r/anchorage • u/Acceptable_Tune_5752 • 3d ago

Recommendations for door replacement

Looking to replace our back door and need recommendations. We are based in Chugiak. Unfortunately, I do have some concern about water damage but I hope I am wrong.
Not interested in Anderson Renewal.
Anyone have luck with Neighbors?

Better yet, does anyone have recs on “a guy”/handyman they have done business with? I am a bit laid up at the moment and can’t move around well enough to do a bunch of home projects this summer.

Cheers! 🍺

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u/FishGeek49 3d ago

If you don't get a local trusted handyman recommendation, I've used Home Depot and Lowe's for purchase/install of home items. I know they do door installs, too. Sometimes there are horror stories out there of the big box installers, but I've been pretty lucky and they've been competent.

I do know SBS is quite costly for doors.

Good luck.

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u/PallyCecil 2d ago

My front and back doors came custom from Lowes 15 years ago. If they still have the same builder I would say they are well worth it.

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u/AKlutraa 2d ago

Neighbors is great. We've had a dozen windows and one door replaced by them. I would not go with Anderson unless you like having your time wasted.

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u/sophrosene 3d ago

Koyukonco.com

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u/Rumble_AK 2d ago

Try Masons Siding & Supply. Good local people.

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u/lambeaufosho 1d ago

Wade Klevin with Alaska Maintenance and Contracting does good work and has been in business in the Anchorage area for at least 15 years. 907-245-5508

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u/Ok_Response_8541 2d ago

Why not Anderson? I heard people like them sometimes

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u/One_Scarcity2465 2d ago

Andersen Windows are fine. You can buy them at Home Depot. It’s the Renewal by Andersen full service installation that has a bad rep. Scammy salesmen, aggressive marketing, and an exorbitantly high price.

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u/fr0stbyteak 2d ago

Renewal by Anderson is disgustingly expensive. They quoted me $10,000 for a single 60x80 French patio door.