THE WORK, EXPLAINED
Start with the condition.
Understand the scope.
Clarify whether the proposal replaces only the door slab or the frame and threshold as well. Confirm dimensions, opening direction, selected hardware and retained trim before ordering. Ask how the opening condition will be assessed and how sealing, finishing and final operation checks are included, with newly identified repairs recorded separately.
What may be involved
- prehung entry door
- jamb
- hinges
- threshold
- weatherstrip
- lockset
- flashing
- casing
Ask the provider to distinguish existing parts to inspect, proposed replacements, and tools, materials or reports included in the service. Confirm the work and exclusions after assessment; this list does not mean that every item will be supplied or replaced.
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Planning your work
California’s Contractors State License Board says the threshold for work requiring a contractor licence rose from $500 to $1,000, and that a project under $1,000 still needs a licensed contractor in the appropriate classification if it requires workers or permits. Confirm with your local building department which permits your own project needs, and check the licence before work starts. This is a statewide licensing reference, not a permit decision for your address.
Source ↗Area-wide context does not establish the condition of your property or equipment.
Before the visit
Identify the affected opening and describe the symptom. Gather available product labels and previous work records. Explain access restrictions and keep the opening clear.
Service illustration · not a completed customer project

