FAQs for Local Door Installers

<div class=article-entry><img alt= class=attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image height=1166 loading=lazy sizes=(max-width: 1750px) 100vw, 1750px src=https://dcr-apis.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp_contents/uploads/2021/03/An-Ky-Construction-Inc.-Front-3.jpg srcset=https://dcr-apis.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp_contents/uploads/2021/03/An-Ky-Construction-Inc.-Front-3.jpg 1750w, https://dcr-apis.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp_contents/uploads/2021/03/An-Ky-Construction-Inc.-Front-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dcr-apis.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp_contents/uploads/2021/03/An-Ky-Construction-Inc.-Front-3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://dcr-apis.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp_contents/uploads/2021/03/An-Ky-Construction-Inc.-Front-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dcr-apis.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp_contents/uploads/2021/03/An-Ky-Construction-Inc.-Front-3-1536x1023.jpg 1536w width=1750/><div class=featured-caption></div>Do you have questions about an upcoming door replacement project or new doors in general? Below, we answer several commonly asked questions about door installation.Q: How long does a typical door installation take to complete? A: It depends on the scale of your project. A simple entry door replacement should take no more than one day once materials are obtained. However, installing a home full of brand-new products or custom fixtures will dramatically increase the timeline. Selecting materials and finalizing terms can take two to three weeks, ordering and delivering materials can take three to six weeks, removing old materials can take two to three days, installing new materials can take one to three weeks, and finishing touches and cleanup can take two to three days.Q: Can my door contractor help me choose materials and obtain permits, if necessary? A: Qualified door contractors will definitely offer creative and technical expertise in the decision-making process, steering you clear of materials that may not fit your budget or size constraints, and lending their advice on various materials and manufacturers they’ve worked with. They’ll also likely have a portfolio of design options that you can peruse, and they’ll know the ins and outs of obtaining permits.Q: How much does a new door cost? A: This varies widely, from $150 for a basic steel door to several thousand dollars for a custom wood door. The material quality and customization make all the difference. A prefabricated steel, fiberglass or wood door will cost less than a custom model, and wood is typically more expensive than steel or fiberglass. You can expect a traditional prefabricated swinging door to cost between $200 and $1,000, not including installation, which can add an extra $300 to $600 to the price.Q: How often should a wood door be resealed or refinished? A: It depends on the amount of moisture, sunlight and airborne particles that a door is subjected to. In extreme exposure on an unprotected entryway, refinishing may be necessary every year. However, in an entryway that’s protected from direct sun and moisture, a door’s finish can last many years. A dry, dull appearance; surface discoloration; and raised grain are all signs that your door should be refinished.Q: Which door material is the best? A: Wood doors are generally regarded as the most durable and aesthetically pleasing of the common exterior door materials. However, they’re typically more expensive and higher maintenance. Steel doors are less weatherproof and durable, but they’re the least expensive. Fiberglass doors are both durable and moderately priced, but they don’t offer the same sense of luxury that a wood door offers.Q: What’s the typical warranty on a door? A: Manufacturers’ warranties can vary depending on the type and quality of the door. Entry doors often come with longer warranties (20+ years), but that also depends on the material and quality. Interior doors feature shorter limited warranties of typically one to five years.Q: What is a typical payment schedule? A: Most contracting firms will require 30 to 50% upfront when the contract is signed, an additional 30 to 40% upon delivery of the materials and the balance upon completion.Q: Why choose a Diamond Certified door contractor? A: Diamond Certified helps you choose a door contractor with confidence by offering a list of local, top rated companies that have passed the country’s most <a href=https://www.diamondcertified.org/our-certification/>in-depth rating process</a>. Only door contractors rated Highest in Quality and Helpful Expertise® earn the prestigious Diamond Certified award. Most companies can’t pass the ratings. American Ratings Corporation also monitors every Diamond Certified company with ongoing research and ratings. And your purchase is backed by the <a href=https://www.diamondcertified.org/performance-guarantee/>Diamond Certified Performance Guarantee</a>, so you’ll feel confident choosing a Diamond Certified door contractor.</div>