Landmark Exterior Doors

Hello – I am looking to source a new arched wood and glass double door for a landmark house. I attached two reference photos. I have one quote from a place called Chautauqua Woods that was approx $20k. Here are basic specs: Double Door: 2 1/4 (THK) 25 3/4 (WIDTH) 103 (HEIGHT) Exterior Jam: 6 9/16 (THK) 53 11/16 (WIDTH) 105 5/16 (HEIGHT) No special carving or ornamentation. No special glass. Any thoughts on this quote — does it sound reasonable? or should I be looking elsewhere?

mikecnyc

in Doors & Windows 9 years and 6 months ago

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orrsuz | 9 years and 5 months ago

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We recently got a quote from amighini architectural for significantly less than that amount -including landmarks filing. We didn’t proceed as landmarks wanted an exact replica of the historic tax photo which wasn’t what we had in mind so I can’t speak to the quality of install. http://www.amighini.net

arthurhawkin | 9 years and 6 months ago

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my name is Vincent Battiloro you can find me in the local home pro under finest brownstone wood restoration, you will find many new doors that i have build installed and finished my email address is vincent@brownstonewoodrestoration.com my phone number is 914-830-0636 i will be happy to help you with your project for much less than you wure quoted

lynnepoling | 9 years and 6 months ago

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Hi, The price seems abit on the high end. Please fee to email me at jonah@whqinc.com And I will be happy to provied a quote. Best Regards, Jonah

mikecnyc | 9 years and 6 months ago

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Unfortunately there is nothing to refurbish. One photo is from a 1940s tax photo and another is a nearby door that is similar. Original door is long gone. Appreciate the tip on Owsald and salvage shops. Referrals to other sources also appreciated. Thanks!

thetinkerswagon | 9 years and 6 months ago

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a full off-the-hinge refurbishment is the way to go. that said, new doors made to period specs are anywhere from 8k to 20k. yours would be at the top of that range. also, doors can be had at both build it green and demo depot. www.thetinkerswagon.com

BobMarvin | 9 years and 6 months ago

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Are the doors in your top photo the existing ones in your house? If so, have you considered having them refurbished?

sunsetpark2deanst | 9 years and 6 months ago

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I would check with Oswald at 68 Kingston Ave in Crown Heights. I’ve seen some doors that he has made for brownstone homes in Park Slope, Bed-Stuy and Crown heights and other brownstone neighborhoods home that looked incredible. I just went into contract with him to do my garden level exterior entry doors and his prices are very fair. Good Luck. JS