How much should be charged (labor only) for installing an entry door


LoveBucketS , Friday, 6th of August 2010 10:49:49 PM

32 pre-hung, steel door.l have to remove the old one and install the new 
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one, which the customer has already purchased.Assume that it will fit 
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without triming the adjacent siding, and that there is no inside 
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trim.Caulking and puttying will be included.
 
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honey bunch , Saturday, 7th of August 2010 09:23:47 AM

$200  
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snugems , Sunday, 8th of August 2010 02:07:59 AM

Mine is a 36 inch with 12 inch side panels with cut glass in  
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the door and side panels.  
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It was $500.00 to remove two old 32'' and install the new one and sides.  
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This is just to give you a clue of how much it shouldn't be.  
 
I cannot conceive it would be more than $200.00.  
 
 
 
 
 

Phat Barbie , Monday, 9th of August 2010 04:34:45 AM

That will depend on where you live. We charge $250 for a  
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simple demo and install of an exterior door, with caulking, shimming, and  
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minor trim adjustment included. Keep in mind that many areas may require  
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a permit to replace exterior doors.  
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chief big thoughts , Tuesday, 10th of August 2010 05:39:07 PM

You know - I realize that this seems like a high price - but  
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200-300 dollars is not out of the ballpark. Just remember - this is a  
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construction job that is best left to professionals. Installing entry  
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doors can be difficult and you want the best safety for your buck. It must  
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line up with your locks and fit so that there are no gaps. Good Luck!  
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hayhay , Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 06:50:59 AM

i was quoated a price of $130 dollars for labor to install a  
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door..plus extra material , that was from Lowes.each area might be  
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different price so check with them ,,i am sure each place has an  
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instaltion team to do these so check around  
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Noog , Thursday, 12th of August 2010 10:03:37 AM

In this day and age, I would say twenty to twenty five dollars  
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an hour is acceptable. I would charge twenty five dollars and if the  
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customer gripes then, without telling him, he should learn how to do it  
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himself. That is the thing with repair work, the dumb customer gripes and  
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the expert does the work without griping.  
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Jumboshrimp ;] , Friday, 13th of August 2010 04:15:05 PM

Go to a Lowes or other big center and ask them what they would  
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charge you to put one in.  
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Bid lower on the charge to get the job.  
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You do need to ask for a bit extra tomake a profit, but not too much that  
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it will keep you from being competitive in that field.  
 
 
 
 
 

hunni bunni , Saturday, 14th of August 2010 07:33:48 AM

the cost of the door should be the same as labor.  
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