ServicesStorm Doors
Storm Doors in Edmonds
A storm door takes the rain so your front door doesn't, gives you a screen for summer air and latches on its own. We measure the opening you really have, fix loose or soft trim around it, and hang a door that fits snug.
Why Add a Storm Door
Think of it as an outer door that mounts to the frame in front of your entry door. Wind-driven rain hits it first, so the wood door behind it lasts longer and keeps its finish. Pop the screen in place of the glass and you get a breeze without the bugs.
Older houses make this job harder than it looks. Door openings settle over the years and drift out of square. Trim has been painted over again and again. Sometimes we find screw holes and shims from a storm door someone took off decades ago. We plan around all of that before we order anything.
If your main entry door is the real problem, we will tell you. Sometimes a new door through our entry doors work makes more sense than covering up a tired one.
What Your Storm Door Install Includes
Measuring the real opening
We measure width and height in several spots, not just one. Older frames are often off by a quarter inch or more from top to bottom, and that changes which door and which expander will work.
Checking the trim and sill
The storm door screws into the brick mold around your entry door. We probe it for soft wood first. If it is rotted, we tell you and show you before we go further.
Removing the old storm door
If you have one, we take it down, haul it away, and fill or cover old screw holes so the new frame sits flat.
Hanging and adjusting
We set the hinge side plumb, trim the drip cap and expander to your opening, and adjust the closer and latch so the door shuts on its own without slamming.
Cleanup
We sweep up metal shavings and caulk scraps, and leave the porch the way we found it.
Signs It's Time for a New Storm Door
It won't latch
The door drifts open or needs a hip check to close. Usually the frame has shifted or the closer is worn out.
Bent or loose frame
Wind can catch an open storm door and bend the hinge rail. Once it is bent, it never seals right again.
Your entry door is weathering fast
Peeling finish, swelling or water stains on the lower half of your front door mean it is taking the rain head on. A storm door covers it.
Torn screen or fogged panel
Older storm doors often have screens and panels you can't get parts for anymore. Replacing the whole unit is often cheaper than chasing parts.
Gaps you can see daylight through
Light around the edges means air and water get in too. The sweep or weatherstrip is shot, or the door never fit the opening.
How the Job Goes
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Phone call and visit
You call, and we set a time to come look. We measure, check the trim, and talk through glass, screen and color choices. The quote is free and there is no pressure to sign.
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Ordering the right door
We order a door sized for your opening, with the right swing side and hardware. If the frame needs repair, that goes on the quote up front.
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Install day
Most installs are finished in a single day. Hanging a storm door takes part of a morning or afternoon, and you can still use your front door through most of it.
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Walkthrough
We show you how to swap the glass and screen, lock the door and adjust the closer. Our work is backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty.
What Changes the Price
The biggest swings in price come from the door you choose and the condition of your opening. Your quote lists each piece of the job on its own line, so nothing is lumped together. We also offer flexible payment options for anyone who wants to spread the cost out.
- The door itself
- Full-view glass, retractable screens, heavier frames and upgraded hardware all cost more than a basic mid-view door.
- Size and fit
- Standard openings take stock doors. Odd sizes, common in older houses, may need a special order or extra trim work.
- Condition of the trim
- Soft or split brick mold has to be repaired or replaced before a storm door can hang on it. That is added work, and we show it to you first.
- Removing an old door
- Taking down an existing storm door and patching old holes adds some time to the job.
Storm Door Questions
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Can you put a storm door on an old house with a crooked frame?
Usually, yes. Storm doors come with an expander that covers small gaps, and we can shim the hinge side to get it plumb. If the frame is too far out, we tell you what it would take to fix it before we start.
Will a storm door trap heat against my front door?
It can with dark doors that get a lot of afternoon sun behind full glass. Edmonds summers are mild, so it is rarely a problem. We will ask about your door and which way it faces, and suggest a venting screen if it makes sense.
Does a storm door help with drafts?
It adds a layer of still air and blocks wind, so it helps. It won't fix a badly sealed entry door, though. If your main door leaks air, we will say so.
What if something gets damaged while you work?
Our company is licensed, insured and bonded. If something at your home is damaged during the job, it is on us to make it right. We also lay down drop cloths and protect the floor inside the doorway before we start.
How long does it take?
Once the door arrives, hanging it usually takes a few hours. If we have to repair trim first, it can run longer, but most jobs still wrap up the same day.
Ready for a Door That Shuts Right
We serve Edmonds and nearby towns like Shoreline, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace. Give us a call, and we will come measure and give you a straight answer.