ServicesPatio Doors
Patio Doors in Lynnwood
When your patio door sticks on its track, lets cold air in or no longer latches, we swap it out for a new sliding or hinged door that runs smooth and closes tight. You get a set install day, a clear arrival window and a heads-up call if plans change.
A new patio door, put in the right way
Your patio door gets opened and closed more than almost anything else in your home, and it's a big panel of glass. A door that drags, lets water in or won't latch is a daily nuisance. Our crew pulls the old door and frame, looks at the wood under the sill, and sets the new door level, flashed and sealed.
We install sliding doors in two- and three-panel sizes, as well as hinged French-style doors. Every one has tempered safety glass. Most also have low-E double-pane glass, which helps the room hold heat in winter and stay cooler in summer.
The schedule stays in plain view, too. We tell you when the door is ordered, when it arrives and which day we'll show up. Most installs are finished in a single day.
What the job includes
- Measuring the opening
- We measure the rough opening, not just the old door. That tells us if a stock size fits or if the door needs to be ordered to size.
- Removal and haul-off
- The old door, frame and track come out and leave with us. You don't have to find a way to get rid of a heavy glass slider.
- Sill check and sill pan
- Once the old threshold is up, we look at the subfloor for soft or dark wood. A sill pan goes in under the new door so water that gets past the threshold drains back out instead of into the floor.
- Flashing and sealing
- We flash the sides and head of the opening and seal the frame to the house wrap. Our wet fall and winter months are when a poorly sealed door shows up as a stain on the floor.
- Adjusting and trim
- We set the rollers or hinges, test the lock and latch, and finish the trim inside and out. Then we sweep up and walk you through how the door works.
Signs your patio door is ready to go
It fights you
A slider that sticks or jumps the track usually has worn rollers or a bent track. On an older door, fixing it often doesn't last.
Fog between the panes
Haze or moisture inside the glass means the seal has failed. The glass no longer insulates like it should.
Drafts and whistling
If you feel cold air at the edges or hear wind on a stormy night, the weatherstripping or frame is no longer sealing.
Water at the threshold
Damp carpet, a stained floor or a soft spot near the sill means water is getting in. The sooner it's caught, the less floor has to be repaired.
The lock won't catch
When the frame shifts or sags, the latch stops lining up. A door you can't lock is worth replacing.
How the job runs, start to finish
- 1
Phone call and visit
You call, we talk through what's wrong and set a time to come look. We give you an arrival window and stick to it, or call ahead if we're running late.
- 2
Quote and order
You get a written quote that lists the door, the glass and any sill work we expect. Once you say yes, we order the door and tell you the lead time we're given.
- 3
Setting the install day
When the door arrives, we call to set a day that works for you. If a delivery slips or weather looks bad, you hear it from us first, with a new date.
- 4
Install day
We lay down drop cloths and protect the floor near the opening. The old door comes out, the new one goes in, and the opening is only open for part of the day. We'll tell you about how long before we start.
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Walk-through
Before we leave, we open, close and lock the door with you. You see the finished sill and trim and know who to call with questions.
What sets the price
Every patio door quote depends on the opening and what you want in it. We list each part on the quote so you can see where the money goes. If we find rot under the sill, we show you before doing extra work.
- Size and style
- A two-panel slider costs less than a three-panel door or a pair of hinged French doors. Wider openings need larger glass and heavier frames.
- Frame material
- Vinyl, fiberglass and wood-clad frames each have a different price and upkeep. We explain the trade-offs without pushing one.
- Glass choices
- Low-E coatings, grids and built-in blinds all change the cost.
- What's under the old door
- A sound subfloor keeps the job simple. Soft or rotted wood has to be cut out and replaced before the new door goes in.
- Changes to the opening
- Going from a slider to a hinged door, or changing the width, means framing work and sometimes a permit. If a permit applies, we pull it.
Patio door questions
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How long does the install take?
Most installs are finished in a single day. If we find rot in the subfloor or framing, the repair can add time. We'll tell you that day, before we go further.
How long until my door arrives?
It depends on the door, the size and the glass. Stock sizes come faster than custom orders. We pass along the lead time we get from the supplier and call you if it changes.
Do I need to be home on install day?
We ask that someone be there at the start and at the walk-through. In between, you can go about your day. We let you know the arrival window the day before.
What happens if it rains?
Light rain is fine with a tarp over the opening. In heavy wind or downpours, we'd rather move the date than leave your home open. If that happens, we call you and set a new day.
Can I swap a slider for a French door?
Often, yes. A hinged door needs room to swing and may need changes to the framing. We look at the space during the visit and tell you plainly if it will work.
Do you offer payment options?
Yes. We offer flexible payment options. Ask about them on the call and we'll go over what's available.
Ready for a door that slides and seals
Give us a call and tell us what your patio door is doing. We'll set up a visit, look at the opening and give you a free quote with a realistic timeline.