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Entry Doors in Edmonds
We replace worn front and side doors with new units that close clean, lock easily and keep the weather out. In older houses we check the frame and sill first, so the new door isn't hung on top of an old problem.
When a new entry door makes sense
Your front door takes more abuse than any other part of your home. It gets slammed, pushed shut with a full grocery bag and soaked by rain for months at a time. When it starts to drag, leak or rattle in the frame, we replace it with a new door and, when it's needed, a new frame.
Older houses add a twist. Openings are rarely square anymore. We find shims from past repairs, a sill patched with filler or a threshold sitting on soft wood. We open it up, show you what we find and fix the cause, so the new door closes right and stays that way.
We're licensed, insured and bonded, and every entry door we install is backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty.
What the job includes
Checking the framed opening
The old door's size only tells part of the story. We take readings at the top, middle and bottom of the framed opening and check level and plumb on both sides. Framing that has settled over decades is often further off than it looks.
A prehung door and frame
Most jobs use a prehung unit: door, jamb, hinges and weatherstrip built as one piece. It seals far better than a new slab hung in a worn frame.
Sill and framing check
Once the old threshold is out, we check the wood under it. Soft or rotted sill framing gets repaired before the new door goes in. We tell you first and show you photos.
Flashing and sealing
We put in a sill pan and seal the sides so water drains out instead of into the wall. This is the step that keeps a door dry through a long, wet winter.
Locks, hardware and trim
New handle set, deadbolt and strike plate, set into solid wood. We reinstall or replace the inside trim and finish the outside casing.
Cleanup and haul-away
The old door leaves with us. We sweep up and wipe down before we go.
Signs your entry door is due
- Drafts you can feel
- Air at the edges or daylight around the door means the weatherstrip or the frame has failed. Your heating bill pays for it all winter.
- Sticks one season, loose the next
- A door that sticks in damp months and rattles in dry ones has a frame that moved or a slab that swells. Planing it again only buys time.
- Soft wood near the floor
- Press a screwdriver into the jamb near the bottom. If it sinks in, water has been getting behind the trim, often for years.
- The lock won't line up
- If you have to lift or shove the door to turn the deadbolt, the hinge side has sagged. That's a security problem, not just a nuisance.
- Fogged or cracked glass
- Decorative glass with fog between the panes has lost its seal. On many doors from past decades, that glass can't be swapped out on its own.
How the job goes
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Free quote and a visit
Call and we set a time to look at the door. We measure, check the frame and sill, and give you a written price with your door options laid out.
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Order and schedule
Doors are built to size, so there's a wait while yours is made. We set the install date once it arrives.
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Remove and inspect
On the day, we cover the floor inside the door and take out the old unit. Then we look at what's underneath and talk with you before fixing anything extra.
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Set, seal and adjust
We set the new door, shim it plumb, flash and seal it, then adjust hinges and strike until it shuts with an easy push. We plan the work so the opening is closed and locked before we pack up, and nearly every door wraps up the same day it starts.
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Walkthrough
We show you the locks, how the threshold adjusts and how to care for the finish.
What moves the price of an entry door
We price each door from the visit, not from a chart. Two doors that look alike can cost quite different amounts once we know what's behind the trim. Your written quote lists each part of the job, and we offer flexible payment options.
- Door material
- Fiberglass, steel and wood each cost differently. Fiberglass handles wet weather well. Wood looks great but needs more upkeep.
- Size and sidelites
- A standard single door costs less than one with sidelites, a transom or the odd widths common in older houses.
- Frame and sill condition
- Rot or settled framing adds repair work. We can't be sure until the old door is out, so we explain up front what we might find and what it would add.
- Glass and hardware
- Decorative glass, keypad or smart locks and upgraded handle sets all raise the price.
- Finish
- Factory-finished doors cost more up front. Doors painted or stained after install take extra time.
Entry door questions
- Can you put a new door in my old frame?
- Sometimes. If the frame is solid and square, a slab-only swap can work. In most older houses the frame has moved or the sill has soft spots, so a full prehung unit seals better and lasts longer. We tell you which one your door needs after we look.
- What happens if you find rot when the old door comes out?
- We stop and show you. We take photos, explain what it needs and what it adds to the cost before we do any of it. You decide how to go ahead.
- Will my house be open all day?
- Not for long. The old door only comes out once the new one is on site, and nearly every install wraps up in one day. We don't leave until the new door closes and locks.
- Which door material holds up best in our wet weather?
- Fiberglass is our usual pick for homes around Edmonds, Lynnwood and Shoreline. It won't swell or rot, and it takes paint or stain. Steel is strong and costs less but can dent. Wood suits some older homes best; it just needs more care.
- Is the installation covered?
- Yes. Our 10-year workmanship warranty covers the install. Coverage on the door itself comes from the maker, and we go over it with you.
- Can you add a storm door at the same time?
- Yes. We install storm doors too, and doing both in one visit is simple. Mention it when you call and we'll include it in your quote.
Get a straight answer on your front door
Call for a free, no-pressure quote. We'll come look at the door and the frame and tell you plainly what it needs.