Blog › Aug 21, 2026
French door handle replacement Miami is a common humidity-and-hardware job: worn levers, mismatched Airbnb sets, corroded coastal finishes, or a pair that will not latch after the wood swells. Gold Hands installs entry handle sets for $99 labor when the existing bore matches. We do not invent a separate “French door specialty” SKU — we use the published door-lock and door-repair menus and tell you honestly when both leaves need a longer visit.
Key takeaways
- Entry handle set installation: $99 (labor)
- Hinge repair/replace: $99/door · plane/adjust: $119 · strike realign: $49
- Deadbolt existing prep: $89 · lock/deadbolt replace (repair menu): $115 · rekey: $35/lock
- Active + inactive French pair may need matching levers + flush-bolt check — photo quote
- Related: sticking doors · rekey · door installation
Menu prices (handles & related)
| Job | Labor |
|---|---|
| Entry handle set installation | $99 |
| Hinge repair/replacement (per door) | $99 |
| Door adjustment / planing | $119 |
| Strike plate realignment | $49 |
| Lock or deadbolt replacement (repair menu) | $115 |
| Deadbolt (existing door prep) | $89 |
| Rekeying (per lock) | $35 |
| Smart lock + app setup | $129 |
Source: services.json door-lock-installation + door-repair. Handle price is labor; fixture is customer-supplied or billed at cost.
French door checklist (Miami)
Humidity, pairs & coastal notes
- Wood swell — South Florida AC/humidity cycling is why “new handle still will not latch” is usually alignment, not a bad SKU.
- Matching pairs — French pairs look wrong with mismatched levers; we often replace both active handles in one visit.
- Salt air — Beach / Bay corridors corrode cheap finishes faster; stainless or coated hardware lasts longer.
- Areas — common in Homestead ranch pairs, Coral Gables interiors, and loft units near Wynwood.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does French door handle replacement cost in Miami?
Entry handle set installation is $99 labor on our door-lock menu (customer-supplied handle, or we can source at cost). Related: hinge repair/replace $99 per door, door plane/adjust $119, strike plate realignment $49, lock/deadbolt replacement $115 on the door-repair menu, deadbolt on existing prep $89.
Is a French door handle the same as a standard entry set?
Often similar labor when the bore and backset match. French doors (multi-light interior pairs or exterior French pairs) may need matching levers on both active and inactive leaves, plus flush bolts or astragal hardware — send photos of both doors and the existing bore. Multi-door matching may book as hourly or half-day if both leaves plus hinges need work.
Do you fix sticky French doors that will not latch after a handle swap?
Yes. Miami humidity swells wood French doors — a new handle that will not throw usually needs strike realignment ($49) or plane/adjust ($119), not another set of levers. We check latch throw before we leave.
Can you replace handles on condo French balcony doors?
Often yes when the door is your unit door and the prep matches. Salt-air corridors (Beach / Bay) may need corrosion-resistant hardware. Building common doors and fire-rated corridor hardware are usually off-limits. Send photos and HOA rules.
Is this the same as full door installation or lock rekey?
No. This page is handle / lever / entry-set replacement on an existing French door. Full hangs: door installation guide. Key-only changes: door lock rekey ($35/lock). Smart keypad: smart lock install ($129).