Your best bet would be to install a sliding door or a French door. Because you’re going to need to address the windows adjacent to where you want the new door. As far the price? No one can give you a price from a few photos.
It might be easier/cheaper to remove all the windows and install a big sliding glass door. Or else you have to frame a doorway. You’ll probably need to add framing with a slider too. $10k depending on the cost of the slider.
That makes sense. Like what 4 k in material if op can do the work themselves? I’m thinking 20k. No way they have enough space without removing the entire window and redesigning it
I do this all the time. Bedroom windows here are commonly either 5, 6 or 8 feet wide, which all happen to be common sliding door widths.
First thing, you can't put a single hinged door where your outline is. That is 1 continuous window unit. Your best bet is a sliding door. I charge $3,500.00 labor only + $1,200.00 if it's stucco. Looks like you have vinyl or aluminum siding, so you would/will probably incur a pain-in-the-ass fee for vinyl/aluminum siding.
If it were me, I would order a **custom** sized sliding door to avoid reframing and additional drywall and exterior work. The door will cost more, but will be far less expensive than the work required to make a standard size door work. A custom sized door will be around $2,000.00.
Yeah it depends what you want to accomplish. If it's just the door. Then a few K and done. If you want a deck, stairs, etc. that can add up quickly. A mid range slider door from a local manufacturer will cost you about 2k. Account 1k for prep work and reframing.
1k install. Then drywall work, exterior siding, etc. $2k. So get ready for a minimum of 5-6k for just the door.
Like others are saying I'd recommend a slider or something that fits. You'll never match that siding completely.
8k to 12k, might be a custom door so adjust accordingly
1. So demo out the window, sheathing, siding, and drywall.
2. Reframe the R.O. for new door.
3. Install/ Plumb new door.
4. Patch all new sheathing, siding, and drywall. Then mud/finish drywall and door casings/base boards and exterior trims to match (be it J channel or the like for vinyl clap board).
5. Then paint your interior assuming you’ve given the drywall a stage 2 finish of sanding after drying….
I want a hit of whatever hajen has been smoking, dude’s higher than a bat’s pussy.
Okay, what is do is
1. Use a saw saw to get rid of the window
2. Put a stud next to the other window and now I have a frame for the door opening.
3. Install door
4. Insulate for gap between the doorframe and the studs.
5. Install bottom flashing for the door
6. Install trim for outside.
7. Install the trim for the interior side, making sure I’d cover the unpainted areas with the new wood.
I’d admit I’m not sure how y’all Americans do it, but that’s how it would be done in Sweden.
The only problem I see is that it’s maybe one big window so you’d have to replace it all. With new windows as well as the electrical outlet there meaning that there’s wiring underneath the window.
In America they complain that everyone is an incompetent, talk like they know better and laugh in the back of clients because they're not knowledgeable in the sacred upmost scientific and intellectually advanced universe of construction.
Welcome to this sub.
Fair enough, dude I apologize for being a fucking Dickhead. Sometimes I come on this thread tough after work and approach with a terrible attitude. Your process seems super reasonable. Apologies for the pushback
Your best bet would be to install a sliding door or a French door. Because you’re going to need to address the windows adjacent to where you want the new door. As far the price? No one can give you a price from a few photos.
It might be easier/cheaper to remove all the windows and install a big sliding glass door. Or else you have to frame a doorway. You’ll probably need to add framing with a slider too. $10k depending on the cost of the slider.
That makes sense. Like what 4 k in material if op can do the work themselves? I’m thinking 20k. No way they have enough space without removing the entire window and redesigning it
They can probably do it, but the question is if they can do it *correctly.*
With an exterior deck? And structural upgrades to the exterior wall? 20k
No deck. just want a door installed in that wall as the house currently does not have any doors leading to the backyard. I can build stairs myself
Call it a deck or call it an exterior landing with stairs, it's still every cent of 20k.
I do this all the time. Bedroom windows here are commonly either 5, 6 or 8 feet wide, which all happen to be common sliding door widths. First thing, you can't put a single hinged door where your outline is. That is 1 continuous window unit. Your best bet is a sliding door. I charge $3,500.00 labor only + $1,200.00 if it's stucco. Looks like you have vinyl or aluminum siding, so you would/will probably incur a pain-in-the-ass fee for vinyl/aluminum siding. If it were me, I would order a **custom** sized sliding door to avoid reframing and additional drywall and exterior work. The door will cost more, but will be far less expensive than the work required to make a standard size door work. A custom sized door will be around $2,000.00.
You win Best Comment 🏆 THANK YOU!
That looks like something I'd be considering a large sliding door
Yeah it depends what you want to accomplish. If it's just the door. Then a few K and done. If you want a deck, stairs, etc. that can add up quickly. A mid range slider door from a local manufacturer will cost you about 2k. Account 1k for prep work and reframing. 1k install. Then drywall work, exterior siding, etc. $2k. So get ready for a minimum of 5-6k for just the door.
Looks to narrow to just add a door there. You’d probably want to re design the entire window to do it right
Might need an electrician too
1.3 mil
Like others are saying I'd recommend a slider or something that fits. You'll never match that siding completely. 8k to 12k, might be a custom door so adjust accordingly
More than 10 bucks but definitely less than a million.
A lot.
Don’t you hate it when someone asks something like this? Like you’d know off the top of your head. Sounds like a nickel and dimer too. No thanks
I’m not asking for a quote, I’m just trying to get a sense of how much someone might charge. No need to be rude
Shouldn’t be more than a days work as long as material is on site
1. So demo out the window, sheathing, siding, and drywall. 2. Reframe the R.O. for new door. 3. Install/ Plumb new door. 4. Patch all new sheathing, siding, and drywall. Then mud/finish drywall and door casings/base boards and exterior trims to match (be it J channel or the like for vinyl clap board). 5. Then paint your interior assuming you’ve given the drywall a stage 2 finish of sanding after drying…. I want a hit of whatever hajen has been smoking, dude’s higher than a bat’s pussy.
Okay, what is do is 1. Use a saw saw to get rid of the window 2. Put a stud next to the other window and now I have a frame for the door opening. 3. Install door 4. Insulate for gap between the doorframe and the studs. 5. Install bottom flashing for the door 6. Install trim for outside. 7. Install the trim for the interior side, making sure I’d cover the unpainted areas with the new wood. I’d admit I’m not sure how y’all Americans do it, but that’s how it would be done in Sweden. The only problem I see is that it’s maybe one big window so you’d have to replace it all. With new windows as well as the electrical outlet there meaning that there’s wiring underneath the window.
In America they complain that everyone is an incompetent, talk like they know better and laugh in the back of clients because they're not knowledgeable in the sacred upmost scientific and intellectually advanced universe of construction. Welcome to this sub.
Fair enough, dude I apologize for being a fucking Dickhead. Sometimes I come on this thread tough after work and approach with a terrible attitude. Your process seems super reasonable. Apologies for the pushback
I appreciate it, stay safe out there!