front door replacement cost
Ask three contractors to price a new front door in Massachusetts and you can get three very different numbers. Usually they are quoting different doors, different amounts of work around the door, or both. Here are the prices Plum ProExteriors works from, what moves them, and a calculator that turns them into a range for your entry.
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Installed, with removal, a new insulated frame, flashing and project management, a single fiberglass entry door runs from $4,830 to $6,312, standard to deluxe. Add a sidelight and it starts at $6,280; two sidelights start at $9,860. Wood adds $1,600, steel takes $400 off, and triple insulated glass adds $450. Older homes with out-of-square openings or a rotted sill add fitting and repair work on top. Every door is quoted after we inspect the opening, and the estimate is free.
what a new door costs
Door pricing depends on the style, the frame material and the glass. Answer four quick questions for a standard, premium and deluxe range. Every project is quoted after we measure the opening, and financing is available on every service we offer.
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what drives the cost of a front door
Nine things change a door quote. Scroll through them, then compare any estimate you get against the list.
Material
Steel doors are usually the most economical and very secure. Fiberglass costs more, resists dents and rot, insulates well and can be finished to look like wood. Solid wood doors are typically the most expensive and need regular refinishing. See our fiberglass vs steel door comparison.
Style and glass
A plain panel door costs less than one with decorative, textured or leaded glass. More glass means more light and more cost, and insulated, low-E or decorative glass adds to it. Glass in and beside an entry door must be safety glass, which is part of the price of any glazed door.
Sidelights and transoms
Glass panels beside or above the door turn a single unit into a larger assembly. Sidelights are built into one wide continuous frame, their glass must be tempered, and the wider opening needs a wider threshold, careful leveling and more weather sealing. They are one of the biggest price drivers on a front entry, and two sidelights cost noticeably more than one.
Size
Standard-size doors are made in volume. Wider, taller or custom-size doors, common in older Massachusetts homes, cost more to build.
Hardware and finish
Handlesets, smart locks, multi-point locks and hinges range widely. Factory-finished doors cost more upfront than doors painted or stained on site but hold their finish longer.
Prehung unit or slab only
A prehung door comes already hung in a new frame. A slab is only the door, hung in the existing frame. Slabs cost less but rarely seal as well, especially in an old frame. A prehung unit is the right choice when the frame is damaged or out of square, when you want a weather-tight threshold, or when you want the door to swing the other way. Most replacements we recommend are prehung.
Sill and framing repair
Front door sills take years of water and snow. If the sill or the framing around the door is rotted, it must be repaired before the new door goes in. This is the most common surprise in a door replacement, which is why we check it before quoting.
Changing the opening
Adding sidelights, widening the opening or changing the door size means framing, siding and trim work around the door, which adds significantly to the job.
Trim, storm door and extras
New exterior trim, interior casing, painting and a storm door all add to the total. They are worth budgeting for, because a new door framed by tired trim rarely looks finished.
front door cost by style
Single entry door
Fiberglass, in a new insulated frame
- Standard
- $4,830
- Premium
- $5,445
- Deluxe
- $6,312
With one sidelight
One wide frame, tempered glass, wider threshold
- Standard
- $6,280
- Premium
- $7,860
- Deluxe
- $8,820
With two sidelights
The widest single-door assembly
- Standard
- $9,860
- Premium
- $10,770
- Deluxe
- $11,950
Why older Massachusetts homes cost more to fit
Many Massachusetts homes predate standard door sizes, and decades of settling leave openings out of square. Fitting a new door properly may mean a custom size, shimming and planing, or rebuilding part of the frame. Homes in a local historic district may also need design review before the door is ordered, which affects the style you can choose. Standard, premium and deluxe in the tiles reflect the ProVia series, the glass package and the hardware. The calculator above applies them to the door you have in mind.
Where It Pays to Spend
- A prehung unit with a new frame, for a better seal than a slab in an old frame
- Sill and framing repair, because a new door on a rotted sill will leak
- Insulated glass and good weatherstripping, which you feel every winter
- A durable finish, so the door looks good for years without refinishing
How to Compare Door Quotes
- Confirm each quote is for the same door: brand, material, size, glass and sidelights
- Check whether it is a prehung unit or a slab
- Ask whether removal, disposal, sill repair and trim are included
- Compare hardware, finish and warranty, including labor coverage
how plum proexteriors prices a door
We measure the opening, check the sill, framing and trim, and walk through door styles and finishes with you. You get a written quote that lists the door, the installation and any repairs. ProVia doors carry a lifetime manufacturer warranty plus three years of labor coverage from Plum ProExteriors, and financing is available. Planning a patio door too? See our sliding glass door replacement cost guide.
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frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to replace a front door in Massachusetts?
Installed, a single fiberglass entry door runs from $4,830 to $6,312, one sidelight from $6,280 and two sidelights from $9,860. Wood adds $1,600 and steel takes $400 off. Use the calculator on this page, then book a free estimate for an exact quote.
Is it cheaper to replace just the door slab?
Upfront, yes. But a slab in an old frame often leaks air and water. A prehung unit usually gives a better result for the money.
Do sidelights add a lot to the cost?
They are one of the biggest cost drivers. At our prices one sidelight adds about $1,450 to a standard door and two sidelights about $5,000, because they add glass, a wider frame and more installation work.
Which is cheaper, fiberglass or steel?
Steel is usually less expensive, about $400 less per door at our prices. Fiberglass costs more but resists dents and rot and can look like wood.
Can I finance a new front door?
Yes. Plum ProExteriors offers financing on all exterior projects, including doors.
Where is the best place to buy a front door?
Big-box stores suit standard sizes and simple swaps. A specialty door installer is the better choice for custom sizes, older or out-of-square openings, premium brands and warranties that cover both the door and the labor.
Can I replace a door with sidelights with a double door?
Often, yes. A door with two sidelights usually fills a wide enough opening for a pair of doors, if the header and framing suit the new unit. We check the opening during the estimate.
get an exact door quote
Call us or send the estimate form. We will measure the opening and give you a written quote.
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