Hello!
In the next few days, the windows and the front door unit will be installed at our place. I’m actually not comfortable with the front door being installed this early because many tradespeople will still have to move through during the structural and interior work. What if the door gets damaged—and then no one saw anything and no one takes responsibility...
Isn’t it common practice to install a temporary construction door first? In any case, it would always be annoying if the door gets damaged because it only causes trouble.
Can I request to have the door installed later? Is the window installer allowed to invoice for the door now or only at the installation date? What is the proper way to handle this?
Thank you.
Hansi
In the next few days, the windows and the front door unit will be installed at our place. I’m actually not comfortable with the front door being installed this early because many tradespeople will still have to move through during the structural and interior work. What if the door gets damaged—and then no one saw anything and no one takes responsibility...
Isn’t it common practice to install a temporary construction door first? In any case, it would always be annoying if the door gets damaged because it only causes trouble.
Can I request to have the door installed later? Is the window installer allowed to invoice for the door now or only at the installation date? What is the proper way to handle this?
Thank you.
Hansi
In our case, the door was already installed (prefabricated house). Only the lock was replaced with a construction lock so that the subcontractors have keys to enter the house.
When I asked what would happen if the door gets damaged during the construction process, our site manager said it would be replaced. We are only allowed to enter and work inside the house after the official handover, so any damage to the door would be attributed to one of the subcontractors.
You might want to check if this is the same for you when working with a general contractor (GC).
When I asked what would happen if the door gets damaged during the construction process, our site manager said it would be replaced. We are only allowed to enter and work inside the house after the official handover, so any damage to the door would be attributed to one of the subcontractors.
You might want to check if this is the same for you when working with a general contractor (GC).
We are building an architect-designed house and contracting the trades separately. We are even doing some of the work ourselves. The door unit (two side panels with the door in the middle) is very expensive. I think it’s unacceptable for the door to be installed this early. Maybe the window installer does not want to store the door for a longer time? I am also interested in the legal aspect. Can I request a later installation?
Hansi02
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toxicmolotof18 Nov 2013 23:42You are the builder.
So, you decide who does what and when. However, you should discuss the sequence with your architect to make sure it makes sense.
You can also install the door last; you will receive the invoice for any additional work.
How about protecting the door panels and side elements well with cardboard, plastic, etc.? This should help prevent damage risks.
So, you decide who does what and when. However, you should discuss the sequence with your architect to make sure it makes sense.
You can also install the door last; you will receive the invoice for any additional work.
How about protecting the door panels and side elements well with cardboard, plastic, etc.? This should help prevent damage risks.