[Priebehouse]

If you're changing just the door, ARC is not necessary. Entrypoint provides a myriad of options for you to consider, and they did a great job for us. Can't recommend more highly.

[HJBeck]

Go to HomeDepot or Lowes. Request hurricane approved door.

[Mrmean58]

No need to call as long as there are other houses in your area with glass doors.

[miketinawilliamson]

We purchased a Larsen [ the only one that I would use ] front screen/glass door from Lowes. It was around $25 for the door, and we had a friend to install it. Very easy to install and actually comes in several colors to natch your front door. You can open your door and get light or let the partial glass down and get fresh air thru the screen. Our little dog loves it because she can lay in the floor and see everything outside. We also did not need an ARC approval, but did ask. I'm quite sure you need the standard 36X80 door. Comes in white, black, oil rubbed bronze, and brown.

[miketinawilliamson]

sorry, $225

[Miboater]

This thread has a lot of great information. My house came with clear sidelights and the top third of the door is clear glass. I did not like that anyone coming to my front door had a clear view into my house. I'm planning on changing out the glass but in the meantime I bought some privacy window cling film on Amazon as a temporary fix. I used that on the glass and also on the clear windows on the garage door. It cost under $30 to do all the windows. I'm still planning on changing out the glass but I get a lot of compliments as nobody can tell it's a film so that item just went further down the to-do list.

[NotGolfer]

Good to read all the comments here. We face west with our house so guess my thoughts on change should be nixed. I've long wanted to have a glass insert but now will keep what we have. I do know that from mid-day til sun-down our living area gets really hot. If we cook the added heat from the oven also contributes. Good thing we have "air" and fans. I still wish I could have MORE light though. Oh---should add, we did put on a storm door with screen so we can open up when it's not as hot/humid.

[talonip]

You don’t need ARC approval. Perry’s is awesome. They come out and remove your door and they cut out the interior. Then they install the glass you ordered. Took less than an hour. They have the glass for all the village doors. Take a picture to Perry’s. Of your side panel glass They will match it. You will have to paint the trim around the glass

[Lindaws]

That is correct. Go to Perry’s (next to Publix at Spanish Springs) for the inset.

[Jean G]

Wayne Themuda with Best Handyman. 401–2 65–7701. And he works Warranty in the villages with doors and does Side-work. Very reliable and pleasant to deal with. You Do not pay for his services until he is completely finished and you are satisfied. I love the light that comes through my door!

[mikreb]

According to District 13 ARC manual (which I believe you are in 13) you can make any change to your front door except making it wider or taller. You can paint it and/or add glass without ARC or Developer approval.

From the Manual -- Page 8
Front Doors:
Homes, Verandas, Courtyard Villas, Patio Villas, Cottage Villas
No specifications required for front doors as to type or color. Glass/ screen
doors are permitted.
Architectural approval is not required for front door modifications,
including, but not limited to, glass inserts, glass side panels, screen doors,
storm doors or door color. An architectural application form is required if
said modification is to increase the height or width of the door.

[gwen walker]

I was told it had to be approved by Architectural Review to replace

[ParkerSmith]

Originally Posted by RCJ61

Cant help with the question, but my wife and I just purchased last week in Newell also.

Congratulations! We are om Wettstein Way.

[RCMill531@comcast.net]

That’s typical in The Villages when buying new. You get what’s there and most people make a lot of changes. We are in Cason Hammock and we have done a lot of upgrades since buying new.

[ParkerSmith]

Thank you everyone for all this excellent information. Very helpful.