ServicesStorm Doors
Storm Doors in Federal Way
A storm door takes the beating so your entry door doesn't. We measure your opening, walk you through glass, screen and frame options, and install a door that closes square and latches every time. Most installs are done in a single day.
What a Storm Door Does for Your Home
A storm door is a second, lighter door mounted on the outside of your entry door frame. It keeps wind-driven rain off your main door, cuts drafts at the threshold, and gives you a screened opening on warm evenings. For a wood or painted steel entry door, that extra layer can add years before refinishing or replacement.
It is also one of the easier projects to plan for. You can pick a style, set a budget and schedule the work for a dry stretch, rather than waiting until a slamming screen door or a swollen entry door forces the issue. In our wet Puget Sound winters, a front door that faces the weather benefits the most.
If your entry door itself is failing, a storm door won't fix that. We'll tell you plainly, and our Entry Doors page covers that option.
What's Included in a Storm Door Install
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Measuring the real opening
We measure your door frame at the top, middle and bottom, and check it for square. Older frames are rarely perfectly true, so we plan for shimming or a Z-bar adjustment before you order anything.
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Help choosing the right door
Full-view glass, retractable screen, half-light or ventilating panels. We explain how each one works day to day so you choose for how you use the door, not just how it looks.
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Hardware and closers
We install the handle set, deadbolt if the door has one, and the pneumatic closer. We adjust the closer so the door shuts firmly without slamming, and we fit a wind chain where it's needed.
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Sealing and sweep
The expander and bottom sweep are set to meet your threshold. That keeps rain from blowing under the door.
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Removal and cleanup
If an old storm or screen door is there, we take it down and haul it away. We sweep up and leave your entry ready to use.
Questions about Storm Doors?
Call(253) 313-7629Signs It's Time for a Storm Door
Your entry door is weathering fast
Peeling paint, a faded finish or swelling at the bottom of a wood door tells you rain and sun are reaching it directly. A storm door slows that wear.
The old storm door won't latch
Sagging frames, worn closers and bent hinges let a door bang in the wind or hang open. Past a certain point, a new door costs less effort than repeated fixes.
Torn screens or fogged panels
Brittle screen mesh and cloudy plastic inserts are common on doors that have been outside a long time. Newer doors use tempered glass and tougher screen materials.
You feel a draft at the front door
A cold line along the threshold in winter often means the entry door seal is tired. A storm door adds a buffer while you plan bigger work.
You want airflow without bugs
If you'd like to leave the front door open on summer evenings, a screened or retractable-screen storm door makes that easy.
How Your Storm Door Project Runs
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A free, no-pressure quote
You call, we set a time to look at your door, and we measure and talk through options. You get a clear written quote with no pressure to decide that day.
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Ordering your door
Once you pick a model and color, we order it to your measurements. We'll give you an honest idea of lead time so you can plan around it.
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Install day
We protect the steps and entry, remove the old door if there is one, and mount the new frame plumb and square. Most storm doors go in within a few hours, and most installs are finished in a single day.
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Adjust and walk through
We set the closer, sweep and latch, then show you how to swap glass and screen panels or work the retractable screen. You test it before we leave.
What Affects the Cost of a Storm Door
Storm doors cover a wide range, from basic screen models to heavy full-view doors with premium hardware. Your written quote lists the door, the hardware and the labor separately so you can see where the money goes. We also offer flexible payment options if that helps you fit the project into your budget.
- Door style and glass
- Full-view tempered glass, interchangeable panels and retractable screens each change the price. Thicker frames and better glass usually cost more but hold up longer.
- Frame material
- Aluminum, reinforced aluminum and steel-core frames differ in stiffness and price. A stiffer frame resists sagging on a busy front door.
- Your opening
- Standard sizes are simplest. Out-of-square frames, non-standard widths or damaged trim add time or call for a custom-sized door.
- Hardware upgrades
- Keyed deadbolts, upgraded handle sets, a second closer or special finishes all add to the total.
- Removing the old door
- Taking down and disposing of an existing storm door is a small line item, and we list it so nothing surprises you.
Storm Door Questions We Hear Often
Will a storm door damage my entry door?
It shouldn't. The concern is heat building up between a full-glass storm door and a dark entry door in direct sun. If your door gets strong afternoon sun, we'll talk about ventilating panels or a lighter-tinted glass to keep that in check.
Can a storm door go on any front door?
Most standard entry doors can take one, as long as there's enough flat trim around the frame to mount it. We check that during the quote. If the trim is damaged or too narrow, we'll explain what it takes before you commit.
How long does the install take?
Most storm doors take a few hours, and most installs are finished in a single day. Your entry stays usable, so you aren't locked out of the front of the house.
Should I get glass, screen or both?
If you want light and weather protection in winter and fresh air in summer, an interchangeable or retractable-screen door gives you both. If the door faces heavy rain and you rarely open it for air, a full-view glass door is simpler.
When is the best time to schedule?
Late spring through early fall is easiest, since dry weather makes for clean trim work and sealing. Calling a few weeks ahead gives time to order your door, so it's in place before the fall rains.
Plan Your Storm Door Before the Rain Sets In
Tell us about your front door and we'll set up a time to measure. You'll get a free, written quote and an honest recommendation, with no pressure to decide on the spot.