Residential · Durham, NC
A screen door should latch cleanly, swing true, and keep bugs out without sticking or slamming. Durham Screens has served Durham since 2018 with screen door installation, repairs, and replacements for homes, porches, and storefront entries.
Every screen door job starts with the opening, not the screen. We measure the rough opening and frame reveal, check hinge-side plumb, verify head clearance, and inspect the jamb for rot, loose brick mold, or out-of-square conditions that cause rubbing and failed latches. For repairs, we identify the root issue first, worn hinges, bent closer arms, stripped screw holes, sagging corners, or a twisted slab, then recommend the most durable fix instead of repeated adjustments. If a replacement is needed, we confirm handing and swing, match thickness and profile, and plan hardware placement so the latch and strike align on the first install.
North Carolina humidity, seasonal swelling, and pollen buildup can turn a good screen door into a draggy, noisy one, so we build in clearance and use hardware that holds adjustment. We install and tune pneumatic closers and storm-and-screen door closers, replace worn hinge pins, set a consistent reveal, and add shims where needed so the door closes without bouncing. For screening, we can re-screen panels with fiberglass mesh for everyday use or upgrade to pet-resistant mesh where claws and traffic are hard on the opening. Clean edges, tight spline, and straight rails matter, the finish should look crisp and the door should glide without scuffing the threshold.
Durham customers choose us because we treat a screen door like a precision fit, not a quick add-on. You get clear options, repair vs replace, with straight answers on cost drivers like frame condition, hardware grade, and mesh type. We work with real materials and methods, corner reinforcement where needed, new strike plates, longer stainless or coated screws for bite, and careful alignment of hinges, latch, and closer. The result is a door that shuts properly, screens tightly, and stays that way through daily use.
Before we wrap up, we do a full walkthrough and cycle test, open, close, latch, and auto-close, plus a rub check along the hinge and latch sides. We verify the screen sits tight in the frame, the handle height is comfortable, and the closer speed is set so it pulls the door shut without a slam. You receive a written estimate up front, clean installation lines, and practical maintenance guidance such as rinsing tracks, keeping hinges snug, and cleaning pollen from mesh and hardware. If your screen door is sticking, torn, or out of alignment, we make it work like it should.
You will also get documentation of what was adjusted or replaced, including mesh type, spline size if re-screened, and any hardware changes made for long-term reliability. For replacement installs, we confirm proper weather contact where applicable, check threshold transitions, and make sure the latch engages consistently without forcing the handle. Our goal is a screen door that feels solid, closes smoothly, and keeps airflow coming without inviting insects inside.
Yes. We provide a free written estimate after reviewing the site and confirming materials, openings, and hardware needs.
Yes. Durham Screens is licensed and insured for screening work, and we can confirm details during scheduling.
In most cases, yes. We can typically match common mesh colors like charcoal or gray and coordinate frame components, spline, and hardware to blend with existing assemblies.
Small repairs can often be completed in a single visit. Larger rescreening and porch projects vary by scope, number of openings, and any needed frame or carpentry repairs.
Yes. We troubleshoot sagging doors, misaligned hinges, worn closers, latches, and sweeps, then repair or replace the hardware and rescreen as needed.
A screen door is one of the most-used openings in a home or business, which means small alignment problems show up fast. Durham Screens handles screen door installation and repair for front entries, side doors, patio access, screened porches, and light commercial doors. Whether your door drags on the threshold, won’t latch, slams shut, or has torn mesh, we focus on a correct fit and durable hardware so it keeps working through daily traffic and seasonal changes.
Screen door issues usually come from a few repeat causes, out-of-square jambs, stripped hinge screws, worn closers, or frames that have shifted over time. We start by checking reveals, hinge alignment, and latch engagement, then we correct the base problem. That can mean resetting hinges with proper shims, installing longer screws into solid framing, replacing a bent closer bracket, or realigning the strike plate so the latch catches without forcing the handle.
If the door itself is the issue, we can recommend a replacement that fits the opening and usage. We help you choose the right mesh for the job, standard fiberglass for everyday airflow and visibility, or pet-resistant mesh for heavy wear. For re-screening, we use tight, even spline seating and clean corners to prevent loosening and waves in the screen over time.
A properly installed screen door should open smoothly, close under control, and seal enough to keep insects out while still feeling light and easy to use. If yours is sticking, torn, or unreliable, we will inspect the opening, explain repair options, and provide a clear written estimate so you can decide with confidence.
Call now or send a request and we will reach out within one business day to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate in Durham. We assess the project, review the details, and give you a written quote before any work starts, so you know exactly what to expect.
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