Last updated: October 9, 2026
Replacing an exterior entry door can mean a simple slab swap, a prehung door with a new frame, or a larger project that changes the opening, trim, sidelights, or surrounding wall. The price depends on the door and the condition of the opening, so compare complete installed scopes rather than door-only prices.
Exterior door cost benchmark
Angi’s 2026 exterior door installation data reports a national average of about $1,457, with many projects between $547 and $2,375. Angi’s broader range—about $200 to $7,000—includes different door types and project complexity, not only standard front entries. Its estimates are based on Angi-reported project data and are not a guaranteed quote. See Angi’s 2026 exterior door installation guide.
Angi’s 2026 cost table lists the entry-door installation category at $150 to $3,000 installed. That wide range is only a planning reference: it combines projects with different door products and scopes, and it is not a quote for a standard slab-only or prehung replacement. A custom size, sidelights, a transom, frame replacement, new trim, or structural changes can change the scope substantially. Confirm which items are included in every price.
What changes the final cost?
- Door and frame: A slab-only replacement differs from replacing the whole prehung assembly, jamb, threshold, and trim.
- Material and design: Steel, fiberglass, wood, glass panels, decorative hardware, and custom finishes have different purchase and installation costs.
- Opening condition: Rot, water damage, an out-of-square opening, or a different door size may require additional carpentry.
- Configuration: Sidelights, transoms, double doors, storm doors, and specialty entry systems add product and labor complexity.
- Removal and disposal: Ask whether the old door and frame are removed and hauled away.
- Weather sealing and finish work: Clarify flashing, threshold, insulation, trim, paint, hardware, and interior/exterior finishing.
- Local requirements: Permits, egress rules, and local building codes depend on the project and jurisdiction.
Repair the existing door or replace it?
A sticking door, worn weatherstripping, loose hinges, or a damaged latch may be repairable without replacing the entire assembly. Replacement may be appropriate when the slab or frame is damaged, the door cannot be secured or sealed, or repair is not practical. Have the cause of drafts or water entry evaluated before assuming a new door alone will solve it.
What to compare in written estimates
- Exact door model, material, dimensions, swing, glazing, finish, and hardware.
- Whether the slab, jamb/frame, threshold, sidelights, trim, and storm door are included.
- Removal, disposal, flashing, sealing, insulation, finish work, and cleanup.
- How hidden rot or opening repairs are priced and approved.
- Permits, installation warranty, manufacturer warranty, schedule, and payment terms.
Energy and security considerations
Compare the actual door assembly, weatherstripping, glazing, lockset, and installation details. ENERGY STAR certification criteria can help identify products that meet its energy-performance requirements, but the benefit in a particular home depends on climate, installation, and the door being replaced. For a product, check the current ENERGY STAR windows, doors, and skylights guidance.
Sources and update note
Cost source: Angi, 2026 exterior door installation estimates. Product information: ENERGY STAR. Updated October 9, 2026. Estimates vary by door, opening, local labor, and scope. MyHomeCosts has not inspected a home or obtained door-installation bids for this article.
Related project planning
For a home update that includes more than the entry door, see our window replacement cost guide and compare the work scope separately for each opening.
