ServicesStorm Doors
Storm Doors in Issaquah
A storm door adds a layer of glass and a tight seal in front of your entry door. It keeps rain off the main door and lets in air on nice days. We measure, fit and adjust it so it closes easily, and we photograph the frame along the way.
What a Storm Door Does for Your Home
A storm door hangs on the outside face of your entry frame, just in front of the main door. Most come with a glass panel and a screen, so you can shut out the weather or let a breeze through. A good one cuts drafts, protects the finish on your main door and keeps leaves and rain off the threshold.
The door itself is only half the job. The other half is the opening it hangs on. If the trim is soft or the frame is out of square, a new storm door will rattle, drag or never latch right. So we check the opening first and show you what we find in photos before anything gets covered up.
Most installs are finished in a single day. The old door gets hauled off, the new one gets adjusted, and you get a short walk-through on how to work the screen and closer.
What's Included in a Storm Door Install
Measuring the opening
We measure width and height at several points, since door openings are rarely the same top to bottom. That tells us which size fits and whether any shimming is needed.
Checking the trim and frame
We press on the brick molding and look for rot, gaps and old caulk. You get photos of what we see, good or bad.
Removing the old door
If there's an old storm door, we take it down, pull the old screws and hardware and haul it away.
Fitting and adjusting
We set the Z-bar frame, hang the door and tune the closer, sweep and latch. The goal is a door that shuts on its own without slamming.
Sealing and cleanup
Gaps get sealed so water runs off instead of behind the frame. We sweep up, take the packaging and leave the entry the way we found it.
Signs It's Time for a New Storm Door
It won't latch
You have to push or lift the door to get it to catch. That usually means the frame has shifted or the hinge side is sagging.
The closer is shot
The door slams, or swings wide and won't come back. A worn pneumatic closer can be swapped, but on an old door it's often one problem among several.
Cold air and gaps at the edges
A chill near the entry, or a thin line of light where the door meets the frame, means the weatherstripping and sweep have worn out.
Rust, dents or a torn screen
Bent bottom panels, rusty hinges and screens that keep tearing are signs the door has reached the end.
Your main door is getting beat up
In a wet Northwest winter, rain driven against a bare entry door wears the finish and swells wood. A storm door takes that hit instead.
There's no storm door at all
If your entry gets direct weather and you'd like fresh air without bugs, adding one is a simple fix.
How a Storm Door Job Runs
- 1
Measuring visit
Once you reach us by phone, we pick a time to stop by. We measure, look over the opening and go through styles, glass and screen choices with you. The quote is free and nobody pushes you to sign.
- 2
Pictures before we start
On install day we photograph the opening once the old door is off. If the trim needs repair, you see it and approve it before we go further.
- 3
Hang and tune the door
We mount the frame, hang the door, then adjust the closer, latch and sweep until it shuts clean.
- 4
Walk-through at the end
We show you how to swap glass and screen, lock it and change the closer speed. You also get photos of the finished work.
What Moves the Price of a Storm Door
Storm doors vary more than people expect. The door you pick matters, but so does the shape your entry is in. We give you the price at the visit, and if the frame needs work, you see photos of why before it's added.
- Door style and glass
- Full-view glass, retractable screens and ventilating panels each cost differently. Heavier doors with thicker frames hold up better but cost more.
- Size of the opening
- Standard sizes are simplest. Wide, tall or unusual openings may need a custom-size door or extra trim work.
- Condition of the trim
- Rotted brick molding has to be fixed before a door can hang straight. It's the most common surprise, which is why we show it to you first.
- Hardware choices
- Handle sets, deadbolts, kick plates and finish color all change the total a little.
Storm Door Questions We Hear
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Does a storm door make my entry door too hot?
Full glass facing hard afternoon sun can build up heat in the space between the two doors. If your entry faces that way, we'll mention it and suggest a vented panel or running the screen in summer. Shaded entries rarely have a problem.
Can you install a storm door on any entry?
Most entries, yes. The door needs a solid frame on the outside to mount to and enough clearance for the handles not to hit. We check both at the visit.
How long does the install take?
Most storm door installs are done in a few hours, and most finish in a single day even with minor trim repair. If the frame needs bigger work, we tell you up front.
Do I need to be home?
It helps if someone is there at the start and the end. We'd like you to see the opening before we cover it, and to go through the walk-through when we're done.
Can I pay over time?
We offer flexible payment options. Ask about them when you call and we'll go over what's available.
Ready for a Door That Shuts Right
Tell us about your entry and we'll come measure. You'll see what we find at the opening and get a straight answer on what it needs.