Door installation
A door that sticks, drafts, or takes a shoulder to close is almost always an installation or settling problem, not a door problem. We hang doors plumb, shim them properly, insulate the rough opening, and flash the sill so water goes out instead of in.
What we install
- Storm doors — full-view, retractable screen, and self-storing
- Entry doors — steel, fiberglass, and wood, prehung or slab
- Patio doors — sliding and French, including converting one to the other
- Interior doors — prehung replacements, pocket doors, barn doors, and closet doors
- Garage service doors — insulated steel with proper fire separation to the house
- Hardware — smart locks, deadbolts, multipoint locks, and accessible lever sets
Why the install matters in Minnesota
The rough opening around a door leaks more air than the door itself. We use low-expansion foam (regular foam bows the jamb and the door stops latching), a sill pan under exterior doors so any water that gets in drains back out, and proper flashing tape lapped over the housewrap. A fiberglass entry door with an R-value in the mid-single digits still fails if the perimeter is stuffed with loose fiberglass batt.
Planning ranges (Twin Cities, estimates)
| Work | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Storm door, installed | $450 – $1,100 |
| Steel entry door, prehung | $900 – $2,000 |
| Fiberglass entry door | $1,400 – $3,500 |
| Entry door with sidelights | $2,500 – $6,000 |
| Sliding patio door | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| French patio door | $2,500 – $5,500 |
| Interior prehung door | $300 – $700 |
| Barn door with hardware | $500 – $1,400 |
Estimates for planning; masonry openings and structural changes add cost.
Fiberglass vs steel
Steel is cheaper and stronger against forced entry, but it dents and the dents cannot really be fixed, and it conducts cold. Fiberglass costs more, insulates better, does not dent from a stray hockey puck, and handles the swing between -20°F and 95°F without warping. For a south- or west-facing door with a lot of sun, fiberglass is the safer choice.
What's included
- Free, no-pressure estimate
- Licensed & fully insured crew
- Cleanup included — we leave it spotless
- Same-day or scheduled service
- Written quote, fair pricing
- 24/7 emergency response
FAQ
Do storm doors actually help with heating bills?
Modestly. Their real value is on an older or poorly sealed entry door, where the trapped air layer and the extra wind block make a noticeable difference at the threshold.
Will a storm door damage my entry door?
It can if the door faces direct south or west sun and the storm door is full-glass — trapped heat can blister the finish on a dark door. A vented or partial-screen model avoids that.
Can you convert a sliding door to French doors?
Usually yes. Both typically fit similar rough openings, though header and swing clearance need to be checked first.
Do exterior doors need a permit?
Replacing a door in the existing opening usually does not. Widening the opening or cutting in a new door does, because it affects framing.
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