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Entry Door Replacement in Lynnwood
We replace front and side entry doors with new prehung units, set plumb and sealed so they close and latch on the first push. You get a real arrival window, an honest estimate of how long the job takes, and a call from us if anything shifts.
When a New Entry Door Is the Right Call
Your front door gets used more than any other part of your home. Over the years the frame shifts, the bottom of the jamb soaks up water, and the slab stops meeting the weatherstrip. Some of that can be adjusted. Some of it can't.
If the slab is sound and only the hardware or seal is worn, we'll tell you that and leave it there. When the frame is soft, the door is warped, or you simply want a better door, a full prehung replacement is usually the cleaner fix. It comes with a new frame, sill and seals that are built to work together.
We plan these jobs so you know what day we're coming, when the crew will show up, and when your home will be closed up again. Most installs are finished in a single day.
What the Job Includes
- Measuring the rough opening
- We pull the trim and check the opening itself, not just the old door. That tells us whether a standard size fits or the unit needs to be ordered to size.
- Door and material options
- We walk you through fiberglass, steel and wood. Fiberglass holds up well to damp winters without swelling. Steel is solid and affordable but dents. Wood looks great and needs regular finish care.
- Full prehung installation
- The old door and frame come out. The new unit is set level and plumb, shimmed at the hinges and latch, and fastened into the framing so it doesn't sag later.
- Sill pan and sealing
- We flash under the sill so water that gets past the threshold drains out instead of rotting the subfloor. Then the gaps get low-expansion foam and the exterior gets sealed.
- Hardware, trim and adjustment
- We install your lockset and deadbolt, adjust the strike so the bolt throws smoothly, and put trim back inside and out.
- Cleanup and haul-away
- We lay down drop cloths, clean up the dust, and take the old door with us.
Signs Your Entry Door Needs Replacing
You can see daylight
Light around the edges or under the slab means air and water are getting in too. New weatherstrip only helps if the door still sits square in the frame.
It sticks every winter
A wood door that swells shut in the wet months and rattles in summer is moving with the moisture. That usually gets worse, not better.
Soft wood at the bottom
Push a screwdriver into the base of the jamb or the brick mold. If it sinks in, the frame is rotting and the door has to come out to fix it.
The lock fights you
When you have to lift or pull the door to get the deadbolt to turn, the frame or hinges have shifted out of line.
Dents, cracks or peeling
Rust on a steel skin or a split in a wood panel lets moisture into the core. Past a point it isn't worth patching.
How Your Door Replacement Runs
- 1
Phone call and visit
Call us and we'll set up a time to look at the door. We give you an arrival window and show up inside it.
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Written quote and order
You get a written quote that lists the door, hardware and labor. Once you pick a door, we tell you a realistic delivery date for that unit, not a hopeful one.
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Install day
We confirm the day before and call if the crew is running behind. Your doorway is open for only part of the day, and we close it up before we leave.
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Final walk-through
We open and close the door with you, test the locks, and check the seal. If something isn't right, we fix it before we pack up.
What Moves the Price of an Entry Door
No two doorways are quite the same, so we price each door on its own. Your written quote breaks out the door, the hardware and the labor as separate items instead of one lump number. Flexible payment options are available if that helps you plan.
- Door material
- Steel tends to be the easiest on the budget. Fiberglass runs higher, and wood is higher still, especially with a custom stain.
- Glass and sidelites
- Decorative glass, sidelites or a transom raise the cost of the unit. They also add time to setting and sealing it.
- Size and opening
- A standard size keeps the cost down. Double doors, extra-tall doors or an opening that has to be resized take more material and more hours.
- Frame and subfloor condition
- Rot under the old sill has to be fixed before the new door goes in. If we find it, we show you the damage before we do that work.
- Hardware choice
- Many quotes include a basic lockset. Smart locks, multipoint locks and premium finishes bring the number up.
Entry Door Questions
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How long will my front door be off?
Most installs are finished in a single day. The old door usually comes out in the morning and the new one is in and locking by the afternoon. If we find rot that adds time, we tell you right away and still close up your home that night.
How long does it take to get the door?
Stock sizes can come quickly, while custom sizes or special glass take longer to build. We give you the supplier's lead time when you order and call you if it changes.
Do I need to be home during the install?
Someone should be there when we start and at the end to walk through the door and get keys. In between, you're free to go about your day.
Which material holds up best in our damp weather?
Fiberglass is a good fit for Lynnwood's wet winters because it won't swell or rot. Steel works well too if the bottom edge is kept painted. Wood is fine under a deep porch with regular refinishing.
Should I add a storm door too?
Sometimes. A storm door can protect a wood door that faces the weather, but on some fiberglass doors it can trap heat. We'll give you a straight answer, and you can read more on our Storm Doors page.
Ready to Talk About a New Front Door
We'll come out, measure, and give you a clear quote and a realistic date. No pressure and no surprises on install day.