Metal Security Doors in Tacoma, WA
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About
Custom Metal Security Doors in Tacoma
A metal security door gives a Tacoma home a locked outer barrier in front of the entry door, added protection without replacing the door itself. In a city of fine historic houses, that door can carry period-appropriate detail rather than looking like a plain cage over the entrance.
Because the door is an open metal grille, you can leave your inner door open for air while staying locked and secure. We fabricate each one in our Kent shop in steel or aluminum, ornamental or modern, and finish it to hold up in the salt-tinged coastal air.
From ornamental scrollwork for a North End craftsman to a clean grille for a modern remodel, we build the door to the opening and the home’s era.
Styles
Simple Vertical or Ornamental Security Doors
Two directions cover Tacoma’s historic and modern entrances.
Simple Vertical Security Doors
Simple vertical security doors use clean, evenly spaced bars for a modern look that suits a Tacoma remodel or newer home and keeps the entrance open.
Ornamental Security Doors
Ornamental security doors reproduce period scrollwork and detail, a fit for the craftsman and Victorian homes the city is known for.
Configurations
Single, Double, or With Side and Transom Panels
We build to the opening you have, from a standard entry to a wide, framed Tacoma entrance.
Single Security Doors
A single door suits a standard entry, hung on a reinforced frame to swing in front of the door behind it.
Double Security Doors
A double door fits a wide or double entry, two matched leaves meeting centrally in a symmetrical face.
With Side or Transom Panels
For a tall or wide entry, fixed metal side panels or a transom above frame the opening in one matched design.
Laser Cut Elements
Custom Laser Cut Elements for Tacoma Security Doors
We laser cut custom metal panels into a Tacoma security door, so it can carry a period pattern or a house number rather than a stock grille. The laser cut elements build into both simple and ornamental doors, cut in our Kent shop.
Security and Build
Period Character, Real Security
The frame, lock, and hinges decide whether a security door protects the entrance, so we build all three to resist a real attempt even under ornamental detail.
Welded Steel Frame
A welded steel frame set into the opening carries the door, and the grille is spaced tightly so no one can reach through to the lock or the inner door.
Secure Locking
We fit the door for secure locking, a keyed deadbolt or a keypad, so it latches firmly and resists being slipped or pried.
Security Hinges
Concealed security hinges keep the door from being lifted off its frame, a detail that matters even under ornamental detail.
Neighborhoods
Metal Security Doors Across Tacoma
From the North End, Stadium District, and Proctor to Old Town, Ruston, and University Place, we build and install security doors finished for each entrance’s distance from the salt.
- North End
- Stadium District
- 6th Avenue
- Proctor District
- Old Town
- Ruston
- Museum District
- Downtown Tacoma
- Hilltop
- South End
- Fircrest
- University Place
- Narrows
- West End
Communities and New Builds
Working With Tacoma HOAs and New Construction
Tacoma’s newer townhome rows and communities toward the West End often carry standards for a front-facing security door. We package drawings and samples so the association’s review moves quickly.
On a new build or major remodel we coordinate the security door with your contractor, matched in tone to the house and ready with the rest of the exterior.
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Showroom
Visit Our Showroom in Kent
Mon – Fri — 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday — By Appointment
Sunday — CLOSED
Mon – Fri — 9:00am – 6:00pm / Saturday — By Appointment / Sunday — CLOSED
Looking for high-quality custom railings, fences, gates, and architectural metalwork? Visit our Custom Railings WA showroom in Kent, WA, where you can explore our wide range of modern, ornamental, glass, cable, commercial railings, fences, gates and other metalwork.
Customer Reviews for Custom Railings WA
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How It Works
From First Call to Finished Railing
We keep the process simple. Here is what working with us on a Tacoma exterior railing looks like.
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Request a Quote
Tell us about your project and share photos, dimensions, or inspiration if available.
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Consultation
We review your goals, style preferences, layout, and material options in detail.
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Site Measurement
Our team visits the site to take precise measurements.
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Design
We create custom railing drawings for your space, style, and requirements.
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Fabrication
Your railing is fabricated using high-quality materials with close attention to fit and finish.
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Installation
We install the railing carefully on site and make sure every detail is completed properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Steel or aluminum for a Tacoma door?
CustomRailingsWA2026-08-04T15:04:55-07:00Steel is stronger and carries period ornamental detail best; aluminum is lighter and rust-free, which helps close to the bay. Both are all-metal and secure, finished for the coastal air. We help you weigh strength against the salt exposure for your entrance.
Will a door near the water corrode?
CustomRailingsWA2026-08-04T15:04:28-07:00Not when it is specified for the coast. The salt-tinged air off Commencement Bay is hard on ordinary metal, so near the water we favor rust-free aluminum, finish steel through a multi-step process when set back, and protect the hardware, so the door keeps operating for years.
Does it replace my entry door?
CustomRailingsWA2026-08-04T15:04:02-07:00No. It installs in front of your existing entry door as a locked outer barrier, so your regular door stays in place. Because the security door is an open grille, you can leave the inner door open for air while staying locked and secure.
Can you match a security door to my historic Tacoma home?
CustomRailingsWA2026-08-04T15:03:28-07:00Yes, and it is some of our favorite work here. We reproduce period ornamental detail, scrollwork and patterns, so a security door suits a craftsman or Victorian entrance rather than looking like a modern add-on. Because we fabricate by hand in our own shop, period matching is well within what we do.
Any Questions?
Have questions about our metal security doors systems in Tacoma? Contact our team today for a detailed consultation.
