Door Replacement Guide: Types, Cost & Installation

Entry doors (front): Focal point of home. Materials include wood ($800-$4,000+), fiberglass ($500-$2,500), and steel ($300-$1,500). Size: standard 36x80 inches. Consider sidelights and transoms for a grand entrance.

Patio doors (sliding): Glass panels that slide on tracks. Standard widths: 60-72 inches. Cost: $500-$3,000 installed. Energy-efficient options with Low-E glass and multi-point locks.

French doors: Double doors with glass panels. Width: 60-72 inches. Cost: $1,000-$5,000+ installed. Elegant look but less secure than single-panel doors without proper hardware.

Storm doors: Added in front of entry doors. Aluminum or wood frame with glass and screen panels. Cost: $200-$600 installed. Protect entry door and add insulation.

Garage doors: Single (8-9 ft wide) or double (16 ft). Steel, wood, aluminum, or composite. Cost: $750-$5,000+ installed. Insulated options (R-12 to R-18) available.

Panel doors: Most common interior style. 2-panel, 4-panel, 6-panel designs. Solid wood: $100-$500. MDF (medium-density fiberboard): $50-$200. Hollow core: $30-$100.

Flush doors: Flat, smooth surface. Modern/contemporary look. Hollow core: $25-$80. Solid core: $100-$300.

Barn doors: Sliding on exterior-mounted track. Trendy rustic/farmhouse style. Cost: $200-$800 with hardware. Doesn't fully seal for sound/privacy.

Pocket doors: Slide into wall cavity. Space-saving. Cost: $500-$1,500 installed (new opening). Great for bathrooms and closets.

French interior doors: Glass panels for light flow between rooms. Cost: $200-$600 per door. Available in single or double configurations.

Wood (exterior): Beautiful, customizable, paintable/stainable. Requires regular maintenance (sealing, painting). Can warp/swell with moisture. Best insulation value. Lifespan: 30-50+ years maintained.

Fiberglass (exterior): Can mimic wood grain convincingly. Low maintenance. Won't warp, crack, or rust. Good insulation. Lifespan: 20-30+ years. Best overall value.

Steel (exterior): Most secure and affordable. Dent-resistant options available. Can rust if paint is damaged. Good insulation with foam core. Lifespan: 20-30 years.

Solid wood (interior): Best sound insulation. Premium feel and weight. Cost: $100-$500 per door.

Solid core (interior): MDF or particleboard core with veneer. Good sound insulation at lower cost than solid wood. Cost: $100-$300 per door.

Exterior door installed: Steel: $500-$1,800. Fiberglass: $700-$3,000. Wood: $1,000-$5,000+.

Interior door installed: Hollow core: $100-$250. Solid core: $200-$500. Solid wood: $300-$800. Barn door with hardware: $400-$1,200.

Labor only (hanging a prehung door): $150-$350 per door. More for custom fitting or modifying framing.