Business Details
30 Years
experience
Transform Your Home with Premium Door & Window Solutions
We are a family-owned, all-inclusive door business specializing in residential door solutions across Tampa, Lakeland, and surrounding areas. With over 29 years of combined customer service and construction experience, we provide personalized service for adding decorative glass inserts to existing doors or full door replacements. Our team prioritizes peace of mind for clients through expert installation, offering hurricane impact glass, fiberglass doors, and interior/exterior design upgrades. We serve homeowners in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, and Manatee counties, emphasizing durability, curb appeal, and tailored customer experiences. 
Services
Glass Inserts
Hurricane Impact Doors
French Doors
Custom Color Glass
Door Installation
Exterior Glass Designs
Fiberglass Doors
Pet Doors
Interior Barn Doors
Hardware Installation
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 29+ years of specialized expertise in residential door solutions.
- Our team provides personalized service tailored to individual homeowner needs.
- We install hurricane impact glass meeting Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone standards.
- Our showrooms display products from seven major manufacturers for maximum selection.
- We provide free measure guides and quotes to simplify the customer process.
What people say
Professional installers
Beautiful etching work
Transformed home entrance
Friendly staff
Accommodating schedules
Services
Glass Inserts
We provide decorative glass inserts for existing exterior doors, offering privacy and aesthetic upgrades. Our options include standard tempered glass and hurricane impact-rated designs. Installation transforms ordinary doors with light-enhancing, curb appeal-boosting solutions while maintaining security and durability.
Hurricane Impact Doors
Our hurricane impact doors feature laminated glass and reinforced frames meeting Florida's HVHZ standards. Designed to withstand Category 5 winds, these doors protect against flying debris while maintaining energy efficiency. Available in decorative or clear glass options with customizable etching.
French Doors
We convert sliding glass doors to French patio configurations for improved aesthetics and functionality. Our installations include energy-efficient glass options with grids or blinds, using composite materials resistant to Florida's climate. Interior French doors also create elegant room separations.
Custom Color Glass
Our Limited Edition Glassworks line offers fully customizable colored glass inserts with unique designs. Available in both standard and hurricane-impact versions, these pieces allow homeowners to create one-of-a-kind door aesthetics that match personal style preferences.
Door Installation
Our professional installation service covers complete door replacement and retrofitting existing units. Using precision measurement techniques, we ensure perfect fit for new fiberglass doors or glass insert modifications. The process includes threshold and frame upgrades for long-term performance.
People
Andy Bates
Co-Owner
Andy co-founded The Glass Door Store with over 29 years of construction and customer service experience. He oversees operations and ensures quality control for all installations.
Angel Bates
Co-Owner
Angel co-owns the business with a focus on client relations and showroom operations. Her family-oriented approach ensures personalized service for every customer.
Jacob Stevens
Installer
Jacob leads our installation team with expertise in precision door fitting and hurricane impact glass applications. He ensures technical excellence in every project execution.
Caleb Bates
Installer
Caleb contributes to installation projects with attention to detail and craftsmanship. His work maintains the company's standards for durability and aesthetic perfection.
Melissa Vandermaas
Sales Associate
Melissa assists customers in showroom selections with knowledge of glass options and design compatibility. She guides clients through the product decision-making process.
Questions
What services does The Glass Door Store offer?
We specialize in decorative glass inserts, hurricane impact doors, French door conversions, and full door replacements for residential properties.
Do you serve areas outside Tampa and Lakeland?
Yes, we serve all of Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, and Manatee counties in Florida.
Can existing doors be retrofitted with glass inserts?
Yes, we can modify most existing doors for glass inserts or recommend retrofit doors when standard sizes don't fit.
What makes hurricane impact doors different?
Our hurricane doors feature laminated glass and reinforced frames tested to HVHZ standards, protecting against Category 5 wind forces.
How long does installation take?
Most glass insert installations complete in under an hour, while full door replacements typically finish within a day.
Do you offer design consultations?
Yes, our showrooms provide free design consultations with product samples and customization options for all door solutions.
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