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Door prices depend on the type, material, hardware, and other features
You’ll need a door pro, contractor, or handyperson for installation
Save money by having multiple doors installed at the same time

When the doors in your home are looking good and working right, you probably don’t pay much attention to them. But your interior and exterior doors play a variety of important roles: safety and security, energy efficiency, and even enhancing your home’s curb appeal. When old doors start to lose functionality—leaking air, rusting and peeling, or getting difficult to close or lock, for example—it’s important to replace them as soon as possible.

In this guide, you’ll find out all the costs involved in purchasing and installing a new door, and whom you should hire to do the work.

Total cost of replacing an exterior door

The most common exterior/front-entry doors are pre-hung, meaning the door comes already hinged in a frame. Pre-hinged exterior doors are typically made of wood, fiberglass, and steel.

Average total cost of an exterior door replacement (with installation): $1,100–3,500

Materials costs

The materials used for exterior doors and entry doors determine their appearance, cost, durability, and level of security. Here are some popular front-door materials and their typical price ranges (not including installation).

Wood doors. The most common front-door material, wood is a popular choice due to its attractive appearance and design versatility.

Average cost of an exterior wood door: $600–2,000

Price depends on type of wood used and type of door. Here are some common wood materials and their costs:

Stock wood doors. The most affordable, these doors are made with an engineered wood core; a wood veneer covering helps reduce contraction and expansion, which can cause warping. Average cost: $400–900
Custom wood doors. Finished in cherry, oak, mahogany, or other wood type and filled with composite materials, custom doors are pricier and feature ornate designs and paneling. Average cost: $600–1,800
Solid wood doors. The most expensive, these doors are made entirely from one type of wood—either pine and other softwoods, or hardwoods such as oak. Average cost: $1,600–2,500

Steel doors. The most secure, durable, and affordable doors on the market, steel doors are filled with dense foam insulation and typically feature an inner frame made of wood or steel. As part of a pre-hung system, the hinges must line up with the hinge area of your existing frame.

More economical steel doors are coated with a baked-on polyester finish. Premium varieties have either a vinyl coating, a stainable wood-fiber coating, or a laminated-wood veneer. Steel doors are considered low-maintenance compared to other materials, and will never crack or warp.

Average cost of an exterior steel door: $550–2,000

Fiberglass composite doors. Durable and virtually maintenance-free, fiberglass composite doors often mimic the texture and grain of wood on the surface, with an interior of rails (vertical pieces) and stiles (horizontal pieces) filled with foam insulation. Fiberglass doors are relatively affordable, and effective in harsh climates that may warp standard wooden doors over time. Cost varies by quality and style.

Average cost of an exterior fiberglass composite door: $600–2,500

Hinges, door knobs, and locks. Front-door hardware can range from simple and inexpensive to ornate and high-end, depending on material, design, and style. Door knobs and locks are available in materials such as brass, bronze, nickel, and chrome. The complexity of design and quality of finish will affect the price.

Average costs for each:

Exterior door knob: $30–400
Exterior door lock: $40–120
Exterior door hinges: $10–20
Total cost of hardware: $80–540

Installation costs

You’ll typically pay $200–800 to have an exterior door installed, based on local rates, door size and style, condition of the home, and amount of labor required.

Cost of replacing an interior door

Interior doors are usually slab doors, which must be hinged and fit into an existing frame. When functioning properly, they reduce noise and add privacy, safety, and aesthetic appeal to the inside of your home. But if your interior doors are damaged, not working right, or simply need an upgrade, it may be time to replace them.

Average total cost of an interior door replacement (with installation): $250–1,100

Materials costs

The majority of interior doors are constructed with one of three materials: solid wood, solid core, or hollow core.

Solid wood. A wide variety of woods, such as alder, poplar, and cedar, are used to construct interior solid wood doors. Typically the most expensive kind, they can be stained or finished for aesthetic appeal; their solid core is good for reducing noise.

Average cost of a solid-wood interior door: $200–500

Solid core. Engineered with a solid wood fiber core, solid-core doors mimic the feel and weight of a solid wood door but at a more affordable price. They’re often made with a smooth finish but can be textured to further resemble real wood.

Average cost of a solid-core interior door: $75–250

Hollow core. Hollow-core interior doors are constructed with wood boards surrounding a honeycombed or gridded wood composite material. They are lightest, easiest to handle, and most affordable interior doors.

Average cost of a hollow-core interior door: $50–160

Hinges, door knobs, and locks. Interior door hardware can range from relatively plain and inexpensive to ornate and high-end, depending on material, design, and style. Door knobs and locks are available in brass, bronze, nickel, and chrome. The complexity of design and quality of finish will affect the price.

Average costs:

Interior door knob: $30–80
Interior door lock: $30–90
Interior door hinges: $10–20
Total cost of hardware: $70–190

Installation costs

The average cost range is $150–400, depending on local labor rates, door style, condition of the home, and amount of work required.

Hiring a door installer

Interior and exterior doors are typically installed by either a handyperson, general contractor, or a professional door installer. Installation may even be provided by the home improvement center where you purchased the doors, either included in the sales price or for an extra charge.

Exterior doors are more expensive ($200–800) to install than interior doors ($150–400), and typically involve a professional locksmith to complete the job. Due to the potential complexity of the frame and features, it’s recommended that you hire a general contractor or professional door installer to put in an exterior door ($50–100 per hour). A less expensive handyperson ($40–50 per hour) can usually handle an interior door installation into an existing frame.

Cost factors

A number of factors can increase the cost of an exterior or interior door:

Whether it’s a pre-hung door (includes the jamb and door frame) or slab door (requires a frame, jamb, and hinges). Slab doors are less expensive if the door frame and hinges are in good condition—but if the frame and hardware need to be replaced, as is often the case, a pre-hung door will cost less because the frame and hardware are included in the price. Slab doors also require more time and care to install.
If there are added features, such as a transom (a small detail window or horizontal crosspiece that’s placed above a door) or sidelights (vertical glass panels built into each side of a door frame to allow more natural light to enter the home). These accents may also add to labor costs.
Whether it’s a single or double door.
Add-ons such as kick plates (metal sheets attached to the door bottom to prevent damage), weatherstripping, doorbells, and thresholds.
Unique styles of interior doors, including accordion doors, sliding doors, french doors, glass doors, and others.

How to save money

Installing multiple doors at once can cut costs. Contractors typically offer a discount for each additional door installed in the same home improvement project. To get the best price, call and compare multiple quotes from installers.

FAQs

How much does it cost to install a door?

The average cost of labor to install an exterior door ranges from $200–800, while an interior door ranges from $150–400. A general contractor or professional door installer is recommended for installing exterior doors ($50–100 per hour), while a handyperson ($40–50 per hour) can usually handle an interior door installation into an existing frame.

How much does a contractor charge to install a door?

A contractor will charge $50–100 per hour to install a door. The amount of time depends on the complexity of the job, and any additional features a homeowner requests.

How much does it cost to install a front door?

The average cost of labor to install a front door ranges from $200–800, depending on whether or not it comes pre-hinged in a frame, and additional costs such as transoms and sidelights, new door frame and trim, and special door knobs and security locks.

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