ServicesStorm Doors
Storm Doors in Normandy Park
A good storm door keeps rain off your entry door, lets in a breeze on mild days and closes gently behind you. We measure your opening, help you pick a style, install it and adjust it. The same person handles your questions the whole way through.
When a Storm Door Is the Right Call
A storm door mounts to the outside trim of your existing entry door. It adds a layer against wind-driven rain, shields a wood or painted door from weather, and gives you a screened opening for fresh air without letting bugs in. For many homes it's a simple way to protect an entry door that's still in good shape.
It isn't always the answer. If your entry door is warped, drafty at the frame or rotting at the sill, a storm door will only cover the problem. In that case we'll say so and talk through entry doors with you instead. We'd rather point you to the right fix than sell you the wrong one.
From your first call to the final sweep of the porch, you deal with one person. That person measures, orders, schedules and checks the finished door with you, so you never have to repeat yourself.
What Our Storm Door Installation Includes
- Measuring the real opening
- We take several width and height readings between the exterior trim and compare the diagonals. Few older entries are perfectly square, and catching that before we order keeps the new door from rubbing or sticking.
- Help choosing a style
- Full-view glass, interchangeable glass and screen panels, or a retractable screen that rolls out of sight. We'll explain how each works day to day and which suits how you use the door.
- Hinge side and hardware
- We set the hinge side so the door doesn't swing into a railing, step or walkway. Handle sets, deadbolts and closers are fitted and tested before we leave.
- Mounting, sealing and the drip cap
- The frame is shimmed plumb, fastened to solid trim and capped at the top to shed water. A sweep at the bottom closes the gap that lets in rain and drafts.
- Closer and wind chain adjustment
- We tune the pneumatic closer so the door shuts firmly without slamming, and set the wind chain so a gust can't wrench it open.
- Cleanup and removal
- Packaging, old hardware and any old storm door we take down leave with us. Your entry is swept before we go.
Signs It's Time for a New Storm Door
It slams or won't latch
A worn closer or a sagging frame means the door either bangs shut or drifts open. Adjustments help for a while, but a bent frame usually can't be trued again.
Water on the entry door
If your main door's paint is peeling, its finish is graying or rain is pooling at the threshold, the storm door isn't sealing or shedding water anymore.
Torn screens and cloudy panels
Ripped screens, scratched or fogged glass and panels that rattle in their tracks are all signs the door has worn past its best.
Corroded or loose hardware
Damp winters are hard on cheap latches and hinges. When handles stick or screws keep backing out of the trim, it's often time to replace the whole unit.
No storm door at all
If your entry door takes the full brunt of rain and sun, adding one can help it last longer and look better.
What Moves the Cost of a Storm Door
Two things shape most of the price: the door you pick and the condition of the opening it hangs on. We look at both when we visit and list each item on a written quote, so nothing gets ordered until you've seen exactly what you're paying for. Flexible payment options are available if you'd rather spread the cost out.
Door style and build
A basic aluminum frame with a fixed screen costs less than a heavy-duty full-view door or one with a built-in retractable screen.
Glass type
Standard tempered glass, low-E coated glass and decorative options all carry different prices. Low-E can help where the door faces strong afternoon sun.
Opening size and squareness
Standard sizes cost less than custom ones. Openings that are out of square may need extra shimming or a special-order door.
Condition of the trim
The door needs solid exterior trim to hold its fasteners. Soft or rotted trim has to be repaired first, and we'll show you any we find.
Hardware upgrades
Keyed deadbolts, upgraded handle sets and heavier closers each add to the cost, and each is your choice.
How a Storm Door Job Goes
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Your call and consultation
You call, tell us about the door, and we set a time to come out. There's no pressure and no cost for the visit or the quote.
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Measure and choose
We measure, check the trim for soft spots and show you options. You get a clear written quote that lists the door, hardware and any trim repair.
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Install day
Most installs are finished in a single day, and a storm door is usually a few hours. We remove the old door if there is one, mount the new frame, hang the door and fit the hardware.
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A final check together
Before we pack up, you try the door yourself while we watch the closer and latch. We'll walk you through changing the glass and screen panels or using the retractable screen, and adjust anything that doesn't feel right.
Common Questions About Storm Doors
Can glass on a storm door harm the door behind it?
Sometimes. When full glass faces hard sun, heat can build up in the gap and wear on certain painted or vinyl finishes. We note which direction your entry faces and what the main door is made of. If heat is a risk, we'll point you toward a vented model or suggest running the screen panel through summer.
How long does installation take?
Most storm doors are installed in a few hours. If trim needs repair first, it may take longer, and we'll tell you that when we quote the job.
Will a storm door fit my front entry?
Most standard entry doors work well. We need enough trim to mount the frame and room for the door to swing without hitting a railing or step. We'll check all of that at the consultation.
Who covers it if something goes wrong during the work?
We are licensed, insured and bonded. That protects you and your home while our crew is on site, from removing an old door to the final cleanup.
What if something isn't right after the install?
Call the same person you've worked with all along. Our installation is backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty, so if a closer we set or a frame we mounted needs attention, we'll come back and make it right.
Let's Talk About Your Front Door
Tell us what's going on with your entry and we'll come measure, explain your options and give you a written quote. One person stays with you from that first call to the final cleanup.