I'm facing a bit of a dilemma. About two years ago, we had a significant leak in our island, which led us to hire a construction company recommended by our insurance for repairs. They ended up doing $19k worth of work. More recently, they came back to paint a couple of large walls and even fixed some buckling floors at no extra cost. Now, we've had another leak in the kitchen, and the insurance estimate is $8k, so we're planning to hire the same company again. I inquired about replacing a few interior doors—two regular ones and a double French door—and have been trying to get a quote for this for what feels like the fifth time! I finally received a quote of $3k, which seems steep. In the past, the owner mentioned it would be around $150 for each of the regular doors and about $300-$400 for the French one. I'm starting to wonder if this price is reasonable, especially as we're about to file another insurance claim. For context, we're based in Arizona. Any thoughts?
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If you're looking at standard wooden doors, a shaker style typically runs around $323 as a special order at Home Depot, which is much lower than what you're being quoted. It sounds like they might be charging a premium for the installation or just inflating the price. I suggest doing a bit more research and maybe even asking around a bit more before you decide. Sometimes local suppliers can surprise you with better rates!
That $3k quote feels off, honestly. Doors themselves aren’t that pricey, but installation can get tricky. I've installed a couple of interior doors, and if you're getting a base model, the material cost shouldn't be as high as they quoted. Just the doors themselves should probably run you under a grand at most for basic styles, plus labor. I'd definitely look around for some price comparisons before committing to that quote!
Thanks! That's helpful to know. I've been looking at some Masonite-style doors which seem to be going for about $69 each. I wish I could share a picture of the quote; it feels a bit excessive!