Fred's Screens · Dallas, TX
Patio & Sliding Screen Doors
Sliding patio screen doors that glide instead of grind — new doors built to size, and old doors rescreened and re-rolled.
Every house with a sliding patio door has the same story: the screen door that used to glide now grinds, jumps its track and has to be lifted and argued with every time the dog wants out. The causes are boring and fixable — worn rollers, a bent frame, tired mesh adding drag, grit packed into the track. Fred's Screens rebuilds sliding screen doors from the Westmoreland Rd shop: rescreening, roller replacement and frame straightening where the door is sound, and new sliding screen doors built to your opening's exact size where it is not.
Sliding screen doors are built differently from window screens — taller, lighter, and dependent on their rollers and track for everything. We measure the opening and the track, build or repair the door to run in it, and adjust roller height so the door sits level, seals against the jamb and rolls with one finger. Pet-resistant mesh is the standard recommendation here: patio doors take more paws, knees and furniture corners than any other screen in the house.
What You Get with Our Patio & Sliding Screen Doors
Built to your track
New sliding doors measured from the actual patio opening and track profile, so rollers seat and run where they should.
Roller replacement
Worn, cracked or seized rollers are the number-one cause of grinding doors — replaced and height-adjusted as part of the service.
Rescreening for sliders
Torn patio door mesh replaced, including pet-resistant upgrades sized for tall door panels.
Frame straightening
Lightly bent sliding frames assessed and corrected where sound; doors too far gone are quoted for replacement honestly.
Handles & latches
Pull handles and latches that actually engage the keeper — so the door stays closed against pets and wind.
Track cleaning & adjustment
Tracks cleaned of grit and checked for damage during fitting, because a perfect door on a ruined track still grinds.
Options & Materials
For a new sliding door, the decisions are frame weight and mesh. Standard frames suit sheltered patios; wide openings and rough family use argue for the heavier frame that resists the flex tall doors suffer from. Mesh follows the household: pet-resistant for dog doors in all but name, finer mesh for patio dining where gnats spoil evenings, standard mesh for gentle use. If your existing door is fundamentally sound, the options narrow to a rescreen plus rollers — often half the cost of new — and we will steer you that way when the door deserves it.
How the Job Works, Step by Step
- 1
Assessment
Call and describe the problem. Where possible we assess the damage first — a cracked pane, fogged unit, broken hardware or a mirror that needs replacing — and tell you honestly whether repair or replacement makes more sense.
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Written quote
You get a clear price for the agreed work before anything starts: glass type, thickness, finish and labor, all spelled out. No surprises when the job is done.
- 3
Measuring & ordering
We take exact measurements and order or cut the glass and materials to size. Tempered and safety glass is ordered to code for doors, showers and low windows.
- 4
Installation
Our glaziers remove the damaged material, fit the new glass or unit, seal the edges and check the operation of the window or door. Work areas are protected and left clean.
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Final check
We inspect the finished work with you in good light. You get care instructions and our number for anything that comes up later.
Care & Maintenance
Vacuum the track monthly — grit is what grinds rollers flat. A drop of silicone lubricant on the rollers twice a year keeps them spinning; avoid heavy oils that collect dirt. Lift the door out once a year, wash the mesh with soap and water, and check the rollers for flat spots or cracks. If the door starts needing two hands, that is the rollers asking for help while the fix is still cheap.
What Affects the Price?
No two homes in Dallas are the same, so honest pricing starts with a look at your actual project. These are the factors that move the number most:
- Door width and height — single or double sliders
- Repair (rescreen + rollers) vs. new door
- Frame weight and finish
- Mesh type — pet-resistant runs higher
- Track condition and any jamb repairs
For general planning numbers, see our Price Guide — those are market ranges, not our prices. Your exact, written price comes free with your quote: call (469) 730-0292.
Patio & Sliding Screen Doors Photos
Photos marked as illustrative in their description show the style of the finished result; the others are from our own completed work. Click any photo for the full view.
Patio & Sliding Screen Doors — Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my sliding screen door keep jumping the track?+
Almost always worn rollers or a door sitting unevenly because one roller has collapsed. Sometimes the frame is bent from being forced. All three are diagnosable in minutes — bring photos or have us look at measuring, and we will tell you which fix yours needs.
Can a sliding screen door be rescreened like a window?+
Yes — the process is the same, just taller. The frame comes out, old mesh and spline are removed, and new screening is splined in. It is also the right time to replace rollers, since the door is already off the track.
Do you make oversize sliding screen doors?+
Wide and tall patio openings are common in newer Dallas suburbs, and yes — doors are built to the measured opening. Very wide doors may need the heavier frame section, which we will spec at the quote.
My dog charges through the patio screen. What stops that?+
Pet-resistant mesh survives paws and most full-tilt exits far better than standard screening, and a properly latched door on good rollers stays in its track. For a truly determined dog, we will talk honestly about a pet door panel as the permanent answer.
How much do patio & sliding screen doors cost?+
The honest answer is that it depends on size, material and the condition of the existing opening. Beware of anyone who quotes a firm price without measuring. Fred's Screens measures first and then gives you a written quote with the full price — free — so you can compare it properly.
How long does a typical patio & sliding screen doors project take?+
Measuring and ordering take the first part of the timeline; the on-site work for most homes is completed in a day. Larger or custom projects take longer, and we give you the schedule in writing before you commit, so you can plan around it.
Do you offer free estimates?+
Yes — call (469) 730-0292 and we will arrange a free consultation and written quote. There is no obligation and no pressure to decide on the spot.
Do you serve my part of Dallas?+
Fred's Screens serves the areas listed on our Service Areas page. If your neighborhood is close to a listed area but not named, call us — we will tell you straight away whether we can reach you.
What should I prepare before installation day?+
Clear the area around each opening, take down curtains or blinds if we are not replacing them, and move fragile items away from the work zone. Our team protects floors and furniture, and removes the old units and packaging when the job is done.
Can patio & sliding screen doors be customized for unusual sizes or shapes?+
In most cases, yes. Arches, angled tops, oversized openings and out-of-square frames are measured individually and made or ordered to fit. Bring us the awkward opening — it is usually the one that benefits most from a custom solution.
What information helps my quote be accurate?+
Rough measurements (width × height in inches), a photo of each opening, and a note about what you want to change. Send those when you call (469) 730-0292 and your written quote will be faster and closer to the final number.
What happens if something is not right after the job?+
Call us. Fred's Screens stands behind its work: if something we supplied or installed is not right, we come back and make it right. That is how a local business keeps its name — one fixed problem at a time.
Questions about patio & sliding screen doors? Talk to a real person.
Call (469) 730-0292 or send the 2-step quote form — it takes under a minute.