Our territory takes in Jackson and the communities around it in Clarke County, so calls from Downtown Jackson, the College Avenue corridor and out by the Tombigbee River all get the same response.
Jackson has enough older housing stock that repair almost always beats replacement here, and enough new construction that we spend a lot of time on hardware that failed early.
One call gets you an answer.We will tell you what is wrong and what it takes to fix.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Signs you need screen door repair in Jackson
These are the screen door repair faults we are called out to most often in Jackson. 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.
- Mesh sagging and billowingLoose or dried-out spline that is no longer holding the mesh tight.
- The frame is bent or racked out of squareUsually from being forced back into a track it was not sitting right in.
- The storm door closer has torn out of the frameWind caught the door; the mounting needs repair and a wind chain fitted.
- Corners have come apartFailed corner keys, which are replaceable.
- The screen tilts and jams halfway acrossOne roller seized while the other still turns, so the frame is walking out of square.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895Jackson conditions and screen door repair
Salt air is the single biggest factor on the coast. It attacks the steel inside roller bearings, hinge pins, latch mechanisms and closer springs, and it does it year round whether or not a storm ever comes.
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.
Blowing sand abrades screen mesh and packs into the screen track, and a screen track full of sand will not let a panel roll no matter how good the rollers are.
We see the pattern often enough across Clarke County that we usually know what we are looking at before we arrive.
Local factors we account for in Jackson: storm wind and blowing sand — typical of the Alabama Gulf Coast.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895Screen door repair work we handle in Jackson
- Pet mesh and pet grille installationHeavy-duty mesh and lower grilles for doors that dogs push against.
- 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.
- Wind chain and closer installationProtecting storm doors from wind damage.
- Handle and latch replacementNew pulls and latches on screen and 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.
One call gets you an answer.We will tell you what is wrong and what it takes to fix.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895How we approach screen door repair
- 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.
- 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 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. We check the drainage path on every coastal opening, because wind-driven rain gets in where ordinary rain never would.
Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895What affects the cost of screen door repair in Jackson
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
- custom-built replacement panels where the original is not repairable
- rescreening versus repairing or replacing the frame
- 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 Jackson.
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) 619-2895Areas we cover for screen door repair in Jackson
Jackson coverage runs across Downtown Jackson, the College Avenue corridor and the US-43 corridor, and out to the areas around the Tombigbee River and the Jackson mill.
We also cover the nearby Clarke County and the Alabama Gulf Coast communities listed further down this page.
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Click to Call (205) 619-2895Screen door repair in Jackson: 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.
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.
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 Clarke County near water it is the only thing that actually works against the smallest biters.
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 Jackson 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.
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) 619-2895Other door repair services in Jackson
- Sliding Door Repair Jackson
Sticking, jumping, or dragging sliding glass doors put back on smooth-rolling track.
- Door Lock Repair Jackson
Deadbolts, latches, cylinders and strike alignment repaired on residential and commercial doors.
- Door Frame Repair Jackson
Rotted, split, kicked-in and out-of-square frames rebuilt so the door fits again.
- Door Handle Repair Jackson
Loose, broken and seized handles, knobs and levers repaired or replaced.
- Door Hinge Repair Jackson
Sagging doors, stripped hinge screws, squealing pins and worn knuckles put right.
- Patio Door Repair Jackson
Sliding, French and multi-panel patio doors repaired, realigned and resealed.
- Door Glass Repair Jackson
Broken, cracked and fogged door glass replaced, including tempered and insulated units.
- Commercial Door Repair Jackson
Hollow metal, aluminum and high-traffic doors kept working for businesses and property managers.
- Storefront Door Repair Jackson
Aluminum storefront entrances repaired: pivots, closers, locks, glass and alignment.
- Door Closer Repair Jackson
Closers adjusted, rebuilt and replaced so doors shut properly instead of slamming or hanging open.
- Automatic Door Repair Jackson
Automatic sliding and swing doors, operators, sensors and safety systems serviced.
- French Door Repair Jackson
Sagging, dragging and drafty French doors realigned, resealed and rehung.
- Interior Door Repair Jackson
Sticking, sagging, rattling and damaged interior doors made to work properly again.
- Exterior Door Repair Jackson
Front and back entry doors resealed, realigned, reinforced and repaired.
- Window Repair Jackson
Sashes, balances, glass, seals and hardware repaired on residential and commercial windows.
Screen Door Repair near Jackson
We cover the surrounding Clarke County and the Alabama Gulf Coast communities as well:
- Screen Door Repair in Thomasville
- Screen Door Repair in Grove Hill
- Screen Door Repair in Daphne
- Screen Door Repair in Fairhope
- Screen Door Repair in Foley
- Screen Door Repair in Gulf Shores
- Screen Door Repair in Orange Beach
- Screen Door Repair in Spanish Fort
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