door installation in newton, ma
A Newton entrance often carries a lot of the house's character: a paneled door with sidelights on a colonial in Newton Centre, a glass-paneled door on a Victorian in West Newton, a simple slab on a postwar cape in Oak Hill. Plum ProExteriors installs entry, storm and patio doors across Newton with new doors that keep that character and stop the drafts, leaks and sticking that older doors bring.
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Most Newton door replacements are prehung units, a new door already hung in a new insulated frame, set into the existing opening and trimmed to match the house. Older homes sometimes need a custom size or sill repair first, which we find during the free estimate. If your home is in a local historic district, we plan for design review before anything is ordered. Most single doors are installed in a day, and every project is quoted after we see the opening.
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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doors we install in newton
Front entry doors
Fiberglass, steel and wood entry doors, with sidelights, transoms and glass options sized to the existing opening. For older facades we choose panel layouts and glass styles that look right for the period of the house.
Storm doors
A storm door adds a layer of protection for a wood or older entry door and lets you ventilate in mild weather. Slim, full-view styles keep a handsome front door visible.
Patio and sliding doors
Patio doors open kitchens and family rooms to the yard or deck. On a recent Newton project we installed a new patio door together with Andersen 400 Series windows so the glass, frames and finish matched across the back of the house. Not sure which style? Compare sliding and French patio doors.
matching doors to newton's older homes
Many Newton houses were built before standard door sizes, and a century of settling leaves few openings perfectly square. We measure every opening, check the sill and framing for rot, and order a door that fits the real opening rather than forcing a stock size. Where the original trim is worth keeping, we preserve it. Where it is damaged, we replace it with a matching profile.
Wood remains the traditional choice for historic entrances. Fiberglass doors with wood-grain finishes are a practical alternative that looks the part without the regular refinishing. Our guide to types of exterior doors and our fiberglass vs steel comparison cover the trade-offs.
historic districts and design review
Newton has several local historic districts, and exterior changes in a district, including a new front door, can require review by the Newton Historical Commission before work begins. Get approval before ordering anything. Review boards often prefer repairing an original door over replacing it, and when replacement is allowed they usually expect the new door to match the original style, size, panel layout and glass. Street-facing doors may need to be wood, although some boards accept a painted fiberglass door that closely matches wood. Original trim and hardware are often expected to stay or be replicated.
We help you through it: photographing and measuring the existing door, choosing a door that fits the guidelines and preparing what the commission needs to see, then building the review into the schedule. Our historic home remodeling page explains how we approach older homes.
what a new door costs in newton
Single entry door
Fiberglass, in a new insulated frame
- Standard
- $4,830
- Premium
- $5,445
- Deluxe
- $6,312
Entry with sidelights
One sidelight; two sidelights from $9,860
- Standard
- $6,280
- Premium
- $7,860
- Deluxe
- $8,820
Patio doors
Gliding from $8,860; French from $13,860
- Standard
- $8,860
- Premium
- $9,770
- Deluxe
- $10,950
Why Newton doors differ from national averages
National price guides average in newer, squarer houses. Newton openings are older and rarely square, sills have often taken decades of water, and historic review can set the material and style. Those add fitting time and sometimes a custom size, which is why we quote after we see the opening. The calculator above applies our prices to the door you have in mind.
Installed to Seal, Not Just to Swing
A good door in a poor installation still leaks air and water. Our installers remove the old unit, repair the sill and framing where needed, flash the opening so water drains out, set the door plumb and level, and adjust the weatherstripping and hardware so it closes with an even seal. ProVia doors carry a lifetime manufacturer warranty plus three years of labor coverage from Plum ProExteriors.
Doors and Windows Together
Many Newton homeowners replace doors and windows in the same project so finishes and hardware match. See our window replacement page for Newton, and our Newton siding page if the exterior is getting a full update.
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. Most doors arrive in four to six weeks and are installed in a day. Financing is available. Our guide to front door replacement cost explains each factor.
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The owner is on site for every project, and when the job is done he asks every client the same question on camera: what do you think? These are their answers, at their own homes.
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serving every newton village
We install doors in Newton Centre, Newtonville, West Newton, Auburndale, Waban, Newton Highlands, Newton Upper Falls, Newton Lower Falls, Chestnut Hill, Oak Hill and the rest of Newton, from our office a short drive away in Wellesley.
frequently asked questions
Do I need approval to replace a front door in Newton?
Most door replacements need a building permit, and homes in a local historic district may also need design review. We confirm what your project needs and handle the paperwork.
Can a new door match my home's original style?
Yes. We choose panel layouts, glass and finishes that suit the period of the house, and we can keep or match the existing trim.
How long does door installation take?
Most single doors are installed in one day. Custom sizes, sidelights or sill repairs can add time, and we give you the schedule up front.
Is a fiberglass door a good choice for an older home?
Often, yes. Fiberglass resists warping and rot, insulates well and can be finished to look like stained wood, without the upkeep of a wood door.
How much does a new front door cost in Newton?
Installed, a single fiberglass entry door runs from $4,830 to $6,312, with sidelights from $6,280, and patio doors from $8,860. Wood adds $1,600 and steel takes $400 off. Use the calculator on this page for your door, then book a free estimate for an exact quote.
What company makes the best entry doors?
ProVia, Therma-Tru, Pella and Andersen are among the most respected entry door makers. We install ProVia doors, which carry a lifetime manufacturer warranty plus three years of labor coverage from Plum ProExteriors.
Can I replace just the door and keep the frame?
Only if the frame is square, solid and free of rot, and the new door is the same size. In older Newton homes that is rare, so most replacements are prehung units with a new frame.
Do you install garage doors?
No. We install entry, side, storm and patio doors.
book a free door estimate in newton
Call us or send the estimate form. We will measure your doors, check the openings and give you a written quote.
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