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pixel_of_moral_decay t1_j16t2zk wrote

Unless there's something really special about those doors (size isn't a big deal), that's generally a handyman job. Ripping down a door isn't rocket science. Neither is hanging one.

Most contractors don't want to waste their time on such a job. They'll gladly replace doors as part of a gut remodel, but anyone decent is too busy for that small of a job.

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illgainedgoods OP t1_j16zmrw wrote

I had talked to a couple of handymen, but one wanted what I thought was a crazy amount, and the other didn't really know where to get the oversized doors.

I didn't think they were that much bigger than normal, just a bit tall. Maybe I need a better handyman hookup...

I don't suppose you know a good handyman?

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pixel_of_moral_decay t1_j17iw2u wrote

Well with a handyman you're kinda expected to at least do the legwork of finding the product you want. They aren't interior designers. That's not a huge deal in the age of the internet. Even Home Depot has a pretty wide variety they can order for you if they don't have it there. Just speak to one of the reps in that section towards the back. I believe they do custom as well.

Any handyman job I've done in the past (things that are just too much for me given tools or whatnot), I've got what's needed (not just ordered, but have it), and I've gotten a few names from neighbors that they've used recently and gotten some quotes. Product is already on site. They just gotta install and bring whatever tools and misc needed for the job.

A contractor is going to give you a much more insane price. You've got to make it worth them being distracted from 5 figure jobs.

Contractors are all inclusive. Handyman is more… just do the labor.

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