Weatherstrip drafty doors and windows

Tom Hanks, owner, 24/7 Express Handyman Service · Updated September 2026

24/7 Express Handyman Service weatherstrips drafty doors in Salt Lake, Park City and Heber. 15% is the average heating and cooling savings EPA estimates from sealing air leaks and adding insulation. (Methodology for Estimated Energy Savings (ENERGY STAR))

What weatherstripping costs

Salt Lake City & Millcreekfrom $205
Park City & Summit Countyfrom $225
Heber Valley & Wasatch Countyfrom $225

Weatherstripping in Salt Lake City & Millcreek starts at $205: the 2-hour minimum at $95/hour ($190) plus the $15 fuel surcharge, with no dispatch fee. Time past 2 hours is billed in 30-minute steps. Larger parts are billed at cost plus 25%.

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How do I know if a door or window needs new weatherstripping?

Try the paper test: close the door or window on a sheet of paper. If it slides back and forth easily, the seal is loose and thicker weatherstripping should help. Daylight around the edges or a draft you can feel are other giveaways.

Is weatherstripping worth it?

Yes, it is one of the cheaper ways to cut drafts. EPA estimates homeowners save an average of 15% on heating and cooling costs by air sealing and adding insulation, and weatherstripping doors and windows is part of that air sealing work.

What's the difference between weatherstripping and caulk?

It comes down to movement: weatherstripping seals parts that move, like doors and window sashes. Caulk seals gaps between parts that don't move, like where a window frame meets siding. Most drafty rooms need a little of both.

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What 24/7 Express Handyman Service does on site

How it works

  1. Check each door and window for daylight, drafts and a loose fit using the paper test.
  2. Remove old, flattened or torn seals and clean the contact surfaces.
  3. Fit new seals, sweeps or thresholds and adjust strikes so doors latch without slamming.
  4. Referred out: rotted door frames needing structural repair or full door replacement beyond a simple swap is quoted separately or referred.

When to stop and call

If a door frame is rotted through, the door won't latch after adjustment, or you smell gas near a draft, stop and call the right trade. 24/7 Express Handyman Service seals and adjusts; gas smells go to the gas utility immediately.

What happens next

Every job 24/7 Express Handyman Service takes on is under $3,000 including labor, materials and any change orders (Utah Code §58-55-305); a change that would push a job over that line is referred to a licensed contractor, not written up as a second job. plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas appliance / combustion system work is referred to a licensed trade.

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