Typical Greater Boston price ranges by door type
These reference ranges cover professionally installed doors in Greater Boston, including labor. Final quotes vary by trim, hardware, and whether carpentry repair is required for your specific opening.
- Steel entry door, installed: $900 – $2,500
- Fiberglass entry door, installed: $1,500 – $4,000
- Wood entry door, installed: $2,500 – $8,000+
- Full entry door replacement (all types, installed): $1,200 – $4,500
- Sliding patio door, installed: $1,500 – $4,500
- French/hinged patio doors, installed: $2,000 – $6,000
- Storm door, installed: $350 – $900
- Interior prehung door, installed (each): $250 – $700
- Interior slab-only swap (existing frame reused): $150 – $400
- Smart lock or keypad lock, installed: $200 – $500
Source: Reference ranges for professionally installed door projects across Greater Boston, aggregated from full-service installer quote data ((HomeGuide, 2024), (Angi, 2024)) and adjusted for the local market using regional construction-cost indices ((RSMeans CCI, 2024)). ROI benchmarks cross-checked against (Cost vs. Value, 2024). Not a quote; actual bids depend on your specific doors and frame condition.
Boston-specific cost factors
Older housing stock like historic brownstones or vintage suburban colonials often have non-standard openings that require custom framing or jamb extensions, adding to the labor. If you're in a coastal town like Hingham, Scituate, or Marblehead, we recommend choosing fiberglass or reinforced steel to stand up to salt-air corrosion.
- Non-standard opening sizes in historic Boston stock
- Coastal weather sealing and corrosion resistance
- Frame, sill, and brick mould rot in older homes
- Condo or HOA restrictions on door style and color
- Permit requirements for historic district properties
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Frequently asked questions
Does my historic home require a specific type of door?+
If you are in a protected historic district in Boston, Cambridge, or elsewhere, you may need approval for door material and aesthetic. Always verify with your local historic commission before choosing a replacement.
Why does the age of my house affect door install costs?+
Older homes often have settled framing. A door install that would be standard in a 2000s Needham home may require significant structural shimming or partial framing repair in a 1920s house to get the new door to seal correctly.
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