AMAMERICANMASTERWORKS
Castalia, NC · Over 30 years of experience

Custom Doors Measured and Installed to Fit Your Home

Entry, patio, French, and storm doors from the manufacturers that actually build quality at scale. Measured and installed by a crew that's been doing this for over a decade.

Entry door installation, exterior view
Warning Signs

Signs Your Door Needs Replacing

Doors fail the same way windows do — quietly, in small ways you start ignoring. The four signs we see most often on entry and patio doors in NC homes.

See a sign?

Spot one or two? Time to call. We'll come measure and tell you straight whether it's a fix or a full replacement — no pressure.

Call (252) 314-0185$0 · Free Diagnosis
  • Symptom

    Drafts at the threshold?

    Cold pulling along the floor at the bottom of the door. The sweep or seal has worn down past where it can compress.

  • Symptom

    Daylight around the frame?

    A visible line of light when the door is closed. Whatever's daylight is also air, water, and bugs.

  • Symptom

    Sticking or warping?

    Latches that misalign as humidity changes through the year. The panel is moving more than the frame can absorb.

  • Symptom

    Visible damage or rot?

    Soft spots at the bottom rail, peeling finish, swollen edges that drag on the threshold. The wear is structural now.

Brands We Carry

Manufacturers We Install

The names that show up when you ask any custom shop what they install. No house brands, no rebranded import lines.

ProVia
PREMIUM TIER
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Therma-Tru Doors
FIBERGLASS ENTRY
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Simpson Door Company
REAL WOOD DOORS
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TruStile
CUSTOM CRAFTSMAN
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ProVia
PREMIUM TIER
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Therma-Tru Doors
FIBERGLASS ENTRY
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Simpson Door Company
REAL WOOD DOORS
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TruStile
CUSTOM CRAFTSMAN
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ProVia
PREMIUM TIER
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Therma-Tru Doors
FIBERGLASS ENTRY
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Simpson Door Company
REAL WOOD DOORS
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TruStile
CUSTOM CRAFTSMAN
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Built Right · End to End

Built for Security and Sealed for Efficiency

Most failures start at the seal. A door that lasts 25 years and one that drifts within 5 came from the same factory — installed differently.

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    Triple-compression standard
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  • 0YR · DRIFT
    Bad install fails within
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  • 0YR · DONE RIGHT
    What you should expect
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  • SECURITY

    Built to Hold the Frame

    Modern entry doors are built around a stable core and multi-point hardware that engages the frame at more than one point.

    • Multi-point locking standard
    • Steel-reinforced cores
    • Heavy-duty hinges
    • Solid strike plate set
  • WEATHER

    Where the Seal Lives or Dies

    Most failures start at the weatherstripping. Triple-seal compression, threshold sweeps, and proper sill flashing keep air on the outside.

    • Triple-seal weatherstripping
    • Compression threshold seals
    • Sill flashing every opening
    • Adjustable sweep, set to the floor
  • INSTALL

    Set Right the First Time

    We replace doors as complete units — door, jamb, threshold, sweep — so the seal is right from day one and stays right.

    • Measured to the opening
    • Full unit replacement
    • Same crew start to finish
    • Workmanship guaranteed
Door Material Options

Door Materials

Four materials cover almost every door we install. The right one depends on what the opening needs to do — security, weather, look, or all three.

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    Door options we install
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  • 0YR · LIFETIME
    Range across materials
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  • ALLENERGY · STAR® AVAILABLE
    Across every line we carry
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  • Best ForMOST HOMES

    Fiberglass

    Won't dent, warp, or rust. Holds paint or stain well. The most versatile choice for most homes.

    MAINTENANCELOW
    INSULATIONVERY HIGH
    LIFETIME30–40 YR
  • Best ForSECURITY-FIRST

    Steel

    Strongest and most secure. Excellent for primary entry doors when security is the priority.

    MAINTENANCEMEDIUM
    INSULATIONHIGH
    LIFETIME30+ YR
  • Best ForPREMIUM LOOK

    Wood

    Premium look, traditional warmth, requires more maintenance.

    MAINTENANCEHIGH
    INSULATIONMEDIUM
    LIFETIME50+ YR
  • Best ForMODERN + STORM

    Aluminum

    Clean modern lines, good for storm doors and contemporary architecture.

    MAINTENANCELOW
    INSULATIONMEDIUM
    LIFETIME25–30 YR
Service Area
Aerial view of eastern Franklin and Nash County, North Carolina, late afternoon
HQ · Castalia, NC
Coverage6 Towns · 2 CountiesFranklin + Nash · Eastern NC

Franklin and Nash County.

We're based in Castalia and serve the towns and back roads between Raleigh and Rocky Mount. Six target towns, plus everywhere the back roads run.

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Call us at (252) 314-0185

— odds are we cover it.

Q · Quick Answer

How much does a new entry door installation cost in Franklin and Nash County, NC?

Entry door installation typically runs $1,200 to $3,500 in eastern NC depending on material, hardware, glass inserts, and whether the frame needs replacing. Fiberglass doors run mid-range, real wood and premium ProVia run higher, sliding patio replacements land between $1,800 and $4,500. We provide written itemized estimates after measuring the opening in person.

Common Questions

Common Questions

The questions homeowners ask most. Tap to expand. If your situation isn’t covered here, the answer is almost always “yes — call us.”

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  • HoursMonday – Saturday, 9 AM – 6 PM. Closed Sunday.
  • ShopCastalia, NC 27816
  • Service AreaFranklin + Nash County
“They came when they said they would, did the work in two days, and the final bill came in below the written estimate.”
— D. Holloman · Spring Hope