Honestly the home depot guys probably could do it but home depot pays shit to their installation contractors so they probably just didnt want to do the extra work. Doors look great though
In my experience, the guys they hire are very limited and prefer cookie cutter jobs. They aren't idiots, just limited in their abilities and probably limited by what Home Depot allows them to do. Doors rarely go in perfectly or easily and I've lost count of how many times Home Depot reps passed on jobs that I completed.. thanks for watching
Ordering a door install from a big box store and having the wrong size frame is like hiring movers but none of your stuff is packed up yet. They came for a very specific job, they aren't there to do other stuff too, that's on you to get the frame to fit.
Depot subs are limited by their knowledge and what they're allowed to do. Because I'm my own business, I have no such limitations and simply get it done. All good. Thanks for watching.
To be fair Home Depot and Lowe’s (at least the ones in my town) subcontract the absolute worst of the worst to do their installs. It’s rather misleading when all the signs say “We install ____” when you don’t actually know who will be showing up to install your product and how much, or little, they’re being paid for the install while Home Depot pockets most of what you paid. Last note, great install by you!
I agree, and I think the guys they sub to do the best they can, they're just limited. If they truly knew how to do this stuff, they'd be working for themselves. Good lord, my phone never stops ringing, and if I just knew ONE guy who could do this, I could make him rich. Thanks for watching.
As I mentioned, the depot subs aren't idiots, but they're limited by their skills and by what HD allows them to do. Since I'm independent, I have no such limitations and I simply get it done. Thanks for watching.
Remember the Home Depot guys can’t do any modifications to your house that’s outside of the job specification. This is for liability issues. If the Home Depot guy takes off your door jam and you have a problem with it you can sue Home Depot and therefore Home Depot will not allow it. This is why your job was not accepted. as the guy also stated they’re just not allowed to something that they couldn’t do it. They’re just not allowed to. Hope that makes sense plus they’re not getting paid for all that extra work.
@@JavaJacket did you intentionally make a play on home depot slogan/ jingle. I can’t remember it exactly but something like. “Where doers go, to get it done.”
First of all, I LOVE Home Depot. Fantastic products and service and the cashiers are the best of any store type, period. The guys that they send out to look at jobs aren't the best but they aren't idiots. They're limited in what they're allowed to do, and as a door professional, I often benefit from the jobs they can't or won't do. Thanks for watching.
Here's the irony. When I started my door business 15 years ago, I went to every Home Depot and applied to be a door contractor to get work. Never heard back from a single one, so I've no idea how they choose their contractors, and yet in that time, I've done at least 50 jobs that depot guys couldn't or wouldn't do.
@@askillthatpaysYeah HomeDepot is on a strict contract of not doing more then they are supposed to. They are not allowed to buy extra supplies or use any extra for the job. The second something goes south or not the way it's supposed to be. It's instantly "F*ck You it's Your problem" which is very sad cause our whole store is like that
Ok but in 95% of cases you order doors to fit the space, and having to alter the frame or door is obviously more than a simple door install. It's like if I show up to install a door in an opening that's way too big I can do it but now there's framing drywall work and painting, all stuff that cost more and I would have to reschedule so I have the proper tools, materials, and time
Correct and in my 15+ years of experience, pre-hung door fit about 50% of the time and sometimes the modifications are minor and sometimes major. Since I've seen everything, there isn't anything I can't handle, but everyone has a different skill level and experience so I don't blame anyone who passes on a job they don't understand. Thanks for watching.
That's true and sometimes they do fine work, and in some cases they're limited in what they know and what HD allows them to do. I'm happy to pick up those jobs. Thanks for watching.
