Patio Doors Denver

When a patio door starts sticking, letting cold air in around the frame, or just looks worn against the rest of your home, replacing it makes a bigger difference than most homeowners expect — smoother operation, better insulation, and a view that actually earns its wall space. Gravina’s® has been installing patio doors for Denver-area homeowners since 1988, and we carry options from the manufacturers we trust most, in the styles, materials, and sizes that work for Colorado homes.

What Type of Patio Door Works for Your Home?

Not every patio door works the same way, and the right choice depends on your space, your home’s style, and how you use the opening day to day.

Sliding Patio Doors

The most popular choice for Colorado homes. Sliding doors give you an unobstructed view of the backyard and operate on a track with no swing clearance required on either side, which is a real advantage on tighter decks and patios. They work well on both contemporary and traditional homes, and the Simonton sliding doors we install carry the AAMA Gold Label certification — the industry benchmark for weather resistance, air infiltration, and structural performance. In Denver, where a morning can start at 20 degrees and hit 60 by early afternoon, that kind of certification isn’t just marketing language.

French Patio Doors

French doors bring a classic look that suits traditional and transitional home styles well. Both panels open outward or inward depending on your layout, so you’ll need clearance room, but the payoff is a wider opening and a more architectural feel. Simonton’s French rail collection is one of our most-requested options for homeowners doing a full exterior refresh.

Stacking Doors

For larger openings — a great room connecting to a covered patio, or an indoor-outdoor living space — stacking doors slide and stack to one or both sides, opening up the full wall. For the right space, they change how the room feels entirely.

Folding / Bi-Fold Doors

Folding doors are a good fit for smaller openings or anywhere you want flexible access, like a covered outdoor bar or a sunroom connection. Pella’s bi-fold options work well on both modern and traditional homes and give you clean sightlines when fully open.

Materials Built for Colorado's Climate

Colorado is harder on exterior materials than most people realize. Intense UV exposure at altitude, freeze-thaw cycles through fall and spring, and wide daily temperature swings all add up — and the wrong door material will show its age well before it should. ENERGY STAR sets the performance standards for doors in the Northern climate zone that Colorado falls under, and every door we recommend meets or exceeds those requirements.

Vinyl is Gravina’s most-installed patio door material because it holds up well against Colorado’s sun and temperature swings without rusting, rotting, or needing repainting. Modern reinforced vinyl is far stronger than what was available 20 years ago and handles the altitude UV load better than most homeowners expect. Fiberglass expands and contracts less than vinyl over temperature changes and offers higher strength-to-weight performance, making it a strong option for larger openings or higher-end projects. Steel delivers the most security of any door material and outlasts wood by a significant margin — worth the conversation if the door faces west-facing afternoon sun or security is the main concern.

Brands We Carry for Patio Doors

We’ve worked with a lot of manufacturers over 35-plus years and have narrowed our patio door offering to brands we stand behind. Our primary lines include Simonton, Pella, and Prime Window Systems, each offering different strengths in price point, style range, and performance specs. When we come out for your consultation, we’ll walk you through what makes sense for your specific opening and budget — not just whatever is easiest to install.

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Why Denver Homeowners Choose Gravina's

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Gravina’s® has been based in Denver since 1988, with showrooms at 950 W Evans Ave in Denver and in Littleton, and more than 100,000 projects completed across the metro and Front Range. Patio doors are one of the most common reasons homeowners call us for the first time, and one of the places where installation quality matters most.

We use our own installation crews on every job, not subcontractors, and every installer is familiar with what Colorado exterior work actually demands — proper sealing against wind-driven rain, correct flashing around the frame, and making sure the door operates smoothly through the temperature swings that stress frames every season. A patio door installed poorly will bind in summer and draft in winter, and in our experience that’s almost always an installation issue rather than a product one. The consultation is free and pressure-free — we measure, walk through your options, and give you a real quote, and you decide from there.

We serve the full Denver metro and Front Range, including Littleton, Englewood, Aurora, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Lakewood, Westminster, Arvada, Thornton, and Fort Collins. If you’re also looking at replacing windows while the project is open, our team works on the same schedule and many homeowners bundle both to get it done in a single visit.

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Schedule Your Free Patio Door Consultation

If your patio door isn’t working the way it should, or you want to get it handled before fall, call or text (303) 472-8462 or schedule your free in-home consultation online. We’ll measure the opening, walk you through what fits your home and budget, and give you a clear, no-pressure quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most standard replacements take one day. Larger openings or stacking and folding systems can run two days depending on any structural work needed, and we’ll be clear about the timeline before anything starts.
For a straight replacement of the same size and opening, a permit is typically not required in Denver or most Front Range municipalities. If you’re expanding the opening or making structural changes to the wall, that changes — and we’ll walk you through what applies to your specific project.
Sliding doors operate on a track and don’t need swing clearance, with one panel gliding behind the other. French doors have two panels that open outward or inward like traditional doors. Sliding doors are better suited for tighter spaces; French doors give you a wider, more open feel when both panels are open and work well where you have the clearance for it.
Difficulty operating, noticeable drafts in winter, fogging between glass panes, or frame damage are all signs that replacement is the better investment. Repairs to hardware or weatherstripping make sense on newer doors, but on a unit that’s 15 to 20 years old the repair cost often gets close to the cost of a new door anyway.

Yes. We offer 12-month no-interest financing on qualifying projects of $3,000 and up, along with traditional financing starting at 6.99% APR with terms from 3 to 12 years through our lending partner. We can walk through both options during your consultation.

Yes — our installation covers the full opening, including the door unit, flashing, sealing, and trim. You won’t need to coordinate a separate carpenter for finish work.

Wondering how to pay for your patio doors? We have options!

You can enjoy beautiful, professionally installed patio doors and take up to 12 months to pay, interest-free. Or, choose a longer payment term with an attractive APR.

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