Replacing Entrance Doors and Stairwell Windows Under the eVidnovlennya Program in Odesa
Until recently, replacing entrance doors and windows in the entrance of an apartment building was a matter of “someday, when we collect money from the whole building” for the residents. Today the situation is different: the state program eVidnovlennia allows financing the replacement of windows, doors, and glazing of common areas without years of waiting. An illustrative example is a house at 17/13 Serednofontanskyi Lane, Odesa, where the entrance doors, window blocks, and inter-floor windows were recently replaced. The project received a five-star review from one of the residents, and this is a good reason to figure out how the program works in practice, why the Rehau Euro 70 profile was chosen for the entrance, and what to pay attention to during installation.
What is the eVidnovlennia program and does it apply to your house?
eVidnovlennia is a state program for compensation for property damaged as a result of hostilities, which works through the Diia application. An important point that is often forgotten: the program covers not only windows in a single apartment, but also the repair of the common property of an apartment building — entrance groups, glazing of entrances, inter-floor windows on stairwells. This is exactly the case when an application can be submitted by the ACMH (Association of Co-Owners of a Multi-Apartment House) or the balance holder of the building in the interests of all residents at once.
The general logic for receiving compensation looks like this: submitting an application through Diia, inspecting the damage by a commission from the local administration, entering information into the Register of Damaged and Destroyed Property, and after that — transferring funds to a special bank account or an eVidnovlennia card. The amount of compensation depends on the scale of the damage and the status of the object: basic current repairs were traditionally estimated at up to 200,000 UAH, and for the capital restoration of apartment buildings, separate, higher tariffs with partial co-financing are provided. Since the conditions of the program are regularly updated, before submitting an application, it is worth checking the current figures and the list of partner banks directly in Diia.
Object: apartment building at 17/13 Serednofontanskyi Lane
At this address in Odesa, three types of structures were replaced at once under the eVidnovlennia program and with the support of international UN funds: entrance doors, window blocks, and inter-floor windows. This is exactly the complex “house” application format, when one contractor company covers the needs of the entire entrance, rather than a single apartment — from the entrance group to the top floor.
Why the Rehau Euro 70 profile was chosen for the object
The manufacturing and installation were carried out by the Viknodim (OKNODOM) company, which installed windows and doors made of the German Rehau Euro 70 profile system, equipped with energy-saving double-glazed windows with tempered glass. This is a five-chamber profile system with an installation depth of 70 mm, which allows installing double-glazed windows up to 40 mm thick, provides a heat transfer coefficient of 1.2–1.3 W/m²K and sound insulation up to 43 dB. For entrance groups and stairwells, where not only energy efficiency but also strength is important, structures based on Rehau Euro 70 additionally comply with RC2/RC3 protection classes. In other words, this is not a budget “just to have it” solution, but a profile designed for long-term use in common areas.
| Characteristics of the Rehau Euro 70 profile | Value |
| Number of chambers | 5 |
| Installation depth | 70 mm |
| Maximum double-glazed window thickness | up to 40 mm |
| Heat transfer coefficient | 1.2–1.3 W/m²K |
| Sound insulation | up to 43 dB |
| Burglar resistance class | RC2 / RC3 |
For comparison: budget three-layer or four-chamber profiles, which are often offered on objects “for savings”, have worse thermal insulation and a smaller installation depth thickness, which means higher heat losses in winter and weaker protection against burglary in common areas, where anyone from the street has access. For the entrance group of an apartment building, where doors and windows work for the entire entrance at once, the difference in durability is felt much faster than within a single apartment.
Warranty and long-term operation
Another argument in favor of the Rehau Euro 70 profile system in combination with Winkhaus hardware is the contractor’s warranty obligations. OKNODOM provides a warranty on products for up to 12 years, as well as a free visit for measurement and delivery of finished structures. For objects financed under the eVidnovlennia program, this is especially important: residents or ACMHs receive not a one-time “to cover a hole” repair, but structures designed for daily use by the entrance over the next decade.
Installation: from measurement to delivery of the object
According to the resident who left the review, the installation was carried out at a high level: all structures were installed neatly, in compliance with technology, the installation seams were properly sealed, and the slopes were professionally finished both inside and outside. After the completion of the work, the object had a completely finished and neat appearance — without construction debris or unfinished areas, which usually spoil the impression of repairs in the entrance.
The organization of the process itself was noted separately: from measurement to the completion of installation, everything went smoothly, without delays and empty promises. For the “house” application format under eVidnovlennia, this is especially important — when it comes to several types of structures at once, the coordination of deadlines between measurement, manufacturing, and installation often turns out to be a weak point of contractors.
Resident’s review: why the team received 5 stars
“We ordered the replacement of entrance doors, window blocks, and inter-floor windows in an apartment building at the address: 17/13 Serednofontanskyi Lane, Odesa. The works were carried out within the framework of the state program ‘eVidnovlennia’ and with the support of international UN funds… The installation was performed at a high level… We were completely satisfied with the quality of the Rehau windows, new doors, execution of installation works, and the level of service. If you need a reliable company for replacing windows and doors in Odesa, Viknodim (OKNODOM) can definitely be recommended,” — Svitlana Aleksieienko, Google Maps, 5 ★.
It is indicative that the review focuses exactly on two things that most often fail on objects under state programs: the clarity of organization (without delays and empty promises) and the quality of materials (energy-saving double-glazed windows, not the cheapest option). For the residents of the building who entrust the common compensation money to one contractor, this is the best recommendation.
Who performed the work: Viknodim (OKNODOM)
OKNODOM (legal name — Viknodim) has been manufacturing and installing windows and doors in Odesa and the Odesa region since 2009. The company is an official partner of the eVidnovlennia program and participates in the restoration of both individual apartments and large facilities: among the implemented projects are residential complexes in Chabanka, buildings in Odesa, Kherson, and Chornobaivka communities, Odesa National Economic University, Odesa Polytechnic, Odesa Maritime University, as well as the infrastructure of the Odesa Sea Port and the Port of Chornomorsk. The catalog of profile systems, including detailed characteristics of Rehau Euro 70, is available on the company’s website.
How to submit an application for eVidnovlennia for your house or ACMH
If your house suffered as a result of hostilities and needs replacement of entrance doors, entrance windows, or inter-floor glazing, the algorithm of actions looks like this:
- Install the Diia application and log in.
- Open a special account in a partner bank of the program.
- Submit an application for property damage — personally or, in the case of common property of the building, on behalf of the ACMH or balance holder.
- Wait for the inspection by the local administration commission and the entry of data into the Register of Damaged and Destroyed Property.
- Receive compensation funds on the eVidnovlennia card.
- Contact the program partner — the nearest branch of Viknodim (OKNODOM) — for free measurement, manufacturing, and installation of windows and doors.
- Submit a report on the performed work within the period specified by the program.
A more detailed step-by-step breakdown of the program, examples of already completed projects, and contacts of the nearest branch are published on the єВідновлення page on the OKNODOM website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to replace only entrance doors under the program, without windows?
Yes, the scope of work is determined by the volume of damage recorded by the commission, so the application can concern only the entrance group, only windows, or, as in the example above, the entire entrance in a complex.
What documents are needed to submit an application?
First of all — confirmation of ownership or property management rights (for ACMH — statutory documents), as well as a damage inspection report from the commission. The full list is specified in the Diia application at the time of submission, as it may be updated.
How long does the installation of windows and doors in the entrance of an apartment building take?
Terms depend on the number of structures and the number of floors in the building, but the installation itself usually takes from a few days to a couple of weeks after the products are manufactured according to individual measurements.
Can the program be used for planned updates if there was no damage from hostilities?
The eVidnovlennia compensation is intended specifically for property damaged as a result of hostilities and requires confirmation by a commission. Planned replacement of windows without such confirmation is paid for on the general terms of the company.
What warranty is provided for windows and doors installed under the program?
Warranty conditions for products and installation do not depend on the source of payment — whether these are eVidnovlennia funds or the customer’s own funds. OKNODOM provides a warranty of up to 12 years regardless of the method of financing the object.
Who submits the application if we are talking about an entrance or common property, and not a separate apartment?
In this case, the applicant is the ACMH or the organization on whose balance the house is held. That is why projects like replacing entrance doors and inter-floor windows are processed as one collective application, rather than a set of separate requests from each resident.
Summary
The example of the house at 17/13 Serednofontanskyi Lane shows that the eVidnovlennia program allows covering the needs of an entire entrance — from entrance doors to inter-floor windows — within a single application and a single contractor, without delays and without loss of material quality. If your house or ACMH needs a replacement of windows or doors in Odesa under the eVidnovlennia program or on commercial terms, you can familiarize yourself with the profile systems, calculate the cost, and order a free measurement on the OKNODOM website.
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