Athens sits in Limestone County, and our work here runs from Downtown Athens out past the Limestone County Courthouse square, with Ardmore and Madison close enough that we are usually in the area anyway.
Door problems in Athens 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.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895What Athens customers call us about
These are the screen door repair faults we are called out to most often in Athens. If you recognise one, the underlying cause is usually the second half of the line.
- A retractable screen will not fully retractA fouled or fatigued spring cassette, or debris in the guide channel.
- Corners have come apartFailed corner keys, which are replaceable.
- The frame flexes visibly when you pull the handleFailed corner keys, which is why the whole frame is racking rather than sliding.
- The frame is bent or racked out of squareUsually from being forced back into a track it was not sitting right in.
- The screen track itself is damagedThe channel the screen rides in has been bent or worn.
- Mesh sagging and billowingLoose or dried-out spline that is no longer holding the mesh tight.
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) 619-2895How conditions in Athens affect screen door repair
The Tennessee Valley runs a wider temperature swing than most of Alabama. Summer humidity sits on aluminum and vinyl frames for months, then December through February drops below freezing dozens of nights, and the valley picks up an ice event every few winters.
Rain drives grit and organic debris into the screen track, and that debris packs down under the rollers and holds moisture against the frame.
Cold makes screen spline brittle and it shrinks in the channel, which is why mesh often comes loose along one edge after a hard winter even though nothing touched it.
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 Athens: heavy rainfall and winter freezes — typical of the Tennessee Valley.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895Our screen door repair services in Athens
- 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.
- Storm door repairClosers, latches, hinges, sweeps and glass or screen inserts on storm doors.
- Screen enclosure and porch panel repairRescreening porch and patio enclosure panels.
- Sliding screen replacementCustom-built replacement screen panels where the original is beyond repair.
- Screen track repairRepairing or replacing the channel the screen rides in.
- Solar screen installationSolar mesh to cut heat gain through screened openings.
Need it looked at soon?Call and we will tell you honestly when we can get there.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895What happens when we get there
- Work out whether it is the screen or the trackA screen that jams is often a track problem. Replacing rollers in a damaged track fixes nothing.
- Check the frame for squareA racked frame will never slide properly. Corner keys get reset before anything else is considered.
- Choose the right meshStandard fiberglass, pet-resistant, solar or fine mesh, depending on pets, sun exposure and what insects you are dealing with. We look at how the opening behaves wet and dry, since the fault often only appears in one half of the year.
- 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 rollersSet so the panel rides smoothly and stays captured in the head channel.
- Check it stays in the trackA screen that can be lifted out is one gust from being on the patio, so the height and the guides get set properly.
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) 619-2895What affects the cost of screen door repair in Athens
What a screen door repair job costs comes down to a handful of things, and we would rather be straight about them up front:
- the size of the panel
- rescreening versus repairing or replacing the frame
- storm door hardware such as closers and latches
- custom-built replacement panels where the original is not repairable
- 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 Athens.
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 Athens
We work throughout Athens, including Downtown Athens, the courthouse square, Sanderfer Road and Lindsay Lane. If you are near the Limestone County Courthouse square, Athens State University and the Alabama Veterans Museum, that is inside our normal service area.
We also cover the nearby Limestone County and the Tennessee Valley communities listed further down this page.
Need it looked at soon?Call and we will tell you honestly when we can get there.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Screen door repair in Athens: 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.
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.
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.
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 Athens summers.
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.
How long does a rescreen take?
Usually under an hour per panel in Athens. 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 Athens
- Sliding Door Repair Athens
Sticking, jumping, or dragging sliding glass doors put back on smooth-rolling track.
- Door Lock Repair Athens
Deadbolts, latches, cylinders and strike alignment repaired on residential and commercial doors.
- Door Frame Repair Athens
Rotted, split, kicked-in and out-of-square frames rebuilt so the door fits again.
- Door Handle Repair Athens
Loose, broken and seized handles, knobs and levers repaired or replaced.
- Door Hinge Repair Athens
Sagging doors, stripped hinge screws, squealing pins and worn knuckles put right.
- Patio Door Repair Athens
Sliding, French and multi-panel patio doors repaired, realigned and resealed.
- Door Glass Repair Athens
Broken, cracked and fogged door glass replaced, including tempered and insulated units.
- Commercial Door Repair Athens
Hollow metal, aluminum and high-traffic doors kept working for businesses and property managers.
- Storefront Door Repair Athens
Aluminum storefront entrances repaired: pivots, closers, locks, glass and alignment.
- Door Closer Repair Athens
Closers adjusted, rebuilt and replaced so doors shut properly instead of slamming or hanging open.
- Automatic Door Repair Athens
Automatic sliding and swing doors, operators, sensors and safety systems serviced.
- French Door Repair Athens
Sagging, dragging and drafty French doors realigned, resealed and rehung.
- Interior Door Repair Athens
Sticking, sagging, rattling and damaged interior doors made to work properly again.
- Exterior Door Repair Athens
Front and back entry doors resealed, realigned, reinforced and repaired.
- Window Repair Athens
Sashes, balances, glass, seals and hardware repaired on residential and commercial windows.
Screen Door Repair near Athens
We cover the surrounding Limestone County and the Tennessee Valley communities as well:
- Screen Door Repair in Ardmore
- Screen Door Repair in Madison
- Screen Door Repair in Meridianville
- Screen Door Repair in Harvest
- Screen Door Repair in Hazel Green
- Screen Door Repair in Moores Mill
- Screen Door Repair in Triana
- Screen Door Repair in New Hope
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