Door Replacement in St. Louis, MO & Surrounding Areas
Your entry door is one of the first things visitors and passersby notice about your home—and it does far more than make a first impression. A quality entry door provides security against forced entry, insulation against the energy loss that drafty doors create, and durability against the weather events that St. Louis delivers with regularity. When your door is aging, damaged, drafty, or simply no longer represents the home you want to present to the world, Luitjens Exteriors provides expert door replacement for homeowners throughout St. Louis City and County, Jefferson County, St. Charles County, and the Metro East.
As a family-owned exterior restoration company with over 15 years of experience, we bring the same commitment to transparent pricing, quality installation, and workmanship guarantee to door replacement that we do to every other service we offer. We offer free estimates and frequently combine door replacement with other exterior services—window replacement, siding, and storm damage restoration—for comprehensive exterior renovations.
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Why Replace Your Entry Door?
Entry doors are exposed to the full range of St. Louis weather—summer heat and UV, winter cold and ice, and the physical stress of severe storms. Over time, this exposure takes a toll on even a well-made door. Common reasons St. Louis homeowners replace their entry doors include:
Drafts & Air Infiltration—aging door seals and frames allow conditioned air to escape and outside air to enter
Security Concerns—older doors with worn frames, deteriorated jambs, or outdated lock systems offer less resistance to forced entry.
Storm Damage—hail, wind, and impact damage to door panels, frames, and hardware
Aesthetic Update—modernizing an entry door is one of the highest-return home improvement investments for curb appeal.
Difficulty Operating—doors that have warped, swelled, or settled out of square are difficult to open and close properly.
Energy Efficiency—modern insulated door systems dramatically outperform older designs in thermal performance
Entry Door Options
Modern entry doors are available in a range of materials, styles, and configurations—from traditional wood and wood composite designs to steel and fiberglass doors engineered for maximum durability, security, and energy performance. We offer door options suited to St. Louis's climate demands and your home's architectural style, and we'll help you navigate the choices to find the combination of aesthetics, performance, and value that's right for your home.
Fiberglass entry doors are among the most popular options we install—they offer excellent insulation values, resistance to warping and denting, and a wide range of style options, including wood-grain finishes that closely replicate the appearance of painted or stained wood. Steel doors offer maximum security at an accessible price point. We'll walk you through the pros and cons of each option during your free estimate.
Door Replacement Frequently Asked Questions
How much does entry door replacement typically cost in St. Louis?
Entry door replacement costs vary depending on the door material, style, size, hardware selection, and the complexity of the installation. A standard single-entry door replacement is generally more straightforward and accessible than large or custom configurations. We provide free, detailed estimates for every door replacement project—so you'll know the exact cost before any work begins, with no hidden fees or surprises at the end. Contact us at 314-230-5577 to schedule your free estimate.
Will a new entry door improve my home's energy efficiency?
Yes—significantly in many cases, particularly if your current door is older and has developed gaps, compromised weatherstripping, or an inadequately insulated core. Modern entry doors, particularly fiberglass and steel units with insulated cores and properly fitted weatherstripping, dramatically reduce air infiltration compared to older doors. For St. Louis homeowners dealing with drafty entryways in winter or heat gain through a south or west-facing front door in summer, a new energy-efficient entry door can make a noticeable difference in both comfort and energy costs.
Can you replace a door that was damaged in a storm?
Yes. Storm-damaged entry doors are one of the scenarios we commonly handle as part of broader storm damage restoration projects. Hail can dent and crack door panels, high winds can damage frames and hardware, and debris impact can compromise door integrity in ways that affect both security and energy performance. If your door was damaged in a storm, we document the damage as part of our standard storm damage inspection and coordinate with your insurance company as appropriate. Contact us for a free inspection if you believe your door has sustained storm damage.
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