Repairs for Tall Front Doors

OP here: I had a guy who restores furniture and doors come in and look at the situation and he told me he typically charges about $3000-4000 to strip the doors down to their original glory and repair/recreate as needed. He walked me around the neighborhood (Stuy Heights) to show me some of the other doors he's done over the years vs. the crap quick paint jobs others do. I believe he'll do a good job but with a price that high I may have to leave this project for later (I'm just finishing up a gut renovation so funds are tight). I may just leave my ugly gate up or get someone to do the very minimum on the double doors just to get them working again :(

Posted by: April440 at April 8, 2008 8:28 PM in response to Repairs for Tall Front Doors

You should try Big Prototype, a small Red Hook architecture firm run by two Yale Architecture grads. Their rates are reasonable and their taste runs modern. They just redesigned and helped manage the renovations of an entire 3 story brownstone for me. I was very pleased with the results.

www.bigprototype.com

Posted by: April440 at May 9, 2008 9:15 AM in response to seeking architect for bstone reno

I forgot to mention that Big Prototype is very eco-conscious--they used recycled materials in one of my kitchens.

Posted by: April440 at May 9, 2008 9:20 AM in response to seeking architect for bstone reno

I just rebuilt my staircase and put back in the old railing and banister but I'm missing a few spindles. I can pick up tonight. Call me at 617 817 3052.

Posted by: April440 at May 14, 2008 12:02 PM in response to Full staircase: newel post, banister and spindles-FREE

$3000-$4000 is a rip off. another few hundred dollars and you're in the ball park for brand new doors.
10:00 you must be the one looking to do this job , my doors and frame was stained and it only cost $1600 and it was a good job

Posted by: guest at April 9, 2008 7:27 AM in response to Repairs for Tall Front Doors

Oh man, 7:27 you caught me! So why don't you post the company who did your job so cheap?

Posted by: guest at April 9, 2008 11:51 AM in response to Repairs for Tall Front Doors

hey april, shop around my friend. you will find someone good and cheaper than this guy
10:00. he admits to 9:27 that he is recommending himself and how good his price is.what a joke.

Posted by: guest at April 9, 2008 10:39 PM in response to Repairs for Tall Front Doors

I forgot to mention that Big Prototype is very eco-conscious--they used recycled materials in one of my kitchens.

Posted by: April440 at May 9, 2008 9:20 AM in response to seeking architect for bstone reno

I think these guys are amazing!
http://www.delsonsherman.com/delson_sherman_apc/pages/info.php

I haven't worked with them (although I know Perla and she's great) but look through their portfolio - they have an amazing aesthetic and some really creative ideas for brownstones.

Posted by: guest at May 9, 2008 12:52 PM in response to seeking architect for bstone reno

Try Dubravka Antic at 917-304-2288. We are in the last phase of our brownstone gut reno. It is definitely a modern interpretation of a brownstone. We have been very happy with her work.

Posted by: Jane at May 9, 2008 1:27 PM in response to seeking architect for bstone reno

Clarification: you must take the whole kit-and-kaboddle. Unless some folks want to tag-team and take different parts, I do not have the time (or inclination) to divvy up the goods into parts.

Hope that helps.

Posted by: Action Jackson at May 14, 2008 12:06 PM in response to Full staircase: newel post, banister and spindles-FREE

And PLEASE read the post! 3 folks have inquired so far (great), but I will not know the pick-up date (which might be during the day) for at least a week, possibly two.

Thanks.

Actually the pick up will MOST LIKELY be during the day, 8am-3pm, but I will clarify when I see the contractor.

Posted by: Action Jackson at May 14, 2008 12:11 PM in response to Full staircase: newel post, banister and spindles-FREE

Had emailed- I would be willing to pick the whole thing up. I will use most but not all of it, and would be happy to share some of the spindles with the poster above. I'm in the NY area, and can pick up on short notice.

Mike

Posted by: guest at May 14, 2008 12:41 PM in response to Full staircase: newel post, banister and spindles-FREE

What are you doing to that poor old house that you can't reuse the spindles, banister and newells? We had new oak treads and risers put in and the whole thing reset and we managed to keep the spindles (probably walnut as you say), banister (mahogany) and newells (lord knows what they are made of). Glad you are trying to avoid wasting it, though.

Posted by: slopefarm at May 14, 2008 12:53 PM in response to Full staircase: newel post, banister and spindles-FREE