We cover Dunnavant and the rest of Shelby County, from Dunnavant Valley Road across to the AL-41 corridor, and we are out this way often enough that Alabaster and Pelham are on the same run.
Between the established parts of Dunnavant 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.
Need it looked at soon?Call and we will tell you honestly when we can get there.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Signs you need screen door repair in Dunnavant
These are the screen door repair faults we are called out to most often in Dunnavant. If you recognise one, the underlying cause is usually the second half of the line.
- The frame flexes visibly when you pull the handleFailed corner keys, which is why the whole frame is racking rather than sliding.
- The storm door closer has torn out of the frameWind caught the door; the mounting needs repair and a wind chain fitted.
- The spline has lifted out of the channel at a cornerShrunken or hardened spline, usually after several summers of UV exposure.
- 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 storm door blew open and bent the armNo wind chain fitted, or a failed hold-open washer on the closer.
- Corners have come apartFailed corner keys, which are replaceable.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895What we see on screen door repair around Shelby County
The metro runs humid from April to October, then flips to freezing nights in January, and hardware that was fine in August starts binding in winter.
Humidity corrodes the steel components in screen rollers and rusts the tiny springs in adjusters, so screens seize up and drop out of their track.
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.
It is why the same repair done properly in Dunnavant lasts, and the same repair done cheaply does not.
Local factors we account for in Dunnavant: sustained humidity and storm wind — typical of the Birmingham metro.
Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Screen door repair work we handle in Dunnavant
- Hinged screen door repairHinges, latches, closers and screen panels on swinging screen doors.
- Screen enclosure and porch panel repairRescreening porch and patio enclosure panels.
- Screen track repairRepairing or replacing the channel the screen rides in.
- Screen roller replacementNew rollers and adjusters so a sliding screen tracks properly and stays in.
- Solar screen installationSolar mesh to cut heat gain through screened openings.
- Wind chain and closer installationProtecting storm doors from wind damage.
- Pet mesh and pet grille installationHeavy-duty mesh and lower grilles for doors that dogs push against.
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 we approach screen door repair
- 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 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 rollersSet so the panel rides smoothly and stays captured in the head channel. Around the metro we clear red clay dust out of tracks and mechanisms first, because it turns into grinding paste and will destroy new parts.
- 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.
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) 619-2895What affects the cost of screen door repair in Dunnavant
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:
- roller and track work in addition to the screen itself
- the mesh type chosen, from standard fiberglass to pet-resistant and solar
- custom-built replacement panels where the original is not repairable
- rescreening versus repairing or replacing the frame
- the size of the panel
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 Dunnavant.
Broken, stuck, or will not lock?Talk to someone who works on these every day.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Areas we cover for screen door repair in Dunnavant
Dunnavant coverage runs across Dunnavant Valley Road and the AL-41 corridor, and out to the areas around Dunnavant Valley and the Cahaba River.
We also cover the nearby Shelby County and the Birmingham metro communities listed further down this page.
Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Screen door repair in Dunnavant: 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.
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.
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 Dunnavant the track collects a surprising amount of grit, and it acts like grinding paste on the rollers.
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.
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 Shelby County near water it is the only thing that actually works against the smallest biters.
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.
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 Dunnavant
- Sliding Door Repair Dunnavant
Sticking, jumping, or dragging sliding glass doors put back on smooth-rolling track.
- Door Lock Repair Dunnavant
Deadbolts, latches, cylinders and strike alignment repaired on residential and commercial doors.
- Door Frame Repair Dunnavant
Rotted, split, kicked-in and out-of-square frames rebuilt so the door fits again.
- Door Handle Repair Dunnavant
Loose, broken and seized handles, knobs and levers repaired or replaced.
- Door Hinge Repair Dunnavant
Sagging doors, stripped hinge screws, squealing pins and worn knuckles put right.
- Patio Door Repair Dunnavant
Sliding, French and multi-panel patio doors repaired, realigned and resealed.
- Door Glass Repair Dunnavant
Broken, cracked and fogged door glass replaced, including tempered and insulated units.
- Commercial Door Repair Dunnavant
Hollow metal, aluminum and high-traffic doors kept working for businesses and property managers.
- Storefront Door Repair Dunnavant
Aluminum storefront entrances repaired: pivots, closers, locks, glass and alignment.
- Door Closer Repair Dunnavant
Closers adjusted, rebuilt and replaced so doors shut properly instead of slamming or hanging open.
- Automatic Door Repair Dunnavant
Automatic sliding and swing doors, operators, sensors and safety systems serviced.
- French Door Repair Dunnavant
Sagging, dragging and drafty French doors realigned, resealed and rehung.
- Interior Door Repair Dunnavant
Sticking, sagging, rattling and damaged interior doors made to work properly again.
- Exterior Door Repair Dunnavant
Front and back entry doors resealed, realigned, reinforced and repaired.
- Window Repair Dunnavant
Sashes, balances, glass, seals and hardware repaired on residential and commercial windows.
Screen Door Repair near Dunnavant
We cover the surrounding Shelby County and the Birmingham metro communities as well:
- Screen Door Repair in Alabaster
- Screen Door Repair in Pelham
- Screen Door Repair in Helena
- Screen Door Repair in Calera
- Screen Door Repair in Chelsea
- Screen Door Repair in Columbiana
- Screen Door Repair in Montevallo
- Screen Door Repair in Wilsonville
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