Hi,

A carpenter just gave me an estimate of $450 to install a wood exterior entry door. Does this sound fair?

The job would entail removing int and ext trim, taking off old door installing new Simpson pre-hung Douglas Fir door (pre-hung), putting back int and ext trim and installing door latch set (holes for latch pre-drilled). He said it would take himself about 6 hours to do.

I have no experience doing this and don't want to learn the hard way on a $$ door. I'm a believer in having a pro doing something I don't want to mess up costing me more money. I learned this by costing myself lots of $$.

I appreciate any input! please consider I live on Long Island, New York where a $100,000 house cost $429,000.

Thanks!

Pete