Sliding door track repair & replacement.

Signs the track is the problem

• Grinding or catching at a specific point, not the whole slide
• A visibly bent, dented, or wavy track lip
• Pitting, rust, or a rough, flaking surface
• New rollers that wear out unusually fast
• Water pooling in the track that won't drain

Why tracks fail in Florida

The bottom track takes the panel's full weight and collects everything that blows in — salt, sand, grit. That abrasive mix, plus standing water and humidity, pits and corrodes the aluminum. Once the surface is rough, rollers can't ride cleanly.

Repair options

1. Clean & reshape: for minor bends and buildup, we straighten the lip and clear the channel
2. Track cap: a stainless-steel cap installed over a worn track gives rollers a smooth new surface without full replacement
3. Replacement: when the track is corroded through or badly bent, we replace the section

How we decide

We inspect the full length, check how the rollers ride, and confirm drainage. Often a cap plus new rollers restores the door for far less than replacing the track — we recommend the least-invasive fix that will hold.

Cost, time & safety

Cleaning and reshaping is quick; caps and replacements take longer and depend on track type and length. Track work usually means lifting the heavy panel, so it's not a safe DIY job.

Keep it from coming back

Regular track cleaning slows this down — see how to clean a track properly and what causes track corrosion in Florida.