Exterior door replacement cost: what pros charge in 2026

By Nicholas Lipari, founder of PlainJob · Updated November 2, 2026 · 4 min read

Short answer: replacing an exterior door costs about $1,500 on average: roughly $150 to $3,000 for an entry door, $600 to $5,000 for a sliding glass door and $1,250 to $6,030 for a double door (NerdWallet). Door installers charge about $40 to $90 an hour.

National figures from the sources listed at the bottom. Local prices vary; use them as a starting point.

What it costs

Item	Typical cost
Exterior door, average	About $1,500
Entry door	$150–$3,000
Double door	$1,250–$6,030
Sliding glass door	$600–$5,000
Fire-rated steel door	$400–$1,300
Storm or screen door	$125–$1,100
Door installer, per hour	$40–$90
General handyperson, per hour	$30–$40

Handyman or licensed pro?

Replacing a prehung exterior door in the same opening is handyman work in most places. Enlarging the opening or changing the header is structural and usually needs a permit and, in many states, a contractor. Rules vary by state; see handyman license requirements by state.

How to quote it

Measure the rough opening and jamb depth, and note the swing.
Check the sill and subfloor for rot before quoting; price repairs as an option.
Quote the door, labor, new lockset, trim, paint and haul-away as separate lines.

More prices in the handyman price list.

Sources

NerdWallet: Door replacement cost (updated August 2025)

Questions

How much does it cost to replace an exterior door?

About $1,500 on average according to NerdWallet, with entry doors from about $150 to $3,000 and double doors up to about $6,000.

How much is labor to install an exterior door?

Door installers charge about $40 to $90 an hour; a straight swap of a prehung door often takes a few hours.