Excel Doors
Storm Doors
An extra layer in front of your entry door. Let the breeze and light in when it's nice, and add protection against the weather when it's not.
A storm door hangs in front of your entry door and pulls double duty. In nice weather you open the main door and let the breeze and light through the screen. In bad weather it adds a layer that protects your entry door and cuts the draft.
We install full-view, ventilating, and retractable-screen styles to match your door and how you use it. We measure, hang it square so it shuts smooth, and set the closer right. We've been doing this in south-suburb homes since 1982.
Your options
ProVia Spectrum
Our hero storm door. An InVent retractable screen top and bottom lets the fresh air in without the bugs; aluminum walls about 20% thicker than standard, with a lifetime finish.
ProVia Deluxe
The most styles of any ProVia storm line — full, three-quarter, half, and divided-lite views, self-storing screens, and a pet-door option.
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How it works
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Free consultation
We come out, measure your door opening, and walk through styles and glass-or-screen options. You get a clear written proposal — no pressure.
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Order & build
Your storm door is made to your opening and finish. Most orders take a few weeks.
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Install day
Same crews, job after job. A storm door is usually a quick, same-day install.
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Walk-through
We check it shuts smooth and the closer's set right, clean up, and stand behind the work.
Flexible monthly payments available through Service Finance. See financing options →
Storm Doors — common questions
What does a storm door actually do for me?
Two things. It lets you open up for the breeze through a screen, and it adds a protective layer in front of your entry door against wind, rain, and cold. It can also help your entry door last longer.
Full-view, ventilating, or retractable screen — what's the difference?
Full-view is mostly glass with a swappable screen. Ventilating has a screen built into part of the door. Retractable hides the screen until you slide the glass down. We'll match the style to how you'll use it.
Will it help with drafts in winter?
Yes, some. The extra glass layer in front of your entry door cuts the cold air and adds a bit of insulation. It's not a replacement for a good entry door, but it helps.
Can it stay on year-round?
Yes. Modern storm doors swap between glass and screen panels, so the same door works summer and winter. No taking it down.
Does it work with my existing entry door?
In most cases, yes. We measure to make sure it fits and hangs right in front of your entry door. We'll confirm at the consultation.
How long does the install take?
A storm door is usually a quick, same-day install. We give you a real timeline up front.
What's the warranty?
You get the manufacturer's product warranty plus Excel's labor warranty. The specifics are written into your contract — read them, and ask us anything.
Will the same crew be on my job?
Yes. We send the same crews job after job — low turnover, same faces from start to finish.
Ready When You Are
Let's talk about your storm doors.
A free, no-pressure in-home consultation. We bring the product samples, measure what we need to measure, and leave you with a clear written proposal — not a sales pitch.
