Typical Metro Atlanta price ranges by door type
These are reference ranges for professionally installed doors across North Georgia, including labor and materials. Historic intown stock (Inman Park, Grant Park, Decatur) often lands at the higher end due to unique jamb depths and framing repairs.
- Steel entry door, installed: 00 – ,500
- Fiberglass entry door, installed: ,500 – ,000
- Wood entry door, installed: ,500 – ,000+
- Full entry door replacement (all types, installed): ,200 – ,500
- Sliding patio door, installed: ,500 – ,500
- French/hinged patio doors, installed: ,000 – ,000
- Storm door, installed: 50 – 00
- Interior prehung door, installed (each): 50 – 00
- Interior slab-only swap (existing frame reused): 50 – 00
- Smart lock or keypad lock, installed: 00 – 00
Source: Reference ranges for professionally installed door projects across Metro Atlanta, 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.
What drives the cost in Georgia's climate
Georgia's high humidity and heavy seasonal rains make sill and threshold condition the biggest cost variable. Rotted framing or a soft sill in older homes in areas like Smyrna or Tucker usually triggers carpentry repair that isn't in a base 'swap' quote.
Standard 36-inch prehung entry doors are routine in newer Alpharetta or Peachtree City subdivisions. However, adding sidelights or custom transoms in Buckhead estates requires custom ordering and significantly more labor to flash and trim correctly.
- Rough opening and framing: square and dry vs. rot or settling repair needed
- Sill and threshold condition: Georgia humidity often requires new sill pans or subfloor repair
- Prehung vs. slab-only: full frame replacement vs. swapping the door into an existing jamb
- Sidelights, transoms, or oversized/non-standard openings
- Glass package: decorative glass or full-lite with grilles
- Brick mould and exterior trim replacement
- Hardware tier: builder-grade vs. multipoint lock systems
- Paint or stain finish, especially for wood doors exposed to ATL sun
- Permits: vary by city (Atlanta, Decatur, Alpharetta) and county
Source: Cost drivers reflect line-item data from full-service door installations in the Metro Atlanta market ((HomeGuide, 2024), (Angi, 2024)), with housing-age context from the U.S. Census American Housing Survey ((U.S. Census AHS, 2023)).
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Frequently asked questions
Why are door installation quotes so different in Atlanta?+
Different companies scope different work. One bid may include sill replacement and brick mould for a historic Midtown home, while another quotes only the door. Always compare the line items, especially for framing repairs.
Do I need a permit for door replacement in Georgia?+
A like-for-like swap usually doesn't, but widening an opening or structural changes in cities like Atlanta or Decatur typically require one. Your installer should verify local municipal codes.
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