Secure, Stylish & Energy-Efficient Doors

The main factors are door style and material (steel, fibreglass, wood), frame condition, glass options, hardware, and whether the rough opening needs adjustment. In Montreal, we also recommend specific weatherstripping and threshold seals for our winters — that affects the price slightly but pays off in comfort and energy savings. We give you a fully itemized quote so you know exactly what you're paying for. No surprise charges after the fact.

For Quebec's climate, fibreglass is our top recommendation. It won't warp or crack in extreme cold, holds its finish well, insulates effectively, and requires very little maintenance. Steel is the most secure and affordable option - ideal for utility or side entries. Wood is beautiful but needs regular upkeep to handle our freeze-thaw cycles. For most Montreal homeowners, fibreglass gives the best balance of performance, looks, and longevity. We'll walk you through all three options during your free quote.

The most common issues in Montreal are rough openings that are out of square (especially in older homes), insufficient air sealing around the frame, and improper threshold installation that lets cold air in from day one. We also see problems from DIY installs where the door wasn't shimmed and levelled correctly, so it swings open on its own or won't latch properly. We prevent all of this by measuring precisely before ordering, assessing the rough opening during your quote visit, and using proper flashing and sealant on every install.

For Montreal entry doors, prioritize: a multi-point locking system (3+ lock points, not just a single bolt), a solid core construction (not hollow), a reinforced steel frame and heavy-duty strike plate, and security-pin hinges. Proper weatherstripping around the full frame perimeter also matters - gaps let in both cold air and risk. Smart locks are a great add-on for keyless access or remote monitoring. We carry doors with all of these features. Ask us to walk you through security options during your free quote.

A standard entry door replacement takes 2–4 hours: that includes removing the old door, prepping the frame, fitting, shimming, levelling, weatherstripping, and hardware. If the rough opening needs adjustment or the frame has rot damage - common in older Montreal homes - add 1–3 hours. A patio door or double French door runs 4–6 hours. Garage door installations typically take 3–5 hours depending on size and opener type. We give you a realistic time estimate at your free quote visit so you can plan your day. Site is always cleaned up before we leave.

We install entry doors (steel, fibreglass, wood), patio doors (sliding and French), interior doors, and garage doors. For entry doors, the most popular choices in Montreal are steel for security and value, fibreglass for performance in our freeze-thaw climate, and wood for character homes. Patio doors are available as sliding or hinged French configurations. We also carry double and triple entry door sets, transom and sidelight combinations, and custom sizes for non-standard rough openings. Ask us about styles, finishes, and hardware during your free quote visit.

The most important things a professional checks during door installation: verify the rough opening is plumb, level, and square before the door goes in (out-of-square openings cause doors that won't close properly); use quality shims at hinge and latch locations; apply proper air sealing around the full frame perimeter (this is what keeps the cold out); install a heavy-duty threshold with a thermal break; and torque hinge screws into solid framing, not just the jamb. In Montreal, weatherstripping quality matters enormously - we use products rated for our freeze-thaw cycles, not budget materials that crack after one winter.