Updated September 2026. Cost figures are planning estimates from named sources. How we estimate costs
A new exterior door can cost a few hundred dollars for a simple fix or several thousand for a full entry system. This hub brings together what door projects typically cost in the U.S., which material fits which situation, and how to tell whether your door needs a repair or a replacement.
What are you trying to figure out?
Understand a door quote
Check scope, installation method, included work and missing details before comparing totals.
Compare replacement scope
Separate what unit is supplied from how much of the existing opening is removed.
Estimate front-door replacement cost
See the existing cost guide and the scope items that can change a front-door project.
Estimate patio-door replacement cost
Review the existing patio-door cost guide before comparing replacement quotes.
Check warranty coverage
See what to look for in product, finish, glass, labor and transfer terms.
Check ENERGY STAR requirements
Understand the door criteria, glazing categories and the role of climate-zone thresholds.
Door replacement costs at a glance
| Project | Typical installed cost | What the figure covers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door replacement | $1,200–$6,000 | Standard prehung entry door; premium entry systems can reach $8,000+ | Energy Home Improvements, 2026 entry door price guide |
| Steel entry door (benchmark) | $2,435 | National average job cost for a midrange steel door replacement | 2025 Cost vs. Value |
| Sliding patio door replacement | $1,550–$6,250 | Typical range, national average about $2,500; large multi-panel systems cost more | Angi (2026) |
| Garage door replacement (benchmark) | $4,672 | National average job cost for a midrange garage door replacement | 2025 Cost vs. Value |
| Storm door installation | Not published | We have not found enough reliable, current sources to publish a range yet | See our methodology |
Ranges come from different sources with different scopes, so compare rows as rough orders of magnitude rather than exact equivalents.
Free door tools
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Door Replacement Cost Calculator
Published planning ranges for entry and patio doors, and the scope lines that move the price. Anything we cannot source is flagged rather than priced.
Quote in hand
Door Quote Analyzer
Sets what you asked for against what the quote actually prices, names what the paperwork leaves unstated, and writes the questions to send back.
Quotes & buying
Most confusion about door prices comes from comparing different jobs. Two separate questions decide what a quote is pricing — what unit is supplied, and how much of your existing opening is coming out — and a quote can answer one of them while leaving the other unsaid.
Before you hire: a short checklist
- Confirm two things about each quote: whether it supplies a slab or a prehung unit, and whether your existing frame, sill and trim are coming out.
- Get at least three written quotes for the same door, glass and hardware.
- Ask how rot at the sill, jambs or subfloor will be priced if it is found.
- Check that removal, disposal and trim work are listed on the quote.
- Ask whether a permit is needed, especially if the opening size changes.
- Get product and labor warranties in writing, as separate items.
- Ignore any 2026 quote that promises the expired federal door tax credit.
Quote names a brand? If it says Therma-Tru, the Therma-Tru entry door quote decoder lists the series, configuration and installation lines the paperwork has to state before two Therma-Tru totals mean the same thing. Still choosing a material? See fiberglass vs steel entry door.
Comparing a Masonite door priced at a home center with an installer’s bid? The Masonite fiberglass entry door quote decoder separates the unit price from the installed system, layer by layer, so you compare the same scope on both sides.
Holding a ProVia dealer proposal? The ProVia entry door quote decoder pins the series (Signet or Ascent), checks Heritage wording, and normalizes sidelites, transom, frame system, hardware, finish and install scope.
Replacement projects
What raises installation cost
- Scope: a prehung unit or entry system costs more than a slab.
- Non-standard openings: custom sizes or resizing the opening, which may also require a permit.
- Hidden damage: rotted sills, jambs or subfloor found once the old door is removed.
- Glass and add-ons: decorative glass, sidelights, transoms, multipoint locks.
- Older homes: in homes built before 1978, federal EPA rules require lead-safe work practices when painted surfaces are disturbed.
- Removal and disposal: sometimes billed separately.
Materials and door types
| Material | Relative cost | Strengths | Watch-outs | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | Lower | Security; strongest resale data among entry doors | Dents; scratches can rust if left unpainted | Budget front doors, security upgrades |
| Fiberglass | Middle to high | Resists dents, low maintenance, can mimic wood grain | Costs more than steel | Sun- or weather-exposed entries, long ownership |
| Wood | Highest | Appearance and custom designs | Needs regular refinishing; weather shortens its life | Covered entries, historic homes |
| Vinyl (patio doors) | Lower | Low maintenance | Fewer finish options | Budget sliding patio doors |
| Aluminum (patio doors) | Varies | Slim frames around large glass | Metal frames conduct heat more readily than vinyl or fiberglass | Large glass openings in mild climates |
Relative comparisons for planning, not product ratings. Cost figures by material for front doors are in our front door cost guide.
Front doors
A like-for-like prehung replacement usually takes a half day to a full day, and quality of installation matters as much as the door: it has to be plumb, level and square to seal. On resale, the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report estimates that a $2,435 steel entry door replacement adds $5,270 in value nationally, while an $11,754 fiberglass grand entrance recoups 84.7% of its cost. Full breakdown: Front Door Replacement Cost in 2026.
Patio and sliding doors
Angi puts typical patio door replacement at $1,550 to $6,250, with a national average around $2,500, and notes that removal and disposal of the old door can add $150 to $400 when it is not included. This Old House reports the same $2,500 average for a sliding glass door but a much wider $600 to $10,000 spread depending on size and design. Door width, panel count and glass options drive most of that difference, and multi-panel or folding systems sit above both ranges. If the door is only hard to slide, new rollers and a clean track are often enough.
Storm doors
A storm door adds a layer of protection for the main door and can let in light and air. We are not publishing a price range yet: the current sources we found were either too thin or not reliable enough to meet our standards. If you are comparing quotes, confirm whether the price includes removing the old storm door, adjusting the frame and new hardware.
Garage doors
Garage door replacement was the top project for resale value in the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: a $4,672 midrange replacement was estimated to add $12,507 at resale nationally, recouping 267.7% of its cost. As with every figure in that report, the value is an estimate from real estate professionals and varies by market. For single, double and smart-opener pricing, see our garage door replacement cost guide.
Standards & energy
For most exterior doors, the first energy problem is air leaking around the door rather than through it, so weatherstripping, the sweep and the threshold are the first things to check. Glass area matters too: more glass usually means more heat transfer. When buying a new exterior door, look for ENERGY STAR certification, whose door criteria are set by how much glazing the door carries; the thresholds differ by climate zone for the most-glazed category only. A door’s own certified numbers come from the NFRC label on the unit you were quoted rather than from the line name, and we set out the full door criteria and how to read that label separately. Note that the federal Section 25C credit no longer applies to doors installed after December 31, 2025 (IRS); some quotes still advertise it.
Repair or replace
Many door problems can be fixed without a new door. Start with the cheaper fix, and replace when the underlying frame or door is the problem.
| What you notice | Try first | Replace when |
|---|---|---|
| Drafts around the edges | New weatherstripping and door sweep, threshold adjustment | The door is warped or the frame is out of square |
| Door sticks or won’t latch | Tighten or adjust hinges and the strike plate | The sill or jambs are rotted, or the opening has shifted |
| Sliding door is hard to open | Clean the track, replace worn rollers | The track or frame is bent or corroded |
| Foggy glass in a door or patio panel | Replace the glass unit if the manufacturer offers one | Several seals have failed or the frame is also worn |
| Dents or surface rust on a steel door | Fill, sand and repaint small areas | Rust has come through the skin or damage is widespread |
| Soft or rotted sill | Sill repair if the damage is limited | Rot reaches the jambs or subfloor: prehung replacement plus framing repair |
Sliding door with fogged or broken glass? The sliding glass door glass replacement vs new door matrix shows when new glass, a new panel or a full new unit is the right job, and what each quote should list.
Front door sticking, drafty or soft at the bottom of the frame? The front door repair vs replace ladder runs from hinge and threshold adjustment to rotted-jamb repair, and names the signs that mean it is time to stop patching and have the opening inspected.
Explore the Doors library
The guides above sit in three sections you can browse directly: quotes and warranties, replacement projects, and ratings and standards. We list a guide only once it is live, so every link on this page goes to a published page.
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All figures on this page are planning estimates for the U.S. market. Your local labor rates and your home’s condition decide the real price. See our methodology and disclaimer. Related: Windows.