Our territory takes in Bay Minette and the communities around it in Baldwin County, so calls from Downtown Bay Minette, the courthouse square and out by the Baldwin County Courthouse all get the same response.
Between the established parts of Bay Minette and the newer subdivisions, we see two different kinds of failure: worn-out frames on one side of town and worn-out hardware on the other.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895Common screen door repair faults in Baldwin County
These are the screen door repair faults we are called out to most often in Bay Minette. If you recognise one, the underlying cause is usually the second half of the line.
- The storm door blew open and bent the armNo wind chain fitted, or a failed hold-open washer on the closer.
- The storm door will not stay closedFailed closer or latch on a hinged storm door.
- It takes real effort to slideSeized rollers or a track full of packed debris.
- Mesh sagging and billowingLoose or dried-out spline that is no longer holding the mesh tight.
- The storm door closer has torn out of the frameWind caught the door; the mounting needs repair and a wind chain fitted.
- The screen door falls out of the trackWorn screen rollers or a bent top rail that no longer holds the panel in the head channel.
Not sure whether it is a repair or a replacement?Describe the symptoms and we will give you a straight answer.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Why screen door repair fails in the Alabama Gulf Coast
Between roughly 65 inches of rain a year, near-constant humidity and a June-to-November hurricane season, coastal doors work harder than doors anywhere else in Alabama.
Wind gets behind a screen panel and pushes it out of the track, and on hinged screen and storm doors a gust catching the door is what tears closers out of the frame.
Rain drives grit and organic debris into the screen track, and that debris packs down under the rollers and holds moisture against the frame.
We see the pattern often enough across Baldwin County that we usually know what we are looking at before we arrive.
Local factors we account for in Bay Minette: storm wind and heavy rainfall — typical of the Alabama Gulf Coast.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895What we repair
- Handle and latch replacementNew pulls and latches on screen and storm doors.
- Sliding screen replacementCustom-built replacement screen panels where the original is beyond repair.
- Screen roller replacementNew rollers and adjusters so a sliding screen tracks properly and stays in.
- Wind chain and closer installationProtecting storm doors from wind damage.
- Frame repair and squaringStraightening bent frames and replacing corner keys.
- Screen enclosure and porch panel repairRescreening porch and patio enclosure panels.
- RescreeningNew mesh and spline in standard fiberglass, pet-resistant, solar or fine no-see-um mesh.
Need it looked at soon?Call and we will tell you honestly when we can get there.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895How a Bay Minette screen door repair visit works
- Check whether it is the screen or the trackA screen that keeps coming out is usually a roller and track problem, and rescreening it would not solve anything.
- Assess the frame for squareA racked frame will not sit in the track properly no matter what mesh is in it.
- Choose the right meshStandard fiberglass, pet-resistant, solar or fine mesh, depending on pets, sun exposure and what insects you are dealing with.
- Rescreen with correct tensionEven tension and properly seated spline so the mesh does not sag or pull out of the channel.
- Fit and adjust the rollersBoth rollers set so the frame runs level and the latch meets its keeper without lifting.
- Test the full travelEnd to end, several times, with the latch engaging cleanly at the close. We check the drainage path on every coastal opening, because wind-driven rain gets in where ordinary rain never would.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895What affects the cost of screen door repair in Bay Minette
There is no single price for screen door repair in Bay Minette, because two doors with identical symptoms can need very different work. Here is what makes the difference:
- the size of the panel
- storm door hardware such as closers and latches
- custom-built replacement panels where the original is not repairable
- rescreening versus repairing or replacing the frame
- roller and track work in addition to the screen itself
Call and describe what the door is doing. In most cases we can tell you over the phone which of those applies to you before anyone drives out to Bay Minette.
Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Areas we cover for screen door repair in Bay Minette
Bay Minette coverage runs across Downtown Bay Minette, the courthouse square and the AL-59 corridor, and out to the areas around the Baldwin County Courthouse, the Bay Minette square and Coastal Alabama Community College.
We also cover the nearby Baldwin County and the Alabama Gulf Coast communities listed further down this page.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895Screen door repair in Bay Minette: questions we get asked
Do you make custom-size screens?
Yes. Older openings in Bay Minette are rarely a stock size, and building a panel to the actual measured opening is the only way to get one that fits and stays in.
Do you repair storm doors as well as screens?
Yes, including closers, latches, sweeps, hinges and glass or screen inserts. Storm door closers that have torn out of the frame after a gust are one of the most common calls.
My sliding screen keeps falling out. Why does it keep happening?
The rollers have worn down so the panel is riding too low and the top rail no longer sits in the head channel. Lifting it back in without replacing the rollers means it will come out again, usually within days.
Can you make a screen that keeps out the tiny biting insects?
Yes, fine no-see-um mesh. It has a much tighter weave, and in the parts of Baldwin County near water it is the only thing that actually works against the smallest biters.
What mesh should I use if I have dogs?
Pet-resistant mesh, which is a heavier vinyl-coated polyester, and often a pet grille across the lower section. Standard fiberglass will not survive a dog that pushes against it.
My screen mesh has gone brittle and crumbles. What happened?
UV exposure. Screens on the south and west sides of a house in Bay Minette take a lot of sun, and standard fiberglass mesh eventually degrades. Solar mesh lasts longer and cuts heat at the same time.
Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Other door repair services in Bay Minette
- Sliding Door Repair Bay Minette
Sticking, jumping, or dragging sliding glass doors put back on smooth-rolling track.
- Door Lock Repair Bay Minette
Deadbolts, latches, cylinders and strike alignment repaired on residential and commercial doors.
- Door Frame Repair Bay Minette
Rotted, split, kicked-in and out-of-square frames rebuilt so the door fits again.
- Door Handle Repair Bay Minette
Loose, broken and seized handles, knobs and levers repaired or replaced.
- Door Hinge Repair Bay Minette
Sagging doors, stripped hinge screws, squealing pins and worn knuckles put right.
- Patio Door Repair Bay Minette
Sliding, French and multi-panel patio doors repaired, realigned and resealed.
- Door Glass Repair Bay Minette
Broken, cracked and fogged door glass replaced, including tempered and insulated units.
- Commercial Door Repair Bay Minette
Hollow metal, aluminum and high-traffic doors kept working for businesses and property managers.
- Storefront Door Repair Bay Minette
Aluminum storefront entrances repaired: pivots, closers, locks, glass and alignment.
- Door Closer Repair Bay Minette
Closers adjusted, rebuilt and replaced so doors shut properly instead of slamming or hanging open.
- Automatic Door Repair Bay Minette
Automatic sliding and swing doors, operators, sensors and safety systems serviced.
- French Door Repair Bay Minette
Sagging, dragging and drafty French doors realigned, resealed and rehung.
- Interior Door Repair Bay Minette
Sticking, sagging, rattling and damaged interior doors made to work properly again.
- Exterior Door Repair Bay Minette
Front and back entry doors resealed, realigned, reinforced and repaired.
- Window Repair Bay Minette
Sashes, balances, glass, seals and hardware repaired on residential and commercial windows.
Screen Door Repair near Bay Minette
We cover the surrounding Baldwin County and the Alabama Gulf Coast communities as well:
- Screen Door Repair in Daphne
- Screen Door Repair in Fairhope
- Screen Door Repair in Foley
- Screen Door Repair in Gulf Shores
- Screen Door Repair in Orange Beach
- Screen Door Repair in Spanish Fort
- Screen Door Repair in Robertsdale
- Screen Door Repair in Loxley
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