Widening of front entrance doorway

justanotherrandomperson · May 30, 2024 4:28 pm

Hi all, new to this forum. I need some advice on what is the process and how much it should cost to widen an entry doorway. The current door size is 820mm and I want to change it to a wider entryway to fit a double door or a door with sidelights. There is space to fit in a wider door but there is one light switch inside where the wall needs to be demolished for widening. I know I would need the council's permission and a plan drawn by building surveyor or an engineer. Also the doorway might need a wider lintel to support the extra weight?

Please advice on how much total cost I am looking at. How much the building surveyor would charge, plus the cost of the door (for a HMR composite door) and the actual construction & labour charges. I want a completely finished job. Also, how many days of work will this be?

The house is in the western suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria.

Thanks!

Ashington Homes · Jun 14, 2024 3:26 pm

justanotherrandomperson

Hi all, new to this forum. I need some advice on what is the process and how much it should cost to widen an entry doorway. The current door size is 820mm and I want to change it to a wider entryway to fit a double door or a door with sidelights. There is space to fit in a wider door but there is one light switch inside where the wall needs to be demolished for widening. I know I would need the council's permission and a plan drawn by building surveyor or an engineer. Also the doorway might need a wider lintel to support the extra weight?

Please advice on how much total cost I am looking at. How much the building surveyor would charge, plus the cost of the door (for a HMR composite door) and the actual construction & labour charges. I want a completely finished job. Also, how many days of work will this be?

The house is in the western suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria.

Thanks!

What are your external walls made out off?

justanotherrandomperson · Jun 14, 2024 4:21 pm

Brick Veneer

Ashington Homes · Jun 14, 2024 4:44 pm

justanotherrandomperson

Brick Veneer

I would find a local carpenter or two in your area and get a quote.

You will need someone who has the ability to saw cut your bricks and install a new lintel above your door, then widen your frame and install a new jamb and door.

As a guess I think you will be looking at somewhere between $5,000 to 7,000 depending on what door and hardware you choose.

You might also need a painter to do some touch ups.

Cheers

Simeon

justanotherrandomperson · Jun 18, 2024 5:58 pm

Thanks for the suggestion. I already spoke with a carpenter today and waiting for the quote from him.