We needed a door hung and Derek was upfront with pricing and was a master carpenter the door fits perfect, we are having him come back to do our windows next read more

Needed someone to install our front door. Derek was the first person to call. I had called three other companies. Was told that if they didn't sell me their door, they were not helping me. I wound up using a different handyman. Thank you, Derek for at least calling me. read more

We had a dragging front door that scraped across the floor and wouldn't catch. It needed to be locked to stay shut and I had to put rags up the side of the door to keep the weather out. It needed work. The laundry room's exterior door was old and also poorly fitted and needed to be replaced. The words in Derek's information section are what led me to read all of his reviews and compare him with others. He listed "finish carpentry" in his information blurb and that caught my eye. I didn't want a handyman, I wanted a craftsman and in Derek we got what wanted. Jonathan and I are very pleased with Derek's work and believe he charges a fair price for his labor. We recommend him without hesitation or conditions. read more

Update: No, Derek i was not happy with you or how you spoke to me when you left. You left and deposited that check as quickly as you could to ensure you got paid. You are a nasty person who does mediocre work. Hopefully, you do not damage anyone else's doors the way you did mine and you are nicer to the next customer. This also was not a difficult job. Heavy maybe but basic install. read more

Derek Finnegan - Door Sales/Installation Near Me

Derek installed a front door for us. His rate was reasonable and his work was great. Finished in under 3 hours. I highly recommend him!

I hired Derek after a very extensive search looking for someone to install French doors in our home. It started out as a project we thought would be easy. We would buy some doors from Home Depot or Lowe's, and then someone would come and install the doors and do the trim. However, there was a LOT of conflicting information. We were told we might need a permit because we'd need to adjust the drywall. Then, to avoid messing with the dry wall and having to get a permit, we were looking at having to order custom French doors. So a project that started out as a maybe 2,000, was slowly turning into a very complicated, very expensive project. Upwards of 6,000 dollars. We contacted multiple handyman's, carpenters, custom door installers. In hindsight, I think many people were either inexperienced, or trying to to take advantage of the situation. Which to some extent, is to be expected. But the whole thing seemed so hopeless. Somehow, I found Derek and contacted him. We talked for a long time about the project, I told him the opening made it complicated because no doors would fit exactly. He thought it was absurd that we were told we'd need custom doors. He said instead to get a door a bit smaller in width, but the same height. He would adjust the doors a bit and also build extra trim around the door All we had to do was buy the hardware for the door, the building materials and the doors themselves from Home Depot Suddenly our hopelessness turned to hope. The half a grand project turned into a project for less than 2,000. It was a miracle. We ordered the doors , and they took a while to get to us, but once they did, Derek scheduled the install right away. We got the hardware but were unsure about getting the materials so Derek picked them up for us. On the day of the install, he was there for only a few hours. He worked so fast and his work was immaculate. I am still in awe at how it turned out. So very grateful for finding Derrick. He is honest, there was excellent communication, super respectful, excellent workmanship, so very helpful. I can't say enough wonderful things about him. Thank you for your help Derek!! read more

Derek Finnegan - After door install - Door Sales/Installation Near Me

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Derek recently installed two doors for me, an entry door from the garage to the house, as well as a front door. He was recommended to me by Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers in Escondido, where I special ordered my fire-rated garage door. The front door install was pretty standard; however, the garage door was very problematic as I found out that the door measurements (confirmed by my home remodel contractor) were slightly off and the incorrect size door was ordered. The garage entry door was special ordered and could not be returned, as well as was pricey. Derek called Dixeline to discuss solutions. He provided me with two options, order a new door which would take approximately 6-8 weeks to be delivered and consider my special order door a loss. Option 1 was the the easier install option. Option 2 was that he could reframe the entry way and install the door that I ordered. Option 2 was more labor intensive and slightly more expensive; however, that's the option I chose so I could use the door that I ordered which matched the cabinets in my house. Derek obtained all the materials needed to reframe my door, plus hinges, seals, etc., and bore out the holes of my slab door for the handles and locks. While reframing, he also noticed old termite damage which he also fixed by replacing some wood. Installing the garage door was literally an all-day project for him and despite all the issues, Derek made it work and the door looks fantastic. Derek also cut and installed new door trim for both doors, as well as installed Google Yale locks. He tested both locks which worked fine at the time; however, after he left, I noticed an issue with the one lock not consistently locking properly. I spoke to him and he promptly returned the next morning to adjust the lock. I highly recommend Derek was he professional, direct, had great communication and was a problem solver. My home remodel contractor could have installed my doors, but I've heard from so many people that installing doors is not easy and is an art. I'm so glad that I went with Derek who does this every day as his specialty. read more

Derek Finnegan - Front entrance door: Before and After - Door Sales/Installation Near Me

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We found ourselves in need of a new front door and Derek Finnegan was recommended to us along with a few others. Derek did a great job of listening to our reasons for needing a replacement, explaining what we actually needed and then handling everything from the ordering of materials to installation to clean-up. The installation of the door was anything but smooth and easy. A project that we anticipated to take two hours ended up taking almost five! There were no added charges for the difficulty and he never even hinted that he took on more than he expected. He spent a lot of time putting the door up and the taking it down to make adjustments. There were many trips from the front of the house to the back patio where he would sand/trim/cut the door and start the process over again. As a reflection of his desire to go above and beyond; he was kind enough to sweep up all of the sawdust that collected on the patio AND all of the pine needles and leaves that were lying about. This was in addition to vacuuming my living room to ensure that not a speck of dust was left behind. Not only did Derek leave me with a front door that no longer sticks, rubs or has unsightly gaps, he left me with clean carpets and a freshly swept backyard! read more

Derek installed an entry door and lockset on our home in Encinitas. Did a highly professional job -- removing the casing and stucco mold in one piece so it could be re-installed in like-new condition, saving plenty. The door looks good and works perfectly. His price was considerably less than what Home Depot would have charged for the same work. My recommendation: Buy what you need on line at HomeDepot.com to get free delivery. Then ask Derek do the installation. Derek is a good source on other improvements. For example, I got Derek's advice before buying closet doors and closet organizers. He will be doing the installation. read more

I was very happy with the new doors installed by Derek, he completed the work on time and the workmanship was excellent. Highly recommended

I needed 4 windows and a door replaced due to dry rot damage. Derek was fantastic! His quality of work is top notch. I have been a homeowner for over 30 years and do quite a bit of repair work myself and have an appreciation for woodworking. I know excellent workmanship when I see it. I have a well-built house (a little too much shade and ocean dampness that account for the dry-rot, unfortunately) and the windows Derek replaced are now the best fitting windows in the house. The locks work easily and the hardware runs smoothly. He was here when he said he would be and the job was on budget and on time! read more

Very professional and thorough, on time! Did a fantastic job on installing new doors into our house and I couldn't be more pleased with the finished job. Plus you get to listen a a great English accent!. Lol! read more

Derek did a great job replacing an interior door for me, and I am very pleased with his work. He answered my phone call very promptly and was able to finish the work I needed the very next day! I would reccommend his services. read more