Front Door Replacement Cost: Installed Prices

Front door replacement cost in South Jersey and the Philadelphia area comes to about $900 to $4,000 installed for a standard single door. An entry with sidelights, a transom or double doors runs $2,500 to $8,000 or more. Material, glass, hardware and the condition of the existing frame determine where an individual quote lands. Below you will find prices by door type, an explanation of what an installed price covers, and a practical way to compare estimates.

Installed Prices by Door Type

Each range below covers a new door set into an existing opening, with the old door removed and basic hardware included. Rows assume a standard 36-by-80-inch opening unless they say otherwise.

These ranges combine HomeGuide’s national cost survey and the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report with 2026 price guides published by door installers in South Jersey and Philadelphia, checked in September 2026. Local quotes sit above national averages because labor in this market costs more.

What an Installed Price Includes

Most installers in the region quote a prehung door, which arrives already hung in its own frame with the threshold and weatherstripping attached at the factory. The crew removes the old door, frame and interior trim, then inspects the opening for moisture damage. After that they set, shim and fasten the new unit, seal the gap around it, install the lockset and put the trim back.

A slab replacement keeps your existing frame and hangs only a new door in it. This option costs less, and it works when the frame is square, dry and sized precisely for the new slab. A deteriorated threshold or soft jambs will transfer their drafts and sticking directly to the new door.

Two quotes for the same door can differ by $1,500 because they price different amounts of work. One may include disposal of the old unit, which HomeGuide puts at $75 to $200 when billed separately, along with exterior trim capping and paint. Another may list only the door and labor. If you plan to set the door yourself, our guide on how to install a prehung exterior door covers each step.

Cost by Material

Material establishes the base price before glass and hardware are added. In comparable styles, steel is the least expensive of the three common options, fiberglass sits in the middle and wood costs the most.

Steel

A steel prehung door costs about $900 to $2,500 installed in this market, and the upper end covers a half-glass door with a painted finish. Steel resists forced entry and holds its shape through seasonal temperature changes. Its vulnerabilities are dents and corrosion where the surface gets scratched near the bottom, so a scuffed door needs prompt touch-up paint.

Fiberglass

Fiberglass runs $1,200 to $3,000 installed, depending mostly on whether you choose a smooth skin or a stainable wood-grain one. It does not swell or rot in humid summers, and it keeps its fit through freeze-thaw winters. Homeowners who want the appearance of wood without annual maintenance usually choose fiberglass.

Wood

Solid wood doors start near $1,800 installed and pass $5,000 for custom sizes, hardwood species or factory finishes. A wood door facing direct sunlight needs sanding and refinishing more frequently than one protected by a porch roof. A storm door installed in front of it also slows deterioration of the finish.

Labor and Frame Costs

Labor makes up roughly 30 to 35 percent of a front door bill, according to Forbes Home. For a basic single-door swap into a sound opening, HomeGuide puts labor at $300 to $500 nationally. Rates in South Jersey and Philadelphia run above that average, and labor passes $1,500 when the job involves framing.

The frame is where estimates most often grow, since replacing a frame in a sound opening adds about $250 to $500 of labor. Rot in the sill or in the framing below it requires more extensive work. The damaged wood has to be removed and rebuilt before installation, and that repair typically runs $600 to $2,500, depending on how far water has spread.

Installers usually find rot only after the old door comes out. A written quote should state how that repair will be priced, either as a fixed allowance or as a rate per foot of framing.

Upgrades That Raise the Quote

After material, glass and hardware choices move the price the most. Decorative or privacy glass in the door adds about $300 to $1,500, depending on its size and whether it has internal blinds or a textured pattern. Each sidelight adds $1,000 to $2,500, because it brings its own insulated glass panel, a wider frame and extra trim. A simple rectangular transom adds $500 to $1,500.

A premium handleset and deadbolt add $400 to $1,200 installed. A multipoint lock, which secures the door at the top, middle and bottom simultaneously, adds $600 to $1,800. An electronic smart lock costs $100 to $500 for the device itself, before any installation charge.

A nonstandard size adds $200 to $1,000, because the unit is built to order and the opening may need new framing. Many doors also arrive unfinished, and HomeGuide prices a professional paint job at $125 to $225.

How to Compare Front Door Quotes

Ask each installer for a written quote that names the door model and material and says whether the unit is prehung or a slab. It should also list the glass, the hardware, removal and disposal, trim and exterior capping, and finish work. A separate line for possible rot repair keeps a low bid from growing once the old door is out.

Compare at least three quotes item by item. A noticeably lower total usually leaves out the frame, the capping or the haul-away, and those costs return as change orders. If you would like to spread the payments, financing is available for door projects.

American Quality Remodeling replaces front doors in Camden and Burlington counties in New Jersey and in Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania. For a measured, itemized price on your entry, schedule a free front door replacement estimate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to replace a front door?

Most single front doors are replaced in one working day, and HomeGuide estimates 3 to 8 hours for a door the same size as the old one. Sidelights, a transom, double doors or rot repair can extend installation into a second day, and painting an unfinished door adds drying time.

Is there a federal tax credit for a new front door in 2026?

No. The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit expired on December 31, 2025. Qualifying doors installed during 2025 that met ENERGY STAR requirements earned 30 percent of the cost, up to $250 per door and $500 annually. A door installed in 2026 receives no federal credit.

Does a new front door add resale value?

A steel entry door ranks among the highest-returning remodeling projects in national data. The 2025 Cost vs. Value Report lists an average job cost of $2,435 and a resale value of $5,270, or 216 percent recouped. Its larger fiberglass entry project, priced at $11,754, recouped about 85 percent.

What is the cheapest way to replace a front door?

A steel prehung door in a standard 36-by-80-inch size, with minimal decorative glass, keeps the price near $900 installed. Keeping the original opening dimensions avoids additional framing work. A slab replacement costs less only when the existing frame is square and free of rot.

Should I replace the storm door at the same time?

If the existing storm door is dented, drafty or mismatched with the new entry, replacing both during one visit saves a separate service call. A standard storm door costs about $400 to $900 installed. Our storm door replacement page shows the styles and glass options.