Entry Door Replacement in Charleston

Door materials

• Fiberglass: our most popular choice. Won't rot, warp or rust, holds paint or stain and handles humidity well.
• Steel: strong and budget friendly, best on covered entries away from salt spray.
• Wood: beautiful and traditional, ideal for historic homes, and needs regular finishing in our climate.

Styles and options

• Single doors, double doors and doors with one or two sidelights
• Rectangular, arched and elliptical transoms
• Decorative, privacy and clear glass inserts
• Raised panel, craftsman, Lowcountry plank and modern flush designs
• Multi-point locks and smart lock prep
• Charleston green, black, natural wood and any custom paint color

What a proper install includes

• Removal of the old door and frame down to the rough opening
• Repair of rotted subfloor or framing under the sill when found
• A sloped sill pan and flashing tape to send water back out
• Shimmed, plumb and square frame with long screws into the framing
• Insulated gap, new interior trim and exterior brick mold or casing
• Adjusted weatherstrip, sweep and strike so the door latches easily

Historic entries

Many Charleston entries have sidelights, fanlights and paneled doors that need to be matched. We work with wood and fiberglass products that replicate traditional details and prepare submittals for design review when needed. See also impact doors for coastal homes.