Bulkhead Installation & Cellar Door replacement in New Hampshire & Massachusetts
Any size, any shape – We have a cellar door for every job
Is your bulkhead or cellar door leaking, rotted or rusted? The Bulkhead Man & Sons LLC installs high-quality steel bulkheads and cellar doors. We are able to fit virtually any size required. Every door is made to exact measurements, so we are able to provide the best fitting doors for each and every cellar door installation or replacement job. Our cellar door products include a 10-year warranty against defects and a one-year guarantee on all installations.
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The standard angled door is characterized by the 90-degree angle formed by the building and bulkhead foundation.
Features
– Fully primed standard
– Spring assisted doors for easy entry/exit (gas pistons available option)
– Hold-open rod for safe entry
– Internal slide locking bar for security
– Custom sizes for each unique application
– Fully welded construction
– Installed on all foundation types: steel stair units, concrete, masonry block, brick, and fieldstone
Angle-on Angle Door
The angle-on-angle door is characterized by an angle greater than 90-degrees formed by the building and bulkhead foundation and a door height greater than the foundation.
Features
– Fully primed standard
– Spring assisted doors (gas pistons avaible option)
– Hold-open rod for safe entry
– Internal slide locking bar for security
– Custom sizes for each unique application
– Fully welded construction
– Installed on all foundation types: concrete, masonry block, brick, and fieldstone
Flat Door
The flat door is characterized by laying directly on the bulkhead foundation from the threshold to the building.
Features
– Fully primed standard
– Spring assisted doors (gas pistons avaible option)
– Hold-open rod for safe entry
– Internal slide locking bar for security
– Custom sizes for each unique application
– Fully welded construction
– Installed on all foundation types: concrete, masonry block, brick, and fieldstone
Corner Door
The corner door is characterized by its placement where two exterior walls meet. Corner doors can be installed in an angled, angle-on-angle, or flat door style.
Features
– Fully primed standard
– Spring assisted doors (gas pistons avaible option)
– Hold-open rod for safe entry
– Internal slide locking bar for security
– Custom sizes for each unique application
– Fully welded construction
– Installed on all foundation types: concrete, masonry block, brick, and fieldstone
Along-Side Door
The along-side door is characterized by its placement parallel to the building.
Features
– Fully primed standard
– Spring assisted doors (gas pistons avaible option)
– Hold-open rod for safe entry
– Internal slide locking bar for security
– Custom sizes for each unique application
– Fully welded construction
– Installed on all foundation types: concrete, masonry block, brick, and fieldstone
Replacement Angle Door & Stair Unit
The replacement angle door and steel stair unit is characterized by complete replacement with a fully-welded steel stair unit and bulkhead top.
Features
– Fully primed standard
– Spring assisted doors (gas pistons avaible option)
– Hold-open rod for safe entry
– Internal slide locking bar for security
– Custom sizes for each unique application
– Fully welded construction
Breakthrough
The breakthrough is for situations where a cellar entry does not exist. An opening is cut in the foundation and a steel stair unit and bulkhead top are installed.
Features
– Fully primed standard
– Spring assisted doors (gas pistons avaible option)
– Hold-open rod for safe entry
– Internal slide locking bar for security
– Custom sizes for each unique application
– Fully welded construction
Other Cellar Door Options & Services
Concrete Resurfacing/Surface Bonding
We offer surface bonding for cinder block, brick, concrete and most other masonry types of foundations. Surface bonding creates a uniform surface that increases resistance to leaking, but is also aesthetically pleasing. This is a good option for foundations that have a rough exterior/interior that would benefit from resurfacing. Surface bonding takes place after all other concrete/mortar work has been completed and cured.
Foundation Form & Pour
We frequently pour concrete on top of existing foundations to raise the exterior grade to mitigate flooding from excess ground water, rebuild damaged or deteriorated concrete, and/or to create additional steps and expanded space for a larger bulkhead. Concrete foundation pours and other masonry work typically requires at least two non-consectutive days from completion. Masonry work needs to cure prior to installation of the bulkhead top.
Concrete Stair Modification
We are able to modify and rebuild concrete stairs that have been damaged or deteriorated in pre-cast concrete bottoms. We often rebuild stairs in addition to forming and pouring over the top of the existing foundation due to damage or height concerns. We also often replace the standard wooden stairs with concrete stairs for precast units with sloped backs. We strive for a uniform height & depth for all stair treads and give special consideration to the top stair tread for safe and easy entry.
Metal Locking Tabs
We can install doors with locking tabs for padlocks on the interior or exterior of your custom cellar door. The locking tabs are securely welded to the surface of your doors.
Wood Stair Replacement or Installation
Custom removable wood stairs are offered using high-quality kiln dried pine sized specifically to the application.
Bulkhead Painting
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Painting is offered as an additional option. All bulkeads come fully primed with a red oxide primer and require painting once all sealant and masonry work has fully cured. Customers that opt for the painting option recieve a door and components that have a minimum of two coats of high-quality Benjamin Moore paint prior to installation, which is then touched up following completion. Standard paint colors are Black, Wolf’s Gray, Platinum Gray, Charcoal Slate, Tudor Brown, Briarwood, Cottage Red, Chrome Green, and Essex Green. Custom color-matched paints are also an option.
Cellar Door Replacement or Installation
Custom and standard entry doors are avaible for the entry from the basement to the bulkhead stair unit. An entry door can be installed in the vacant opening in the foundation, or we can replace an existing door. In most cases, standard off-the-shelf entry doors can be used, but custom-sized doors are also available. Typically, standard & custom doors are installed with insulated steel panel doors and for security and efficiency along with a deadbolt and door knob set. Other options are available.
Metal Stair Tread Replacement
We offer metal stair tread replacement for metal stair units that do not require complete replacement. We remove the existing metal stairs and replace them with heavier 12 gauge steel treads that are secured with stainless steel self tapping screws. The stair treads come primed and have a course top for increased traction.
Gas Pistons
Gas pistons can be ordered to aid with opening/closing of the doors. Gas pistons are not necessary on all doors. However, they are beneficial on large doors, but they are not essential.
Get your free cellar door installation estimate today
Contact us today to schedule your on-site consultation and get a free estimate on your project. The Bulkhead Man & Sons LLC is your professional cellar door contractor in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
FEATURED CASE STUDY
Windham, NH – Replacement Bulkhead with Custom Paint
The rain gutter on this bulkhead was completely rusted through, other areas weren’t far behind, and the paint was in bad shape. We were able to replace the aging bulkhead with a new custom-sized, custom-painted entry. Several standard…
Installation of Custom Angle Bulkhead and Foundation Repair
This bulkhead was a steel door mounted on concrete which was at or below grade. In order to raise the grade, form boards were built and concrete poured to raise the foundation by approximately 6 inches. The concrete for this job was mixed…
Installation of Angle Door with Foundation Plates in Bow, NH
This Bow, NH customer had a bulkhead cellar door that was leaking and rusted. They decided to give us a call to asses the issue. The Fix: We removed the rusted door and installed a new custom designed bulkhead that increased the height by several…
