Builders: how long to install new wooden windows and french doors

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Nakedcity

93 posts

Master Geek

#116041 16-Apr-2013 17:05

Could anyone provide a ballpark estimate as to how many days it would take 2 qualified (LBP) builders to install 5x new windows and 1 set of french doors as direct replacements for the existing windows/doors up to current building code standards and ensuring weathertightness?

i.e.

Remove existing windows/doors
Ensure holes are properly dressed and prepped
Install the new windows
Apply finishing inside and out (architraves, facings, etc)

Assume:

Direct-fixed timber weatherboard cladding
Existing windows are aluminium
Lintels, base plates and framing are all fine and meet the building code
They don't do any painting or anything

Am I way off in assuming it would take a team of 2 capable guys around 2-4 days to do this work?

gazbo

89 posts

Master Geek

#806827 28-Apr-2013 18:54

2 qualified builders should have those replaced in 1-2 days IMHO. It is not difficult work if your wall depth is the same as before. If they are careful they may be even be able to re-use the scribers and architraves.

KennyM

221 posts

Master Geek

#806903 28-Apr-2013 21:20

I used to do window installations.

2 days would be tops for removing timber or aluminum and putting in new aluminum...Ive only installed aluminum windows, new timber ones could vary slightly.

Everything going smoothly 1 day would be possible

Nakedcity

93 posts

Master Geek

#808030 30-Apr-2013 15:04

Thanks for the replies! Very helpful.

NonprayingMantis

6434 posts

Uber Geek

#808042 30-Apr-2013 15:10

yea, 2 days unless ther is some very unusual problem with something they find underneath the existing doors.