Our territory takes in Florala and the communities around it in Covington County, so calls from Main Street, the US-331 corridor and out by Lake Jackson all get the same response.
Door problems in Florala 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.
Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Common screen door repair faults in Covington County
These are the screen door repair faults we are called out to most often in Florala. If you recognise one, the underlying cause is usually the second half of the line.
- 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.
- The storm door blew open and bent the armNo wind chain fitted, or a failed hold-open washer on the closer.
- The storm door will not stay closedFailed closer or latch on a hinged storm door.
- 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.
Broken, stuck, or will not lock?Talk to someone who works on these every day.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895How conditions in Florala affect screen door repair
The Wiregrass gets punishing summer heat and enough tropical rain that hurricane remnants are a normal part of the year, not an exception. Sally and Michael both did door and window damage this far inland.
Rain drives grit and organic debris into the screen track, and that debris packs down under the rollers and holds moisture against the frame.
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 Florala lasts, and the same repair done cheaply does not.
Local factors we account for in Florala: heavy rainfall and storm wind — typical of the Wiregrass.
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 we repair
- Hinged screen door repairHinges, latches, closers and screen panels on swinging screen doors.
- 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.
- RescreeningNew mesh and spline in standard fiberglass, pet-resistant, solar or fine no-see-um mesh.
- Screen enclosure and porch panel repairRescreening porch and patio enclosure panels.
- Solar screen installationSolar mesh to cut heat gain through screened openings.
- Frame repair and squaringStraightening bent frames and replacing corner keys.
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 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.
- Assess the frame for squareA racked frame will not sit in the track properly no matter what mesh is in it.
- Match the mesh to the exposureOn a sun-facing opening, standard fibreglass will be brittle within a couple of seasons, so we specify accordingly. Sandy-soil jobs get their running surfaces cleaned out thoroughly, because new rollers fitted into a gritty track will not last a 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.
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 affects the cost of screen door repair in Florala
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 mesh type chosen, from standard fiberglass to pet-resistant and solar
- storm door hardware such as closers and latches
- the size of the panel
- custom-built replacement panels where the original is not repairable
- 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 Florala.
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 Florala
Our Florala service area includes Main Street and the US-331 corridor and the surrounding Covington County communities, out around Lake Jackson and the Florida state line.
We also cover the nearby Covington County and the Wiregrass 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 Florala: questions we get asked
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.
Do you make custom-size screens?
Yes. Older openings in Florala are rarely a stock size, and building a panel to the actual measured opening is the only way to get one that fits and stays in.
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 Florala summers.
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.
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.
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 Covington County near water it is the only thing that actually works against the smallest biters.
Broken, stuck, or will not lock?Talk to someone who works on these every day.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Other door repair services in Florala
- Sliding Door Repair Florala
Sticking, jumping, or dragging sliding glass doors put back on smooth-rolling track.
- Door Lock Repair Florala
Deadbolts, latches, cylinders and strike alignment repaired on residential and commercial doors.
- Door Frame Repair Florala
Rotted, split, kicked-in and out-of-square frames rebuilt so the door fits again.
- Door Handle Repair Florala
Loose, broken and seized handles, knobs and levers repaired or replaced.
- Door Hinge Repair Florala
Sagging doors, stripped hinge screws, squealing pins and worn knuckles put right.
- Patio Door Repair Florala
Sliding, French and multi-panel patio doors repaired, realigned and resealed.
- Door Glass Repair Florala
Broken, cracked and fogged door glass replaced, including tempered and insulated units.
- Commercial Door Repair Florala
Hollow metal, aluminum and high-traffic doors kept working for businesses and property managers.
- Storefront Door Repair Florala
Aluminum storefront entrances repaired: pivots, closers, locks, glass and alignment.
- Door Closer Repair Florala
Closers adjusted, rebuilt and replaced so doors shut properly instead of slamming or hanging open.
- Automatic Door Repair Florala
Automatic sliding and swing doors, operators, sensors and safety systems serviced.
- French Door Repair Florala
Sagging, dragging and drafty French doors realigned, resealed and rehung.
- Interior Door Repair Florala
Sticking, sagging, rattling and damaged interior doors made to work properly again.
- Exterior Door Repair Florala
Front and back entry doors resealed, realigned, reinforced and repaired.
- Window Repair Florala
Sashes, balances, glass, seals and hardware repaired on residential and commercial windows.
Screen Door Repair near Florala
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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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