Our territory takes in Dora and the communities around it in Walker County, so calls from the Sharon Boulevard corridor, Main Street and out by the I-22 corridor all get the same response.
Door problems in Dora tend to sort into two groups: older homes where the frames and jambs have taken decades of weather, and newer builds where the hardware was the cheapest part of the package and has already given up.
Need it looked at soon?Call and we will tell you honestly when we can get there.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Common screen door repair faults in Walker County
These are the screen door repair faults we are called out to most often in Dora. If you recognise one, the underlying cause is usually the second half of the line.
- Mesh sagging and billowingLoose or dried-out spline that is no longer holding the mesh tight.
- The storm door blew open and bent the armNo wind chain fitted, or a failed hold-open washer on the closer.
- The latch does not line upThe door has sagged or the frame has moved.
- The frame is bent or racked out of squareUsually from being forced back into a track it was not sitting right in.
- A retractable screen will not fully retractA fouled or fatigued spring cassette, or debris in the guide channel.
- Pets have pushed through the bottomA rescreen with pet-resistant mesh and often a pet grille.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895What Dora weather does to screen door repair
Two storm seasons a year, spring and late fall, push water and debris against exterior doors across the metro.
When the door frame the screen track is attached to moves, the screen track goes out of parallel with it, and the panel that used to slide fine starts binding at one end of its travel.
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.
None of it is a reason to replace a door. It is a reason to use the right parts and set the door up correctly in the first place.
Local factors we account for in Dora: soil movement and storm wind — typical of the Birmingham metro.
Broken, stuck, or will not lock?Talk to someone who works on these every day.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895What we repair
- Screen track repairRepairing or replacing the channel the screen rides in.
- Hinged screen door repairHinges, latches, closers and screen panels on swinging screen doors.
- Screen roller replacementNew rollers and adjusters so a sliding screen tracks properly and stays in.
- Sliding screen replacementCustom-built replacement screen panels where the original is beyond repair.
- Handle and latch replacementNew pulls and latches on screen and storm doors.
- Wind chain and closer installationProtecting storm doors from wind damage.
- Solar screen installationSolar mesh to cut heat gain through screened openings.
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) 619-2895Our screen door repair process
- Check it against the openingWe run the frame through its travel and watch where it tightens, which shows whether the fault is the frame or what it runs in.
- Assess the frame for squareA racked frame will not sit in the track properly no matter what mesh is in it.
- Choose mesh for the jobStandard, pet-resistant, solar or fine insect mesh. The right one depends on the door, the exposure and what tore the last one.
- Rescreen with correct tensionToo tight and the frame bows, too loose and it billows. Even tension is what keeps a screen flat and quiet.
- 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 flush the running surfaces properly on metro jobs rather than just wiping them, since fine clay packs into places a cloth will not reach.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895What affects the cost of screen door repair in Dora
Pricing on screen door repair depends on what has actually failed, which is why we talk it through before quoting. These are the things that move the number:
- rescreening versus repairing or replacing the frame
- the size of the panel
- custom-built replacement panels where the original is not repairable
- storm door hardware such as closers and latches
- the mesh type chosen, from standard fiberglass to pet-resistant and solar
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 Dora.
One call gets you an answer.We will tell you what is wrong and what it takes to fix.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Areas we cover for screen door repair in Dora
Our Dora service area includes the Sharon Boulevard corridor and Main Street and the surrounding Walker County communities, out around the I-22 corridor and the Mulberry Fork.
We also cover the nearby Walker County and the Birmingham metro communities listed further down this page.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895Screen door repair in Dora: questions we get asked
The screen slides hard even though it is not falling out. What is wrong?
Either the rollers have seized or the track is packed with debris. In Dora the track collects a surprising amount of grit, and it acts like grinding paste on the rollers.
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.
Is it worth rescreening or should I just buy a new screen door?
Rescreening is far cheaper and the frame is usually fine. New panels only make sense when the frame is bent beyond straightening or the corners are gone.
Can a bent screen frame be straightened?
Sometimes. Light aluminum frames can often be brought back to square, but a badly racked frame is usually better replaced, and a custom panel is not expensive.
How long does a rescreen take?
Usually under an hour per panel in Dora. If the frame needs straightening or corner keys replaced, allow a bit longer.
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.
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 Dora
- Sliding Door Repair Dora
Sticking, jumping, or dragging sliding glass doors put back on smooth-rolling track.
- Door Lock Repair Dora
Deadbolts, latches, cylinders and strike alignment repaired on residential and commercial doors.
- Door Frame Repair Dora
Rotted, split, kicked-in and out-of-square frames rebuilt so the door fits again.
- Door Handle Repair Dora
Loose, broken and seized handles, knobs and levers repaired or replaced.
- Door Hinge Repair Dora
Sagging doors, stripped hinge screws, squealing pins and worn knuckles put right.
- Patio Door Repair Dora
Sliding, French and multi-panel patio doors repaired, realigned and resealed.
- Door Glass Repair Dora
Broken, cracked and fogged door glass replaced, including tempered and insulated units.
- Commercial Door Repair Dora
Hollow metal, aluminum and high-traffic doors kept working for businesses and property managers.
- Storefront Door Repair Dora
Aluminum storefront entrances repaired: pivots, closers, locks, glass and alignment.
- Door Closer Repair Dora
Closers adjusted, rebuilt and replaced so doors shut properly instead of slamming or hanging open.
- Automatic Door Repair Dora
Automatic sliding and swing doors, operators, sensors and safety systems serviced.
- French Door Repair Dora
Sagging, dragging and drafty French doors realigned, resealed and rehung.
- Interior Door Repair Dora
Sticking, sagging, rattling and damaged interior doors made to work properly again.
- Exterior Door Repair Dora
Front and back entry doors resealed, realigned, reinforced and repaired.
- Window Repair Dora
Sashes, balances, glass, seals and hardware repaired on residential and commercial windows.
Screen Door Repair near Dora
We cover the surrounding Walker County and the Birmingham metro communities as well:
- Screen Door Repair in Jasper
- Screen Door Repair in Sumiton
- Screen Door Repair in Cordova
- Screen Door Repair in Parrish
- Screen Door Repair in Carbon Hill
- Screen Door Repair in Bessemer
- Screen Door Repair in Homewood
- Screen Door Repair in Vestavia Hills
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