A storm door can protect your front door and let in more fresh air. Find out how much storm door installation costs for materials, labor, and more.
Who Can Install Storm Doors?
A local storm door contractor or handyperson can install a storm door
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Storm door installation contractors handle precise measurements, frame alignment, and hardware setup to ensure your door swings smoothly and seals properly.
You can hire a handyperson for storm door installation, but we recommend comparing their experience with local building codes against specialized door installers.
Professional installers troubleshoot settled doorframes and structural issues that affect fit, helping you avoid gaps that compromise weather protection and energy savings.
Hiring a local storm door installation professional takes the guesswork out of measurements and hardware setup, ensuring your door fits correctly the first time.
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If your storm door has seen better days, you can hire a storm door installer when you need someone to replace it. This could be a contractor or construction company, and your local handyperson or hardware store may also offer this service. Read on for the benefits of hiring a storm door contractor so you can enjoy the protection of a new door.
Benefits of Hiring a Door Installer to Install a Storm Door
A storm door is a secondary door installed on the exterior of a house to guard the main door from rain, snow, and wind and help insulate for energy savings. Hiring a professional storm door installer can ensure your storm door provides proper protection and ventilation. They can also help you choose the right material and style for your home and determine whether you need a storm door versus a screen door.
A professional storm door installer will take height and width measurements and be able to troubleshoot if the house has settled or if there are other issues, like a damaged frame. They will get the correct door size and install it so it swings smoothly on the hinges and meets any building code requirements. Hiring a local storm door installer, whether you go through a contractor, hardware store, or handyperson, can save time and energy.
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Different types of doors, such as exterior, interior, fire-rated, and egress doors, have distinct code requirements. A professional door installer has the extensive knowledge to ensure your project is up to code.
Can I DIY Storm Door Installation?
Learning how to install a storm door can be a DIY project, but it might be more complicated than expected. You’ll need to start by taking four measurements: the width at the top, middle, and bottom of the door and the height of the opening. Using the narrowest width as your guide, you’ll choose the new storm door and remove the existing door and doorframe if there is one.
You’ll need to install a new frame and door, including the door closer, handle, hinges, storm door sweep and expander, hinge rail, and drip cap. While this might sound easy at first, it takes time and care to follow all the steps, understand the parts of a storm door, and make the proper adjustments so the door seals properly. Doing this project yourself can save on storm door installation costs, but it can also be challenging, depending on your skill level.
Can I Hire a Handyperson for Storm Door Installation?
A handyperson often has experience with various home repair projects and may be able to install a storm door for you. You may even be able to have them do other repairs around the house while they’re there. Before hiring a handyperson near you for your storm door project, get cost estimates from them and other installers to compare their prices and services and ensure they’re familiar with the local building codes.
How Do Pros Install Storm Doors?
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Storm door pros follow these steps to install a storm door. They’ll adjust and troubleshoot as necessary, depending on the type of storm door and any issues they run into:
Measure the width at the top, bottom, and middle of the door opening to determine the right storm door size
Measure the door height
Purchase or order the correct door size, factoring in the best material, window size, locking mechanism, pet door options, and other customizations
Remove the existing door (if there is one) and storm door frame
Install the new storm door frame
Determine the hinge side of the door and install the hinge rail
Hang the storm door and secure it to the frame
Install the drip cap at the top
Attach the latch rail to the frame
Install the handle hardware
Secure the expander and sweep
Install the trim pieces and closer mechanism
Common Timeline for Storm Door Installation
According to data from Angi, 38% of homeowners want to install a storm door within two weeks, while 29% need it installed within one to two days. The remaining homeowners are either still planning or can wait more than two weeks.
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- Sue B.
Terrible experience. Walls/trim/floors/cabinets/doors all have drip marks, overspray, etc. Tiling at the fireplace had to be redone by another vendor due to incorrect and shoddy install by Profect. Contractor had his children in our house while he was on site without prior authorization or...
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Jason has helped me with multiple household projects, with the most recent being new door installation. He has always showed up on time and organized and has done an incredible job! Jason is very professional and he's now my go-to for anything around my house that needs to be fixed or...
Huff Garage Rescue, LLC - Thomas S.
Company came to look at my garage door that was off track. They also said I needed a brace on the other garage door. They put the door back on track, and I paid to install the brace. The technician told me I needed a new garage door opener, and it would cost $1000. Red flags went off in...
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Window Depot USA of Central Ohio - Matthew L.
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Scott did not get appropriate access to the property prior to the scheduled inspection which required us to come back later in the day to complete it. He also, unprofessionally, knocked on a neighbor?s door in his attempts to reach someone with access. His overall report was fine though the...
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Door Depot was very responsive - they came out the day after my call to assess my needs, then returned at my convenience to complete the work. They arrived early, and the work was completed in a shorter period of time than estimated. Very pleased with the results. I would definitely use them...
Door Depot LLC - Jim L.
Replace garage doors: Fast response, competitive estimate, timely work done well.
Village Garage Door - Dana M.
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