Door Replacement Cost: Average Prices & Cost Factors

Door replacement covers a wide range of jobs, from a hollow-core bedroom door to a double exterior entry with glass. The same label can mean a few hours of work or a day of framing and trim, so the starting point is knowing which kind of door you need.

Numbers below come from NerdWallet, Home Depot installation pricing as reported by ThePricer, and Block Renovation, with a check date of Oct 11, 2026. This guide leans toward interior doors and general costs. The separate front door guide covers entry doors in more depth.

Interior doors cost less on average than exterior ones, but both ranges are wide. Exterior doors have to resist weather, security risks, and air leakage, and that raises the price at the upper end.

The width of both ranges reflects the many styles and materials in use. Check whether a figure covers the door alone or the installed result.

Interior doors differ in how they are built and how they hang. A slab door is only the door. A pre-hung door comes already mounted in its frame, which makes the job easier to do but can raise the price. Pocket and bifold doors use track hardware and, for pocket doors, a wall cavity.

• Slab door. Cheapest to buy, and a good match when the existing frame is square and in good shape. Hinge and latch holes must be cut or matched to the old ones.
• Pre-hung door. Comes with its frame, so it is a better choice when the frame is damaged or out of square. It takes more work to remove the old frame and trim.
• Pocket door. Slides into the wall to save space. Installing one in a wall that did not have one means opening the wall.
• Bifold door. A common closet choice that folds on a track. It is the lowest-priced option in the list.

Exterior doors include entry doors, double doors, sliding glass doors, and fire-rated steel doors for places such as garages and utility rooms.

A double door needs a wider opening and more careful flashing. Sliding glass doors have glass panels and tracks, so price depends on size, glass type, and frame material. Fire-rated doors are built to meet code requirements for specific locations, and the right rating depends on where the door goes. Check local code with your building department or a licensed contractor.

Labor depends on whether you are swapping a door in an existing frame or replacing the frame and trim too. A direct swap is quick. A new frame involves removing trim, fitting the new unit, shimming, sealing, and finishing.

Home Depot's installation pricing, reported by ThePricer, splits interior and exterior work.

These are labor charges for installing a door you buy separately, and they may not include the door, hardware, trim, or paint.

Two guides that look at the same job can show different totals.

Block Renovation's range comes from front door and frame work, which may explain why it runs a little above NerdWallet's. NerdWallet's overall range mixes interior and exterior doors of many types. Check whether a figure includes the frame, trim, paint, hardware, and old door removal.

• Door material. Hollow-core, solid wood, steel, fiberglass, and glass each price differently.
• Size. Non-standard sizes often need a custom order.
• Frame condition. Water damage or rot may need carpentry work before the door goes in.
• Hardware. Locks, hinges, handles, and smart locks add to the cost.
• Finishing. A prefinished door saves labor, while an unfinished door needs paint or stain.
• Energy efficiency. Exterior doors with insulated cores or better weatherstripping can cost more up front.
• Permits. Changing the size of an opening in a structural wall may require a permit.
• Number of doors. Some contractors give a lower rate per door when you replace several at once.

Not every door needs replacing. A sticking door may only need a hinge adjustment or planing. A small dent or crack in a wood door can be filled and painted. Replacement makes more sense when the door is warped, rotted, damaged by water, or no longer closes or locks properly. An exterior door that leaks air or water through the frame may need the frame replaced, not just the door.

Replacing a slab door in a good frame is a reasonable weekend project for someone with basic carpentry skills. Pre-hung installation takes more care to get the door plumb and square, and exterior doors must be sealed against water. Mistakes show up as drafts, sticking, or leaks. Hire a licensed pro for pocket doors, structural openings, fire-rated doors, or anything that involves electrical or wall framing changes.

• Does the price include the door, frame, trim, hardware, and removal of the old door?
• Is the door pre-hung or a slab, and is it prefinished?
• Who handles disposal and patching or painting around the opening?
• What warranty covers the door and the installation?
• Is a permit required, and who pulls it?