ServicesStorm Doors
Storm Doors in Mukilteo
We install storm doors that shield your entry door from wind-driven rain and give you a screened breeze on mild days. We help you weigh frame material, glass and hardware against how long each part lasts, so the door you choose still makes sense ten years from now.
Why Add a Storm Door to Your Home
Think of it as a lighter outer door hung in front of your main entry door. It catches the rain and wind that would otherwise beat on the entry door's finish, weatherstripping and threshold, and it holds a screen when you want fresh air without insects.
Most of its value is in what it shields. A wood or fiberglass entry door exposed to steady rain off the Sound loses its finish and swells along the bottom rail much sooner than one sitting behind a storm door. A well-built storm door can add years before that main door needs refinishing or replacing.
Sometimes it is the wrong move. When the entry door itself is already rotting or warped, a storm door just covers the damage, and we will say so and walk you through our entry doors service instead. On doors that take hard afternoon sun, we also check whether full glass would trap heat against the main door.
What Our Storm Door Installation Includes
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Opening check and measurement
We measure the brick-to-brick opening at the top, middle and bottom and check that the entry trim is square and solid. Storm door frames screw into that trim, so soft or split wood gets flagged before anything is ordered.
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Frame and Z-bar mounting
The hinge-side Z-bar is set plumb and shimmed where the trim is out of line. A plumb hinge rail is what keeps the door from sagging and rubbing the latch side after a few seasons.
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Bottom expander and sweep
The adjustable expander at the base is cut and set to your threshold so the sweep seals without dragging. This is the part that keeps rain from blowing under the door.
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Closer, chain and latch hardware
We install and tune the pneumatic closer so the door shuts firmly without slamming, plus a wind chain to stop gusts from bending the frame open. The latch and deadbolt are aligned to the strike so they catch on the first push.
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Glass and screen setup
Interchangeable panels, retractable screens or full-view glass are fitted and tested before we leave. We show you how to change or adjust them, then clear away packaging and old hardware.
Questions about Storm Doors?
Call(425) 842-2596When Your Storm Door Needs Replacing
Scraping at the threshold
If the door rubs the sill or has to be lifted to latch, the Z-bar is often bent or the hinge screws have lost their grip in soft trim. After a while, re-shimming stops holding.
The closer no longer closes
Closers wear out, and that is an inexpensive fix. When the frame around the closer bracket is cracked or the door has been blown open hard enough to bend, replacement is the better spend.
Your entry door finish is failing
Peeling stain, gray wood or a swollen bottom rail on the main door means it is taking weather head-on. A storm door slows that wear.
Torn screens or fogged, scratched panels
Older aluminum doors often use parts that are no longer made. When the panels cannot be sourced, a new door costs less over time than patching around them.
Drafts and water at the threshold
Daylight under the sweep or puddles on the inside sill after a storm point to a worn sweep or an expander that has slipped out of adjustment.
How Install Day Goes
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Free quote by phone and visit
You call, we talk through what you want from the door, then measure and look at the trim. You get a written estimate that lists the door, hardware and labor separately.
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Order the right size
Storm doors come in standard widths, and we confirm yours fits one or needs trim built out. Special colors or glass may take longer to arrive, and we tell you that up front.
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Remove and mount
We take off any old storm door, patch screw holes in the trim and set the new frame plumb and square. Most installs finish in a single day, and your main door stays usable throughout.
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Adjust and walk through
We set the closer speed, sweep height and latch, then open and close the door with you. You see how the screen and glass work before we pack up.
What Moves the Cost of a Storm Door
Price depends on the door you pick and on what your entry opening needs. We list each part on the estimate so you can see where the money goes and compare the up-front cost with how long that part should last. Flexible payment options are available.
- Frame material
- Hollow aluminum is the lightest and least expensive but dents and flexes in wind. Heavier extruded aluminum or a wood or foam core skinned in aluminum costs more and stays straight much longer.
- Glass and screen style
- Fixed panels you swap by season cost less than retractable screens. Low-E or tempered safety glass adds cost and limits heat buildup against your entry door.
- Condition of the trim
- If the brick molding is rotted or out of square, it has to be repaired or built out before the frame can be mounted solidly. That work shows up as its own line.
- Hardware grade
- A heavier closer, a keyed deadbolt and upgraded handles raise the price. They also tend to outlast the bargain sets that loosen within a few years.
Storm Door Questions
Could a storm door hurt the finish on my front door?
Only when the pairing is wrong. Full glass in front of a dark-painted or vinyl-clad entry door in strong sun can hold enough heat to warp trim or blister paint, and some entry door manufacturers caution against it. We look at sun exposure first and suggest vented glass, a screen panel or a lighter color when that risk shows up.
Will a storm door save energy?
Somewhat. It adds a pocket of still air and blocks drafts at a worn entry door, which helps. The bigger value is protecting the entry door's finish and seals so they last longer before replacement.
Does my door opening need to be a standard size?
Most entry openings are close to a standard width, and the adjustable expander handles small height differences. If yours is unusual, we can build out the trim to fit a standard door, which is usually less costly than a custom unit.
What protects me if something goes wrong with the install?
We are licensed, and the company is insured and bonded. Every storm door we hang also carries our 10-year workmanship warranty, which covers how the door was mounted and adjusted. If a frame sags or a latch drifts out of line because of our work, we come back and correct it.
Do you install storm doors outside Mukilteo?
Yes, we work in nearby towns including Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Picnic Point, Meadowdale and Everett. The Service Areas page lists the full region we cover.
Talk Through Your Storm Door Options
Tell us about your entry and how your family uses it, and we will match a frame, glass and closer combination to your budget and to how long you want it to last. The quote is free, and there is no deadline on your decision.