A door is only as good as the way it's hung.
A new entry door changes the whole front of the house, and it's one of the better returns you can get for the money. But a door that's out of plumb drags, won't latch, and lets cold air pour in around the edges. We hang fiberglass, steel, and wood doors plumb and square, set the threshold and weatherstripping so the seal is tight, and adjust the strike so it latches clean every time.
We handle slab swaps when the existing jamb is good and full pre-hung systems when the frame is tired or out of square. Side and back doors get the same care, because that's usually where the draft and the water intrusion actually are. You get a line-item quote and, for most doors, a one-day install.
What it actually costs.
Our four-step process.
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Free measure & written quote
We measure the opening, check the jamb and threshold, and quote slab vs. pre-hung.
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Order your door
We order the door, hardware, and any sidelites, with a short lead time on custom units.
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Hang plumb and weather-seal
We set the door plumb and square, fit the threshold and weatherstripping, and adjust the strike so it latches clean.
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Final walkthrough
We check the swing, the seal, and the lock with you. Anything not right, we fix before we leave.
Why hire pros for this.
- Fiberglass, steel, and wood doors hung plumb and square
- Threshold and weatherstripping set for a tight weather seal
- Hardware and deadbolt fit so it latches clean
- Slab swap or full pre-hung system, whichever the opening needs
- Rot and out-of-square repair handled, not hidden
Frequently asked questions.
How much does a front door cost installed in Bellingham?
Installed entry and exterior doors run about $1,200 to $4,500 in Bellingham. A basic fiberglass or steel slab swap is at the low end; a custom wood door or a full pre-hung system with sidelites is at the high end. We quote it for free after we measure.
Should I get fiberglass, steel, or wood?
Fiberglass is the workhorse here: it handles our damp climate, won't rot or rust, and insulates well. Steel is budget-friendly and secure but can dent and rust at the edges. Wood looks best and is the priciest, and it needs maintenance. We will walk you through the trade-offs for your entry.
Can you replace just the door and keep my frame?
If your jamb and threshold are solid and square, yes, a slab swap is faster and cheaper. If the frame is rotted, racked, or leaking, a full pre-hung replacement is the right call so the new door seals and latches. We check the frame before we recommend either.