Anyone ever used pro.com before? There's a Groupon deal for it. Otherwise, we need a handyman. Our friend thinks his schedule might lighten up at his daytime job that we could possibly hire him starting in September for some work but I don't want to rely on that. Our back door that we mainly use, needs desperate work. The lintel that the metal frame sits on is rotting as you can tilt the frame a bit. The bottom edges of the door are showing some rot as is part of the door jamb. During the rainy spring, the door was becoming a beast to open or close. I want to get this all repaired/replaced before the rains come back and its way beyond our skill set.
So you just need a new door frame and a door installed? Is that what I am getting from this?
I don't really know. My first choice would be to see if it can be repaired rather than having to be replaced. Also need to figure out what the cause might be? I was reading on Familyhandyman that one can dig/cut out the little rot spot and then fill in with that wood putty stuff, but I know the wood under the metal step thing needs to be replaced for sure.
So you just need a new door frame and a door installed? Is that what I am getting from this?
I don't really know. My first choice would be to see if it can be repaired rather than having to be replaced. Also need to figure out what the cause might be? I was reading on Familyhandyman that one can dig/cut out the little rot spot and then fill in with that wood putty stuff, but I know the wood under the metal step thing needs to be replaced for sure.
H says if it's an exterior door, you have to replace the door. If it's repaired, it will just fall apart again....And he said, anyone that tells you otherwise is a hack. Lol.
Also, he says he couldn't do it because he doesn't have any tools.....So I guess I jumped the gun on that. I know replacing a door can be an easy fix...buttt he would need to have the tools that he used to have. Unless you have tools...He says a level, a drill. I guess that's it. But if you wanted him to help, it would have to be done in the next two-three weeks. He just looked up and the door itself would be min $100 for a basic. Depends on what you'd want. You can pm me if you want.
We had a rotting door frame issue. It was into the frame and floor from like the bolt down. H had to cut out quite a bit. I would say if your friend has the skills and tools that should work. I have not used pro.com before. Would you consider having your friend take a look? If the rot is beyond something he can do maybe a pro would be better.
I don't really know. My first choice would be to see if it can be repaired rather than having to be replaced. Also need to figure out what the cause might be? I was reading on Familyhandyman that one can dig/cut out the little rot spot and then fill in with that wood putty stuff, but I know the wood under the metal step thing needs to be replaced for sure.
H says if it's an exterior door, you have to replace the door. If it's repaired, it will just fall apart again....And he said, anyone that tells you otherwise is a hack. Lol.
Also, he says he couldn't do it because he doesn't have any tools.....So I guess I jumped the gun on that. I know replacing a door can be an easy fix...buttt he would need to have the tools that he used to have. Unless you have tools...He says a level, a drill. I guess that's it. But if you wanted him to help, it would have to be done in the next two-three weeks. He just looked up and the door itself would be min $100 for a basic. Depends on what you'd want. You can pm me if you want.
Thanks. If it comes to having to replace the whole damn thing, it will be a bit longer then as that probably also means attaching the window/fake door that's next to it. It's a weird door.
That's the only picture I have at the moment. Googling tells me its a center hung patio door. There are some spots on the bottom of the window frame part that have the rot, too. Attachment Deleted
Post by meshimeshi on Jul 29, 2014 18:26:31 GMT -5
K. So H used to be a contractor and we're at his friends house that he used to work with that is still a contractor.
H's friend says that it looks like you just need a new french door, or could install a french door, and you would need new door framing and maybe reg framing underneath depending on how bad it is.
Cause would be just excessive water that's not draining away properly or something. But he said a door like that in seattle, that's just going to happen. Inevitable.
Post by meshimeshi on Jul 29, 2014 18:32:34 GMT -5
Also, to prevent it from happening again, he said don't get a wood door, get a fiberglass door and composite door jam. But he said to replace it, it's going to be between $6-900 or maybe $1200 just for the door/parts, not labor.
If you want to wait, I can give you H's friends info if you need someone in the future. He was best man in our wedding.
Also, to prevent it from happening again, he said don't get a wood door, get a fiberglass door and composite door jam. But he said to replace it, it's going to be between $6-900 or maybe $1200 just for the door/parts, not labor.
If you want to wait, I can give you H's friends info if you need someone in the future. He was best man in our wedding.
-I'm using the app!
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Well, if you could PM me his info to keep handy for when we can save up that kind of money. Yikes. Thank you sooooo much for asking though! Confirms that we should not attempt ourselves.
I wouldn't attempt an exterior door project yourselves either. meshimeshi has good advice both on the fiberglass/composite door and on hiring someone. I would definitely look for a local handyman/small contractor with a good reputation rather than a service like pro.com. Individuals have to keep up their reputation to continue to get referrals and new projects which in my experience means they tend to do better work. Services that bring in business (including Home Depot and the like) often allow mediocre contractors to continue to get work, whether or not their previous customers are satisfied.