Cost to Replace a Front Door

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How much would it cost to replace this front door?

This door is old and damaged.  The hardware is worn out and needs to be replaced.  The existing door is standard sized at 3'0" by 6'8".

The low estimate reflects purchasing a pre-hung door and replacing the trim. The high estimate reflects purchasing a slab door and preparing it for hardware.

Low estimate for materials and labor:
  • Pre-hung replacement door
  • New lockset and hinges
  • Primer and paint
  • Trim
  • Misc: nails, screws
  • Labor 3 hours
High estimate for materials and labor:
  • Slab replacement door
  • New lockset and hinges
  • Primer and paint
  • Misc: nails, screws
  • Labor 5 hours

If you are a contractor or a handyman, how much would this job cost in your area?
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By:  Do-Dad`s   Winder, GA
(10/11/2007)

I am in Winder, Ga. The cost of this project would run around $350.00 depending on the price of the door. That is assuming the door is under $200.00


By:  Handy Andy   Salina, KS
(8/7/2008)

To properly install a door supplied by the client, with hardware supplied by the client. I charge $350. If the framework is rotted or damaged, that would be extra Painting is extra.Respectfully,Handy Andy


By:  red truck remodeling   Fort Worth, TX
(2/11/2009)

I am in fort worth tx. We just removed an old screen door and the old back door and replaced it with a new 9-lite reliabuilt door from lowes. The total cost of the job was $405. This did not include paint or the price of the new door locks.


By:  ProjisTechs   Oviedo, FL
(2/5/2010)

We are in Oviedo, FL, Central Florida and we are real particular especially on a front door. We did one a few weeks back for $325.