House Entry Vs Value

ra3m3 on 04/04/2018 - 10:04

Hi all,

We are building a new house and we are making a reassessment of some choices.

One of them is a 2.34m high double door (.82m wide each) large entry. Our ceiling on entry is very high 3.09m and we thought a large door is worth it, at least until the price was quoted. There is a $3k difference and we are now thinking if it is worth the money. The cheaper option is the 2.04m high double door.

On this note, do you think it adds a lot of value to the house. I think the question is not more about the quantitative value it adds, as a loan of $3k greater does not change the repayment by much, but does it make it impressive or is any size the same. I totally understand it is a subjective matter but would love to know everyone's opinion. Do double doors add value at all? is my other question.

Me and my partner are taller than average 1.87 and 1.75 m, respectively, which in the first case, brought up this high-door high-ceiling thought.

Any previous experiences are welcome.

Thanks.

Home & Garden

Comments

  • TheBilly on 04/04/2018 - 10:15
    +2

    I'm a builder and I can tell you it is not costing them $3,000. All you are doing is getting a slightly bigger door and allowing them to make $2,700. In terms of adding value, do you live in a fancy neighborhood where house finishes play into it's value greatly? if so, get it, if not your just burning money.

    • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2018 - 11:28
      +2

      This is it. If the house is in Cranbourne, this adds no value. If it's in Toorak, you probably wouldn't think twice about paying $3k more for doors. So I'm leaning towards a no.

  • Nugs on 04/04/2018 - 10:24
    +8

    1.87m is still lower than 2.04m

    or do you have a large mohawk?

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    • ra3m3 on 04/04/2018 - 11:26

      lol.. I rock something similar on the sides not on top unfortunately and you know why

  • shaybisc on 04/04/2018 - 10:28
    +11

    Height of the door means nothing to me but a wider door is useful.

  • Quantumcat on 04/04/2018 - 10:32
    +1

    Double door would make it a lot easier to get furniture in and out, taller door also helps (eg carrying in a large bookcase). As an above comment says it shouldn't cost that much, I don't know anything about builders but maybe you can try negotiating? Maybe someone will have advice for how to do it.
    In my opinion, large doors shouldn't have any future disadvantages, but can have some benefit, and it isn't something you can add yourself later (eg if you get a basic kitchen you can renovate it years down the track, but you aren't going to knock down the front wall and rebuild it to fit bigger doors) so worthwhile considering getting them now. In terms of negotiating, it doesn't seem like $3000 should make that much difference but that's several weeks/months extra on the loan. When you get to the tail end you will appreciate if you were able to save some money

  • Hellfire on 04/04/2018 - 11:14
    +1

    Sounds like they are getting it custom made (from the price quoted). 2340 is the standard larger height so surprised that they haven't been able to find a cheaper option. It might be worth ringing around a few door store's and asking for prices.

  • mskeggs on 04/04/2018 - 11:20
    +1

    I'd be more concerned about heating and cooling costs for such a cavern, but to each their own!

  • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2018 - 11:32

    That being said OP, I have a small Victorian terrace, but all my ceilings are 3.1metres throughout the house. This is great in giving the house an open feel, but my front and back doors are tiny. I had to take apart my fridge to get it inside the house, it is a huge pain in the ass. Get as big a doors as you can. I put a renovation in recently, and didn't think about it, when it came to moving furniture in, i realised my mistake.

  • Roofus on 04/04/2018 - 11:48
    +1

    If I was building Id defiantly go for the 2.04m door as it will still be a double door and your still able to walk through it without bending. In my experience standard stuff is cheaper and easier. You can still get all your furniture in without much effort.

  • tsunamisurfer on 04/04/2018 - 12:13

    I think the higher door will complement your high ceilings adding impact which being aesthetically pleasing. Unfortunately with things like this and windows where the requirement falls outside of standard measurements, it comes under the 'custom' range and is disproportionately more expensive.

    But I would call around to see if the door really does cost $3k, I doubt it as mentioned above, much of that is builder's fat.

  • Halo375 on 04/04/2018 - 12:30

    In years of house hunting I have never, ever paid attention to the front door when making a purchasing decision. As others have said - wider doors do add a lot of convenience for moving large items.

  • narbe on 04/04/2018 - 14:06

    Just google the prices

    http://thedoorkeeper.com.au/products/pivot-doors/standard-he…

    See if your getting ripped or not, its obviously a subjective matter for personal taste.

    I personally got a 2.34 m wide pivot door for around 2.3-2.5k from the builder.

    I don't think double doors are practical you only really open one side ever. However a nice door is a good presentation to the front of the home, but a nice door needs a nice facade too!

    Value is in the eye of the beholder, investment is a different story altogether.

    Note: cannot change door size later !

  • coin saver on 04/04/2018 - 14:19
    +2

    Have you considered a panel of glass or other material above the lower doors so that you can remove it to add the larger doors later if you wish.

  • geek001 on 04/04/2018 - 14:37
    +1

    Maybe ask how much to just have the double door opening and see if you get the doors fitted cheaper from a door specialist? I would imagine it would be cheaper than $3k.

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