How does one replace a door frame with a security system on it?
July 9th, 2008 | by door |
letmesurpriseu asked:
I locked myself out of the house and kicked in the door. I cracked the door frame up doing this. I was totally shocked at how easy it was to break in the door. The door will still close and lock but it looks really bad I want to replace it, but I have the ADT security thingy on the top. Do I have to have a professional replace the door? If so, about how much should that cost? Can I replace the door myself? I’m fairly good with construction jobs. And will ADT have to come and replace that security thingy at the top of the frame and door?
I locked myself out of the house and kicked in the door. I cracked the door frame up doing this. I was totally shocked at how easy it was to break in the door. The door will still close and lock but it looks really bad I want to replace it, but I have the ADT security thingy on the top. Do I have to have a professional replace the door? If so, about how much should that cost? Can I replace the door myself? I’m fairly good with construction jobs. And will ADT have to come and replace that security thingy at the top of the frame and door?
If you think I can do it myself, I would love to have some reference (websites or books) that will help me with project.
Or if you think I should get a professional, make some suggestions as to who I should use. I’m in the Atlanta area.
DENVER
2 Responses to “How does one replace a door frame with a security system on it?”
By Deek on Jul 12, 2008 | Reply
Take the system off and put it onto the new door
By rick_2948161 on Jul 13, 2008 | Reply
most major security companies will come out and do it, especially when you tell them you are having a new door installed, or you can do it yourself with a little patience when removing the old one and installing the new, just have to drill a couple holes and route the wire back in it and reconnect the alarm button. if you buy the door, and have someone else install it, in michigan prices go for about $150 installed, including clean up and casing put back on the inside