Door installation cost: interior and exterior doors in 2026
Short answer: installing a prehung interior door costs about $172 to $448 (Homeyou), or about $529 to $804 per door with the door and supplies included (Homewyse, May 2026). An exterior door runs about $347 to $896 installed (Homeyou). Handyman labor to hang a door is often $200 to $300 plus the door (Fixr).
Figures from Homeyou (updated September 2026), Homewyse (May 2026) and Fixr's handyman guide. National averages; check local prices.
What it costs
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Prehung interior door, installed (Homeyou) | $172–$448 |
| Prehung interior door, door and supplies included (Homewyse) | $529–$804 per door |
| Hang a door, labor only (Fixr) | $200–$300 |
| Exterior door, installed (Homeyou) | $347–$896 |
| Door lock or deadbolt (Homeyou) | $85–$172 |
Homewyse's estimate covers setting the unit in the opening, shimming it plumb, fastening and cleanup, and leaves out removing the old door and frame, framing repairs and permits.
Prehung door or slab?
- Prehung comes in its own frame. It's faster and easier to get right when the old frame is out of square or damaged.
- Slab is just the door. It's cheaper to buy but needs hinge mortises and a bored lock cut to match the old frame, which takes skill and time.
What adds to the price
- Removing the old door and frame, and patching drywall around it.
- Rough openings that are out of square or the wrong size.
- New trim and casing, paint or stain.
- Exterior doors: weatherstripping, sill pans and sealing against water. Some areas need a permit for exterior doors.
How to quote it
- Measure the opening and note the swing (left or right hand) before ordering.
- Put the door, labor, hardware, trim, paint and haul-away on separate lines.
- Offer trim and painting as optional add-ons.
- Price several doors in one house per door, with a lower price after the first.
More prices in the handyman price list.
Sources
- Homeyou: Handyman cost (updated September 24, 2026)
- Homewyse: Cost to install a prehung door (May 2026)
- Fixr: Handyman cost
Questions
How much does it cost to install an interior door?
About $172 to $448 for a prehung interior door installed (Homeyou), or about $529 to $804 per door with the door and supplies included (Homewyse, May 2026).
How much does it cost to install an exterior door?
About $347 to $896 installed, according to Homeyou, depending on the door and the opening.
How much does a handyman charge to hang a door?
Fixr puts handyman labor to hang a door at about $200 to $300, not counting the door and hardware.
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