About Screen Door Repair & Replacement
Torn screen mesh, broken frames, and misaligned screen doors are common in Metro Detroit. We repair or fully replace screen doors so you can enjoy fresh air without bugs, debris, or rain getting through.
What We Do
- Screen mesh replacement (fiberglass or aluminum)
- Frame straightening or full frame replacement
- Roller and track repair for sliding screens
- Rescreening for patio enclosures
- Same-day service across Metro Detroit
Our Other Services
What Causes Screen Door Repair Problems
Understanding why your door or window fails helps you recognize problems early — and know when it's time to call a professional before minor issues become expensive repairs.
Screen material degradation from UV and Michigan winters
Metro Detroit's intense UV radiation and Michigan winters degrade screen mesh faster than almost anywhere in the continental US. Fiberglass screen becomes brittle and tears easily within 3-5 years. Aluminum screen corrodes and develops white oxidation staining. Even "pet-proof" screen breaks down faster in Metro Detroit's climate than the manufacturer's ratings suggest.
Track and roller wear
Screen doors use the same track and roller system as sliding glass doors, but with lighter-duty hardware. The lighter components wear out faster — rollers flatten, tracks accumulate debris and the door begins to drag, jump the track or become difficult to operate.
Frame warping and corner joint failure
Aluminum screen door frames are assembled with plastic corner keys. Metro Detroit's heat causes aluminum to expand significantly, which stresses the corner joints. Over time the corners separate, the frame becomes rhombus-shaped rather than square, and the screen mesh pulls loose from the frame channel.
Physical damage and pet damage
Screen doors are vulnerable to physical impact — from people walking into them, from children and pets pressing against the screen, and from wind damage during storms. Metro Detroit's hurricane season makes proper screen door maintenance particularly important before storm season begins.
Signs You Need Repair Now
Don't wait until the door completely fails. These are the warning signs that repair is needed:
- ✓Holes, tears or large areas of damaged screen mesh
- ✓The door is difficult to slide or jumps off the track
- ✓The frame is bent, warped or the corners have separated
- ✓The door doesn't fully close or leaves a gap at top or bottom
- ✓The screen is pulling loose from the frame channel
- ✓The door handle or latch is broken or missing
How to Prevent Problems
Simple maintenance habits extend the life of your doors and windows significantly in Metro Detroit's demanding climate:
Screen door tracks clog quickly with outdoor debris. A monthly clean-out prevents the buildup that damages rollers and makes the door hard to operate.
A door handle that extends fully across the door gives people a clear grip point and prevents them from pushing the screen itself to open the door.
Press the frame corners to check for separation. Re-securing loose corners early prevents the frame from warping and the screen from pulling loose.
If you have pets, upgrading to heavy-duty pet-resistant screen mesh significantly extends the life of the screen before replacement is needed.
Don't Wait Until It Gets Worse
Screen door repair — particularly full re-screening of a warped or separated frame — requires stretching the new mesh correctly to prevent sagging and securing it evenly in the spline channel. An improperly installed screen sags, tears and needs replacement again quickly. Alonso re-screens doors on-site with the correct mesh type for your climate zone and use case.
Serving All of Metro Detroit
Sliding door and window repair across Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
- Detroit
- Dearborn
- Livonia
- Westland
- Canton
- Troy
- Southfield
- Farmington Hills
- Novi
- Royal Oak
- Warren
- Sterling Heights
- St. Clair Shores
- Clinton Township
- Roseville
Need Repair in Metro Detroit? Call Now
Same-day service available. Free estimate. Alonso picks up personally.
📞 (305) 724-3508