Pre-hung door install by contractor

5/5/2017 at 5:14:43 PM

Looks like larger doors should have been used. To fill the gap u have to add some drywall and finish it.

5/6/2017 at 9:01:04 AM

Hi J,

You will need to add drywall to fill the gap. Which you will most likely have to mud and tape.

You maybe, able to get away with just adding the drywall and caulking the moulding, if the moulding is close to covering where the drywall joint meets.

Also, you should reinforce the blocking that's there between the door jamb and framing. Doesn't look like enough there to properly support the jambs.

The 1st picture with the drywall behind the jamb is done totally wrong. You won't be able to get much more than 1" of trim on the inside from what I can see.

You should let the contractor handle the headache he created.

Thanks.

Steve.

5/6/2017 at 9:30:37 AM

Thanks all.

My contractor guy hasn't been easy to approach for any rework, in a way, I can understand but he vouches for his work.

I have larger gaps above the door, nothing supporting the door frame. Another He initially put 36" doors for powder room and I said it looks too large. This is after drywall and he said no problem.

This is not what I had in mind when he installed it.

1 of the door is extra, included in original invoice. I don't think I should have to pay for the labor for install if he leaves it like this.

5/6/2017 at 8:44:45 PM

This is a great example of why home owners should not get involved in doing the work themselves. Also never EVER pay any money until the job is done 100% and you have a chance to look it over.