A Properly Installed Door Starts with the Opening

A new exterior door should operate smoothly, seal against Northwest weather, and provide a secure, finished entrance to your home. Vicna Renovations provides professional exterior door installation and replacement throughout Tacoma, Puyallup, Olympia, and the surrounding South Sound.

We handle the complete installation—not just placing a prehung door into the opening. Our work can include removal, framing adjustments, sill preparation, flashing, insulation, siding repair, exterior trim, and interior finish work.

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Exterior Doors We Install

Entry Doors

A new front or side entry door can improve security, energy efficiency, and curb appeal. We install single entry doors in fiberglass, steel, wood, and other common exterior-door materials.

Entry Doors with Sidelights

Sidelights can bring natural light into an entryway and create a more substantial entrance. We can replace existing door-and-sidelight units or modify an opening when the home’s construction allows it.

French and Double Doors

French and double doors create a wide, attractive transition between the home and an outdoor space. Proper alignment, sill support, flashing, and sealing are especially important for these larger openings.

Sliding Glass Patio Doors

We install and replace sliding glass doors leading to decks, patios, and backyards. The opening is inspected for water damage before the new door is installed, flashed, insulated, and finished.

Hinged Patio Doors

A sliding door can sometimes be replaced with a hinged patio or entry door. Depending on the size of the opening, the remaining space may be reframed, filled, or converted into a window.

Storm and Screen Doors

Storm or screen door installation may be included when the existing opening, exterior trim, and selected door are compatible.

Complete Exterior Door Installation

A quality door can still leak, drag, or fail prematurely when the surrounding opening is not prepared correctly. Our installations focus on the complete assembly so the door remains square, secure, weather-resistant, and properly finished.

Depending on the project, our work may include:

Removal and disposal of the existing door
Inspection of the sill, sheathing, and framing
Repair of concealed wood rot or water damage
Framing modifications
Sill-pan preparation and flashing
Installation and adjustment of the new door
Insulation around the opening
Exterior weatherproofing
Siding and exterior trim repair
Interior casing and trim
Drywall and paint preparation
Lockset and door-hardware installation

Door Leaks and Hidden Rot

Exterior doors are common locations for concealed water damage. Failed caulking, missing sill flashing, damaged siding, improper deck clearances, and poorly installed trim can allow moisture into the wall or subfloor.

Warning signs may include:

Soft or swollen trim
A loose or deteriorated threshold
Staining near the bottom corners of the door
Flooring damage inside the entry
Peeling paint
Drafts around the frame
A door that suddenly sticks or becomes difficult to close
Visible deterioration in the siding surrounding the opening

When damaged framing, sheathing, or subflooring is uncovered, Vicna Renovations can repair the affected materials before installing the new door.

We do not knowingly install a new door over rotten or structurally damaged components.

New and Modified Door Openings

Some projects require more than a same-size replacement. You may want to install a larger entry door, add sidelights, convert a window into a door, or replace a sliding glass door with a different configuration.

Vicna Renovations can modify and reframe many exterior openings when the home’s construction allows it. This work may involve:

Structural framing and headers
Siding removal and replacement
Exterior sheathing
Weather-resistant barriers and flashing
Electrical relocation
Interior drywall and trim
Exterior steps, landings, or deck modifications

Permits or engineering may be required when structural framing is changed or a new opening is created. These requirements should be reviewed during project planning.

Our Door Installation Process

1. Evaluate and Measure

We examine the existing opening, take measurements, discuss door styles, and look for visible signs of water damage or settlement.

2. Confirm the Door and Scope

We confirm the door size, handing, swing direction, threshold, jamb depth, hardware requirements, and surrounding finish work.

3. Remove the Existing Door

The existing door and necessary trim or siding are carefully removed so the opening can be inspected.

4. Repair and Prepare the Opening

Any agreed-upon framing or rot repairs are completed. The sill is prepared and the opening is flashed for the new door.

5. Install and Adjust

The door is installed square, level, plumb, properly secured, insulated, and adjusted for smooth operation.

6. Complete the Finishes

Exterior trim, siding, interior casing, hardware, caulking, and other included finishes are completed according to the estimate.

Why Choose Vicna Renovations?

Licensed, bonded, and insured general contractor
Experience with doors, windows, siding, and exterior rot repair
Careful attention to sill flashing and water management
Ability to repair framing, sheathing, and subfloor damage
Opening modifications and structural work available
Interior and exterior finishing available
Clear, detailed estimates
Local service throughout Tacoma and the South Sound

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you install a door that I already purchased?

In many cases, yes. We will need to confirm that the door is the correct size, handing, jamb depth, configuration, and exterior rating for the opening. Product condition and warranty limitations should also be considered.

Can you replace a sliding glass door with a regular entry door?

Yes, depending on the existing opening and desired layout. The unused portion can sometimes be reframed and finished with siding or converted into a window.

Do you repair rot beneath exterior doors?

Yes. We can repair damaged framing, sheathing, sill components, and localized subflooring when included in the project scope.

Can you make an existing door opening larger?

Many door openings can be enlarged, but the framing, header, electrical systems, exterior materials, and permit requirements must first be evaluated.

Do you install the door hardware?

Yes. Standard handles, deadbolts, and compatible door hardware can be installed as part of the project. Specialty access-control or electrical systems may require a separate specialist.

Do you complete the interior trim?

Yes. Interior casing, baseboard, drywall, texture, and paint preparation can be included in the estimate.

Which areas do you serve?

Vicna Renovations serves Tacoma, Puyallup, Olympia, and surrounding communities throughout the South Sound.

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Whether you need a new entry door, sliding patio door, French doors, or a completely modified exterior opening, Vicna Renovations can help you plan and complete the project properly.