[starflyte1]

I need the name of someone to replace a 6 ft slider in a courtyard villa with as large a slider as possible. I have only found one such post, but I have lost that.

Thank you for any help. I try searching, but after a while I give up after finding not much help.

Am closing on the villa next week and replacing that window is my #1 priority.

[tophcfa]

We used Lowel’s

[villagetinker]

OP, are you asking to replace the sliders with something else, or are you asking to have LARGER sliders installed where the existing sliders are located, I think there is some misunderstanding. Making the hole larger is a much bigger project requiring new header (or lintel beam) probably moving the wiring, permits, ARC approvals, and a LOT of dust and noise.
T&D is the normal go to company for this type of work, but they will usually have a long wait time, I have seen several other recommendations on this site, but do not recall the companies.

[starflyte1]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

OP, are you asking to replace the sliders with something else, or are you asking to have LARGER sliders installed where the existing sliders are located, I think there is some misunderstanding. Making the hole larger is a much bigger project requiring new header (or lintel beam) probably moving the wiring, permits, ARC approvals, and a LOT of dust and noise.
T&D is the normal go to company for this type of work, but they will usually have a long wait time, I have seen several other recommendations on this site, but do not recall the companies.

Yes, I want to enlarge opening to at least 10ft. I can manage the mess, but need to find someone to do the work.

In the past, I have found a couple of posts where people have done this, but one I can find now does not mention the contractor and so far hasn’t answered my private message.

I will call T&D. They have done work for me before. But hope to find someone to do it sooner.

Thanks!

[John_W]

From an October thread I found this reply

Originally Posted by jdulej

We had a similar project done to our Boxwood designer home about 5 years ago. We replaced the kitchen window with french doors and added a small patio and birdcage. We use it for our BBQ and a safe area for our dogs to hang out. This is a fairly major bit of work requiring ARC, permits, etc. We ended up going with Melton Construction (352-259-7748) and were (still are) very happy with the results. Their bid was a little lower than T&Ds and they did not have a long waiting list (unlike T&D). You are likely looking at 10K+ or so depending on how big the total project is (patio? Birdcage? etc).

Here is a post I made a couple of weeks ago, they are all positive reviews for Harbortown Homes.

Originally Posted by JSR22
I had the bedroom slider removed in a Gardenia designer home about 7 years ago. I think Harbortown Homes did the removal and wall rebuild. I do not remember the cost my guess around $2500. Definitely was worth it. Provided a wall to hang a large flat screen in the lanai and the master bedroom looks a lot better. The builder has stopped putting sliders in the master to the lanai in new gardenia builds.

Originally Posted by Bonnievie
Harbortown Homes (352) 259-3379 they have done multiple work of that type in our neighborhood. they did mine. they give you an accurate start date and end date. no money up front. they bring weekly invoices. I had a minor problem after completing and one call and they were there in an hour.

Originally Posted by jdarby2
We are presently working with Harbortown Homes and are very pleased with them ! Enclosing our lanai was a big decision and expense but they have been very professional so far in the early stage though. Rick the owner is a true gentlemen and professional, he has answered all my questions. I had many working for an architectural firm for 30 years.

Originally Posted by charmed59
I’ve used a few different remodeling companies here in the Villages, the last one being Harbortown. For now on they will be the only one I would use. Ontime and great work.

Originally Posted by fw102807
We just had Harbortown Homes do an extension on our Lanai. We had a detailed estimate, weekly bills, someone here every day and were very happy with the work that was done.

[starflyte1]

Originally Posted by John_W

From an October thread I found this reply


Here is a post I made a couple of weeks ago, they are all positive reviews for Harbortown Homes.

Thanks, John! You always come thru with the answers.