We've been looking for a new entry door (and side-lites). We had a contractor come in and after picking a style we liked (mission style with clear glass, nothing spectacular), he informed us it wasn't available and never called us back.
We found a similar style door at Lowes. A ThermaTru Benchmark door with matching sidelites and a storm door. They quoted us $3000, installed. When we inquired about the payment plan, they wanted 100% before they even placed the order. Sorry. We're not comfortable paying for something that needs installation before the work is done.
Anyway, we had another contractor over last night and he quoted us a ProVia Door. Again, a similar style but warranted for as long as we own our home. The contractor also includes 10 year service warranty.
Their price was $6,000, installed. Is this typical? We knew it would be a bit more than Lowes, but double? When we asked the contractor to compare the ProVia to the ThermaTru, he basically said there is no comparison as they are completely different doors.
So, has anyone had a new entry door installed? Is our pricing inline with what you paid? If you have a ProVia, are you happy with it?
I understand the intangibles like the increased curb appeal, energy-saving abilities over our current builder's special door and the tax credit available if we have it installed by Dec 31. I just would like to feel comfortable that we have a good price and that he didn't just increase his pricing $1500 (or more) because of the tax credit end date coming.
We found a similar style door at Lowes. A ThermaTru Benchmark door with matching sidelites and a storm door. They quoted us $3000, installed. When we inquired about the payment plan, they wanted 100% before they even placed the order. Sorry. We're not comfortable paying for something that needs installation before the work is done.
Anyway, we had another contractor over last night and he quoted us a ProVia Door. Again, a similar style but warranted for as long as we own our home. The contractor also includes 10 year service warranty.
Their price was $6,000, installed. Is this typical? We knew it would be a bit more than Lowes, but double? When we asked the contractor to compare the ProVia to the ThermaTru, he basically said there is no comparison as they are completely different doors.
So, has anyone had a new entry door installed? Is our pricing inline with what you paid? If you have a ProVia, are you happy with it?
I understand the intangibles like the increased curb appeal, energy-saving abilities over our current builder's special door and the tax credit available if we have it installed by Dec 31. I just would like to feel comfortable that we have a good price and that he didn't just increase his pricing $1500 (or more) because of the tax credit end date coming.