How much does an entry door cost?
Quick answer
A new single entry door usually costs $500 to $2,500 or more installed, and a pair of double front doors runs $1,500 to $6,500 or more, according to HomeGuide. Material sets most of the price: a basic prehung steel door starts near $200, while solid wood and iron doors can pass $2,500 before labor.
The table below shows GOLDGCP's national planning ranges for each door type. Your ZIP code adjusts them to local labor and material costs.
| Job | US average (typical range) | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Entry door, installed | $700–$3,500 | $1,600 |
| Double entry doors, installed | $1,500–$6,500 | $4,000 |
| Patio sliding door | $1,500–$6,000 | $3,000 |
| French doors | $2,000–$7,500 | $4,000 |
| Multi-slide or bi-fold door | $5,000–$22,000 | $10,000 |
| Garage door | $900–$4,000 | $1,800 |
| Storm door | $400–$1,100 | $750 |
| Interior door, installed | $120–$570 | $350 |
| New door frame | $130–$600 | $320 |
US national averages for 2026, labor and standard materials included, from published cost guides (sources at the end of this page). Local prices differ: see the city table below, or enter your ZIP code in the calculator.
Entry door prices by material
These are prices for the prehung door alone, before installation, from HomeGuide's 2026 front door guide.
| Material | Single door | Double door | Strengths | Weak spots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | $200 to $600 | $1,200 to $4,000 | Hard to force, weather resistant, lowest price | Dents show, and scratches can rust if not touched up |
| Fiberglass | $300 to $2,000 | $1,600 to $4,500 | Insulates well, resists dents, low upkeep | Costs more than steel |
| Solid wood | $500 to $2,500 | $1,500 to $5,000 | Classic look, can be custom made | Needs refinishing; moisture can swell or rot it |
| Iron | $1,700 to $3,000+ | $3,000 to $6,000 | Very strong, resists rot, fire and insects | Highest price |
Glass changes the price too. A door with decorative glass usually costs $100 to $1,000 or more than the same door in a solid style. A custom door ordered through a specialty dealer can exceed $10,000.
Steel entry doors
Steel is the budget pick and the most common replacement door. The 2025 Cost vs. Value report priced its standard project around a 20-gauge steel unit with a clear dual-pane half-glass panel, an aluminum threshold and a new lockset. Steel is hard to force and stands up to weather. Its weak spot is the skin: a deep scratch that goes untreated can start to rust, so touch up chips with paint as soon as you see them.
Fiberglass entry doors
Fiberglass costs a little more than steel and is the usual choice where a door faces sun, rain or salt air. It won't rot or rust, it shrugs off small impacts, and textured skins can be stained to look like oak or mahogany. It is also low maintenance, which matters on an entry that gets afternoon sun.
Wood entry doors
Solid wood gives a classic look and can be customized in style and size. It also asks the most of you. Wood is high maintenance and can be damaged by moisture, so it holds up longer under a porch roof or a deep overhang, and the finish needs regular care.
Iron entry doors
Wrought iron doors are mostly a design choice for large or formal entries. They are strong and resist moisture, rot, fire and insects, but they cost the most. Many designs include large glass areas, so check the glass and insulation ratings before you buy.
What labor covers and what adds to the bill
HomeGuide puts labor for a basic single-door swap at about $300 to $500 when the frame is sound. The full range runs from under $300 to more than $1,500 once framing, trim and wiring enter the picture. Most entry door jobs need a two-person crew.
| Line item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Removing and hauling away the old door | $75 to $200 |
| Repairing the existing frame | $75 to $200+ |
| Rebuilding the rough opening | $7 to $20 per linear foot |
| Sidelight, materials and labor | $500 to $1,500+ per side |
| Transom window, material only | $200 to $1,000+ |
| Painting the new door | $125 to $225 |
| Painting the door and trim | $150 to $400 |
Hourly rates vary by trade. Handypersons charge about $50 to $80 an hour, framing carpenters $20 to $60, and specialty door companies $30 to $90.
Hardware you may still need
A prehung door arrives with hinges and weatherstripping, but many still ship without a lockset. Typical material prices from HomeGuide:
- Deadbolt: $15 to $45
- Handle or knob with lock: $50 to $300
- Smart lock: $100 to $500
- Threshold: $20 to $50
- Replacement jambs: $70 to $200
Prehung door or slab?
A slab is the door panel alone. It costs less, but the installer has to cut hinge mortises and bore lock holes to match your frame, which takes time. A prehung unit comes hung in its own frame with a sill, so the installer sets the whole assembly in the opening. You can keep the old frame only if it is in good condition and the new slab matches the old one exactly in height, width and thickness.
ENERGY STAR entry doors
An ENERGY STAR door is made by a program partner, tested and certified through the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), and has ratings that meet limits set by the EPA. Swinging doors are judged by how much glass they hold, not by climate zone. The current rules are Version 7.0, which took effect on October 23, 2023.
| Door glass level | Maximum U-factor | Solar heat gain limit |
|---|---|---|
| Opaque (no glass) | 0.17 | No rating needed |
| Half-lite or less (up to 900 sq in of glass) | 0.23 | 0.23 |
| More than half-lite, Northern and North-Central zones | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| More than half-lite, South-Central and Southern zones | 0.28 | 0.23 |
A lower U-factor means less heat moves through the door. Swinging doors must also leak no more than 0.5 cubic feet of air per minute per square foot in testing. When you compare quotes, ask for the NFRC label numbers on the exact door being priced, since a full-glass version of a model can rate very differently from the solid version.
For homes in hurricane zones, the glass in the door also needs to meet impact rules. Our impact windows guide explains how impact glass is rated.
Does a new front door pay off at resale?
The 2025 Cost vs. Value report compares what projects cost with what they add to a home's sale price.
| Project | Job cost | Value at resale | Cost recouped |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel entry door replacement | $2,435 | $5,270 | 216% |
| Grand entrance, fiberglass, with sidelights | $11,754 | $9,959 | 85% |
The simple steel swap returned more than double its cost. The upscale fiberglass entrance, which involved reframing the opening for a door with two sidelights, recouped less in percentage terms even though it added more total value.
Making an entry door harder to force
A door is only as strong as its frame and lock. When you choose and install a new door, focus on these points:
- Pick a solid door. Steel, fiberglass with a foam or composite core, and solid wood all resist kicking better than a hollow door.
- Fasten the lock strike and hinges into the wall framing, not only the thin door jamb. Ask the installer what screws they use.
- Use a deadbolt on every exterior swinging door, and keep the keyed side away from glass you could reach through.
- Check the glass near the lock. Federal rules already require safety glazing in doors. Tempered glass breaks into small chunks, while laminated glass has a resin layer that holds the broken glass in the frame, so it is the stronger choice beside a lock.
Safety glass rules for doors
The Consumer Product Safety Commission's standard, 16 CFR Part 1201, covers glass in doors and storm doors. A door with no single pane larger than 9 square feet falls in Category I and must pass a 150 foot-pound impact test. Any pane larger than 9 square feet puts the door in Category II, tested at 400 foot-pounds. The International Building Code treats all glass in swinging doors as a hazardous location, and it also covers sidelights within 24 inches of the door edge whose bottom edge sits less than 60 inches above the floor. Each safety pane carries a permanent mark in the corner.
Double doors, sidelights and transoms
Double front doors usually span 5 to 8 feet, which means a wider opening and often a new header. Adding sidelights to a single door costs less than going to a pair and still brings in light. Before you widen an opening, ask whether the wall above is load bearing. If it is, the new header must be sized for the load, and most cities will want a permit for that work.
Replacement or repair?
Replacement makes sense when the door is rotted at the bottom, the frame is out of square, the glass has fogged between panes, or drafts persist after new weatherstripping. If the door only drags or won't latch, a hinge adjustment, a new strike or fresh weatherstripping may fix it for far less. HomeGuide suggests inspecting an entry door at least once a year.
Find an entry door installer near you
Enter your ZIP code to see entry door prices for your area and get matched with vetted, licensed door installers who work there.
You can also see door styles in person at our windows and doors showroom, or build a quick estimate with the door cost calculator.
How to hire an entry door installer
- Confirm the installer holds the license your state requires and carries liability insurance.
- Ask whether the quote is for a slab or a prehung unit, and whether it includes removal, frame repair, trim, paint and the lockset.
- Get the brand, model, core type, glass package and NFRC ratings in writing.
- Ask how the sill will be flashed and sealed so water can't reach the subfloor.
- Before the final payment, check that the door closes without force, latches cleanly and seals evenly at the top, sides and bottom.
GOLDGCP matches you with 3 vetted, licensed pros. Each one has passed state license verification, an insurance check, a background and business check, a portfolio review, client reference calls, and onboarding with a quality score. You see prices for your ZIP code before anyone visits, and you pay in milestones, each one only after you approve that stage. For other door types, see our guides to patio doors, French doors, multi-slide and bi-fold doors and garage doors, or go back to the doors overview.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to replace an entry door?
HomeGuide puts a single entry door at $500 to $2,500 or more installed and double doors at $1,500 to $6,500 or more. Labor alone for a simple swap into a sound frame averages $300 to $500. Sidelights, a rebuilt frame or a custom order push the total higher.
Is fiberglass or steel better for a front door?
Steel costs less, about $200 to $600 for a single prehung door, and is very hard to force, but it dents and can rust at deep scratches. Fiberglass, about $300 to $2,000, resists dents and moisture, insulates well and can mimic wood grain. Exposure to weather usually decides it.
What makes an entry door ENERGY STAR certified?
The door must be made by a program partner, tested and certified through NFRC, and meet EPA limits for its glass level. Under Version 7.0, a solid door needs a U-factor of 0.17 or lower, and a door with up to half glass needs 0.23 or lower.
How long does it take to install a front door?
Replacing a single door with one of the same size usually takes 3 to 8 hours. Double doors, frame rebuilds and added sidelights take longer. If the door arrives unfinished, painting adds about an hour per side, with a day of drying time between sides.
Can I replace a front door without replacing the frame?
Yes, if the frame is square and in good condition and the new slab matches the old door exactly in height, width and thickness. If the frame is rotted or out of square, a prehung door that comes in its own frame is usually the better choice.
Does a new front door increase home value?
In the 2025 Cost vs. Value report, a steel entry door replacement cost $2,435 on average and added $5,270 in resale value, a 216% return. An upscale fiberglass entrance with sidelights recouped 85% of its $11,754 cost.
Is glass in a front door safe?
Federal rules require safety glazing in doors. Under 16 CFR Part 1201, door glass must pass impact tests of 150 or 400 foot-pounds depending on pane size. For security near the lock, ask for laminated glass, which holds together when it breaks.
How we calculate these prices
GOLDGCP starts from national price ranges for each job, taken from published 2026 cost guides and checked against local price guides where they exist. To get a local price, we multiply the national range by the construction cost factor for the metro from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Area Cost Factors (US average = 1.00). For ZIP codes outside the 50 largest metros, the calculator uses the state's price level from the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities. Ranges include labor and standard materials but not unusual site conditions, so a written quote after an inspection is always the final price.
Sources
- Front door replacement cost · HomeGuide
- Residential Windows, Doors, and Skylights Version 7.0 Specification · ENERGY STAR / U.S. EPA
- What makes it ENERGY STAR? Windows, doors and skylights · ENERGY STAR / U.S. EPA
- 2025 Cost vs. Value Report · JLC / Zonda
- 16 CFR Part 1201, Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials · U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (eCFR)
- 2021 International Building Code, Chapter 24 Glass and Glazing · International Code Council
- Cost of French doors (glass types) · HomeGuide
About this guide
Written by the GOLDGCP editorial team. Prices come from national cost guides; rules and statistics come from the agencies and reports linked in the text. We update this page when prices or codes change.
