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New Construction Door Installation Services

Full-frame installation directly into the structure. Better alignment, stronger weather sealing, and the freedom to rethink openings entirely. We work directly with builders and contractors across the Bay Area.

Full-Service New Construction Door Installation

New construction door installation changes how a house moves. Sounds dramatic. It is dramatic, honestly. Better alignment. Cleaner operation. Stronger weather sealing. Suddenly the entryway feels intentional instead of merely functional.

Bay Area homes especially benefit from properly installed full-frame door systems because the climate keeps testing everything constantly. Moisture. Salt air. Wind pressure. Minor settling from hillside foundations doing whatever hillside foundations do when left unsupervised.

New construction installations also allow homeowners to rethink traffic flow entirely. Wider patio openings. Multi-slide systems. Pivot entries that feel slightly excessive until you live with them for a month.

Custom solutions

New construction doors are available in fiberglass, aluminum, vinyl, wood, and aluminum-clad wood systems with custom finishes, decorative glass options, and advanced hardware packages. Matte black hardware still dominates contemporary projects, though warmer metallic finishes are creeping back quietly.

Low-E insulated glass, argon gas fills, and thermally improved frames help maintain energy efficiency throughout changing Bay Area conditions. Multi-point locking systems improve security while reducing air infiltration around larger openings.

Compared to retrofit door replacements, full-frame new construction installations provide better structural anchoring and allow correction of hidden framing damage or water intrusion issues. Especially important in older San Francisco homes where decades of moisture exposure sometimes leave framing looking emotionally exhausted once the old unit finally comes out.

Our Process — Simple From Start to Finish

01

Free In-Home Estimate


02

Personalized Recommendation


03

Professional Installation


04

Post-Installation Support


Retrofit or New Construction — Which Is Right for You?

The two most common installation methods work differently. Here's how to understand which one your project needs.                 

Retrofit Replacement

Retrofit Replacement


Existing frames in good shape
Minimal disruption
Preserving exterior sliding
Budget-conscious upgrades
New Construction

New Construction


New builds and additions
Full renovations
Frame replacement required
Structural changes to opening

Top Brands We Install

Milgard®

Milgard®


Vinyl, fiberglass, and aluminum. Full lifetime warranty. Available in all standard new construction configurations including nail-fin and block frame installation methods.

Marvin

Marvin


Premium wood and hybrid door collections. Particularly suited to architect-specified projects and custom builds where material quality and design precision are priorities.

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Showroom Address:
191 Beacon St, South San Francisco, CA 94080
By appointment only

Trusted by Homeowners and Builders Across the Bay Area

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Common Questions About Services

New construction installation removes the existing door unit and frame entirely and attaches the new system directly into the structural framing. This allows full inspection of the rough opening and correction of any framing damage before installation. Retrofit installation fits a new door unit into the existing frame without touching the surrounding wall. New construction is required for new builds, additions, when existing framing is damaged, or when the opening size is changing.

Yes. We install multi-slide patio systems, bi-fold configurations, pivot entries, and other non-standard door systems as part of new construction and full renovation projects. These configurations require precise rough opening dimensions and careful structural coordination — we assess the opening during the estimate visit before recommending specific products.

Yes. We work directly with architects, builders, and general contractors on new construction and renovation projects throughout the Bay Area. We coordinate scheduling around other trades and handle large-volume orders across multiple units or properties.

Yes. All door systems we install meet California Title 24 energy efficiency requirements. Thermally improved frames, Low-E insulated glass, and proper weatherstripping are standard across the products we carry. We handle documentation and confirm compliance for your specific Bay Area climate zone.

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