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Yes, in most homes. The center post between the two doors comes out and an engineered header carries the load across the wider opening. The work needs a permit and inspection because it changes the structure of the house. When it’s done you have a single 16 to 18 foot opening instead of two smaller ones.
More than a standard door swap, because most of the work is structural framing, not the door itself. The price depends on what the center post is carrying, the header size, the permit, and the door you choose. We give you one written number after an on-site walk-through that covers framing, permit, door, and opener.
In Austin and the surrounding Travis and Williamson county cities, yes. Removing a load-bearing element is a structural alteration. A company that offers to do it without a permit is leaving you with an unpermitted change that surfaces during a resale inspection. We pull the permit and handle the inspection.
For most homeowners who need the clearance, whether that’s a full-size truck, a boat, or a shop, the answer is yes. It also cleans up the front of the house and can add to curb appeal. It’s a real investment because it’s structural work, which is exactly why it should be done once and done right.
It depends on the structure above the opening and the permitting in your city. A conversion is not a same-day job, since it involves framing, inspection, and a door built for the wider span. We give you a realistic timeline in writing before any work starts.
Most conversions land on a single 16 to 18 foot door, sized to your opening and what the header can carry. We confirm the width on the walk-through once we see the structure.
Yes. A single 16 to 18 foot door covers a standard two-car opening, with the bonus that there is no center post in the way, so wider vehicles and trailers fit easily.
Yes. We hang the single wide door in the style and color that suits the front of the home, so the wider opening looks intentional and not like a patch job.
