New and Replacement Bulkhead Door Installation in Harwich-Port

Consisting of a precast concrete stairwell and a Bilco basement door, a precast Basement Entrance is the fastest and most economical way to add convenient, direct basement access to any Harwich-Port home. We have the capability of saw cutting your foundation to install a new bulkhead anywhere you decide.

Ideal for both new home construction and older home renovations in Harwich-Port. Cape Excavation can deliver and install your new Basement entrance in just a few hours.

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Installing a new or replacement bulkhead door in Harwich-Port can add convenience and value to your home, and saw cutting your foundation is often necessary to create the opening for the door. Here's a general overview of the process:

1. Planning and Permitting:

• Planning: Before you start, carefully consider the location of the new bulkhead door. Think about accessibility, drainage, and how it will blend with the overall look of your home.
• Permits: Check with your Harwich-Port building department to see if any permits are required for the installation.

2. Saw Cutting the Foundation:

• Contractors: Hire a qualified Harwich-Port contractor with experience in saw cutting foundations and installing bulkhead doors. Saw cutting foundation is required for a bulkhead door installation.
• Saw cutting: The contractor will use a diamond-bladed saw to cut a precise opening in your foundation for the bulkhead door. The size of the opening will depend on the size of the door you choose.
• Removal of debris: The contractor will carefully remove the concrete debris from the opening.

3. Installing the Bulkhead Door:

• Precast or built-on-site: Bulkhead doors in Harwich-Port can be precast concrete units or built on-site using concrete blocks or wood. Precast units are generally faster to install, while built-on-site doors can be customized to fit your specific needs.

• Door installation: The contractor will install the bulkhead door in the opening and secure it to the foundation.

• Sealing: The gaps around the door will be sealed to prevent water infiltration.

4. Finishing Touches:

• Stairs:The contractor will install stairs leading down to the bulkhead door. These can be concrete, wood, or metal.
• Drainage: A drainage system will be installed to direct water away from the bulkhead door and prevent flooding.
• Backfilling and grading: The area around the bulkhead door will be backfilled with soil and graded to match the surrounding landscape.

Additional factors to consider:

• Material: Bulkhead doors are typically made of steel, fiberglass, or wood. Steel doors are the most durable, but also the most expensive. Fiberglass doors are a more affordable option, but they are not as strong as steel doors. Wood doors are the least expensive option, but they require more maintenance than steel or fiberglass doors.
• Features: Bulkhead doors can come with a variety of features, such as gas springs for easy opening, built-in lights, and security locks.
• Cost: The cost of installing a new or replacement bulkhead door in Harwich-Port will vary depending on the size of the door, the material, the features, and the labor costs in your area.

I hope this gives you a general overview of the process of installing a new or replacement bulkhead door with saw cutting foundation services. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Basement Bulkhead Installation

• Pre-cast in one piece
• 5,000 P.S.I. Concrete Strength
• Ideal for Below Grade Reliability and Durability
• Perfect for poured concrete foundation walls
• 1st choice for new construction in Harwich-Port
• 1st choice for replacing existing structures on older Harwich-Port homes
• Hundreds installed to date