Garage door weatherstripping replacement.
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Weatherstripping on a garage door is the rubber or vinyl seal that keeps weather, water, pests, and humidity out of the garage. The bottom seal compresses against the floor when the door closes; side seals on each track keep wind and rain from blowing in from the sides; top seals (less common) cover the gap between the top of the door and the header.
Florida sun and humidity destroy weatherstripping faster than the national average. Standard vinyl bottom seals last about 3-5 years before cracking, hardening, or compressing flat. UV-rated and rubber compound seals last 7-10 years. Hurricane-rated impact seals last 10-15 years and are required for FL Code-compliant new installs.
Replacing weatherstripping is one of the highest-ROI maintenance items — for $95-$165 you stop water intrusion, reduce pest entry, drop garage temperature by 5-10 degrees in summer, and extend the life of everything inside the garage.
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Water intrusion after rain
Bottom seal compressed flat or cracked. Replace with UV-rated rubber: $95-$165.
Pest entry (rodents, lizards, palmetto bugs)
Worn or missing side seals. Side seal pair: $145-$245.
Garage too hot in summer
Compromised seal letting in humid air. Full weather-seal package: $245-$345.
Drafts during storms
Bottom + side + top seal upgrade. Hurricane-rated impact set: $345-$485.
Palm Beach County price ranges.
| Bottom seal replacement (vinyl) | $95–$145 |
| Bottom seal replacement (UV-rated rubber) | $125–$165 |
| Side seal pair (left + right) | $145–$245 |
| Top seal (header gap cover) | $85–$125 |
| Complete weather seal package (bottom + sides + top) | $285–$385 |
| Hurricane-rated impact-grade complete set | $385–$485 |
Quoted in writing before any work begins.
Common questions.
How often should I replace weatherstripping?
Bottom seal: every 3-5 years for standard vinyl, 7-10 years for UV-rated rubber. Side seals: every 5-10 years. Top seal: every 10-15 years.
Will new weather seals lower my electric bill?
If your garage shares a wall with conditioned space (most Florida homes), yes — typically $5-$15/month in lower cooling costs during summer.
Are hurricane-rated weather seals worth the upgrade?
Yes for HVHZ homes — the seals are part of the wind-mitigation package that qualifies for insurance discounts.
Can I install weather seals myself?
Bottom seals: yes, fairly straightforward. Side and top seals: requires removing and reinstalling track sections, easier with a pro. We typically bundle weather seal replacement with other service for efficiency.