approval, or reimbursement. Only costs for eligible upgrades completed after inspection approval and in accordance with program rules may qualify for reimbursement. Please refer to the official program guidelines for full eligibility requirements and funding limits.
Always consult with a licensed contractor and review your inspection report before making upgrade decisions.