How can I install a door at the bottom of my steps into the basement?

Dorothy Glover
by Dorothy Glover

my steps go to my basement from my lr into my basement, i would like to install a door if it doesn't interfere with my heat or ac.

  4 answers
  • Marilyn Bonnett Marilyn Bonnett on Jul 24, 2018

    Get a contractor, because he will need to cut into your foundation

  • Suelane Suelane on Jul 24, 2018

    HI Dorothy, Would you have a photo of the space that you would like to put the door? Is there a wall adjacent to the steps? Is there a frame of some sort? If you could describe it a bit more then I am sure one of the helpers would have some ideas. It also depends on what you might like - regular door, sliding door, pocket door, etc. and then we could see if that might be an option.

    Good luck!

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Jul 24, 2018

    Hello Dorothy,

    Do you have a picture of the bottom of your stairs so I can make a suitable suggestion?

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Jul 24, 2018

    Hello Dorothy,

    Maybe you could just install a door frame and door- pre-hung?