Upgrading your home’s doors or windows is one of the most rewarding home improvement projects you can undertake. It instantly boosts curb appeal, lowers energy costs, and enhances everyday security. However, if you’ve never hired professional installers before, you might wonder what to expect on project day.
At Reid It Right, we believe in total transparency and clear communication. A seamless installation is about much more than hanging a door—it requires precise measurements, meticulous site prep, and expert craftsmanship from start to finish.
Here is a step-by-step walk-through of what happens during a professional installation with Reid It Right.
Phase 1: Precision Measurement & Custom Ordering
A great installation begins long before installation day.
Detailed Inspection: Our team inspects your existing door or window frame, jambs, threshold, and surrounding trim to identify any underlying rot or structural damage.
Exact Measurements: We take precise height, width, and depth measurements to ensure your custom-ordered unit fits like a glove, preventing unwanted drafts or gaps.
Phase 2: Site Preparation & Worksite Protection
On installation day, keeping your home clean and protected is our top priority.
Floor & Property Defense: We lay down drop cloths and protective runners around the work area to guard flooring, furniture, and landscaping.
Tool Setup: Technicians organize all necessary materials, modern hardware, weather-proofing flashing, and professional tools before removing your old unit.
Phase 3: Removal of the Old Unit & Frame Inspection
Careful removal of the old door or window ensures your home’s structural framing remains intact.
Gentle Removal: We carefully detach interior and exterior trim, unhinge the old door or window sash, and remove the existing frame.
Subfloor & Framing Check: Once exposed, we thoroughly inspect the rough opening, replacing any water-damaged wood, levelling the subfloor, and applying waterproof membrane flashing.
Phase 4: Precision Fitting, Leveling & Fastening
This is where expert craftsmanship makes all the difference.
Dry Fitting: The new pre-hung door or window is set into the rough opening to verify alignment.
Plumb, Level & Square: Technicians use precision levels and wood shims to ensure the frame is 100% square, guaranteeing smooth operation without sticking or dragging.
Secure Anchoring: The frame is securely anchored into your home’s wall studs with heavy-duty fasteners.
Phase 5: Weatherproofing, Insulation & Trim Finishing
To ensure maximum energy efficiency, we seal every microscopic gap against drafts and moisture.
Expanding Foam Sealant: Professional low-expansion foam is applied around the frame perimeter, creating an airtight thermal seal.
Exterior Flashing & Caulking: High-grade exterior caulking seals outdoor trim against wind-driven rain and air leaks.
Trim & Hardware Installation: Interior casing trim and your selected locksets and handles are meticulously installed for a finished, polished look.
Phase 6: Quality Inspection & Clean-Up
Before we consider the job complete, we perform a complete quality walkthrough.
Operation Test: We verify that latches engage smoothly, deadbolts lock effortlessly, and seals close tight without forcing.
Spotless Clean-Up: We vacuum the work site, remove all project debris, and haul away your old unit.
Homeowner Walkthrough: We demonstrate proper care and operation, answering any questions you have about your new door or window.
Experience the Reid It Right Difference
Don’t let a poor installation ruin a great door or window purchase. Trust the skilled professionals at Reid It Right for flawless craftsmanship, clean worksites, and lasting results.
Ready to transform your home’s entrance? Contact Reid It Right today to schedule your installation consultation!