Front door replacement cost: steel, high-grade and fiberglass doors, by state
A high-grade door: about $1,050 to $1,200, typically $1,100. That's a new pre-hung exterior door, door and frame together, with the old one taken out, plus the contractor's overhead, profit and sales tax. Sidelights, a lockset, a storm door, paint and repairs to the opening are extra.
Anthony Hicks30+ years in construction. Updated November 5, 2026.
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What it costs
| Job | Cost |
|---|---|
| An insulated steel door | $750 to $900 |
| A high-grade door | $1,050 to $1,200 |
| A fiberglass or detailed wood door | $2,000 to $2,300 |
Totals include the contractor's overhead and profit (20%) and the state's average sales tax. Prices as of November 2026.
What’s in these numbers
Each total is a typical job, priced the way a contractor’s estimate is priced:
- A new pre-hung exterior door, the door in its frame, in the grade shown, with the old door taken out.
- Overhead and profit: 20%, the standard markup on a contractor’s estimate.
- Sales tax on the materials, at the state’s average rate.
Not in them: sidelights and transoms, the lockset and deadbolt, a storm door, paint or stain, an 8 foot or double door, rot repair in the sill or framing, and permits.
Three grades
| Door | What it is |
|---|---|
| Insulated steel | A metal door with an insulated core, flush or paneled |
| High grade | Insulated steel or wood, a grade up |
| Fiberglass or wood with detail | Premium doors with molded or carved detail |
What moves the price
- Grade. Fiberglass and detailed wood doors cost more than insulated steel.
- Size and style. 8 foot doors, double doors, sidelights and transoms add parts and labor.
- The opening. A door cut to fit an old opening, or a rotted sill, adds work.
- Finish. Doors painted or stained on site add a line of their own.
- Where you live. Pick your state in the box above.
Common questions
How much does it cost to replace a front door?
About $750 to $900 for a pre-hung insulated steel door with the old one taken out, typically $800.
How much is a high-grade front door installed?
About $1,050 to $1,200, typically $1,100.
How much is a fiberglass front door installed?
About $2,000 to $2,300 for a premium fiberglass or detailed wood door.
Is a pre-hung door easier to install?
A pre-hung door comes in its frame with the hinges set, so it goes into the opening as one unit; a slab alone has to be fitted and hinged to the old frame. A storm door over it is priced in the storm door cost guide.