WINDOWS & EXTERIOR DOORS IN RAPID CITY.

Replacement and new construction need different scopes

A replacement project starts with the existing window or door, surrounding trim and the condition of the opening. The estimate needs to account for how the unit will be removed, which finishes are included and what happens if deteriorated material is uncovered.

New-construction installation is coordinated with the rough opening, sill preparation, flashing and weather barrier before the exterior finishes conceal the work. See our new-construction window and door installation example for those details.

Measurement, installation and finished trim

1. Discuss the openings. Tell us how many windows or doors are involved, what is not working and whether this is replacement or new construction.
2. Confirm fit and scope. Review opening measurements, product selections, ordering responsibility and the interior and exterior finish work included.
3. Install the complete opening. Address support, flashing, air and water sealing and integration with surrounding materials.
4. Review the finish. Check operation, trim details and cleanup against the agreed scope.

Our completed replacement-window project shows the finished work. Where an opening affects the wall finish, coordinate it with siding and stone veneer.

What affects window and door pricing?

• Number, size and type of openings, plus the selected unit and glass package
• Access, removal method and replacement versus new-construction conditions
• Interior jambs and casing, exterior trim, flashing and sealing
• Painting or staining and the responsibility for finish work
• Concealed deterioration or framing repairs and removal/disposal scope

Compare estimates using the same products and finish scope. Confirm which materials are supplied by GRE, which are owner-supplied and how changes will be handled. Project financing options are also available through our Acorn Finance link.