Door Installation DIY or Hire Someone Else

After moving to a new home, you may want to spruce it up with a couple of improvements. Perhaps you want the patio fitted with new furniture or the walls given a fresh coat of paint. Maybe it’s the doors that you want to replace.

Whatever improvement you need to get done, you’ll have to decide whether to go the DIY route or get help from a professional.

Should You Hire a Pro to Install a New Door?

When it comes to replacing or installing new doors, you can either do it yourself or hire professional help. Generally, you can install a new door by yourself if you have basic carpentry skills.

Indoor or exterior door installation can make for a great weekend project for DIY enthusiasts. However, there are some things that can go wrong during the installation. Moreover, you will need to have the right tools to carry out the installation successfully. These are some of the reasons why you may want to consider hiring a professional to do the installation for you.

When Should You Hire a Professional?

Generally, if any of the following apply to your situation, you will be better off hiring a professional to install your door:

  1. i) You do not have time to see the project through. If your weekends are packed with activities and you are not likely to install the door during the weekdays, hiring a pro would be a logical option.
  2. ii) You do not have the necessary tools for the projects. Do you have the tools you’ll need to install the door? Do you know how to use the tools? If you are not confident with using any particular primary tools required for the door installation, get help from a pro.

iii) What is your budget? If you are looking to save, check the door installation prices of various home improvement companies in your area. You’ll be surprised at how affordable some installers could be.

  1. iv) Do you have general carpentry skills and are confident of installing the door properly? Remember, the door is conspicuous and is a pillar of security in your home. Therefore, you want it installed properly.

Why Hire a Professional to Install Your Door?

If you cannot install a door without looking at YouTube videos, then it’s best to get a professional to help you. The door should be installed or repaired perfectly for it to function properly.

Here are some reasons why you should hire a professional:

a) Experience

From a video, it may seem installing an interior or exterior door is easy. However, this is rarely the case.

Most DIY videos make a task look simple usually because the person presenting it is a seasoned and experienced carpenter. Unfortunately, if you have no carpentry experience, installing a door can be quite a challenge. For this reason, you may want to seek professional help.

Professionals will save you time and frustration when installing a door. They will also do the job quickly and accurately since they have been extensively trained and have years of experience in installing doors.

b) Correct Parts

When you hire a pro to install your door, you will be sure of getting the right opener based on the size and weight of the door. Moreover, you won’t have to deal with the hassle of changing openers, perhaps because of a miscalculation.

Professional door installers come with the right tools for the job. These tools are critical during installation as they are used to ensure the door is properly balanced and well secured.

c) Safety

Depending on the type of door you want, the installation activity can be quite dangerous. Some doors can be heavy, large, and awkward to install if you are not experienced. Apart from this, the installation can be risky, especially if the door works with electricity, for example, garage doors.

A professional door installer will ensure that any electrical wiring of the door is properly installed. Moreover, the pro will test the door to ensure it’s properly installed, and all safety measures have been put in place.

d) Warranty

Warranty is another reason why you may want to hire a professional door installer. If you are purchasing a door from the local furniture store, chances are that it comes with a warranty. However, most stores will void the warranty if you install the door yourself.

Installing a door by yourself can be a frustrating experience. You may spend hours trying to figure out how to install it without a guarantee that you will be happy with the final outcome. For this reason, it is best to let a professional install the door for you. Most professional door installers stand behind their work and offer a guarantee for their services.

 

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Russell Brand

Russell Brand

Hi, I am Russell Brand; I am an entrepreneur, father, mentor and adventurer passionate about life. At this moment, I am working with Home Improvement and Décor.

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