New Patio Door - Is this a reasonable Quote?

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Aug 16th, 2020 7:26 pm

JoeBlack23 [OP]: Deal Addict; Nov 6, 2015; 1166 posts; 765 upvotes; Guelph, ON

Aug 16th, 2020 7:26 pm

New Patio Door - Is this a reasonable Quote?

The foundation on my patio door is crumbling so I needed to get that replaced, and since the door is only single-paned and pretty drafty in the winter I'm getting that replaced.

I got a quote for $3,171 ($3,584 with taxes) from a company recommended to me and has good online reviews. This includes chipping out the old foundation, pouring a new one, and removal of debris. I'm just looking to get opinions if the price looks reasonable (and I'm not looking for the absolute cheapest either, I'd rather pay a couple hundred more to someone with good reputation rather than just the cheapest bid). Also would like know if anyone has opinions on the brad Kent-Victorian.

Here's the details of the quote:
Patio Door KV Imperial 1 panel - Double
glaze - Tempered glass - both sides —
Assembled

OX(KV Imperial)
KV Imperial
Panels (WxH): 71.5" x 79.5" (White 136)
Hardware: Concealed Kick Lock White — Ext Alum Screen — Trad Twin Pt Lock White
Glass: TEMPClear-3,TEMPLow E 80/70-3 - : Argon/SuperSpacerBlack 1" O/A Edge:
SuperSpacerBlack
Miscellaneous: Standard Mill Finish Sill
Installation: Custom Patio Door Installation Charge

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Aug 16th, 2020 11:46 pm

Jerico: Deal Guru; Jan 25, 2007; 12414 posts; 7589 upvotes; Paris

Aug 16th, 2020 11:46 pm

JoeBlack23 wrote: ↑ Also would like know if anyone has opinions on the brad Kent-Victorian.

I dont know what this means but this is a very reasonable quote considering a patio door like this is around $2400 so they are doing a lot of extra work for that $600. I’d go with it.

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Aug 17th, 2020 12:33 am

JoeBlack23 [OP]: Deal Addict; Nov 6, 2015; 1166 posts; 765 upvotes; Guelph, ON

Aug 17th, 2020 12:33 am

Jerico wrote: ↑ I dont know what this means but this is a very reasonable quote considering a patio door like this is around $2400 so they are doing a lot of extra work for that $600. I’d go with it.

One missing letter might have thrown you off, that was supposed to say "opinions on the brand Kent-Victorian" (well actually I guess that's the model, the manufacturer apparently is VinylGuard).

Thanks for your input, I thought it reasonable but this is the first window/door replacement I've done so I don't have any point of reference.

Aug 17th, 2020 12:51 am

Jerico: Deal Guru; Jan 25, 2007; 12414 posts; 7589 upvotes; Paris

Aug 17th, 2020 12:51 am

JoeBlack23 wrote: ↑ One missing letter might have thrown you off, that was supposed to say "opinions on the brand Kent-Victorian" (well actually I guess that's the model, the manufacturer apparently is VinylGuard).

Thanks for your input, I thought it reasonable but this is the first window/door replacement I've done so I don't have any point of reference.

That is a better door than the KV one

Aug 17th, 2020 9:32 am

torontotim: Deal Addict; Nov 17, 2012; 4958 posts; 4520 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 17th, 2020 9:32 am

What is all this about a crumbling foundation, chipping the old one out, 'pouring' a new one? Forget the door - what is happening to your house? What is under the patio door?

Aug 17th, 2020 10:27 am

JoeBlack23 [OP]: Deal Addict; Nov 6, 2015; 1166 posts; 765 upvotes; Guelph, ON

Aug 17th, 2020 10:27 am

torontotim wrote: ↑ What is all this about a crumbling foundation, chipping the old one out, 'pouring' a new one? Forget the door - what is happening to your house? What is under the patio door?

The block directly under the patio door has been eroding, each spring there's been more breaking off with the freeze-thaw cycle. I'm not sure what type of foundation this is, there's a lot of gravel stones mixed in. House was build in 74, I don't know what was commonly used back then. This is the primary problem I need to get fixed, but it made sense to replace the drafty door at the same time.

Here's a picture:

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Aug 17th, 2020 1:19 pm

ais4aron: Newbie; May 28, 2012; 76 posts; 11 upvotes

Aug 17th, 2020 1:19 pm

that just looks like a sill that's breaking up... unless i'm missing something, that's not your foundation that's crumbling

Aug 17th, 2020 5:03 pm

JoeBlack23 [OP]: Deal Addict; Nov 6, 2015; 1166 posts; 765 upvotes; Guelph, ON

Aug 17th, 2020 5:03 pm

ais4aron wrote: ↑ that just looks like a sill that's breaking up... unless i'm missing something, that's not your foundation that's crumbling

Yes, that's it, I was just using the wrong terminology, sorry.

Aug 17th, 2020 5:06 pm

Jerico: Deal Guru; Jan 25, 2007; 12414 posts; 7589 upvotes; Paris

Aug 17th, 2020 5:06 pm

Its just a sill replacement. They are around $300 for a single door, $500-600 for a patio door for us to install (where we can get one). OP’s price is roughly what I would have quoted, give or take $100.

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