A new exterior door returns an average of 216.4% of its cost at resale — the highest ROI of any home improvement project tracked (Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value data) — while also improving security, insulation, and curb appeal. If your door is warped, drafty, or no longer locks securely, replacement is usually a fast, high-return fix.
Below you’ll find project pricing by door type, our top-ranked door installers, and answers to the most common questions. Not sure if you need a full replacement? See the signs it’s time to replace your door, compare door materials, or check the full cost guide.
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Every project below is priced as an installed national range covering labor and materials. The table lists them at a glance; the cards underneath add scope, timeline, and what pushes a job toward the top of its range. Local labor rates move these figures — your city page carries the adjusted numbers.
| Project Type | Typical Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Entry Door | $1,200–$2,500 | Budget-friendly steel replacement door |
| Fiberglass Entry Door | $1,500–$4,000 | Wood-look fiberglass with better insulation |
| Wood Entry Door | $2,500–$6,000+ | Custom wood door with premium curb appeal |
| Sliding Patio Door | $1,500–$3,500 | Space-saving sliding glass door replacement |
| French Patio Door | $2,500–$6,000+ | Hinged double-door glass replacement |
| Door Frame Replacement | $200–$650 | Frame-only repair without replacing the door |
These companies are ordered by their real customer rating, taken from public review platforms and dated when we recorded it. It is not an editorial score and not a ranking of build quality — most ratings describe a single branch listing, so read the scope note on each company’s review page before comparing.
Renewal by Andersen's Fibrex composite construction extends to its entry and patio door lines, and reviews that specifically call out door installations echo the window feedback — installers are frequently praised for punctuality, cleanup, and fit. A recurring caveat on patio doors involves water intrusion in the tracks or wind leakage after a few years, which owners report gets resolved through RbA's warranty service calls, though response times vary by which local affiliate handles your installation. As with their windows, expect a premium price point reflected in premium materials and a full-service installation process.
Long Home's door line carries the same lifetime, no-nonsense warranty as its roofing and windows work, and reviews mentioning door installs are strongest on crew professionalism once a job is actually underway. Independent review platforms show a wider split than the company's own testimonials, though, with a recurring pattern of incorrect installations and slow follow-up on service calls — get any promised adjustment or fix in writing before the crew leaves. As with Long Home's other trades, if you're not currently in the market, ask directly to be removed from their contact list.
Home Genius Exteriors partners with ProVia for its entry and patio door lines, and reviews mentioning door installs describe the same dedicated-project-manager experience the company is known for elsewhere — homeowners note a straightforward process and thorough cleanup. One practical flag: their "50% off materials" promotion explicitly excludes windows and doors, so confirm what's actually discounted before you count on that number for a door quote.
Window Nation's patio and entry doors are backed by the same Installation Masters-certified crews and Lifetime Plus warranty as their windows, and most door-specific reviews echo that — quick, clean install days with minimal disruption. That said, a handful of documented complaints are door-specific: missing screw-cover plugs, a patio door lock that was difficult to operate, and one report of a screen door that detached within weeks of installation. Confirm your door's exact measurements and hardware function are checked at the final walkthrough before your crew leaves.
Power's POWER Freedom Series entry doors and sliding patio doors are built with ProVia, and door-specific reviews are genuinely positive — homeowners report noticeable draft elimination and lower heating bills after replacement, with most installs finishing in a few hours. As with Power's other trades, the most common complaint isn't the door itself but the door-to-door sales approach used to generate the appointment — you're free to request a consultation on your own schedule instead.
Hansons installs entry and patio doors under the same four-tier Smart Choice warranty system used across its other trades, and reviews specifically describing patio door installs are largely positive on crew professionalism and a same-day quality check. A smaller number of reviews flag doors arriving shorter than the ordered size without advance notice, so confirm your exact door dimensions are documented in writing before installation day.
Clear Choice's entry door line is part of its broader New England exterior business, and reviews mentioning door work echo the company's general reputation for responsive communication and on-time, respectful crews. As with their other trades, the strongest and most consistent activity is concentrated around their Harrisburg, PA market — confirm your specific ZIP is inside their active service area before requesting a door quote.
Statewide's sliding and French patio doors use insulated glass with low-E coatings, and door-specific reviews are notably strong — homeowners describe replacing leaking patio doors and rotted surrounding wood in the same visit, with crews hauling away the old materials and leaving a clean site. Statewide holds a 4.3–4.5 star rating across its major Texas markets (Houston, Dallas), consistent with the professional, low-pressure service reputation reflected in its other trades.
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Illustrative photography of this kind of installation — not photographs of jobs booked through us. Treat them as a reference for finish, scale and the visible components of the job, rather than a portfolio of work our partners completed. Your written quote should list the specification, not just images.
Door replacement, door installation, exterior door replacement and entry door replacement all get searched for the same project, but the scope behind them varies more than most homeowners expect — and the difference is thousands of dollars.
A slab replacement swaps only the door itself into the existing frame. A prehung unit replaces the door and its frame together. This is the doors equivalent of insert-versus-full-frame in windows: same decision, same cost multiple, and the same incentive for a company that specialises in one to recommend it.
Patio door replacement and sliding glass door replacement are a different job again — larger glass area, more weight, and thermal performance that matters as much as it does on windows. Door repair covers rollers, tracks, weatherstripping and hardware, and is often the honest answer on a door that simply sticks.
One thing worth knowing before you shop: steel entry doors carry the second-highest resale return of any tracked home improvement project, ahead of every window and roofing option. The complication nobody mentions is that the highest-return door is also the plainest — return drops as you move upmarket into wood and large glass packages.
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