Replacing your door is a great way to upgrade the look of your home. A new door can also help reduce drafts, moisture, and pests.
The price to install a replacement interior door includes labor and the cost of a mid-grade prehung door with basic hardware. The estimate does not include painting, sidelights, french doors, or major framing.
Labor
Door installation costs can add up quickly if you need to replace an interior or exterior door or widen the existing doorway. Framing, drywall and trim will be needed as well. In addition, you’ll likely need a new casement to cover the rough frame and secure the hinges and latch. The doors themselves can cost from $150 to $400 each, depending on style, size, and materials.
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Licensed contractors and professional door installers charge between $40 to $90 per hour on average. This varies by location. For a DIY approach, you can hire a local handyperson for about half the price. These professionals typically have a variety of tools and can often install a door in 1 to 4 hours. However, the project will take much longer if you aren’t experienced.
Materials
The door itself is the biggest cost, but there are also other materials that add to the total. For example, casing is a piece of trim that covers the rough frame and provides a place for hinges and latches. It costs about $90 per door on average. If the wall opening needs to be changed, it may require re-framing and drywall installation, which adds $300 to $800 to the overall project.
The price of a pre-hung door varies from low to high, depending on the style and material. A solid wood door is more expensive than a hollow core composite or MDF shell, which are filled with honeycomb cardboard or pieces of foam. An MDF or composite door is cheaper but does not offer as much protection from noise, fire, or weather. Popular brands include JELD-WEN, Masonite, and Sarto. They can be purchased at most big box home improvement stores. They are available in both interior and exterior styles.
Design
There are a variety of doors to choose from, including wood, composite wood, steel, aluminum, and wrought iron. The cost of each door varies by style, material, and brand. However, the overall door installation cost largely depends on the price of the door plus the other parts and hardware. It also includes labor costs if the door requires a new frame and structural changes to load-bearing walls. Installing casing or trim adds another $60 to $200 to the total cost. JELD-WEN, Masonite, and Sarto are popular brands that create a wide variety of styles. These doors can be purchased at home improvement stores. They come in a variety of designs, from plain to colonial and ranch. They may require drilling for hardware and a doorknob, or they can be cut into an existing wall to save on installation costs.
Installation
Replacing or installing a new door is a great way to add style and value to your home. However, the cost of a door can quickly add up. In addition to the price of the door itself, you must also pay for installation costs.
These include the cost of a door frame, casing, and drywall. Casing is a piece of trim that is nailed to the drywall and creates a frame around the doorway. It is available in plain, ranch, or colonial styles and can be made from wood or metal.
The cost of drywall will depend on the size of the opening and whether it needs to be modified. Rewiring electrical and plumbing is another potential cost. It is important to hire a professional for this project, as incorrect work can result in your door not being able to latch or open properly. In addition, you may need to get a permit from your local government for the work.