We replace worn weatherstripping on sliding doors for $89 to $249. New seals and pile strips stop drafts, water, and bugs. Takes 30 to 60 minutes. We work on Andersen, PGT, Pella, and all major brands. Call (772) 207-4146 for same-day service.
How to tell if your sliding door seals are worn out.
Weatherstripping is the rubber, foam, or pile material that lines the edges of your sliding door. It creates the seal between the door panel and the frame. Over time, Florida's heat and UV exposure break down these seals. They crack, flatten, and lose their ability to keep air and water out. According to NOAA, the Treasure Coast averages 75% relative humidity year-round, which accelerates this breakdown. We see weatherstripping fail in as little as 5 to 7 years on doors that face west or south.
Drafts Around the Door
You can feel warm air coming in around the edges, especially at the top and sides of the door panel.
Water Leaking During Rain
Water pools on the floor near the door during storms. The seal isn't tight enough to keep rain out.
Bugs Getting Inside
Ants, roaches, and small lizards find their way in through gaps in worn weatherstripping. Common in Florida.
Visible Daylight Through Edges
Close the door and look at the edges. If you see light, the seal has failed and needs replacing.
Higher AC Bills
Gaps in weatherstripping force your AC to work harder. In Florida, where AC runs 8 to 9 months a year, this adds up fast.
Why Florida doors lose their seals faster
The Treasure Coast gets intense UV exposure and high humidity year-round. Rubber and foam seals dry out, crack, and shrink. Pile strips (the fuzzy material in the track channel) get matted down and stop blocking air. A quick $89 weatherstripping replacement can cut your energy costs and keep your home comfortable. Need your track cleaned too? We often do both in the same visit.
How we replace your sliding door weatherstripping.
Weatherstripping replacement is a clean, fast job. We've done thousands of these across Stuart, Fort Pierce, and the surrounding areas.
Inspect All Seals
We check every edge of the door: top, bottom, sides, and the interlock where the panels meet. We identify which strips need replacing and which are still good.
Remove Old Weatherstripping
We carefully pull out the old seals, clean the channels, and remove any adhesive residue or debris that would prevent a tight fit.
Install New Seals
New weatherstripping goes in, matched to your door brand and style. We use compression seals, fin strips, or pile strips depending on the application.
Test the Seal
We close the door and check for gaps along every edge. We also verify smooth operation so the new weatherstripping doesn't cause dragging or resistance.
Pile strips vs. compression seals
Pile strips are the fuzzy material that runs along the track channel. They're common on Pella and JELD-WEN doors. Compression seals are rubber or foam and press against the door edge when closed. Both types wear out and both need to match your specific door. We carry materials for all major brands on our truck.
Weatherstripping Pricing
* Estimated labor costs. Parts and materials may be additional. We quote the exact price before starting.
Price depends on door size, number of seals needed, and material type. A single-panel door with standard pile strips is at the lower end. Full perimeter replacement on a large PGT or Andersen impact door runs higher. We give you the exact price before we start. No surprises.
Weatherstripping for every major brand.
We stock weatherstripping materials for all the sliding door brands found in Treasure Coast homes. Whether you've got a builder-grade door from a Palm City subdivision or a premium Andersen unit in a Vero Beach condo, we've got the right seal.
Serving the entire Treasure Coast.
Treasure Coast Sliding Door Repair does weatherstripping replacements across Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Jensen Beach, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Palm City, Hutchinson Island, Hobe Sound, Port Salerno, and Indiantown. That covers Martin County, St. Lucie County, and Indian River County. Same-day service is available most days.
Save on energy costs with fresh seals
Florida homeowners run their AC 8 to 9 months a year. Gaps around your sliding door let conditioned air escape and force your system to work overtime. Fresh weatherstripping is one of the cheapest ways to improve your home's energy performance. Want even more savings? Ask about our energy-efficient door upgrades. Also check out our sliding door maintenance guide for tips on keeping your seals in good shape longer.