Transform Your Outdoor Living Space
Patio Doors & French Doors
in Burlington, Oakville and Milton
A patio door should slide or swing easily, seal tight in January and give you a clear view of the backyard. The Door Centre is a family-owned door and window company, founded in Burlington in 1981. We supply and install sliding, French and stacking patio doors for homes across Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Hamilton and the surrounding GTA.
Owner Derrick Block and his crew handle the measuring, installation and cleanup. Our showroom at 4280 Harvester Road, Unit 10, Burlington, has working patio doors on display, so you can try the slide, the locks and the screens before you choose.
Sliding Doors vs French Doors vs Stacking Doors
Sliding doors, French doors and stacking doors each have their own benefits:
Which One Is Right For You?
Sliding Doors
- Wide views of the outdoors
- Several configurations, with slim frames
- Takes no floor space to open
- Usually the most cost-effective choice
French Doors
- Swing in or out
- Easy to install in older homes
- Can match your window design
- Mid-range price; needs clear space inside to open fully
Stacking Doors
- Vista Rimini 2.0 stacking doors
- Made for larger openings
- Panels stack or pocket for maximum open space
- Strong indoor-outdoor flow
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Signs it's time to replace your patio door
French patio doors in Burlington and Oakville
- The door sticks, drags or jumps off its track when you slide it
- You feel a draft or see frost along the frame in winter
- The glass is foggy between the panes
- The lock or handle no longer closes the door tightly
- The screen is torn or won't stay on its track
Most of these problems get worse with every winter. A new door fixes the look and the comfort of the room at the same time.
French doors give a classic look and a strong connection between the kitchen or family room and the yard. They suit older homes in Burlington's Roseland and Aldershot or Old Oakville and Kerr Village, where the opening may not be wide enough for a slider. They can open inward or outward, and we can match the glass and colour to your windows. Plan for clear floor space where the doors swing.
Glass, security and comfort
- ENERGY STAR-rated models
- Multi-point locking hardware
- Low-profile sills that reduce the trip hazard
- Built-in screens
- White, black or wood-grain finishes to match your exterior
Patio doors from Vista and Frank by Ostaco
Stacking doors for larger openings
Our patio doors come from two Ontario manufacturers:
- Vista Capri 3.0: Vista's flagship sliding door series, made to order in hundreds of standard colours. Its patent-pending "Easy Clip" fixed-panel locking system needs no visible drilling.
- Vista Amalfi: 2-panel vinyl sliders (operable left or right, or fixed), about 95-1/4" to 140" wide and up to 120" high, often with a heavy-duty Robusto screen.
- Frank by Ostaco: patio doors that pair with Frank windows and entry doors.
Vista Rimini 2.0 stacking patio doors are made for larger openings. The panels stack or pocket for maximum open space and indoor-outdoor flow.
Installation, timing and warranty
We measure your opening and give you a written quote. Most projects are installed 6 to 10 weeks after ordering. Installation takes 2 to 3 hours. Every installation carries our 10-year workmanship warranty, and our main product lines carry Lifetime, Non-Limited & Transferable manufacturer warranties. Ask us about current rebates & financing, including Ontario's Home Renovation Savings Program.
Serving Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Hamilton
Most Burlington homes are 5 to 15 minutes from our showroom. Downtown Oakville is about 15 km along the QEW, and downtown Milton is about 23 km. We also install patio doors in Hamilton, Ancaster and Waterdown. Replacing windows at the same time? See window replacement in Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Hamilton, Ancaster and Waterdown, or our windows page.
Why The Door Centre
- Family-owned and operated since 1981
- Owner Derrick oversees every installation
- Patio doors, front entry doors and windows from one local team
Get your free patio door quote
Call 905-333-4044 or request a free quote. You can also visit the showroom at 4280 Harvester Road, Unit 10, Burlington, open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Appointments outside those hours are available. More answers are on our FAQ page.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose a sliding patio door or French doors?
Sliding doors give wide views, need no floor space to open and are usually the most cost-effective choice. French doors swing in or out, suit older homes and can match your windows, but they need clear space inside to open fully. Visit the showroom to try both.
What patio door brands do you install?
We install patio doors from Vista, including the Capri 3.0 and Amalfi sliding doors and the Rimini 2.0 stacking doors, and from Frank by Ostaco.
Do you install stacking patio doors?
Yes. Vista's Rimini 2.0 stacking doors are made for larger openings. The panels stack or pocket for maximum open space.
How long does patio door replacement take?
Most projects are installed 6 to 10 weeks after ordering. Installation takes 2 to 3 hours.
Do you install patio doors in Oakville and Milton?
Yes. We install patio doors in Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Hamilton, Ancaster, Waterdown and the surrounding GTA. Our showroom is at 4280 Harvester Road, Unit 10, Burlington.
Are there rebates for new patio doors?
Ask us about current rebates & financing, including Ontario's Home Renovation Savings Program.
