[llaran]

We picked out one with a small flaw and a half side light and I think it was about 1000. Several years ago.

[nob77@comcast.net]

Originally Posted by MrChip72

I was asking about the cost to use my existing front door and have a glass insert installed. Although you just made me realize that it may be cheaper to buy a door with the glass built-in and just switch my lockset hardware over to the new door myself.

Depends on what you choose. Mine was approximately $1,200. Love it.

[Switter]

Originally Posted by MrChip72

Does anyone have a ballpark cost for this? I have no idea what the price range is.

I am replacing my front door too but I'm installing it myself. I bought the door from Lowe's and it sounded like about $1200 to install it. The guy at the counter told me you're supposed to have a permit to install an exterior door I guess. I thought that was kind of weird but whatever. As for the door, I paid about $450 on sale. The door was cheap because it was one they had in stock. It had an oval window on the top half of the door. Good enough for me. If you want a door with more glass than that at Lowe's you'll have to order a custom one. Those start about $1500.

Funny story. The guy who remodeled my house before I bought it installed the front door backwards, so it opened outward. They asked him why he did that and he said because of hurricanes, lol. I've been here six months now and all of a sudden I realized the problem with installing a door this way. The hinges are on the outside! All a person has to do is pop the pins out of the hinges and they can take the door off. Needless to say installing the new door is a priority for me.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by dlebuis

Do you need to get approval before making this change?

In general any changes to the outside of the house, landscaping, etc need ARC approval, so I would contact them just to be safe. The comment regarding a permit is interesting, I know we had to have a permit for the lanai enclosure and part of this was the hurricane rating for the windows and sliders so there may be a similar requirement for the exterior doors. You can call the local building department for the specific requirements.

[mbene]

Originally Posted by Switter

I am replacing my front door too but I'm installing it myself. I bought the door from Lowe's and it sounded like about $1200 to install it. The guy at the counter told me you're supposed to have a permit to install an exterior door I guess. I thought that was kind of weird but whatever. As for the door, I paid about $450 on sale. The door was cheap because it was one they had in stock. It had an oval window on the top half of the door. Good enough for me. If you want a door with more glass than that at Lowe's you'll have to order a custom one. Those start about $1500.

Funny story. The guy who remodeled my house before I bought it installed the front door backwards, so it opened outward. They asked him why he did that and he said because of hurricanes, lol. I've been here six months now and all of a sudden I realized the problem with installing a door this way. The hinges are on the outside! All a person has to do is pop the pins out of the hinges and they can take the door off. Needless to say installing the new door is a priority for me.

You should have security hinges on the door, they have a knob on one side and a recess it fits in to prevent the door coming off with the pins pulled. Amazon.com

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

In general any changes to the outside of the house, landscaping, etc need ARC approval, so I would contact them just to be safe. The comment regarding a permit is interesting, I know we had to have a permit for the lanai enclosure and part of this was the hurricane rating for the windows and sliders so there may be a similar requirement for the exterior doors. You can call the local building department for the specific requirements.

Yes. Interior doors don’t require a permit. Exterior, yes, a permit is required. And for the reason you mentioned (hurricane rated standards)

[Djean1981]

Perry's entry point cut out a portion of our existing door and inserted a decorative half glass. We had to paint the trim to match out door. Just that little change made a huge difference to the look of the house. They also have full inserts.

[LianneMigiano]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

In general any changes to the outside of the house, landscaping, etc need ARC approval, so I would contact them just to be safe.

Question: My front door is set back about 3-4 feet under an overhanging roof at my front door.
Since it's under the roof overhang, is it exempt from changes such as this type of setup needing ARC approval? Would it include exterior lighting mounted to the walls near the door also?

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by LianneMigiano

Question: My front door is set back about 3-4 feet under an overhanging roof at my front door.
Since it's under the roof overhang, is it exempt from changes such as this type of setup needing ARC approval? Would it include exterior lighting mounted to the walls near the door also?

I am NOT an expert in the ARC approvals, and there are different requirements for the different CDDs, so call ARC (community standards) and ask them directly, and also call your local building department regarding the need for a permit.

[Switter]

Originally Posted by photo1902

Yes. Interior doors don’t require a permit. Exterior, yes, a permit is required. And for the reason you mentioned (hurricane rated standards)

Interesting. I wonder if an insurance company could deny your claim if you didn't have a exterior door that is hurricane rated. I also wonder what is considered a hurricane rated door.

[Switter]

Originally Posted by mbene

You should have security hinges on the door, they have a knob on one side and a recess it fits in to prevent the door coming off with the pins pulled. Amazon.com

Thanks for the link

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Switter

Interesting. I wonder if an insurance company could deny your claim if you didn't have a exterior door that is hurricane rated. I also wonder what is considered a hurricane rated door.

Doors that are tested by third party testing labs to ensure impact resistant standards are met.

[Ronandmary1983@gmail.com]

About $1000 for full view insert from Entry Point a couple years ago. They were exceptional to work with.

[Djean1981]

We did. It was quickly approved.

[Peazoup]

Many thanks to all who responded to my post. After reading all of them, I decided to buy new from Perry's. They will take my existing door, cut out the panels and install the glass insert. Boom - done.