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Entry Doors in Federal Way
A front door that sticks, leaks or lets in a draft is easier to replace on your schedule than after it fails. We help you choose a fiberglass, steel or wood entry door, plan the budget and install it. Most installs are finished in a single day.
When a new entry door makes sense
Your entry door takes more abuse than any window in your home. It swings open thousands of times a year and hangs a heavy slab on three hinges. It also faces rain blowing straight at the threshold. Over time the frame shifts, the weatherstripping flattens and the bottom of the jamb can soften from moisture that never fully dries out during a long wet season.
Some of that can be adjusted. A new sweep or a reset strike plate fixes plenty of sticking doors. When the frame is rotting, the slab is warped or the door is simply worn through, a new prehung unit is the more honest answer. We will tell you which one you are looking at.
Planning ahead gives you options. You can compare materials, pick hardware and glass, and set money aside over a few months instead of paying for whatever is in stock the week the old door gives out.
What our entry door installation includes
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Measuring the rough opening
We measure the opening, check the floor for level and look at the sill and jamb for rot before we quote. That way the door you order fits the opening you actually have.
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Help choosing the door
Fiberglass resists dents and moisture, steel is strong and budget friendly, and wood gives the classic look with more upkeep. We walk you through glass inserts, sidelites and transoms so you can see how each one changes the light and the price.
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Removing the old door and frame
We take out the old slab and frame, inspect what is underneath and haul the old unit away.
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Flashing and sill protection
A sill pan and proper flashing keep water from wicking under the threshold. This is the step that decides whether your subfloor stays dry for years.
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Fitting, insulation and trim
We shim the frame plumb, fill the gap with low-expansion foam and install interior and exterior trim. The door should close smoothly against fresh weatherstripping.
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Hardware and cleanup
We install your locks and handles, adjust the strike so the deadbolt throws easily and clean up before we go.
Questions about Entry Doors?
Call(253) 313-7629Signs it is time to plan a new entry door
Daylight around the edges
If you can see light around the frame with the door closed, warm air is getting out and cold air and rain are getting in.
A door that sticks or won't latch
Some seasonal swelling is normal for wood. When the door sticks most of the year or the deadbolt needs a shove to lock, the frame has likely shifted.
Soft wood at the bottom of the frame
Press a screwdriver into the base of the jamb. If it sinks in, moisture has been getting in for a while, and rot can spread toward the subfloor.
Fog or cracks in the door glass
Condensation between the panes means the seal on the glass insert has failed.
Rust, dents or a peeling finish
A steel door rusting along the bottom edge or a fiberglass door with a worn-through finish is close to the end of its useful life.
How your entry door project runs
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A free quote by phone, then a visit
Call us and we will talk through what is going on with your door. We then measure, check the frame and give you a written estimate with the door, hardware and labor listed separately.
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Choosing and ordering
You pick the material, style, glass and hardware with no pressure to decide that day. Many doors are made to order, so we give you a realistic lead time to plan around.
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Install day
We protect your floors, remove the old unit and set the new prehung door with flashing, insulation and trim. Most installs are finished in a single day, and we plan the work so your home is closed up before we leave.
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Walkthrough with you
We open and close the door together, test the locks and show you how to adjust the threshold if it ever needs it.
What affects the cost of a new entry door
Entry door pricing varies more than most people expect, mostly because of choices you control. Every line goes on the written estimate so you can see where the money goes and adjust before you commit. We also offer flexible payment options if you would rather spread the cost out.
- Door material
- Steel is usually the most affordable, fiberglass sits in the middle, and solid wood costs more up front and in upkeep over time.
- Glass, sidelites and transoms
- Decorative glass and extra panels add materials and labor. A wider unit may also mean reframing the opening.
- Condition of the frame and sill
- Rot found under the old threshold has to be repaired before the new door goes in. We show you photos of what we find so nothing on the bill is a mystery.
- Size and custom orders
- Standard sizes cost less and arrive sooner than unusual widths, taller doors or arched tops.
- Hardware and finish
- Smart locks, multipoint locking and factory paint or stain all change the total.
Entry door questions
Should I repair my door or replace it?
If the slab is solid and the frame is sound, new weatherstripping, a sweep or a hinge adjustment may be all you need, and we will say so. When the frame is rotted or the door is warped, replacement saves you from paying for repairs that won't last.
Which door material holds up best in wet weather?
Fiberglass handles moisture well because it won't swell, rot or rust. Steel is a good value but can rust where the finish gets scratched near the bottom. Wood looks beautiful and needs regular refinishing to stay sealed through our rainy months.
How long will I wait for my new door?
Stock doors can sometimes go in soon after the quote. Custom sizes, glass and finishes are made to order and take longer. That is a good reason to start planning before your current door gives out, especially if you want the work done before the wet season.
Will my home be open to the weather during the install?
Only while the old frame comes out and the new one goes in. We keep the opening covered if rain moves in, and most installs are finished in a single day.
Can you add a storm door at the same time?
Yes. Many homeowners pair a new entry door with a storm door for extra protection and ventilation. We can quote both together so you plan the budget in one step, and patio doors too if you are updating more than one opening.
Start planning your new front door
Give us a call to talk through your door, your budget and your timeline. You will get a free, no-pressure quote and all the time you need to decide.