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Types of Doors We Install in Pittsburgh
Entry and Front Doors
Entry door installation locally involves choosing the right material — steel, fiberglass, or wood — for your home’s climate exposure, architectural style, and security requirements. We install complete entry door systems including frames, sidelites, transoms, and hardware. Proper entry door installation locally includes integrated head flashing, sill pan flashing, and threshold weatherproofing to handle the combination of driving rain, wind-blown snow, and ice that Pittsburgh entry doors face.
Patio and French Doors
Patio door installation and French door installation locally require perfect leveling for smooth operation and weather-tight sealing. A patio door out of level by as little as 1/8 inch will not seal properly at the meeting stile, allowing air infiltration that costs you in heating and cooling. We level patio and French door installations to within 1/16 inch and test operation and sealing before completing the job.
Storm Doors
Storm door installation adds a layer of protection and insulation over your existing entry door. Proper storm door installation requires clearing the existing door handle and lockset hardware, aligning the door frame, and adjusting the hydraulic closer to prevent slamming — a common problem with improperly installed storm doors locally.
Interior Doors
Interior door installation — replacing hollow-core doors, installing barn door hardware, or adding French doors between rooms — requires the same precision framing as exterior installations. We handle single interior door replacements and full-home interior door renovation projects.
Door Installation for Pittsburgh’s Older Housing Stock
A significant portion of Pittsburgh’s housing was built between 1900 and 1960, when door opening sizes, ceiling heights, and framing practices differed from modern standards. Non-standard openings, settled foundations, and plaster walls instead of drywall all affect door installation approach. Our team has extensive experience with the area’s older homes in neighborhoods like Squirrel Hill, Lawrenceville, Mt. Lebanon, and the South Hills, and understands how to install new doors correctly in century-old frames without compromising the surrounding structure.
Door Installation Cost locally
Door installation costs locally vary by door type, material, and frame condition:
- Standard interior door installation: $150–$400 per door
- Storm door installation: $250–$600 including door
- Entry door installation (door + labor, no frame): $500–$1,500
- Entry door installation with new frame: $800–$2,500
- Patio / French door installation: $800–$3,500 depending on size
These ranges assume standard rough opening conditions. Frame rot, out-of-square openings, or structural work required prior to installation will affect cost. We identify all issues during the free estimate and include necessary prep work in the written quote.
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Our 7-Step Door Installation Process
- Consultation — we assess your doorway, existing frame condition, and discuss style and functional requirements. For replacement installations, we evaluate whether the existing frame can be reused or needs repair.
- Measurement and ordering — precise opening measurements ensure correct door sizing. Older Pittsburgh homes frequently have non-standard openings that require custom or modified doors.
- Frame preparation — existing frames are assessed for rot, out-of-square conditions, and damaged framing. We address all issues before the new door arrives.
- Flashing installation — head flashing and sill pan flashing are installed before the door to prevent water infiltration at the most vulnerable points.
- Precision door installation — the door is set plumb, level, and square with proper shimming. All fasteners are driven into structural framing, not just sheathing.
- Weatherproofing — weatherstripping, door sweep, threshold seal, and exterior caulking are installed and adjusted for full-perimeter weather resistance.
- Hardware installation and adjustment — locksets, deadbolts, hinges, and closers are installed and adjusted for smooth, secure operation before we leave.
