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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Nothing fancy.  No weird size.  Nothing unusual about the home.  We just have an old door we want replaced.

We got a quote for $1000 for install not including door.  That seems insanely high to install a door which is going to take, what, a couple of hours at most?

Somewhat related...we're looking at an Anderson door at Home Depot that we were told by a different handyman was a decent door.  If you have any recommendations for a good sliding door, let me know.[/quote]

How did you come up with the schedule of a couple of hours ?

Is it based on your years of experience installing doors ?

Or did you pull it out of your a$$ ?

What is your scope of work ?

How much does the door weigh ? How many man do you need ? Who is disposing of the original ? Does it need a copper pan ? If so, who is providing ? Who is installing the casing ? What type of siding ? Does he have to recase the interior ? Does he have to paint ?

Does he have to drive to your house or is he commuting in his time machine ?

Are you equipped to adequately judge the job to ensure it is properly installed ? Given your expertise on estimating and pricing can I assume that's a yes...

Or it is safer to assume that you are PITA.[/quote]

Wow. You're an asshole.  [/quote]

Meh. This person may or may not be an asshole, but he brings up all good points. He's not wrong and it sounds like he's either a tradesman or an experienced DIYer.[/quote]

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