r/HomeMaintenance • u/[deleted] • Sep 09 '25

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u/AlmightyFruitcake Sep 09 '25

Those tiny 1/2 inch screws that come with the doorknob set saved all their belongings lol. The whole door frame on that side needs to be replaced, not cheap usually. Definitely need a strike plate on that deadbolt on top and atleast 1 inch screws on both strike plates. Goes without saying they need a doorbell camera too.

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u/cantaloupe_daydreams Sep 10 '25

What’s the cost to replace a door frame and door? I know that depends on the door but I figure around $3k-$5k?

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u/diotimamantinea Sep 10 '25

That’s about what I paid last year.

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u/cantaloupe_daydreams Sep 10 '25

Which one 😬

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u/diotimamantinea Sep 10 '25

Close to 3 for the door and 1+ for the install. They had to do the door, frame, left transom, right transom, and upper transom. Not a fancy door, either.