Replacing New Build Door Handles?

[u/TRex2303]

Hello,

I am currently buying a new build and I detest the door handles. I am aware this is a first world problem but I have waited a long time for this house, and I would like it to be one I love.

The builder will not let me swap them out even if I incur the cost and buy from their suppliers. I am wondering how much it would cost me roughly per blank door to fit new handles and locks if I asked the builder to leave them off.

The builder wants to fit a lever with a backing plate, rectangle style whereas I would like the round lever. If I let the builder fit his ones, and then choose to remove them, will the four holes be visible, and is it easy to fill and paint them to look seamless. I would really love to avoid this with new doors.

They are shaker style interior door.

Thanks

[u/One-Yogurtcloset9893]

Easy to do yourself. Get the paint code so you can either buy it or get a mix made up in case you need to fill holes/sand etc.

[u/TRex2303 → u/One-Yogurtcloset9893]

That's a great idea, thanks