ServicesStorm Doors
Storm Doors in Lynnwood
A good storm door lets fresh air in, keeps rain off your front door and closes quietly every time. We measure your opening, help you pick a style that suits your home, and put the full price in writing before any work begins.
A second door that earns its place
A storm door sits in front of your entry door and takes the weather so the door behind it doesn't have to. In a place where rain comes sideways for months, that means less swelling, peeling paint and worn weatherstripping on the door you actually care about. In summer, swap the glass for a screen or roll one down and you get a cross breeze without letting bugs in.
Most of the trouble we see with storm doors comes from the install, not the door. A frame that isn't square leaves gaps, the latch never catches, and the closer slams. We take the time to shim and fit the mounting frame to your opening so the door swings and seals the way it should.
Before we order anything, you get a written quote that lists the door, glass, hardware and any trim work we found. If something changes once the old door comes off, we show you and talk it over before doing more.
What your storm door install includes
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Measuring and style help
We measure the opening at several points, since older frames are rarely the same width top to bottom. Then we walk you through full-view, half-view ventilating and retractable-screen options and what each is good for.
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Removing the old door
If there's an existing storm door, we take it off, pull the old frame and hardware, and haul it away.
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Fitting the mounting frame
The frame attaches to the exterior trim around your entry door. We shim it plumb and square, then caulk the edges so water runs off instead of behind it.
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Hardware and closer setup
We install the handle set, latch, door sweep and closer, then adjust the closer speed so the door shuts firmly without banging. A wind chain or second closer can be added for exposed doorways.
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Glass break warranty
Our storm doors come with a glass break warranty. We'll go over what it covers when we sit down with you to review pricing.
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Cleanup and walkthrough
We sweep up, take the packaging with us and show you how to switch glass and screen panels or work the retractable screen.
Questions about Storm Doors?
Call(425) 549-7282Signs it's time for a new storm door
It won't latch
If you have to lift or shove the door to get it to catch, the frame has likely shifted or the hinge side is sagging.
The closer slams or droops
A leaking closer lets the door bang shut or hang open. Replacing the closer sometimes works, but a bent frame will wear out a new one fast.
Torn screens or cracked glass
Older doors often use parts that are hard to find, so a repair can cost more than it should.
Your front door is taking a beating
Peeling paint, a swollen bottom edge or soggy weatherstripping on the entry door are all signs it needs something in front of it.
Drafts at the front entry
A well-fitted storm door adds a buffer of still air that helps cut the chill coming in around an older door.
How a storm door job goes
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A quick phone call
Tell us about your doorway and what you'd like the new door to do. We set a time to come out and measure.
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Measuring and pricing
We check the opening, the trim and the condition of the wood around it. You get a written quote listing the door, options and any trim repair, with no pressure to decide on the spot.
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Install day
Plan on us being there for part of the day, not several. A storm door often takes just a morning, and like most of our installs, it's done in a single day. You can still come and go through your front entry for much of the visit.
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Final check
We test the latch, lock, closer and sweep, then clean up and answer any questions before we leave.
What affects the price of a storm door
Storm door prices vary more than people expect, mostly because of the door style and the condition of the opening. Each factor below appears as its own line in the written breakdown we hand you, so nothing is tucked away. If spreading out the cost would help, ask us about our flexible payment options.
- Door style
- A basic full-view door with swappable panels costs less than a ventilating model or one with a built-in retractable screen.
- Glass and frame material
- Low-E glass, thicker frames and reinforced cores add cost but hold up better on a doorway that gets wind and sun.
- Opening size
- Standard openings take stock doors. Unusual widths or heights may need a custom-sized door, which takes longer to arrive.
- Trim condition
- If the wood the frame mounts to is soft or rotted, it needs attention first. We'll point it out and price it before work starts.
- Hardware choices
- Keyed deadbolts, upgraded handle sets, finish colors and extra closers all change the total.
Answers about storm doors
Will heat build up between the storm door and my entry door?
It can on a doorway that faces strong afternoon sun. In that case we'll suggest a vented or screened style so the finish on your entry door doesn't get baked. We'll look at which way your door faces during the visit.
Will a storm door fit my entry?
Most standard entry doors can take one, as long as there's flat exterior trim for the frame to mount to. Doors with a lever handle that sticks out far, or very shallow trim, may need a specific model, and we'll check that when we measure.
How long does installation take?
Usually a few hours for one door. If we find trim that needs repair first, you'll already know from the pricing we put in writing, and it may add some time.
What happens if the glass breaks?
Our storm doors include a glass break warranty. We'll explain how it applies to the door you choose before you sign anything.
Can I get both glass and a screen?
Yes. Some doors use interchangeable panels you swap by season, while others have a screen that rolls up out of sight or a glass panel that slides down to open the screen.
Do you also replace the main door?
We do. If your entry door itself is worn out, our entry doors service covers that, and we can price both together so they fit and look right as a pair.
Let's keep the rain off your front door
Give us a call and we'll set up a time to measure. You'll get a written quote with every option and cost spelled out, and the choice is yours.