Door Replacement Cost: What Each Type Really Costs Installed in 2026

Door replacement cost runs from about $450 for a basic interior slab to more than $3,000 for a large patio or French door. Most homeowners land between $500 and $2,000 per door. That one range hides a lot. A closet bifold and a double entry door are not the same job. A door in a square frame is not the same job as one in a rotten frame.

This guide prices each door type on its own. It then shows the extras that quotes hide and a way to read a contractor quote line by line. If you are planning a door replacement renovation cost for several doors at once you will also see how to work out a whole-house number.

Quick Answer: Door Replacement Cost by Type

These are installed prices per door. They come from US Door and More (March 2026) and NerdWallet. The two sources disagree in places so some rows show a range from each.

Treat the table as a starting line and not as a quote. Your region and your frame and your door size will move the number.

Why Two Websites Give You Two Different Prices

You will see a wide gap if you check more than one source. NerdWallet lists an entry door at $150 to $3,000. US Door and More lists a steel entry door at $650 to $950. Both can be true.

The wide range covers everything from a thin budget slab to a custom door with glass. The narrow range covers a standard door from a single installer. When you compare quotes ask what is inside the number. A price for "a door" might mean the slab only. It might also mean a pre-hung unit with a frame and hinges and installation.

Here is a simple rule. Use the wide range to see what is possible. Use the narrow range to judge whether a quote is fair.

Door Replacement Cost for Interior Doors

Interior doors are the cheapest to swap. They do not need weatherproofing or heavy locks. The main choice is slab or pre-hung.

A slab is just the door. You reuse your hinges and your frame. That works only if the frame is square and the old hinge cuts line up with the new door. A pre-hung door comes already hung in its own frame. It costs more but it fits better when the opening has shifted.

NerdWallet puts hollow core door prices at $30 to $400 and solid core at $70 to $500 for the door itself. Pocket doors sit far above the rest at $800 to $2,500 because the wall has to be opened up to fit the track.

Doing several doors at once cuts the per-door price. NerdWallet notes that contractors may give a discount for multiple doors. US Door and More adds that minimum charges can make a single-door job cost more per door. So three interior pre-hung doors at $525 to $800 each come to about $1,575 to $2,400 in total.

Is one of your doors sagging or sticking instead of broken? Check our guide on how to fix a sagging door first. A hinge fix is far cheaper than a new door.

Door Replacement Cost for Exterior Entry Doors

Entry doors cost more because they do three jobs. They keep weather out. They resist forced entry. They also set the look of your front.

US Door and More gives these installed ranges:

• Steel: $650 to $950
• Fiberglass: $700 to $1,050
• Wood: $650 to $975

NerdWallet says fiberglass costs less than wood and more than steel. The price gap between materials is small. So pick on upkeep and not on sticker price. Steel can dent. Wood needs regular sealing. Fiberglass resists both but costs a little more.

Exterior labor is roughly 30% to 35% of the final bill according to US Door and More. On a $1,450 average job that is about $435 to $508.

The same source says a new exterior door takes about 2 to 4 hours to install. At the $30 to $90 hourly range that works out to $60 to $360 for labor alone on a simple swap. The rest of the bill is the door and the extras.

If your door is leaking at the bottom the culprit may not be the door at all. Read how to replace an exterior door threshold before you pay for a whole new unit.

Door Replacement Cost for Patio Doors

Patio doors are big glass assemblies so they cost more. US Door and More gives $1,000 to $1,525 for a sliding patio door and $1,700 to $2,600 for French patio doors.

LawnStarter prices patio replacement higher. It reports a national average of $2,275 with a typical range of $1,265 to $3,165. Its figures rise with the number of panels:

• Two panels: $585 to $2,885
• Three panels: $1,015 to $4,515
• Four panels: $2,315 to $6,285

Frame material changes the bill too. LawnStarter lists vinyl at $720 to $1,900 and aluminum at $1,020 to $2,130. Fiberglass runs $1,450 to $3,165 and wood runs $1,585 to $3,300.

Glass is a big add-on. Low-E glass adds $215 to $465 in materials and tempered glass adds $465 to $700. Hurricane-rated glass costs $775 to $1,875.

Why the gap between the two sources? US Door and More describes a replacement that fits the existing jamb. LawnStarter includes more door types and more glass options. If you keep the frame and choose standard glass you will land near the lower numbers.

Door Replacement Cost for Garage Doors

Garage doors are the odd one out. The door is large so the material is a bigger share of the bill.

LawnStarter reports an average of $2,100 for a two-car garage door. The typical range is $910 to $3,290. Material only prices for a double door look like this:

• Steel: $700 to $3,500
• Aluminum: $800 to $3,800
• Fiberglass: $1,300 to $3,000
• Wood: $2,000 to $6,000

Labor for a two-car door runs $340 to $640. An opener adds $280 to $700. So a double door at the average price plus a new opener lands around $2,380 to $2,800.

Insulation matters if the garage is attached or heated. Insulated doors cost $600 to $2,650 by the same source. Adding insulation to an existing door costs $55 to $550 in labor. Our garage insulation guide shows where the heat loss really happens.

Costs Most Quotes Do Not Show Up Front

The door itself is only part of the bill. These extras appear on the final invoice. Ask about each one before you sign.

The removal range and the frame range come from US Door and More. Trim and hardware and pet door and panel prices come from NerdWallet.

Frames cause the most surprise. A pre-hung door includes its own frame. But if the wall opening has rot or has shifted out of square the installer may need to repair it. Water damage is common near the bottom of an exterior door. That repair adds $200 to $650 to the bill.

Painting or staining is often priced separately. US Door and More notes that finishing is not always included. If you plan to repaint the surrounding trim see our house painting cost guide for rates.

Permits are another gap. We could not find a reliable national figure for door permits. Most simple swaps in the same opening need none. Changing the size of the opening usually does. Ask your local building department before work starts.

Three Sample Budgets

These examples add up the ranges above. They are illustrations and not quotes. Your local prices will differ.

Example 1: One fiberglass front door in a sound frame. Door and install $700 to $1,050. Removal $40 to $200 if it is not included. We assume about 17 feet of exterior trim for a standard door. At $0.60 to $1.20 per foot that is about $10 to $20. Add $0 to $300 for a new lockset. The total is $750 to $1,570.

Example 2: Same door with a damaged frame. Start with the example above and add a frame repair of $200 to $650. The total rises to about $950 to $2,220 when you use the high end of every line.

Example 3: Three interior pre-hung doors. At $525 to $800 each the total is $1,575 to $2,400. A multi-door discount may bring it down.

If you want to scale this to a whole house count each door type and multiply. Then add 10% to 15% for surprises. That is our own cushion and not an industry rule.

DIY or Hire a Pro

Replacing a door yourself saves the labor share. US Door and More says some guides cite savings of about $75 to $150 or more on certain exterior installs. That is a small saving for a job with real risk. A mistake can lead to drafts and leaks and a door that will not latch.

A fair split looks like this:

• DIY is realistic for a slab swap in a square frame or a bifold or a simple interior pre-hung door.
• Hire a pro for entry doors and patio doors and anything that needs a new frame or a new opening.

A handyperson charges less than a door contractor. NerdWallet puts handyperson rates at $30 to $40 per hour against $40 to $90 for door contractors. For a simple interior swap a handyperson is often enough.

Sealing matters on any exterior install. Gaps around the frame need caulk. Learn how long caulk takes to dry so you do not close a door on wet sealant. Windows leak the same way so our guide on how to reseal windows pairs well with this job.

How to Lower Door Replacement Cost

NerdWallet lists four ways to save:

1. Choose materials with care. Fiberglass or steel can cost less than wood.
2. Pick a standard size. Custom sizes cost more.
3. Limit add-ons such as special glass or custom hardware.
4. Use paint for style instead of costly architectural extras.

We would add two more:

• Get at least three written quotes. Ask each one to list removal and frame and trim and hardware as separate lines.
• Bundle doors into one visit. Minimum charges make single-door jobs expensive.

Doing a bigger project? Our home renovation cost guide shows where doors fit among other upgrades.

How to Read a Door Quote Line by Line

A good quote is easy to read. Here is what each line should tell you.

• Door model and size. It should name the material and the dimensions. "Entry door" alone is not enough.
• Slab or pre-hung. This tells you whether the frame is included.
• Labor. It should state hours or a flat price.
• Removal. Is haul-away in the price or extra?
• Trim and paint. Who finishes the edges?
• Hardware. Is a lockset included?
• Warranty. Ask what it covers for the door and for the install.

If any line is missing ask for it in writing. A vague quote is the easiest place for extra charges to hide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to replace a door?

Most doors cost $500 to $2,000 installed. Interior doors run $450 to $800 for standard types. Entry doors run $650 to $1,050. Patio doors run $1,000 to $2,600 on the lower estimates.

How much does it cost to replace an interior door?

A slab costs $450 to $700 installed and a pre-hung door costs $525 to $800. Pocket doors cost $800 to $2,500 because of the extra wall work.

How much does it cost to replace a front door?

Expect $650 to $1,050 for a steel or fiberglass or wood entry door in a good frame. A damaged frame adds $200 to $650. Sidelights and glass add more.

How much does it cost to replace a patio door?

Estimates range from $1,000 to $1,525 for a sliding door on the lower end. LawnStarter reports an average of $2,275. Glass upgrades and more panels push it higher.

Is it cheaper to replace a door or repair it?

Repair is cheaper when the door is sound and the problem is a hinge or a latch or a gap. Replace it when the door is warped or rotted or does not seal. Check the frame and threshold first.

How long does it take to replace a door?

A pre-hung interior door takes about 2 to 3 hours. A new exterior door takes about 2 to 4 hours according to US Door and More.

Do I need a permit to replace a door?

Most same-size swaps do not need one. Changing the size of the opening often does. Call your local building department to be sure.

Can I save money by installing the door myself?

You save the labor share. Some guides cite $75 to $150 or more on certain exterior installs. Weigh that against the cost of a bad install.

Final Thoughts on Door Replacement Cost

Door replacement cost depends on the door type and the condition of the frame. A basic interior swap is a small job. An entry or patio door is a bigger one. The extras decide the final bill.

Use the price table to set a target. Then get three written quotes that list every line. Check the frame and threshold before you buy a new door. A cheap repair may solve the problem. If the door really is done pick a standard size and a durable material and let a pro handle anything exterior.