Flomaton sits in Escambia County, and our work here runs from Main Street out past the Flomaton depot, with Atmore and Brewton close enough that we are usually in the area anyway.
A lot of what we see in Escambia County comes down to age. Houses built decades ago have solid frames with tired hardware; houses built recently have sound hardware in frames that are still settling.
Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895What Flomaton customers call us about
These are the screen door repair faults we are called out to most often in Flomaton. If you recognise one, the underlying cause is usually the second half of the line.
- The storm door will not stay closedFailed closer or latch on a hinged storm door.
- The mesh has a shiny worn stripe near the handleAbrasion from contact with the track or jamb, meaning the frame is no longer running true.
- The spline has lifted out of the channel at a cornerShrunken or hardened spline, usually after several summers of UV exposure.
- 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.
- The latch does not line upThe door has sagged or the frame has moved.
- The frame flexes visibly when you pull the handleFailed corner keys, which is why the whole frame is racking rather than sliding.
One call gets you an answer.We will tell you what is wrong and what it takes to fix.
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.
Blowing sand abrades screen mesh and packs into the screen track, and a screen track full of sand will not let a panel roll no matter how good the rollers are.
Rain drives grit and organic debris into the screen track, and that debris packs down under the rollers and holds moisture against the frame.
It is why the same repair done properly in Flomaton lasts, and the same repair done cheaply does not.
Local factors we account for in Flomaton: blowing sand and heavy rainfall — typical of the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Tell us what the door is doing and we will tell you what it needs.No guesswork over the phone, no pressure.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Our screen door repair services in Flomaton
- Frame repair and squaringStraightening bent frames and replacing corner keys.
- Screen enclosure and porch panel repairRescreening porch and patio enclosure panels.
- Sliding screen replacementCustom-built replacement screen panels where the original is beyond repair.
- Wind chain and closer installationProtecting storm doors from wind damage.
- Handle and latch replacementNew pulls and latches on screen and storm doors.
- RescreeningNew mesh and spline in standard fiberglass, pet-resistant, solar or fine no-see-um mesh.
- Pet mesh and pet grille installationHeavy-duty mesh and lower grilles for doors that dogs push against.
One call gets you an answer.We will tell you what is wrong and what it takes to fix.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895How we approach screen door repair
- 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.
- Check the frame for squareA racked frame will never slide properly. Corner keys get reset before anything else is considered.
- Match the mesh to the exposureOn a sun-facing opening, standard fibreglass will be brittle within a couple of seasons, so we specify accordingly. Coastal jobs get stainless or coated fixings as standard, since anything else here is a return visit waiting to happen.
- 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.
Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895What affects the cost of screen door repair in Flomaton
What a screen door repair job costs comes down to a handful of things, and we would rather be straight about them up front:
- roller and track work in addition to the screen itself
- the size of the panel
- custom-built replacement panels where the original is not repairable
- rescreening versus repairing or replacing the frame
- storm door hardware such as closers and latches
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 Flomaton.
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) 619-2895Areas we cover for screen door repair in Flomaton
Our Flomaton service area includes Main Street and the US-29 corridor and the surrounding Escambia County communities, out around the Flomaton depot and the Florida state line.
We also cover the nearby Escambia County and the Alabama Gulf Coast communities listed further down this page.
Broken, stuck, or will not lock?Talk to someone who works on these every day.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Screen door repair in Flomaton: questions we get asked
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.
Will a solar screen make my room cooler?
It helps noticeably on a sunny exposure. Solar mesh blocks a good portion of the heat before it reaches the glass, which matters on west-facing doors during Flomaton summers.
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.
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.
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 Escambia County near water it is the only thing that actually works against the smallest biters.
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.
Need it looked at soon?Call and we will tell you honestly when we can get there.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Other door repair services in Flomaton
- Sliding Door Repair Flomaton
Sticking, jumping, or dragging sliding glass doors put back on smooth-rolling track.
- Door Lock Repair Flomaton
Deadbolts, latches, cylinders and strike alignment repaired on residential and commercial doors.
- Door Frame Repair Flomaton
Rotted, split, kicked-in and out-of-square frames rebuilt so the door fits again.
- Door Handle Repair Flomaton
Loose, broken and seized handles, knobs and levers repaired or replaced.
- Door Hinge Repair Flomaton
Sagging doors, stripped hinge screws, squealing pins and worn knuckles put right.
- Patio Door Repair Flomaton
Sliding, French and multi-panel patio doors repaired, realigned and resealed.
- Door Glass Repair Flomaton
Broken, cracked and fogged door glass replaced, including tempered and insulated units.
- Commercial Door Repair Flomaton
Hollow metal, aluminum and high-traffic doors kept working for businesses and property managers.
- Storefront Door Repair Flomaton
Aluminum storefront entrances repaired: pivots, closers, locks, glass and alignment.
- Door Closer Repair Flomaton
Closers adjusted, rebuilt and replaced so doors shut properly instead of slamming or hanging open.
- Automatic Door Repair Flomaton
Automatic sliding and swing doors, operators, sensors and safety systems serviced.
- French Door Repair Flomaton
Sagging, dragging and drafty French doors realigned, resealed and rehung.
- Interior Door Repair Flomaton
Sticking, sagging, rattling and damaged interior doors made to work properly again.
- Exterior Door Repair Flomaton
Front and back entry doors resealed, realigned, reinforced and repaired.
- Window Repair Flomaton
Sashes, balances, glass, seals and hardware repaired on residential and commercial windows.
Screen Door Repair near Flomaton
We cover the surrounding Escambia County and the Alabama Gulf Coast communities as well:
- Screen Door Repair in Atmore
- Screen Door Repair in Brewton
- Screen Door Repair in East Brewton
- 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
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Not sure whether it is a repair or a replacement?Describe the symptoms and we will give you a straight answer.
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