Our Semmes customers are spread from the Moffett Road corridor to the Schillinger Road area and out around the Semmes azalea nurseries, and we serve the surrounding Mobile County communities on the same schedule.
Between the established parts of Semmes 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.
Most doors we see are repairable.Call and find out before you price a replacement.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895What Semmes customers call us about
These are the screen door repair faults we are called out to most often in Semmes. 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.
- 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 storm door will not stay closedFailed closer or latch on a hinged storm door.
- 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 blew open and bent the armNo wind chain fitted, or a failed hold-open washer on the closer.
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 we see on screen door repair around Mobile County
Between roughly 65 inches of rain a year, near-constant humidity and a June-to-November hurricane season, coastal doors work harder than doors anywhere else in Alabama.
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.
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 Mobile County that we usually know what we are looking at before we arrive.
Local factors we account for in Semmes: sustained humidity and blowing sand — typical of the Alabama Gulf Coast.
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) 619-2895Screen door repair work we handle in Semmes
- 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.
- Hinged screen door repairHinges, latches, closers and screen panels on swinging screen doors.
- Screen enclosure and porch panel repairRescreening porch and patio enclosure panels.
- Wind chain and closer installationProtecting storm doors from wind damage.
- Frame repair and squaringStraightening bent frames and replacing corner keys.
- Storm door repairClosers, latches, hinges, sweeps and glass or screen inserts on storm doors.
Need it looked at soon?Call and we will tell you honestly when we can get there.
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.
- Assess the frame for squareA racked frame will not sit in the track properly no matter what mesh is in it. Coastal jobs get stainless or coated fixings as standard, since anything else here is a return visit waiting to happen.
- 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.
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 Semmes
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
- storm door hardware such as closers and latches
- rescreening versus repairing or replacing the frame
- roller and track work in addition to the screen itself
- the mesh type chosen, from standard fiberglass to pet-resistant and solar
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 Semmes.
Need it looked at soon?Call and we will tell you honestly when we can get there.
Click to Call (205) 619-2895Areas we cover for screen door repair in Semmes
Semmes coverage runs across the Moffett Road corridor, the Schillinger Road area and Wulff Road, and out to the areas around the Semmes azalea nurseries and Big Creek Lake nearby.
We also cover the nearby Mobile County and the Alabama Gulf Coast communities listed further down this page.
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) 619-2895Screen door repair in Semmes: 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.
How long does a rescreen take?
Usually under an hour per panel in Semmes. If the frame needs straightening or corner keys replaced, allow a bit longer.
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 Semmes summers.
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.
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.
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.
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) 619-2895Other door repair services in Semmes
- Sliding Door Repair Semmes
Sticking, jumping, or dragging sliding glass doors put back on smooth-rolling track.
- Door Lock Repair Semmes
Deadbolts, latches, cylinders and strike alignment repaired on residential and commercial doors.
- Door Frame Repair Semmes
Rotted, split, kicked-in and out-of-square frames rebuilt so the door fits again.
- Door Handle Repair Semmes
Loose, broken and seized handles, knobs and levers repaired or replaced.
- Door Hinge Repair Semmes
Sagging doors, stripped hinge screws, squealing pins and worn knuckles put right.
- Patio Door Repair Semmes
Sliding, French and multi-panel patio doors repaired, realigned and resealed.
- Door Glass Repair Semmes
Broken, cracked and fogged door glass replaced, including tempered and insulated units.
- Commercial Door Repair Semmes
Hollow metal, aluminum and high-traffic doors kept working for businesses and property managers.
- Storefront Door Repair Semmes
Aluminum storefront entrances repaired: pivots, closers, locks, glass and alignment.
- Door Closer Repair Semmes
Closers adjusted, rebuilt and replaced so doors shut properly instead of slamming or hanging open.
- Automatic Door Repair Semmes
Automatic sliding and swing doors, operators, sensors and safety systems serviced.
- French Door Repair Semmes
Sagging, dragging and drafty French doors realigned, resealed and rehung.
- Interior Door Repair Semmes
Sticking, sagging, rattling and damaged interior doors made to work properly again.
- Exterior Door Repair Semmes
Front and back entry doors resealed, realigned, reinforced and repaired.
- Window Repair Semmes
Sashes, balances, glass, seals and hardware repaired on residential and commercial windows.
Screen Door Repair near Semmes
We cover the surrounding Mobile County and the Alabama Gulf Coast communities as well:
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- Screen Door Repair in Tillmans Corner
- Screen Door Repair in Saraland
- Screen Door Repair in Chickasaw
- Screen Door Repair in Satsuma
- Screen Door Repair in Theodore
- Screen Door Repair in Citronelle
- Screen Door Repair in Grand Bay
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