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Entry Door Replacement in Normandy Park
We replace worn, drafty front doors with new fiberglass, steel or wood units that close tight and lock right. We set the frame plumb, seal it against rain and insulate the gaps around it. Most installs are finished in a single day.
When a New Entry Door Makes Sense
Your front door gets used more than any window in the house. Over the years the frame shifts, the weatherstrip flattens and the bottom of the door soaks up water. You end up with a door that sticks in winter, rattles in the wind and lets cold air slide across the floor.
Sometimes a new sweep and an adjusted strike plate fix it, and we will tell you if that is all you need. When the slab is warped, the jamb is soft or the threshold is rotted, a new prehung door is the better fix. You get a tight seal and a lock that lines up. Your furnace also stops working to heat air that leaks straight out the entry.
We work on homes in Normandy Park, Burien, Des Moines and the towns around them. If the patio slider is the real problem, see our patio doors page. If you want an extra layer over the front door, look at storm doors.
What an Entry Door Job Includes
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Measuring the rough opening
We measure the opening, not just the old door. Older homes often have openings that are out of square, and we plan the shims and trim around that before we order.
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Choosing the door
We walk you through fiberglass, steel and wood. Fiberglass holds up best to damp weather and does not dent. Steel is strong and costs less. Wood looks great but needs finish work every few years.
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Insulated, sealed install
We fill the gap between the frame and the wall with low-expansion foam and flash the sill so water runs out, not in. Then we set new weatherstrip and a door sweep that actually touches the threshold.
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Hardware and lock fit
We set the lockset and deadbolt and adjust the strike so the bolt slides in without a shove. Every door gets tested for a smooth close before we leave.
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Glass options
Sidelites, transoms and door glass come in clear, textured and privacy styles. Glass in our entry doors is covered by our glass break warranty.
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Trim and cleanup
We finish the interior and exterior trim, haul away the old door and vacuum the entry. You get your front door back the same day in most cases.
Questions about Entry Doors?
Call(206) 984-4841Signs Your Front Door Needs Replacing
Cold air at the edges
On a breezy day, run your palm along the edges of the closed door. Moving air means the seal has worn out, and your furnace is warming air that slips outside.
It sticks or won't latch
If the door swells in the wet months or takes a shoulder push to close, the frame has likely shifted. Shaving the edge down is only a short-term patch.
Soft wood near the sill
Poke the threshold and the lower part of the frame with a screwdriver tip. Wood that gives way tells you rain has been working in behind the door for a while.
Daylight around the door
Close the door on a sunny afternoon with the entry lights off. Any light showing at the edges means gaps wide enough for air, water and insects.
Fogged door glass
Haze trapped between the panes of the door glass or sidelites means the seal has failed. That glass no longer insulates the way it should.
How Install Day Goes
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A call, then a visit
Give us a ring and we'll pick a time to stop by. At the visit we measure the opening, look over the framing and hand you a written quote that lists each part. Take whatever time you need to decide.
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Ordering your door
After you choose a door, we order it made to fit your opening. When it comes in, we phone you and settle on an install day that suits your schedule.
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Removing the old door
Drop cloths go down first. Then the old door and frame come out so we can see the framing underneath. Any rot we find, we show you before we repair it.
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Set, seal and test
The new frame goes in plumb and level, then gets flashed and foamed. We fit the hardware and trim and check that the lock and seal both work. After cleanup we show you how everything operates.
What Moves the Price
Every door is quoted on its own because openings and materials vary a lot. The quote is free, and we list what goes into it so nothing surprises you later. Flexible payment options are available.
- Door material
- Steel usually costs the least, fiberglass sits in the middle and solid wood costs the most. Insulated cores add comfort for a small step up.
- Glass and sidelites
- A plain slab is simplest. Sidelites, transoms and decorative glass add parts and labor.
- Size and shape
- Standard sizes cost less. Wide, tall or double doors need custom units and more time to set.
- What's behind the old door
- Rotted sills or framing have to be repaired before the new door goes in. We will not know for sure until the old frame comes out, and we show you what we find.
- Hardware
- Basic locksets are included. Smart locks, multi-point locks and upgraded handle sets add to the total.
Entry Door Questions
Will a new door actually lower my heating bill?
Somewhat, but keep expectations real. A door is a small share of your outside walls, so the savings are modest. The change you feel first is a warmer entry with no cold air at your feet. If your old door leaks badly, the difference is bigger.
Fiberglass or steel?
Fiberglass stands up to damp weather, won't rust and shrugs off dents. Steel is strong and costs less, but a scratch in the paint can lead to rust, and it dents if something hits it hard. We bring samples of both so you can see and feel them.
Will my house be open all day?
No. We finish most installs in a single day. The doorway is only open for the short time it takes to pull the old frame and set the new one, and your home is locked again before our crew heads out.
Can I keep my existing lock and keys?
Sometimes. If your lockset still works well and fits the hole in the new door, we can move it over. A lot of people pick new hardware anyway so the finish matches and the lock turns smoothly.
Do you paint or stain the door?
Plenty of fiberglass and steel doors arrive with the finish already on, so there's nothing more to do. If you'd like a custom color or a stained wood door, we'll go over the choices during our visit.
Ready to Stop the Draft at the Front Door
Tell us about your door and we will come measure and give you a straight answer on repair or replacement. Flexible payment options are available.