French door installation and replacement in Northern Virginia
Sunshine Contracting replaces and installs exterior French doors, including Therma-Tru French doors, on homes across Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun, Arlington and Stafford counties and nearby Maryland. We come out, measure your opening, help you pick the style, glass and finish, and give you a firm written price.
What does French door replacement cost in Northern Virginia?
French doors fall in our patio door range, which runs $2,500 to $6,500 installed. French doors, larger openings, upgraded glass and fiberglass or wood-grain construction sit toward the top of that range. We measure your opening at a free estimate and give you a firm written price. For the full breakdown, see what door replacement costs in Northern Virginia.
How long does French door installation take?
Installation is typically one day. The wait is in the build: French doors are made to order for your opening, so plan on about four to six weeks between your signed contract and install day. We replace one opening at a time, so your home is never left standing open.
French doors or a sliding patio door?
French doors open on hinges, and both panels open, so you get a wide, clear opening to the patio or deck. Because they swing, they need clear floor space where the doors open. A sliding door opens without swinging into the room or out onto the deck, so it is the usual pick where space is tight. We install both and will tell you which fits your opening. See our patio doors for sliding options.
Steel or fiberglass French doors?
Steel is the value choice: strong, secure and the least expensive way to get a solid new door. Fiberglass costs more and handles Northern Virginia’s humidity swings without warping, rusting or needing constant paint. If you want the look of wood, Therma-Tru’s fiberglass oak and mahogany finishes give you the grain without wood’s upkeep. The Therma-Tru lines we install are listed below.
What warranty comes with new French doors?
Every door we install carries our lifetime workmanship warranty, and the door itself is covered by its manufacturer. Details are on our door warranties page.
Do you repair French doors?
No. Sunshine Contracting is a replacement company. We do not take repair-only jobs, except warranty service on doors we installed.
Live in a neighborhood with an HOA? We work closely with the committees, have a great relationship with plenty of HOAs all over Northern Virginia and Maryland, and it has never been a problem. We supply the data sheets for the door you choose.
Exterior, Interior and Custom French Doors
French doors are similar to a hinged patio door, with the difference being that with French doors both panels are operable, with hinged patio doors only one panel is operable. French doors can contain a large amount of glass and can provide plenty of natural light if positioned near a wall leading to the outside or provide a view of another room. Some homeowners add special touches to their French doors such as brass door handles and hinges.
Sunshine Contracting and our door installation crew have been trained and certified by ProVIa for the proper installation of their products. A representative from ProVia specifically trained our installers to install the doors to manufacturer specifications to ensure that you are getting the best possible door and installation process as possible. The correct installation of a door is extremely important to maintaining its long life, as well as its warranty.
Our Door Process
When you contact Sunshine Contracting to set up your free in-home consultation, our office will work together with you to find a time convenient for you for our Project Consultant to meet with you at your home. At the consultation, we will discuss your vision for your doors. After getting a strong understanding of your wants and needs for your home, our consultant will take measurements in order to provide you with an accurate estimate. When you decide to replace the windows on your home, there are many different options for you to choose from. It can be overwhelming for a homeowner, so we strive to give you as much information as possible and help guide you along the process to make it as easy and stress free as possible for you. After all, remodeling the exterior of your home should be an enjoyable process!
Once you decide to move forward with Sunshine Contracting for your door replacement, your Project Manager will give you a call and introduce themselves to you, as well as let you know of the next steps. This includes having one of our crew chiefs coordinate a time to meet with you for a more exact measurement of your windows for ordering purposes. The doors are ordered first and once the doors have arrived, we will call you to schedule an installation date. Depending on the size of the job, window jobs, on average, take about 1-3 days to complete. When the job is complete, we will pick up and dispose of all trash and debris and leave you with a beautiful new exterior!
Our Door Crews
Our window crews are trained and certified and take pride in the work they do! Feel free to ask any of our crew chief’s (Daniel and Saul) any questions you may have while on the job. Lee, Santos and their crews have worked for Sunshine Contracting for over 12 years! In our opinion, they are the hardest working crews in the industry, often working from sunrise to sunset during the summer hours. Being part of the Sunshine Contracting Window crew means that our guys do everything in their power to do exceptional work, worthy of being on their very own homes.
The door lines we install
Every option below is a product we actually install on Northern Virginia homes. Open any one for the details.
More French doors we install
Therma-Tru Classic-Craft Canvas French Door
The Therma Tru Classic-Craft Canvas French Door is a beautifully created door designed to last. It is a smooth, fiberglass door that comes ready to paint and features architecturally correct details. This is truly a classy patio door!
Therma-Tru Classic-Craft Mahogany French Door
The Therma Tru Classic-Craft Mahogany French Door gives your home an elegant feel and is made from environmentally friendly materials. This door is very weather resistant and durable. Made using Therma Tru’s patented AccuGrain Technology, these doors have the look and grain of a real wood door but with the durability of a fiberglass door. The stiles, rails, and panels are all architecturally correct and this door will not split crack or rot.
Therma-Tru Classic-Craft Oak French Door
The Therma Tru Classic-Craft Oak French Door is made with Therma Tru’s patented AccuGrain Technology. This technology gives the door the incredibly real feeling of a wood door, yet with all the strength and durability of a fiberglass door. With deep rich grains gives your home the curb appeal you are searching for!
Therma-Tru Fiber-Classic Mahogany French Doors
The Therma Tru Fiber-Classic Mahogany French Door contains the rich grain of mahogany wood and gives your home a certain warmth! This door allows you to extend the beauty of the inside of your home, to the outside world. Designed to last, this is truly a one of a kind door that will provide your home with another beautiful feature.
Therma-Tru Fiber-Classic Oak French Door
Therma Tru’s Fiber-Classic Oak French Door was the industry’s first fiberglass french door. It set the standard for the rest! It was created after homeowners were requesting a patio door that looked like wood but would not splinter, crack, warp, or split like wood typically does. This door has a true warmth and rich feel to it.
Therma-Tru Fiber-Classic Smooth Star French Doors
The Therma Tru Fiber-Classic Smooth Star is one of the more popular lines of french doors. It has the strength of steel and the look of wood and comes ready-to-paint. Made of fiberglass with deep detailed panels, this is a stylish yet rugged door that will last for years to come!
Therma-Tru Steel French Door
Therma Tru Steel French Doors provide an added element of security and beauty to your home. They are made with 24 and 25 gauge steel and have a polyurethane foam core for added durability.