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DOORSHow much does a new front door cost?
Short answer: a new front door often costs anywhere from under $1,000 to around $3,000 or more, installed. Steel doors sit at the lower end and fiberglass in the middle to upper range. Custom wood, double doors, sidelights and decorative glass can push the price well beyond that.
About these numbers: they are broad, third-party market ranges, not Genview prices. Your price depends on your home, the products you choose and what we find on site. We give every customer a written price after measuring.
Front door cost by material
Angi's August 2026 figures for Texas (Austin) list these door-only ranges, before installation:
- Steel: about $150 to $1,380
- Fiberglass: about $150 to $2,950
- Wood: about $495 to $2,950
The same data lists labor at about $30 to $90 an hour, which Angi says makes up nearly a third of a typical project. Reframing a damaged opening adds more. Not sure which material fits your home? Read fiberglass, steel or wood for Texas weather.
What changes the price of a front door
- Prehung vs. slab. A prehung door comes with a new frame and seals better, but costs more than a door slab alone.
- Glass, sidelights and transoms. They add light, cost and heat gain, so choose double-pane Low-E glass.
- Size and configuration. Double doors and oversized entries cost more.
- Hardware. Handlesets, deadbolts and smart locks vary widely in price.
- Frame condition. Rot, termite damage or a frame pushed out of square by foundation movement needs repair first.
- Finish. Factory finishes, stain or custom paint
Other doors to consider at the same time
Garage-to-house doors and French doors are often replaced along with the front door. Doing them together can save a trip. See all entry doors
Is a new front door worth it?
A well-hung insulated door stops drafts, quiets the entry and changes how your home looks from the street. The U.S. Department of Energy notes that insulated steel and fiberglass doors have more than five times the insulating value of a solid wood door. If you want to spread out the cost, see financing.
Home energy savings calculator
What could new doors save you each month?
Enter your square footage, windows and doors for a quick, broad estimate.
The bottom line
Budget anywhere from under $1,000 to a few thousand dollars for a quality single entry door, installed, and more for custom doors, double doors or sidelights. We'll measure your opening, bring samples and price it in writing.
Sources: Angi, exterior door installation cost in Austin, TX (updated August 2026); U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Saver: doors.
