Installation of a new Mohogany door

Posted by on September 2, 2014 in My personal work, Portfolio | 16 comments

Installation of a new Mohogany door

 

Pre-hung Mahogany Door installed

Pre-hung Mahogany Door installed

The Job: Removal of an old entry door and installing a new solid Mahogany door.

My client found me on Google search and asked me to install a pre-hung Mahogany door he found at Home Depot.

After I met with my client, reviewing the job, we went together to Home Depot to make sure the special form order are done correctly such as door swing, left hand or right hand. We also ordered interior and exterior Mahogany trim.

Since the exterior walls are masonry walls made with slump blocks, I installed wood planks as ‘nailers’, that allows me to shoot finishing nails through the door jamb into the ‘nailer’ plank.

As you can see, the door and the trim are raw wood and needs to be stained and finished. My client has his own painter who is going to paint part of the house and stain the new door.

My client is not and Angie’s List member but surprisingly he was able  to make a review on this job. When a none member of Angie’s List makes a review, the ratings from A to D will not show on the report.

Here is my client review on my job:

Removed an old front door and replaced with a new one.
Dov is great to work with! He helped me select and order a new
replacement door and had some good ideas on how to correct a pre-existing construction flaw. He also did all the logistics, which I couldn’t do since I was out of town: picked up the door, went to pick up hardware. Also very patient with my long distance management of the project. I plan to use his services for some future interior door work as well.
A review on Shapira Builders door installation

A review on Shapira Builders door installation

The old door to be removed

The old door to be removed

 

Shapira Builders always gives free estimates.

 

Dov Shapira, owner of Shapira Builders

Dov Shapira, owner of ShapiraBuilder.

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16 Comments

  1. New doors are nice but I prefer the old one, which look much more original .

  2. I love that door! And we so need a new one. Ours is 14 years old and so weather torn

  3. I love mahogany! When I was a kid I had my own mahogany tree and everything.

  4. It looks so nice. I could use a new door.

  5. I always feel bad about the old doors because I think they are so beautiful. I know that people want new doors that are in good shape but I would like to have all those old doors for my (future) home.

  6. Such a beautiful door!! Wow.

  7. You new door is just gorgeous! We just got a new door not long ago. Your front door can really change the look of your house. congratulations.

  8. I kind of love the door your client got rid of! Great job on the new one.

  9. That new door is so much prettier than the old one!

  10. Wow, what a beautiful door! And what an amazing job installing the door.

  11. You did a great job with this.

  12. You always get the project done! Another Happy Client. Congrats!

  13. Your craftsmanship is amazing Dov! You raise the standards for contractors.

  14. I have to agree with Deanna. Your craftsmanship is amazing!

  15. That is awesome, Dov. You deserve accolades for a job well done!

  16. You are quite the craftsman with a personal touch. I don't think there can be a better combination when hiring a contractor. Way to go!