ServicesStorm Doors
Storm Doors in Seattle
Your storm door takes the first blast of wind and sideways rain before it ever reaches your front door. We install new storm doors for your home and replace ones a gust has bent, cracked or yanked loose, with a straight answer on what's worth fixing.
A second door that earns its spot
A storm door mounts to the outside of your entry door frame. It takes the hit from wind-driven rain, keeps grit and leaves off the threshold, and gives you a screened opening on warm evenings. Around Seattle, where fall and winter storms push rain sideways for days at a time, that extra layer helps a wood or painted entry door last a lot longer.
Many of the calls we get come right after a windy night, when a storm door caught a gust, slammed open and bent at the hinge rail. If that happened to you, we look at what's damaged, tell you plainly whether a repair makes sense or a new door is the better buy, and get the opening secured without pushing you into more than you need.
Our company is licensed, insured and bonded, and every storm door we install is backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty.
What you get with a new storm door
- Measurements taken at several points
- Door frames in older homes have often shifted a little out of square over the years. We check the width and height in more than one spot so your new storm door hangs flat and shuts without scraping.
- Help picking a style
- Full-view glass, mid-view and retractable-screen doors each suit a different routine. We explain how each one works day to day, and you choose what fits the way your family uses that entry.
- Fastening into sound wood
- The mounting frame needs solid trim behind it to stay put in a strong gust. If we find soft or rotted wood around the opening, we point it out and show you before any work continues.
- A tuned closer and wind chain
- We adjust the closer so the door glides shut and catches the latch quietly. A wind chain or stop is added so a sudden gust can't throw the door back past its hinges.
- Sweep and side seals
- A sweep along the bottom and seals down the sides close the gaps where rain and cold air like to sneak through.
- Old door removed, entry left clean
- We haul off any old storm door along with the packaging and leftover screws, then sweep your step before we head out.
Signs it's time for a new storm door
It got caught by the wind
A door that blew wide open often ends up with a bent frame, sprung hinges or a torn-out closer bracket. Once the metal is kinked, it rarely closes right again.
The closer slams or won't latch
A worn closer lets the door bang shut or drift open. Sometimes a new closer is all you need, and we'll tell you if that's the case.
Cracked glass or a torn screen
Damaged panels let water in and can be a safety concern, especially with kids or pets near the door.
Water at the threshold
If rain is reaching your entry door or puddling inside, the sweep and seals have likely given out.
Your entry door is weathering fast
Peeling paint, swelling or a sticking front door can mean it's taking too much rain. A storm door gives it cover.
What affects the price of a storm door
Storm door costs vary more than most people expect, mostly because of the door itself and the condition of the opening. We put every item on the written quote so you can see where the money goes. Here's what tends to move the number.
Door style
Full-view glass, mid-view and retractable-screen doors are built differently and priced differently. Interchangeable glass and screen panels add a little but give you two doors in one.
Frame strength
Heavier aluminum or reinforced frames resist bending in wind better than light-gauge models. For an exposed entry, that's often money well spent.
Condition of the opening
Rotted trim or a badly out-of-square frame has to be fixed before a storm door can mount securely. We show you any of this before work starts.
Hardware and finish
Keyed deadbolts, upgraded handles, a second closer and custom colors all change the total. Non-standard sizes can, too.
How it goes, from the call to the final latch
- 1
A quick phone conversation
You tell us what happened or what you're hoping for. We ask a few questions and set a time to come see the door.
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An on-site look and written quote
We measure, check the frame and trim, and take photos of any damage. You get a free, no-pressure quote listing each part of the job, and we can talk through flexible payment options if that helps.
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Install day
Most installs wrap up in a single day. Out comes the old door, then we level and fasten the new frame, hang the door, and tune the closer, chain and sweep until it swings and seals the way it should.
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Walkthrough before we leave
We open and close it with you, show you how the screen or glass panel works, and make sure the lock and latch feel right.
Storm door questions we hear often
The wind bent my storm door. Can it be fixed?
Sometimes. A broken closer, chain or bracket is usually a simple repair. If the door frame itself is kinked or the hinge rail has pulled away, it won't seal or latch properly again, and replacing it is the more sensible choice. We'll show you what we see and let you decide.
Will a storm door work with my front door?
Most entry doors can take one, as long as there's enough room for the handle hardware and the trim around the door is solid. We check clearance and the condition of the trim during the visit. If something needs attention first, we'll explain it.
Can a storm door damage my entry door?
A full glass storm door on a door that gets strong afternoon sun can trap heat against it. On those entries, we often suggest a model with a screen panel you can swap in or a retractable screen so heat can escape. It's an easy thing to plan for up front.
Should I go through insurance for a storm-damaged door?
That's between you and your insurer, and we don't act as the adjuster. What we can do is give you a written, itemized quote and photos of the damage, which is usually what an insurance company asks for. Many homeowners find a storm door falls below their deductible, so it's worth checking first.
How long does a storm door install take?
Most storm door installs are finished in a single day, and many take only a few hours. We keep the step and entry protected while we work, take the old door and packaging away, and sweep up before we go. You can use your front door again as soon as we're done.
Get your storm door sorted out
Whether a gust just bent your old door or you've been meaning to add one, a short call is the easiest place to start. We'll come take a look and give you honest options for your home.