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What an exterior door costs in 2026, how much is the door versus labor, and why a steel slab and a custom wood entry end up thousands apart.
An exterior door costs $500 to $2,500 installed for a single front door, with $1,500 typical. Double doors run $1,500 to $6,500 and storm doors $400 to $1,100.
Exterior door installation costs $400 to $1,700 on average, and HomeGuide puts the national average at $1,100 for a standard replacement. Angi's 2026 data lands higher at $1,456, with most homeowners paying $547 to $2,374. A single front door runs $500 to $2,500 installed, a double door $1,500 to $6,500 and a storm door $400 to $1,100.
The door is only part of the price. Labor runs $30 to $90 per hour and makes up 30 to 35 percent of the total, and a new frame adds $150 to $380 if the old one is rotted or out of square. Sidelights add $1,200 to $3,500 and hardware adds $10 to $200. A steel slab and a custom wood entry can differ by $10,000.
Installed price for single front doors at the national range of $500 to $2,500 each. A double door is priced as one unit and costs $1,500 to $6,500, so two singles and one double do not cost the same.
Calculated from the single front door range and checked against HomeGuide and Angi in Oct 2026. A double door, a patio slider or a custom wood entry costs more per opening than the bars above.
National ranges, installed. Your city can run 10 to 20 percent either way, so check the local pages before you compare quotes.
Live prices for a standard replacement, compared with HomeGuide and Angi door cost guides in Oct 2026.
Six things move an exterior door quote more than anything else. Ask for each one as a line item, so the bids you compare describe the same opening.
Steel slabs run $100 to $1,000, fiberglass $200 to $2,700, wood $400 to $1,800 and iron $2,000 to $12,000, per HomeGuide. Decorative glass and sidelights push a front door toward the top of its range.
A slab door fits an existing frame and costs less, while a pre-hung door comes with a new frame and threshold. Most exterior replacements use pre-hung units because old frames are rarely square or sound after removal.
A new frame adds $150 to $380, and trim or casing runs $0.60 to $1.20 per linear foot. Rotted sill plates, swollen thresholds and out-of-square openings turn a two-hour swap into a framing job.
Installers charge $30 to $90 per hour, and labor is 30 to 35 percent of the total. Removal and disposal, second-story access, brick or stucco openings and lead paint on older doors add time and cost.
Hardware adds $10 to $200, with hinges at $2 to $30 each. A new deadbolt or smart lock, a kick plate or a closer adds to the line, and keying the lock to match the house is a small extra.
Some cities require a permit to replace an exterior door, especially if the opening changes. HOA rules on color and style can rule out a door before price matters, so check both before ordering.
The door itself drives the range on a replacement. Labor is a smaller share on a standard swap but climbs fast when the frame, sill or surrounding wall has to be repaired. Angi puts labor at 30 to 35 percent of a typical job.
HomeGuide exterior door installation guide and Angi, material and labor tables, Oct 2026.
Swapping a pre-hung door into an existing opening is a solid DIY project when the frame is square and the rough opening matches. It takes a helper, shims, a level and a few hours. Measure the opening, the door and the swing direction before you buy anything.
An exterior door is also the house's weather seal. A door that is out of square, missing flashing above the frame or poorly insulated lets water and air in, and the repair costs more than the install. Brick, stucco and rotted frames are best left to a pro.
Door prices by material from HomeGuide and Angi, before labor. Installed prices add roughly $300 to $1,000 depending on the frame, hardware and local labor rates.
HomeGuide exterior door material table and Angi door cost guide, compared Oct 2026.
Not every draft or faded finish needs a new door. The right move depends on whether the slab and frame are sound, and what problem you are actually solving.
Replace the door when the frame or slab is failing, refinish while it is sound, and add a storm door if drafts and sun are the problem. Price the job with our quote checker before you order a door.
A door is a weather opening, so the sequence matters as much as the slab. Every step below should be in the scope, because flashing and sealing decide whether it leaks.
The crew measures width, height, jamb depth and swing, then checks that the new unit fits the rough opening without major framing.
Door, frame, hardware and trim are ordered, and the handing and swing direction are confirmed before delivery.
The old door, casing and threshold come off, and the framing is checked for rot, water damage and square.
Rotted framing is replaced, the sill is set level, and flashing is installed above and around the opening.
The new door goes in, is shimmed plumb and square, and the frame is fastened without bowing the door.
Gaps are insulated and caulked, the threshold is sealed, and casing and trim are installed.
Locks, handles, hinges and weatherstripping go on, and the door is adjusted until it closes smoothly and seals.
Detailed cost guides for each job are being written; the tools above price every one of them today.
Checked against the official source on Oct 28, 2026. General information, not legal advice. Exterior Doors work is regulated by permit, and by state license for some trades.
Exterior door installation costs $400 to $1,700 on average, and a single front door runs $500 to $2,500 installed with $1,500 typical. HomeGuide puts the national average at $1,100 and Angi at $1,456. Double doors run $1,500 to $6,500.
A single front door replacement costs $500 to $2,500, including the door, frame, hardware and labor. A basic steel door lands near the low end, and a wood or fiberglass door with glass panels sits near $2,000. Custom sizes and sidelights cost more.
A storm door costs $400 to $1,100 installed, with most jobs around $750. HomeGuide lists storm doors at $270 to $1,000 for the unit, and Angi puts them at $175 to $1,100. A self-closing closer and low-E glass add to the price.
Repair or refinish costs $150 to $500 and makes sense when the door is sound and only the finish is worn. Replace the door when the frame is rotted, the slab is warped or it no longer locks and seals. Hidden frame rot raises any quote.
A standard replacement takes a few hours, and a job with frame repair or new flashing can take a full day. Custom sizes, sidelights and brick or stucco openings take longer. Ask whether trim and painting are included in the schedule.
Some cities require a permit when the opening changes or the door sits in a structural wall. A same-size replacement often does not need one. Ask the installer to check the local rule, because it is not the same everywhere.
A slab is just the door panel and reuses the existing frame. A pre-hung door comes attached to a new frame and threshold. Pre-hung units cost more but save labor and fix an out-of-square opening, which is why most exterior replacements use them.
Steel is the budget pick for security and insulation, fiberglass handles moisture and holds a wood look, and wood offers the widest style range but needs sealing. Iron is the most secure and the heaviest, and it needs reinforced framing.
Sidelights add $1,200 to $3,500 to a front door, and HomeGuide lists a front door with sidelights at $1,800 to $4,500 installed. They need a wider rough opening, so the job includes framing and sometimes a new header.