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Entry Door Replacement in Lynnwood
Your front door gets used more than any other part of your home, so a draft, a sticky latch or a damp sill is hard to ignore. We fit new entry doors that seal tight and lock solidly, and you see the full scope on paper, frame to trim, before any work starts.
When a New Entry Door Is the Right Call
Some door problems are a quick fix. A loose strike plate or a worn sweep doesn't need a new door, and we'll tell you so. But when the slab is warped, the frame has gone soft, or the door has been patched so many times it never quite closes, replacing it is usually the better use of your money.
Most of the doors we replace come as a prehung unit: the slab already hung in a new frame with a fresh sill and weatherstripping. That lets us correct an out-of-square opening instead of forcing an old door to fit it. Long, damp winters are hard on the bottom of a door frame, so we look closely at the sill and the framing underneath before we recommend anything.
Before work starts, you'll have an estimate that spells out what's included and what could change the price. If we find something during the visit that matters, you hear about it then, not halfway through the install.
What an Entry Door Job Includes
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A measured, itemized estimate
We measure the rough opening, check the frame for square and look at the sill and threshold. The estimate lists the door, frame, hardware, trim and finish as separate lines so you can see where the money goes.
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Door and material choices
Fiberglass holds up well to wet weather and won't warp. Steel is solid and budget-friendly. Wood looks beautiful but needs more upkeep. We'll walk through the tradeoffs and leave the choice with you.
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Sidelites and decorative glass
Glass panels in the door or alongside it bring light into a dark entry. Doors with glass are covered by our glass break warranty.
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Removal and careful installation
We take out the old door and frame, check the opening, then set the new unit level and plumb. It gets shimmed, fastened and sealed with flashing at the sill so water runs out instead of in.
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Hardware, trim and cleanup
New locksets and deadbolts are fitted and tested, interior and exterior trim goes back on, and we haul away the old door. You're left with a door that closes with one hand and latches on the first try.
Questions about Entry Doors?
Call(425) 549-7282Signs Your Entry Door Needs Replacing
You can feel a draft
If you can feel air moving around the edges, or see daylight past the weatherstripping, the door or frame has shifted. New stripping helps for a while, but a warped slab won't seal for long.
It sticks or won't latch
Doors that swell in the rainy months and loosen up in summer are usually absorbing moisture. Planing the edge only buys a season or two.
Soft wood at the bottom
Press a screwdriver into the frame near the sill. If it sinks in, there's rot, and the frame needs to come out along with the door.
Water or stains inside
Damp flooring, darkened subfloor or peeling paint just inside the door means water is getting past the threshold. That's worth fixing before it spreads.
The lock feels flimsy
A worn frame can make even a good deadbolt easy to force. A new prehung door with a solid strike area makes your home noticeably more secure.
How Your Entry Door Install Goes
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Phone call and visit
You call, we set a time to come out, measure and talk through what you want. There's no pressure to decide on the spot.
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Your estimate on paper
You get the scope, the door you chose and anything that could affect the price, such as possible rot under the sill, all spelled out. We explain each line before you agree to anything.
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Ordering your door
Once you approve, we order the door built to your opening. We'll let you know the expected arrival so you can plan around install day.
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Install day
Most installs are finished in a single day. We lay down floor protection, remove the old unit, set and seal the new one, then fit hardware and trim. Your entry is never left open overnight.
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Walkthrough
Before we pack up, we swing the door with you a few times and try every lock. We also point out the adjustable threshold, so you know what to turn if the seal at the bottom ever loosens.
What Affects the Price of an Entry Door
Every door is priced on its own, because two entries that look alike can need very different work. Here is what moves the number. Each of these shows up as its own line on your estimate, and we offer flexible payment options if that helps.
- Door material and style
- Fiberglass, steel and wood differ in price, and so do panel styles, finishes and factory-painted or stained options.
- Glass and sidelites
- Decorative glass, privacy glass and sidelites add cost. A double door or a door with two sidelites is a larger unit and a bigger job.
- Condition of the opening
- Rot in the sill, subfloor or framing has to be repaired before a new door goes in. We point out what we can see during the visit and note it on the estimate.
- Size changes
- Fitting a standard door to the existing opening is simplest. Widening or resizing the opening involves framing work and may need a permit, which we'll tell you about up front.
- Hardware and trim
- Smart locks, upgraded handlesets and new interior or exterior casing all add to the total, and each one is listed so you can decide.
Entry Door Questions
Do I need a new frame or just a new door?
Usually both. A prehung door comes with its own frame and sill, which gives a tighter seal and fixes alignment problems. If your frame is solid and square, a slab-only swap is sometimes possible, and we'll tell you honestly which fits your situation.
Will my house be open to the weather during the install?
Only for a short stretch while the old unit comes out and the new one goes in. The job usually wraps up the same day we start, and we schedule so your entry is closed and locked before we leave.
Which material holds up best in wet weather?
Fiberglass is the most forgiving in damp conditions because it doesn't swell or rot. Steel also does well if the finish stays intact. Wood can last a long time but needs regular refinishing, especially on a door without an overhang.
What if you find rot once the old door is out?
We check the sill and frame during the measuring visit and note any likely problem areas up front. If something hidden turns up, we stop, show you, and explain the repair and its cost before going further. Nothing gets added without your okay.
Is the glass in my new door covered?
Yes. Entry doors with glass panels or sidelites come with our glass break warranty. We'll go over the details with you when we review your estimate.
Ready for a Front Door That Closes Right?
Tell us a little about your door and we'll set up a visit to measure. You'll get a free, no-pressure quote with every part of the job spelled out.