Doorway Widening
Easier movement throughout your home
- 1-3 day installations
- Standard/barn or open throughway options
- Paneled or glass inserts/sidelights
- Stylish trim finishes
- Custom thresholds available for smooth transitions
Customize It
Every doorway widening project is tailored to your home, your needs, and your preferences.
Door Style and Configuration
- Hinged, sliding barn, or open throughways
- Single, double, or French door openings
- Soft-close and low-profile hardware options
Exterior Door Options
- Solid panel or partial glass styles
- Sidelights or transom windows
- Energy-efficient and weather-rated materials
Threshold and Trim Details
- Custom low-profile thresholds
- Trim and crown molding options
- Paint or stain color variants
Functionality Add-Ons
- Lever handles
- Smart locks and soft-close hinges
- Door widening as part of larger mobility or remodel plans
Included
In the spirit of transparency, here are the features of our service that are included in our standard practices.
- Framing modifications and header installation (as needed)
- Trim work, casing, and threshold transitions
- Optional exterior door selection (glass, sidelights, panels)
- Custom low profile threshold installation (upon request)
- Painting and caulking touch-ups around the new opening
Process
How your project moves forward, from first call to final walkthrough.
Scheduling and Confirmation
Call us to schedule a consultation. We’ll learn your goals and set up a visit to assess the existing framing and finishes.
On-Site Assessment
Our team evaluates structural framing, wall thickness, electrical or plumbing obstructions, and door style preferences.
Custom Proposal
We present layout options, finish selections, hardware upgrades, and materials for interior or exterior installations.
Permits and Material Ordering
We acquire necessary permits and, source doors, trims, and higher or lower threshold components (if applicable).
1–3 Day Installation
Our team handles demo, framing, finish carpentry, and installation with attention to structure and aesthetics.
Havenside Quality Assurance and Warranty
We complete a walkthrough to confirm function, finish, and alignment. Backed by a 1-year workmanship warranty.
Our Promise
One Home, One Relationship
Get a fully vetted, experienced Havensider for all your home projects. A trusted partner who knows and understands your biggest asset.
Zero No-Shows
We respect your time and your home. Our installers and home services experts are vetted, experienced, and meet strict quality standards. We show up at your home, as scheduled.
Safety and Lasting Quality
We put safety and craftsmanship at the heart of every project. From the materials we choose to the way we build, our work will protect your family, preserve your home's value, and stand the test of time.
Warranty
Every Havenside project is backed by our commitment to safety, craftsmanship, and lasting quality.
One-Year Workmanship Warranty
Every Havenside installation is backed by a one-year workmanship warranty. If anything we built is not right, we come back and make it right.
Manufacturer Warranty Support
We install name-brand materials and fixtures that carry their own manufacturer warranties, and we help you navigate any claims if they come up.
What To Expect From Doorway Widening
Wider doorways not only improve accessibility but also create a more open, inviting feel throughout your home. Whether you’re expanding an interior throughway, updating a bathroom entrance, or upgrading your front door for a grander look, we tailor every detail to match your vision.
Why Homeowners Choose Havenside For Doorway Widening
Scope Built Around Your Home
Doorway Widening recommendations are shaped around living room, bathroom, and bedroom, existing conditions, and the way your household uses the space.
Clear Product And Finish Guidance
We help narrow down the right products, materials, and finish details so doorway widening decisions feel manageable instead of overwhelming.
Quality Installation
The work is completed with an eye toward durability, clean execution, and a finished result that fits the type of safety and accessibility support you need.
One Team To Coordinate Details
From planning and prep through final walkthrough, you have one point of contact keeping doorway widening moving in the right direction.
Helpful Guides
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Common Questions About Doorway Widening
Here are a few of the questions homeowners ask most often when they are planning this kind of project.
How do I know if doorway widening is the right fit for my home?
We review how the space is used today, what is causing difficulty, and which modifications will provide the safest long-term result. That helps us understand whether doorway widening is the best next step and what scope makes the most sense for your home.
Do you help with product and planning decisions for doorway widening?
That includes product guidance, placement recommendations, and installation details that help the finished result feel intuitive and secure. We help homeowners think through layout, materials, finish details, and the practical decisions that affect long-term usability.
Where do you offer doorway widening?
We serve 14 counties across Southwest Pennsylvania. We commonly work in Allegheny County, Armstrong County, Beaver County, Bedford County, and surrounding areas.
What Homeowners Say
Feedback from homeowners who worked with Havenside on related projects.
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“Chris was AMAZING. Extremely professional and got the entire tub removed and new shower installed in ONE day. Very impressive job. Thank you so much Havenside and Chris. Highly recommended!”
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