A prehung entry door costs $1,200 to $4,500 installed in the Capital Region depending on material, and $3,000 to $7,000 with sidelights. Material, whether the opening has to be widened, and hardware quality are the three things that move the number most.
Entry door pricing is more predictable than window pricing because there are fewer variables, but the range is still wide enough to be confusing. Here is the breakdown.
Installed cost by configuration
| Configuration | Steel | Fiberglass | Wood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single door, no glass | $1,200 to $2,000 | $1,800 to $3,200 | $2,500 to $4,500 |
| Single door with glass insert | $1,500 to $2,600 | $2,200 to $4,500 | $3,000 to $5,500 |
| Door with one sidelight | $2,400 to $3,800 | $3,000 to $5,500 | $3,800 to $7,000 |
| Door with two sidelights | $3,000 to $4,800 | $3,800 to $7,000 | $4,800 to $9,000 |
| Door with transom above | $2,200 to $3,600 | $2,800 to $5,500 | $3,500 to $6,500 |
| Full assembly, sidelights and transom | $4,500 to $6,500 | $5,000 to $9,000 | $6,500 to $12,000 |
| Double door | $3,500 to $5,500 | $4,500 to $8,000 | $6,000 to $11,000 |
What is included in those numbers
- Removal and disposal of the existing door and frame.
- A sloped sill pan under the new threshold.
- The prehung unit set plumb, level and shimmed at every hinge and at the strike.
- Low-expansion foam insulation around the full perimeter.
- Interior casing and exterior trim.
- Threshold adjustment so the sweep seals without dragging.
- Deadbolt and lockset installed and aligned, with a reinforced strike plate.
- Exterior caulk joint and full cleanup.
What adds cost
| Item | Added cost | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Widening the opening | $600 to $1,800 | Adding sidelights or a wider door |
| Rot repair at the jamb and sill | $200 to $900 | Common on unsheltered entries |
| Subfloor repair at the threshold | $300 to $1,200 | Long-term water intrusion |
| Multipoint lock system | $300 to $900 | Security upgrade, three-point engagement |
| Premium hardware set | $150 to $600 | Handleset, deadbolt, hinges |
| Decorative glass insert | $200 to $600 | Over a clear or obscure insert |
| Custom paint or stain color | $150 to $500 | Factory finish |
| Smart lock | $150 to $450 | Installed and configured |
Where to spend and where not to
Spend on the material if the door takes weather, because fiberglass genuinely outlasts steel on an exposed entry in this climate. Spend on the reinforced strike plate and long screws, which cost almost nothing and are the single biggest security improvement available. Spend on insulated low-E glass if the door has glass, because door glass is at floor level where cold air pools. Do not spend on a premium handleset if budget is tight, because hardware is easy to upgrade later and it is purely cosmetic. Do not spend on a decorative glass insert before you have decided on the door itself, since inserts are unscrewable and can be changed at any point for a few hundred dollars.
Ranges reflect typical Capital Region projects and are for planning only. Every Sundog quote is written, itemized, and free.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to replace a front door?
In the Capital Region, $1,200 to $2,600 for a prehung steel door installed, $1,800 to $4,500 for fiberglass, and $2,500 to $6,000 for wood. Those figures include removal, disposal, sill pan, insulation, trim and hardware. Sidelights push the range to $3,000 to $7,000.
Why is adding sidelights so much more expensive?
Because the opening has to be widened from roughly three feet to five or six, which means a new and larger header, temporary support during the work, and rebuilding the interior and exterior finish across the wider span. That structural work is $600 to $1,800 on top of the more expensive unit itself.
Can I just replace the door and keep my existing frame?
Only if the frame is square, plumb, not rotted, and the hinge positions match. In older Capital Region homes that have settled, that is uncommon, and a slab hung in a racked frame will never seal properly. When the frame genuinely is sound, a slab swap saves real money.
What is a multipoint lock and is it worth it?
A locking system that engages the frame at three points, typically the center plus top and bottom, rather than at a single deadbolt. It runs $300 to $900 more and it substantially improves both security and the seal, because the three-point engagement pulls the door tight against the weatherstripping along its full height.
How long does entry door installation take?
One day for a standard prehung replacement. One to two days for a unit with sidelights or a transom, or where the opening needs widening or framing repair. The longer part is the lead time to get the door built, typically two to six weeks depending on finish and glass.
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