Door Service Areas & Pricing — Louisiana & Mississippi
Southern Home Improvement Center (SHIC) installs and replaces exterior doors across Louisiana, with select availability on the Mississippi Gulf Coast depending on location and scope. If you want the full overview of door options first, start here: Door Installation & Door Replacement in Louisiana and Mississippi. This page focuses on service coverage, what drives pricing, and a printable worksheet that helps you get a fast, accurate estimate.
Service areas we cover
Door projects move faster when service coverage is confirmed up front, especially for larger units like patio doors or impact-rated packages. These are the regions we most commonly serve.
- Southeast Louisiana: Northshore and Greater New Orleans markets (coverage varies by neighborhood and scope).
- Baton Rouge region: Baton Rouge and surrounding communities (scope-driven scheduling).
- Mississippi Gulf Coast: Select availability depending on location, project size, and timing.
If you’re not sure whether your address is in range, the fastest path is to share your city and the door type you’re replacing through our main door service page: Door Installation & Door Replacement.
What drives door pricing on the Gulf Coast
Door pricing is scope-driven. The product matters, but opening condition and water-management details often move totals as much as the door unit itself. These are the most common factors that change estimates.
- Opening condition: soft or damaged sill areas, swelling, or prior leak paths around the threshold.
- Water management at the sill: how the threshold is built, sealed, and drained for wind-driven rain.
- Door type and size: a standard entry door is usually simpler than a large patio unit.
- Hardware and alignment: latch feel, strike plate fit, hinges, and weathersealing performance.
- Finish transitions: interior/exterior trim work, sealing lines, and clean tie-ins to brick/stucco/siding.
If any quote prices the job like a “simple swap” without addressing opening condition and sill details, it often misses the scope that actually determines performance.
Door types and scope notes
Use the table below to match your project to the right door category. Each door type includes a direct link to the relevant service page so you can see specifics and examples.
| Door type | Common reasons homeowners replace | Top scope drivers | Typical complexity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry door (installation & replacement) | Drafts, sticking, water at threshold, security upgrades | Frame/threshold condition, sill rot, lockset fit, trim transitions | Low to Medium |
| Patio doors (sliding & French) | Leaks, rough rollers, fogged glass, poor sealing in storms | Track/sill drainage, leveling, structural support, trim tie-ins | Medium |
| Patio doors (local examples) | Compare scope by market and typical openings | Access, trim approach, and opening conditions vary by home style | Medium |
Slidell patio doors and Baton Rouge patio doors | Local guidance and common upgrade paths | Threshold/sill details, trim transitions, and water-management planning | Medium |
| Impact & storm doors | Opening protection, wind-driven rain exposure, insurance documentation goals | Rated package requirements, glass/locking system, documentation scope | High |
| Screen & enclosure doors | Door won’t latch, slams, gaps for insects, hardware wear | Frame geometry, hinge load, latch feel, closers, sealing and sweeps | Low to Medium |
If you’re unsure whether your current unit is impact-rated, this quick guide helps you check before you choose a replacement: How to tell if your exterior doors are impact-rated.
What a good estimate should include
On the Gulf Coast, door performance depends on the opening details. A solid estimate is measured and scoped, not guessed. Here is what you should expect to see covered.
- Measured opening and layout notes: door size, swing direction, clearances, and access constraints.
- Sill and threshold condition: signs of soft spots, staining, swelling, or repeated patch caulking.
- Water management plan: how the sill drains and how wind-driven rain is managed at transitions.
- Hardware fit: lockset alignment, strike plate fit, and consistent latch feel.
- Finish scope clarity: what is included for interior and exterior trim transitions and sealing.
If your project is an entry door, you can compare these scope points directly against the entry service guide here: Entry Door Installation & Replacement.
3-minute scope builder (use this before you call)
This quick builder helps you describe your project clearly so you get routed correctly and avoid back-and-forth.
- What door are you replacing? Entry door, sliding patio door, French patio door, impact/storm door, or screen/enclosure door.
- What problem are you solving? Leaks, sticking, drafts, fogged glass, security, smoother operation, storm performance.
- Is there any known water damage? Soft spots at the sill, staining, swollen trim, or repeated caulk “patches.”
- Any constraints? Brick or stucco exterior, tight interior clearance, unusual trim, or a non-standard size opening.
- Do you need impact-rated performance? If you’re not sure, use this check guide and note what you find: Impact-rated door checks.
Once you have these answers, you can pick the matching service page for your door type to confirm what typically applies to your scope.
Printable worksheet (copy/paste)
Print tip: use your browser’s Print option and select “Save as PDF” to keep a copy on your phone.
1) Project details
Fill these in first. This is the minimum information that helps a contractor quote accurately.
- [ ] City: ____________________________
- [ ] Door type: _______________________
- [ ] Replacement reason (one sentence): ____________________________________________
- [ ] Approx. size (if known): ___________
- [ ] Swing direction (if applicable): In / Out, Left / Right
Even if you do not know exact measurements, door type plus a clear problem statement usually gets you to the right estimate pathway.
2) Condition check (fast)
These checks flag the most common “hidden scope” items that change pricing and timeline.
- [ ] Any water staining at the threshold or trim?
- [ ] Any soft spots at the sill?
- [ ] Door sticks or rubs seasonally?
- [ ] Visible gaps in weatherstripping or a latch that feels inconsistent?
- [ ] Patio door track holds water after heavy rain?
If you check any of these, a measured estimate is especially important because a simple swap may not solve the underlying issue.
3) Photo list (what to capture)
A few quick photos can speed up early scoping, especially for storm-exposed openings.
- [ ] Full door from inside
- [ ] Full door from outside
- [ ] Close-up of threshold/sill
- [ ] Close-up of hinges and latch area
- [ ] Close-up of any labels or markings (if present)
Clear photos help identify whether the issue is the door unit, the opening geometry, or water-management details at the sill.
FAQ
Do you work in Mississippi?
Yes, with select availability on the Mississippi Gulf Coast depending on location and scope. To see the full overview of door types we install in both states, use this page: Door Installation & Door Replacement in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Why do door quotes vary so much?
Door pricing moves when the opening needs corrective work: sill damage, drainage issues at the threshold, non-standard framing, or finish transitions that require real carpentry. Product choice matters, but opening condition and installation details often move totals just as much.
Should I choose sliding or French for a patio opening?
Sliding doors often win on everyday ease and space efficiency, while French doors can feel more “architectural” but may require more clearance planning and more complex threshold detailing. For local examples and typical scope notes, see the patio door guides for Slidell and Baton Rouge.
Want a measured, scope-driven door estimate? Call Southern Home Improvement Center (SHIC): Slidell / Northshore at 985-643-6611, Baton Rouge at 225-766-4244, or the Mississippi Gulf Coast at 228-467-7484 to request a free estimate.
