i am trying to replace my kitchen door to my garage, this is a standard door, not a patio or main entry door?

Question

The door frame is breaking.. and the hinges on the door are falling apart.

What type of contractor do I need? a general contractor? a company that specialize on windows and door?

direct me to the right contractor.

Answer 1

A carpenter or even a handyman can install the door. You need to get a fire rated door for a home to garage entry, a regular interior door doesn't meet building codes. When you purchase the door make sure you let the salesperson know where the door is going so he/she can direct you to the appropriate selection.

Answer 2

You failed to say, if it run long way across the top of the door, call the door company for sure. You and 4 of your friends will not be able to change it, and most likely wind up loosing part of your body or life. If it is the kind where there are two springs one on each side of the track, its pretty simple, but make sure you replace both springs at the same time. I have yet to ever get the new one set at the same tension as the old. That makes the door bind. First raise the door, either c clamp or vice grip the door so it can`t go down. Looses the springs and un hook them, if there is not a cable running thru each of the springs be sure and install one in the new springs. This is a safety, with out the cables, and a spring breaks its not a pretty sight when one gets loose in the garage. I saw one that broke in the middle of the night went thru the windshield bent the steering wheel and was found in the back seat. If the driver had been setting where he belonged I expect his head would of been in the back seat also. In stall the two springs in reverse of the way you removed the non broken spring, and you will be in business.

Answer 3

You can probably do this yourself. Go to your local home depot or hardware store and they will tell you what you need and how to do it. This would be a lot cheaper.

You can also find out about locations in your city that has salvage doors and windows. You might find something better and cheaper there.

Take measurements of your door frame and the thinkness of your current frame. Before you go anywhere.. buying or contracting someone.

I think you should do it yourself. Get a neighbor or even the town crazy teen can help you out for $ $ $.

Answer 4

A general contractor can handle that easily. You could shop around for almost handyman who could replace the door. I would recommend that you replace frame, door, and all. He might be able to reuse the trim, but that will be your option.

Answer 5

You can purchase prehung doors including the casing..
You need to know the door dimensions, 32 or 36 inch width.
The door height usually needs to be cut to fit your threshold.

Any door service or contractor can do this.

Answer 6

a general contractor can handle this. u can also do this with a prehung entry door it is not that hard

Answer 7

tiffany; the door jamb is not a hard job, any framer or carpenter can do this job for you. expect about three hours max to complete the job @ maybe 45 and hour.