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Door Installation

Your guide to door installation services.

From entry doors and patio sliders to interior doors and storm doors, find professional door installation services that improve curb appeal, energy efficiency, and home security. Free quotes from vetted local contractors.
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Why Replace or Install New Doors

Doors are one of the most impactful upgrades you can make to your home. A new entry door instantly boosts curb appeal and resale value, while energy-efficient patio doors reduce drafts and lower heating and cooling bills. Interior door upgrades create a unified design throughout your home and add value with surprisingly little disruption.
Whether you're replacing a single sagging interior door, upgrading to a beautiful French patio door, or installing a new fiberglass entry door with a modern smart lock, professional door installation ensures proper fit, weather sealing, and lasting performance. Industry data shows entry door replacement consistently delivers one of the highest ROI of any home improvement project, typically recouping 65-80% at resale.

What's Included

Entry door replacement and installation
Patio Doors
Sliding glass patio door installation
French door installation and replacement
Storm doors and screen doors
Pocket doors and barn doors
Sidelites & Transoms
Sidelites & Transoms
Decorative Glass Inserts
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Services

Door Installation Service Types

From single-door swaps to whole-house refreshes, choose the door installation scope that fits your project and budget.
Single Door Replacement
Replace one interior or basic exterior door including new hinges and hardware. The most common request, typically completed in a single day. Includes haul-away of the old door. Range $200–$1,500.
Entry Door Replacement
New fiberglass, steel, or wood entry door with frame, threshold, weatherstripping, and modern hardware including smart locks. Significantly boosts curb appeal and security. Range $1,500–$4,000.
Patio Door Installation
Sliding glass, French, or atrium doors with energy-efficient glass packages and smooth operation. Often paired with new flooring or deck access updates. Range $3,000–$8,000.
Whole-House Door Refresh
Replace all interior doors, hardware, and trim throughout your home for a unified, modern look. Includes paint or stain. Range $5,000–$15,000 depending on door count and style.

Cost Guide

Door Installation Cost: What to Budget in 2026

Door installation costs vary by door type, material, and labor market. Here's what to budget so you can confidently compare quotes from door installation contractors near you.
$200–$500

Basic Interior Door

A hollow-core or solid-core interior door with standard hardware. Includes removal of the old door, hanging the new slab, and installing matching hardware. Most installations finish in 2–3 hours per door.

$800–$2,500

Entry Door Upgrade

A new fiberglass, steel, or wood entry door including frame, weatherstripping, and modern hardware. Smart lock and storm door add-ons typical. Significantly boosts curb appeal and security.

$2,000–$5,000

Patio & French Doors

Sliding glass, French, or atrium doors with energy-efficient glass packages, smooth-operation hardware, and full framing. Common as part of kitchen or sunroom remodels. Plan for half-day to full-day install.

$5,000–$15,000

Whole-House Refresh

Replace all interior doors, hardware, casings, and trim throughout the home for a unified, modern look. Includes paint or stain on doors and trim. Typical for 8–12 door homes and finished in 1–2 weeks.

Prices shown are estimates for planning purposes only and do not represent a final price. Your actual cost depends on project scope, materials, and your local market.

What to expect

The door installation process

A single exterior door install is a one-day project. Whole-home interior door replacements run 2–5 days depending on door count.
1

In-home measurement

An installer measures the existing rough opening, photographs the trim, threshold, and weather conditions, and checks if the door is hung in a structural wall (load-bearing header) or partition wall. Measuring an exterior opening incorrectly is the #1 reason a $1,500 door becomes a $3,500 repair job.

2

Quote & ordering

Stock doors ship in 1–2 weeks; custom widths, glass inserts, and pre-finished colors take 4–6 weeks. Quote should specify slab vs pre-hung, swing direction (left or right inswing/outswing), threshold material, jamb depth, and whether trim is included. Beware of bait pricing on the door body that excludes installation labor.

3

Demolition & opening prep

The existing door, trim, and threshold are removed. The installer inspects the framing for rot, termite damage, or water damage and repairs it before the new door goes in. Exterior openings get a fresh waterproof sill pan flashing to direct any future water leaks outside the wall cavity.

4

Set, shim & weather-seal

The new pre-hung door is set into the opening, shimmed plumb and square (a tolerance of less than 1/8" in any direction), and screwed into the framing with 3" screws through the hinge plates. Exterior gaps are sealed with low-expansion foam and backer rod, then capped with painted trim. Most installs finish in 3–5 hours.

5

Hardware, finish & warranty

Lockset, deadbolt, and weatherstripping are installed and tested. The door is opened and closed 20+ times to confirm proper swing and latch. Most exterior doors come with a 10–20 year manufacturer warranty on the door body, 1–2 year warranty on hardware, and a 1–3 year workmanship guarantee from the installer.

Materials Guide

How to choose the right door material

Door material drives energy efficiency, security, maintenance, and curb appeal. Here's how the six dominant residential door options compare in 2026.
Fiberglass entry doors
The bestselling exterior door material in the U.S. Five times more insulating than wood, doesn't warp, dent, or rust, and can be molded to mimic stained wood grain. Best for front entries, side entries, and homes in extreme climates. U-factor: 0.16–0.20. Lifespan: 30+ years. Cost: $700–$2,500 installed.
Steel entry doors
The most secure and affordable exterior door. Insulated steel-skinned door with a polyurethane foam core. Best for security-conscious owners, rental properties, and back/garage entries. Susceptible to dents and rust in coastal areas. Lifespan: 25–30 years. Cost: $500–$1,800 installed.
Solid wood entry doors
Traditional appeal, premium look. Mahogany, oak, alder, and knotty pine remain most popular. Less insulating than fiberglass; can warp or check in extreme humidity. Best for sheltered porches and historic homes. Require staining or refinishing every 3–5 years. Lifespan: 30–80+ years. Cost: $1,500–$6,000 installed.
Sliding patio doors
Two or three glass panels that slide on a track. Wider glass area for views, smaller floor footprint than French doors. Modern models offer triple-pane glass and tight weather sealing. Best for tight rooms and frequent indoor-outdoor traffic. Lifespan: 20–30 years. Cost: $1,200–$4,500 installed.
French doors (swing patio)
Two hinged doors that swing inward or outward. More traditional look, wider opening when both doors are open. Need 6–8 feet of clear floor space to swing. Best for formal dining rooms, master bedrooms onto a balcony, and patios with garden views. Cost: $1,800–$6,000 installed.
Interior doors
Hollow-core MDF for bedrooms and closets ($150–$400 installed). Solid-core MDF for bathrooms and home offices for sound dampening ($300–$700). Solid wood for premium interiors ($600–$1,500). Pocket doors and barn doors are popular space-savers in modern homes.

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