Swollen entry door, Daniel Island
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BeforeAfterLowcountry gain: fiberglass doesn't swell or rot in coastal humidity, the sill pan drains storm-driven water outward, and stainless hardware survives salt air that eats plated finishes.
Doors that fit, swing, and last.
Entry, patio, and sliding doors installed with proper pans, shims, and thresholds so they operate the same in year five as on day one. A door is a moving part in a weather barrier — it deserves the same rigor as the wall around it.
What's Included
Exactly what you're paying for.
- Entry, patio, French, and sliding door systems
- Pan flashing, sill sealing, and threshold detailing
- Plumb, level, and square setting with proper shim support
- Weatherstripping, sweep, and hardware installation
- Interior and exterior casing, trim, and caulking
- Final adjustment for smooth operation and even reveals
Structural changes — widening an opening or adding a header — are scoped and priced up front, never discovered mid-job.
Built for the Lowcountry
Wind, water, heat, humidity, salt.
- 01Corrosion-resistant hardware for salt exposure
- 02Sloped sill pans that shed water instead of holding it
- 03Impact-rated glazing available for coastal requirements
Our Process
No surprises, start to finish.
- 01
Fit & Selection
We verify the rough opening, swing, and threshold height, then help you pick a unit that suits the exposure and the house.
- 02
Prep
Old unit removed, subfloor and framing inspected, pan flashing installed before anything new goes in.
- 03
Build
One crew, one lead, one point of contact. We protect the site daily, communicate changes before they happen, and keep the schedule we gave you.
- 04
Walk & Warranty
We walk the finished work with you, correct anything on the punch list, and hand over written workmanship and manufacturer warranty documentation.
Before & After
What actually changes.
Not just a nicer photo. Each pair shows the failure we found and the detailing that keeps it from coming back in Lowcountry wind, water, heat, and salt air.
BeforeAfterGallery
The work itself.
FAQ
Doors questions, answered straight.
Timelines, process, and warranty — the things people actually ask before they sign. If yours isn't here, call and we'll answer it the same way.
(843) 920-6377How long does a door installation take?
A single entry or patio door is typically one day. Multiple units or a slider with structural work can run two to three days. Custom units carry a four to ten week lead time from order.
Can you widen an opening or add a slider where there isn't one?
Yes, with proper headers and engineering where required. That structural work is scoped and priced up front — never discovered mid-job.
Why do doors start sticking after a year?
Almost always settling on an unsupported shim stack or a sill that wasn't set level. We set on full shim support with a sloped pan and do a final adjustment pass, then re-adjust free within the workmanship warranty period.
What warranty comes with the work?
Every doors project carries a written workmanship warranty from us plus the manufacturer's product warranty on materials. You get both documents at the final walkthrough, along with the product lines and colors we installed.
Who is on site and who do I call?
One crew, one lead, one point of contact. You get a direct number for your project lead — not a call center — and we tell you about schedule changes before they happen, not after.
How do payments and change orders work?
A deposit at scheduling, progress payments tied to milestones, and the balance at completion after your punch list is cleared. Any change is priced and approved in writing before we do the work.
Ready to talk doors?
Tell us about the project. We'll give you a clear scope, a real schedule, and one accountable team.
Free Inspection
Request a Free Lowcountry Inspection.
We walk the whole exterior — roof, walls, openings, drainage — and tell you what's failing, what's fine, and what it costs to fix. No pressure, no guesswork.
- Licensed and insured in South Carolina
- Response within one business day
- (843) 920-6377
- contact@newtrendexterior.com