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Cost for new Front Door

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  • 25-09-2023 4:10pm
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    brehede
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭


    Hi - I would be grateful for some guidance. I need to replace a front door (with 2 side panels) and have received a rough quote (before measures etc.) of €4,500 including installation. This seems expensive but I know costs are high at the moment. It seemingly includes a 35% discount.

    Does this sound reasonable? A number of companies mentioned bespoke doors but I hope the opening in front is a standard size. I would be grateful for any info or recommendations.

    Thanks

    Dee



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    rob316
    Registered Users Posts: 18,129 ✭✭✭✭rob316


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058315368/cost-for-new-front-door

    Sounds high, I looked at palladio doors with 2 sidelights a couple of months ago and was quoted from 2500 to 3000. Depends on the size



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    Calahonda52
    Registered Users Posts: 12,447 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058315368/cost-for-new-front-door

    stick up the spec of the door as there are a lot of variables, not just the door but hardware: eg locks hinges etc

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



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    GAAcailin
    Registered Users Posts: 893 ✭✭✭GAAcailin


    Does the internal frame need to be replaced? are you looking at composite doors?

    We god a new Accoya wood front door earlier this year - cost €8,000. - its a large door on a 1940's house, fanlight etc had to be replaced.

    Front doors are expensive



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    Calahonda52
    Registered Users Posts: 12,447 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121155594#Comment_121155594

    Good front doors are expensive, who made the door?

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



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    brehede
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭brehede


    Thanks very much for the responses - sounds like it is roughly in line. I don't have a detailed quote yet, this was an estimate.



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    Anaki r2d2
    Registered Users Posts: 962 ✭✭✭Anaki r2d2


    I think 4500 is expensive. I had a palladio composite door with two side panels installed for 3000, recently.


    You don't say where you are. My guy is in Meath but have seen him around North Dublin



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    brehede
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭brehede


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121156448#Comment_121156448

    Hi - thanks for the response, I am in North Dublin. I would be grateful if you could PM your supplier? I am looking for the same set-up, with 2 side panels. Thanks!



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    Anaki r2d2
    Registered Users Posts: 962 ✭✭✭Anaki r2d2


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121156469#Comment_121156469

    Pm sent



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    GAAcailin
    Registered Users Posts: 893 ✭✭✭GAAcailin


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121155966#Comment_121155966

    The Period Door Company, they did a nice job



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    Scoopsire
    Registered Users Posts: 113 ✭✭Scoopsire


    Would you mind share the details with me via pm please?



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    byrnem31
    Registered Users Posts: 876 ✭✭✭byrnem31


    Crumlin windows and doors have just done my home and done my other home 4 years ago. They are very competitive with pricing and the work is top quality. Thats my house there that I have just completely renovated.  085 128 7341 is the number. Jonathan is his name and he's a gentleman.

    My neighbours got another company called acorn and they made a balls of their door. 100mm short each side. They stuck slips on the side of it and it was rough as a bears arse. Jonathan felt sorry for them and fixed their door for free. Not many like that around any more. Be very careful with window guys as there are complete cowboys out there and the difference in quality is night and day with different companies.

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    Oscar_Madison
    Registered Users Posts: 6,140 ✭✭✭Oscar_Madison


    Just a tip for people considering getting a new front door or back door indeed, with steps up to their door.

    The steps in my house had to be redone as they didn’t take water away from the house - this was done after I got a new door fitted as the company who installed the door didnt ensure or highlight that the fitting at the bottom of the door frame wasn’t supported enough to support the door frame- so in very hot weather the frame expanded meaning the door wasn’t closing smoothly -



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    road_high
    Registered Users Posts: 19,417 ✭✭✭✭road_high


    Looking for quotes on a new front door in Kilkenny- had one in already and want to know if this is about right.

    "....new composite front door. Without knowing your exact requirements, I have chosen a popular door model for you with typical hardware choices. If you were to opt for the door in the above attachment, please budget €2900 Incl VAT (Supplied & Fitted)"

    Can anyone guide me and/or point me to suppliers in Kilkenny area they've used? Seems like a lot of money but as said here front doors are expensive.



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    saroj
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭saroj


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058315368/cost-for-new-front-door

    Hi, did you manage to get your door sorted at the end? I am curious to know as I am looking to get my door replaced and your description of the door exactly matches my need. Could you please PM the supplier you went ahead with if you have it sorted. Thanks



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    badker
    Registered Users Posts: 498 ✭✭badker


    How many hinges come as standard on the Palladio composite front doors?



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    #17
    badker
    Registered Users Posts: 498 ✭✭badker


    Got a new Palladio door fitted. How tight should seal be? I can get note in a gap at top



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    #18
    AndrewJRenko
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    Is it possible or environmentally sensible to get an old fashioned wooden front door these days? I have to say that I hate the look of those composite doors.



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    GAAcailin
    Registered Users Posts: 893 ✭✭✭GAAcailin


    we got one last year; old 1940’s house. The glass was removed from the old one and restored. The door company did a great job - cost €8 k. Though



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    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users Posts: 29,092 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121972994#Comment_121972994

    Thanks, though that kind of cost would be beyond my budget.

    Can you mention the company? Was there any discussion of energy ratings?



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    jboy9000
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭jboy9000


    @GAAcailin could you mention the name of the company please



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    GAAcailin
    Registered Users Posts: 893 ✭✭✭GAAcailin


    hi,

    Apologies- are we allowed on Boards?!

    It’s ’the Period Door company’



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    gibgodsman
    Registered Users Posts: 571 ✭✭✭gibgodsman


    Got 2 new Palladio doors for front and back of house, 3640 all in for both, have a gold doctor knocker, knob and handle on front with same minus the knocker on back, front has no glass, back has a small 6 pane rectangle, company I used were fantastic



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    suvigirl
    Registered Users Posts: 8,508 ✭✭✭suvigirl


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122371591#Comment_122371591

    Anny chance you could name the company? I'm in the market for a front and back door, thanks.



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