Door Installation Cost Calculator2026
Calculate interior or exterior door installation costs by door count, door type, hardware package, jamb work, and trim scope. Compare hollow-core, solid-core, patio, and entry-door replacements.
Project Details
Total Estimated Cost
$3,642
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: April 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 Door Type
National average pricingSame default project size (default scope), priced across each material tier.
| Tier | Material rate | Total project | Installed per door |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Hollow-Core | $219 | $2,358 | $786 |
| Interior Solid-Core | $378 | $2,835 | $945 |
| Exterior Entry Door | $647 | $3,642 | $1,214 |
| Patio / French Door | — | $7,074 | $2,358 |
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.
200.1
+0.9% vs Mar 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.
Door Installation Cost by City
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Typical Cost Snapshot
For a typical door installation scenario in the national baseline, this calculator currently models a total around $3,642, or about $1,214 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.
Door installation in most markets usually depends on door type, jamb condition, hardware tier, and whether the job is a simple slab swap or a more involved prehung replacement.
Low / Mid / High Project Scenarios
Low Scenario
$1,158$579 per door
A couple of interior slab swaps with basic hardware and minimal finish work.
Mid Scenario
$4,932$1,233 per door
Several prehung replacements with standard hardware and casing touch-up.
High Scenario
$8,506$2,835 per door
Premium entry or patio door scope with opening adjustments and expanded trim work.
What Changes the Estimate Most?
- Door type is the biggest driver, especially when moving from simple interior slabs to entry or patio systems.
- Opening adjustments, jamb work, and trim repairs are the main reasons installation labor swings sharply.
- Exterior doors often cost more because sealing, threshold details, and hardware quality all matter at once.
When This Calculator Is Less Accurate
This calculator is less accurate when framing repairs, sidelights, transoms, accessibility modifications, or major security upgrades become part of the opening.
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 Door Installation Cost?
Door installation usually costs about $350-3,000 per door installed depending on door type, hardware, jamb work, and finish carpentry. Interior slab swaps stay on the low end, while patio and entry doors with trim work cost much more.
Cost Factors:
- Door type — interior hollow-core doors are much cheaper than insulated entry or patio units
- Installation scope — slab swaps are simpler than full prehung replacements or opening adjustments
- Hardware — locksets, handles, hinges, and security hardware add per-door cost
- Trim and paint — casing touch-ups and finish work can materially change the total
- Opening condition — out-of-square frames, exterior sealing, and threshold work add labor
Frequently Asked Questions (3)
How much does door installation cost?
Door installation often costs about $350-3,000 per door installed, depending on whether it is an interior slab, prehung entry door, or patio unit. Trim work, hardware, and opening adjustments can materially raise the total.
Is a prehung door more expensive to install?
Yes. Prehung doors generally cost more to install because the full frame assembly is being replaced, which often means more alignment, shimming, casing, and finish work.
Do exterior doors cost more than interior doors?
Usually yes. Exterior doors are heavier, more weather-sensitive, and often require better hardware, flashing, sealing, and threshold detailing than basic interior doors.
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 April 2026. Expect ±15–30% spread vs an actual contractor quote.
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