Bifold Door Installation Cost Calculator2026
Estimate bifold closet door installation cost by opening count, door material, track/hardware, opening width, jamb/trim repair, paint finish, and old-door removal.
In the U.S., bifold door installation typically costs between $275 and $6,422 as of August 2026, or about $750 per door for a typical project, based on BLS labor data and producer price indexes.
Pricing data updated · Sources: BLS OEWS, BLS PPI, FRED, U.S. Census
Project Details
Total Estimated Cost
$1,500
Cost Breakdown
Cost Distribution
Data sources: Base costs derived from national industry cost surveys and contractor pricing data, adjusted with BLS inflation indices, Census housing/income signals, and FRED CSV fallback when BLS data is temporarily unavailable. Latest index refresh: August 2026.
Disclaimer: Estimates are approximate and for informational purposes only. Actual costs vary based on project complexity, contractor rates, material availability, and local market conditions. Always obtain multiple quotes from licensed contractors before starting a project.
Typical Project Cost by Bifold Door Material
National average pricingSame default project size (default scope), priced across each material tier.
| Tier | Material rate | Total project | Installed per door |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic hollow-core bifold | $89.91 | $1,320 | $660 |
| Molded panel bifold | $180 | $1,500 | $750 |
| Solid-core / louvered bifold | $320 | $1,780 | $890 |
| Mirror / glass bifold | $649 | $2,438 | $1,219 |
| Premium exterior folding pair | $1,199 | $3,538 | $1,769 |
Material rates reflect the latest BLS construction PPI adjustment. Installed totals include labor and supplies but exclude permits and any tear-out beyond the calculator's default scope.
Recent Cost Trends
Wholesale construction prices typically lead homeowner-facing quotes by 2–4 months. Use the trend below to decide whether to pull a project forward or wait for the next reading.
Residential Construction PPI — Trailing 12 Months
BLS series PCU236211236211, single-family construction producer prices.
200.9
+2.8% vs Jul 25
The PPI is the wholesale price of materials and labor that contractors pay, before margin. A rising index usually flows into homeowner quotes within 2–4 months. Use this trend to decide whether to pull a project forward or wait.
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Typical Cost Snapshot
For a typical bifold door installation scenario in the national baseline, this calculator currently models a total around $1,500, or about $750 per door.
This market is currently modeled close to the national baseline, so project swings are more likely to come from scope and finish choices than from regional pricing alone.
Local labor conditions, permit timing, and finish selection all influence how this project prices in your market.
Low / Mid / High Project Scenarios
Low Scenario
$275$275 per door
Single small hollow-core bifold closet opening with basic track, ready opening, no paint, and no removal.
Mid Scenario
$1,500$750 per door
Two standard molded-panel closet openings with standard tracks, minor jamb adjustment, paint touch-up, and old-door removal.
High Scenario
$6,422$2,141 per door
Three wide mirror/glass bifold openings with heavy-duty track, new casing repair, full paint finish, and heavy old-track removal.
What Changes the Estimate Most?
- Door material and opening width drive most of the equipment cost, especially for mirror, glass, louvered, and wide closet systems.
- Track and pivot quality affects both price and performance; cheap hardware is the main reason bifold doors bind or jump track.
- Jamb repair, casing, and paint often determine whether a small closet-door swap stays cheap or becomes finish carpentry.
When This Calculator Is Less Accurate
This calculator is less accurate when the project includes exterior folding glass wall systems, custom closet millwork, severely out-of-square openings, lead-paint containment, or floor leveling that affects door clearance.
Use the result as a budgeting starting point, then validate with local contractor quotes if the scope includes specialty materials, hidden damage, or permit-driven design changes.
How Much Does Bifold Door Installation Cost?
Bifold door installation usually costs $250-900 per closet opening for standard interior doors and $1,000-2,500+ for mirrored, glass, wide, or premium folding systems. Most cost variation comes from door material, opening width, track quality, jamb condition, and finish painting.
Cost Factors:
- Door material ranges from inexpensive hollow-core panels to solid, louvered, mirrored, glass, and premium folding systems
- Wide or oversized openings need larger doors, stronger track, and more alignment time
- Track and pivot quality matters because cheap hardware is the most common reason bifold doors bind or jump the track
- Out-of-square closet openings often need jamb, stop, or casing repair before new doors align correctly
- Painting doors and casing can cost as much as the basic door unit on small closet projects
Frequently Asked Questions (3)
How much does bifold door installation cost?
Standard bifold closet doors usually cost $250-900 per opening installed. Mirrored, glass, wide, or premium folding systems can cost $1,000-2,500+ per opening depending on hardware and finish work.
Can I replace sliding closet doors with bifold doors?
Usually yes if the opening depth, width, and floor clearance work. The old sliding track must be removed, the jamb may need repair, and a top track with pivots is installed for the bifold panels.
Why do bifold doors come off track?
Most problems come from cheap pivots, loose brackets, out-of-square openings, or poor alignment. Better track hardware and careful adjustment during installation prevent most issues.
Data sources & methodology
Estimates blend national base costs, the BLS residential construction PPI, regional and direct metro CPI series, BLS OEWS state labor wages, and U.S. Census ACS housing signals. Market data refreshed August 2026. Expect ±15–30% spread vs an actual contractor quote.
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