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Why Is My Sliding Door Grinding or Scraping?

Grinding usually means worn rollers or a damaged track. Stop forcing the door before it gets worse.

The short answer

Grinding or scraping almost always comes from the bottom of the door: worn or broken rollers, sand and debris in the track, or a track that is bent or worn down.

Vacuum the track first. If the noise stays, the rollers or track likely need repair. Forcing the door can damage the track further.

What it costs: $99–$375 per panel for standard repairs

On a standard residential sliding glass door, our repairs run $99–$375 per panel depending on the parts and labor involved. The estimate is free and you get the price before any work starts.

Impact doors need an on-site estimate

Impact-rated (hurricane) sliding doors are a different job. The panels are much heavier because of the laminated glass, the rollers and tracks are often brand-specific, and the frames are built to strict Florida code. Two impact doors that look the same can need very different parts and labor.

That's why we don't quote impact doors over the phone. We come out, look at the door, check the brand, the panel weight, the track and the rollers, and then give you an exact price. The on-site estimate is free.

Get a straight answer

Call (754) 228-7654 or book online for a free estimate. We serve Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.

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