New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Juniper Windows San Antonio pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line homeowners arrive naming - the most impact certifications in the industry$$$
- More impact certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built to strict wind codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Factory-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Fast, Reliable Door Replacement Across Alamo Heights
Door replacement in Alamo Heights almost always costs between $800 and $4,200 depending on whether we’re swapping a single interior slab or rebuilding an exterior entry with custom millwork, and most jobs wrap up in one day once the door arrives. We work in Alamo Heights weekly, so our crews know the difference between a 1920s Spanish Eclectic on Argyle and a 1950s ranch off Broadway. If you’re dealing with a sticking door, rotted frame, or a design review requirement, call (903) 488-7019 and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Why Juniper Windows San Antonio Is Alamo Heights’s Preferred Door Replacement Company
Sean Mackey leads our team, and he’s built the Door Replacement process around one thing: Alamo Heights homeowners want the truth about what’s behind their walls before they commit. We’ve pulled doors off homes on Contour Drive and found hollow clay tile that shifted, original framing that was never square, and stucco that hid water damage for decades. That’s why every job starts with an inspection, not a guess.
Our Alamo Heights customers call us because we answer the phone live, send background-checked technicians in uniform, and put every price in writing. Nothing changes at the door. We also offer our Window Installation in Alamo Heights with the same upfront approach. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers parts and labor for a full year after installation, and if anything isn’t right, we come back and fix it – no charge, no argument. That’s the Relay Standard, and it’s how we’ve done it since Juniper started in 2001 as part of the Relay Home Co. family.
When you book, you get a live arrival time you can track, before-and-after photos of the work, and a digital invoice you can pay from your phone. No four-hour windows. No mystery about who’s showing up. That matters when you live in a tight-knit neighborhood like Alamo Heights, where every contractor’s reputation travels fast.
Interior Door Replacement in Alamo Heights
Interior Door Replacement in Alamo Heights usually means pulling a hollow-core slab or a damaged wood door out of an older opening that was never perfectly square to begin with. In these 1920s to 1960s homes, the frames often settled over decades, so we don’t just hang a new door – we check the rough opening, shim the jamb correctly, and make sure the reveal is even so the door actually swings and latches. A typical interior door swap runs $250 to $850 including the slab, hardware, and labor, though custom sizes or matching vintage trim profiles push the cost higher.
Matching Original Trim and Period Details
Many Alamo Heights homes have interior doors with original 1920s millwork around them – wide casing, bullnose corners, or simple flat-stock profiles that off-the-shelf doors can’t match. We measure carefully and can order doors with custom widths and heights, then trim them out to blend with what’s already there. Homeowners off Patterson Avenue often ask us to keep the original hardware too, which we can do if the mortise pockets still work.
Dealing With Settled or Out-of-Square Openings
The hollow clay tile and wood framing under Alamo Heights plaster settles slowly, and by the time someone replaces a door, the opening may be 1/2 inch out of square. We correct that with proper shimming and sometimes by trimming the door itself, not by bending the frame to force a fit. That’s the difference between a door that closes with a click and one that swings open on its own.
Interior Door Installation in Alamo Heights
Interior Door Installation in Alamo Heights often involves adding a door where one didn’t exist – closing off a hallway, converting a closet, or creating a private office in one of the many 1940s-era homes that weren’t built with flexible floor plans. This means framing a new rough opening, installing a pre-hung door or slab, adding casing, and often pulling a permit if the wall is structural. Expect to pay $600 to $1,900 for a standard interior door installation, with more for custom sizes or solid-core doors that match the weight and feel of the original woodwork.
Pre-Hung vs. Slab in Older Homes
In newer construction, a pre-hung door drops into a clean rough opening and that’s that. Alamo Heights is different – those plaster walls and settled floors mean the rough opening usually isn’t clean, so we often install a slab door into the existing jamb, which preserves the old trim and avoids tearing into lath and plaster. It takes more skill, but it looks right when we’re done.
When a Renovation Triggers a New Opening
If you’re turning a 1950s Ranch on a street like Burr Road into something with defined rooms, we’ll frame the new opening to match the existing door heights and header details so the addition doesn’t look pasted on. We also check whether the wall is load-bearing before we cut anything, and we’ll tell you the truth about what the permit will require.
Trusted Brands We Service in Alamo Heights
We install and service doors from Therma-Tru, Mr-Glass, and PGT, all of which hold up to the heat and humidity that Alamo Heights gets every summer. Therma-Tru fiberglass doors are a common choice here because they won’t warp like wood when the humidity spikes, and they can be ordered with wood-grain finishes that pass design review on older homes. PGT makes impact-rated exterior doors that handle wind-driven rain during Gulf storm season, and Mr-Glass supplies good mid-range interior and patio doors. Because we’re local, we can get parts faster than a company that services Alamo Heights from across the county.
Common Door Replacement Problems We See in Alamo Heights Homes
- Rotted wood frames hidden behind stucco or brick veneer. Alamo Heights homes from the 1920s and 1930s often have untreated wood door frames that sat against masonry for decades. When we pull a door, we find rot that’s invisible from the outside, and that’s the most common reason a simple replacement becomes a frame rebuild.
- Improper flashing that lets wind-driven rain seep behind the facade. Previous replacements done by all-purpose handymen often skipped flashing or used the wrong tape, and the first big storm drives water straight into the wall. We pull the old installation, correct the sill pan, and use flashing that actually drains.
- Off-the-shelf doors that trigger design review rejection. Alamo Heights has strict design standards for Spanish Eclectic and Tudor Revival homes, and a standard six-panel steel door usually gets flagged. We order doors with the right profile, finish, and trim so the review goes through the first time.
- Steel casement windows that warp and stick, forcing door/window coordination. Many homes in the Olmos Park Terrace area still have original 1940s steel casements with single-strength glass. When the frames warp, homeowners sometimes decide to replace a nearby door at the same time so the opening schedule matches across the wall.
Pricing for Door Replacement in Alamo Heights, TX
Here’s the straight answer, in dollars, for what we see in this market:
- Interior slab replacement: $250 to $850 installed
- Interior door installation with new framing: $600 to $1,900
- Exterior entry door with custom trim and design-review-ready finishes: $1,800 to $4,200
- Full frame and jamb rebuild with rot repair: $1,200 to $2,800 depending on how far the damage spread
What changes the number in Alamo Heights specifically: whether your home is stucco over hollow clay tile (more labor to anchor the frame correctly), whether we’re matching historic trim profiles (custom millwork costs more than stock casing), and whether the existing rough opening is square. You’ll get a written line-item quote before we start. No estimate that morphs into a surprise invoice. Call (903) 488-7019 to schedule a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Alamo Heights
Beyond Alamo Heights, our crews regularly work in Door Replacement in Alamo Heights and the surrounding communities including San Antonio, Fair Oaks Ranch, Windcrest, and Leon Valley. If you’re just outside the Alamo Heights city limits, chances are we’re already working down the street from you this week.
Serving Alamo Heights, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Alamo Heights area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Door Replacement in Alamo Heights
Yes, if the front door faces the street and your home is in the historic district or subject to design review, you’ll need approval before the door goes in. Most often Alamo Heights wants the replacement to match the original fenestration profile – meaning the door’s proportions, panel configuration, and finish need to look like they belong on a 1930s Spanish Eclectic. We’ll pull the permit and handle the design review paperwork for you, and we’ll specify a door that passes on the first submission. Call (903) 488-7019 and we’ll talk through what your specific home needs.
Yes, in most cases we can remove the old door slab and install a new one inside the existing jamb, leaving your original casing and trim untouched. The trick is that Alamo Heights homes from the 1920s rarely have square openings anymore, so we’ll shim and adjust carefully, then trim the new door to fit rather than forcing it. You’ll keep the original wide casing and any period hardware that still functions. Call (903) 488-7019 for a free estimate on your specific opening.
In Alamo Heights, hot-dry spells and then sudden humidity cause wood doors and frames to swell, which is why that ranch door sticks from June through September. The fix is usually to plane the door to proper clearance, seal the top and bottom edges, and sometimes adjust the hinges or replace worn weatherstripping – not to keep forcing it. If the frame itself has moved, we’ll refasten it to the framing behind the stucco. Call (903) 488-7019 and we’ll tell you what’s actually happening with your door.
An impact-rated door with proper glazing can help qualify you for wind mitigation credits, but you’ll need documentation of the product’s rating and proof it was installed to manufacturer specifications, which we provide. Alamo Heights is on the edge of the windborne debris zone, and insurance companies look at opening protection when setting premiums. We’ll give you the paperwork your insurer needs, including the product approval and installation details. Call (903) 488-7019 if you want to talk through what your home qualifies for.
Yes, we can match the industrial look those 1940s steel casements gave your Alamo Heights home. We’ll order a door with narrow sightlines, a dark finish that picks up the original steel color, and appropriate hardware, so the new back door doesn’t feel like it came from a different house. The key is choosing a door that references the vintage profile without trying to fake the same material in a spot where steel isn’t practical anymore. Call (903) 488-7019 and we’ll walk you through what will look right on your specific home.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner at Juniper Windows San Antonio, serving Alamo Heights with honest pricing and the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Juniper Windows San Antonio
Laminated glass and reinforced frames hold up to wind-driven rain, hail and flying debris, so your openings stay sealed when the weather turns.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Tighter seals and insulated glass even out hot and cold rooms and stop the drafts at the frame.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.