We service every part of Phenix City, including Downtown Phenix City and the Riverwalk, and the nearby Russell County towns like Ladonia and Roanoke.
Between the established parts of Phenix City 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.
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) 619-2895Signs you need screen door repair in Phenix City
These are the screen door repair faults we are called out to most often in Phenix City. If you recognise one, the underlying cause is usually the second half of the line.
- The screen track itself is damagedThe channel the screen rides in has been bent or worn.
- The screen tilts and jams halfway acrossOne roller seized while the other still turns, so the frame is walking out of square.
- It takes real effort to slideSeized rollers or a track full of packed debris.
- 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.
- Pets have pushed through the bottomA rescreen with pet-resistant mesh and often a pet grille.
- The latch does not line upThe door has sagged or the frame has moved.
One call gets you an answer.We will tell you what is wrong and what it takes to fix.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895What Phenix City weather does to screen door repair
East central Alabama runs humid most of the year with mild winters, so wood movement is gradual but constant rather than dramatic.
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.
Grit accumulating in the screen track is the reason most screens get hard to move, and it wears the small plastic rollers far faster than the weight of the panel ever would.
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 Phenix City: storm wind and grit and dust — typical of east central Alabama.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895What a screen door repair call covers
- Hinged screen door repairHinges, latches, closers and screen panels on swinging screen doors.
- RescreeningNew mesh and spline in standard fiberglass, pet-resistant, solar or fine no-see-um mesh.
- Sliding screen replacementCustom-built replacement screen panels where the original is beyond repair.
- Storm door repairClosers, latches, hinges, sweeps and glass or screen inserts on storm doors.
- Handle and latch replacementNew pulls and latches on screen and storm doors.
- Pet mesh and pet grille installationHeavy-duty mesh and lower grilles for doors that dogs push against.
- Wind chain and closer installationProtecting storm doors from wind damage.
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) 619-2895How a Phenix City 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.
- Check the frame for squareA racked frame will never slide properly. Corner keys get reset before anything else is considered. We look at how the opening sits across the seasons rather than just today, because a one-day adjustment tends not to survive the year.
- 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 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 travelThe door should move with one finger, latch cleanly and stay in the track.
Need it looked at soon?Call and we will tell you honestly when we can get there.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895What affects the cost of screen door repair in Phenix City
There is no single price for screen door repair in Phenix City, because two doors with identical symptoms can need very different work. Here is what makes the difference:
- custom-built replacement panels where the original is not repairable
- the mesh type chosen, from standard fiberglass to pet-resistant and solar
- roller and track work in addition to the screen itself
- the size of the panel
- rescreening versus repairing or replacing the frame
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 Phenix City.
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 Phenix City
We work throughout Phenix City, including Downtown Phenix City, the Riverwalk, Summerville and the US-280 corridor. If you are near the Chattahoochee Riverwalk, the whitewater course on the Chattahoochee and the Russell County Courthouse, that is inside our normal service area.
We also cover the nearby Russell County and east central Alabama communities listed further down this page.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895Screen door repair in Phenix City: questions we get asked
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.
My storm door blew open and broke. Can it be repaired?
Usually yes: the closer and its mounting take the damage. We repair the mounting and fit a wind chain so the next gust does not do the same thing.
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 Phenix City the track collects a surprising amount of grit, and it acts like grinding paste on the rollers.
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.
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.
How long does a rescreen take?
Usually under an hour per panel in Phenix City. If the frame needs straightening or corner keys replaced, allow a bit longer.
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 Phenix City
- Sliding Door Repair Phenix City
Sticking, jumping, or dragging sliding glass doors put back on smooth-rolling track.
- Door Lock Repair Phenix City
Deadbolts, latches, cylinders and strike alignment repaired on residential and commercial doors.
- Door Frame Repair Phenix City
Rotted, split, kicked-in and out-of-square frames rebuilt so the door fits again.
- Door Handle Repair Phenix City
Loose, broken and seized handles, knobs and levers repaired or replaced.
- Door Hinge Repair Phenix City
Sagging doors, stripped hinge screws, squealing pins and worn knuckles put right.
- Patio Door Repair Phenix City
Sliding, French and multi-panel patio doors repaired, realigned and resealed.
- Door Glass Repair Phenix City
Broken, cracked and fogged door glass replaced, including tempered and insulated units.
- Commercial Door Repair Phenix City
Hollow metal, aluminum and high-traffic doors kept working for businesses and property managers.
- Storefront Door Repair Phenix City
Aluminum storefront entrances repaired: pivots, closers, locks, glass and alignment.
- Door Closer Repair Phenix City
Closers adjusted, rebuilt and replaced so doors shut properly instead of slamming or hanging open.
- Automatic Door Repair Phenix City
Automatic sliding and swing doors, operators, sensors and safety systems serviced.
- French Door Repair Phenix City
Sagging, dragging and drafty French doors realigned, resealed and rehung.
- Interior Door Repair Phenix City
Sticking, sagging, rattling and damaged interior doors made to work properly again.
- Exterior Door Repair Phenix City
Front and back entry doors resealed, realigned, reinforced and repaired.
- Window Repair Phenix City
Sashes, balances, glass, seals and hardware repaired on residential and commercial windows.
Screen Door Repair near Phenix City
We cover the surrounding Russell County and east central Alabama communities as well:
- Screen Door Repair in Ladonia
- Screen Door Repair in Roanoke
- Screen Door Repair in Valley
- Screen Door Repair in Lanett
- Screen Door Repair in LaFayette
- Screen Door Repair in Huguley
- Screen Door Repair in Alexander City
- Screen Door Repair in Dadeville
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