How Much Does Door Installation Cost at Home Depot?

Updated on August 15, 2026 | Written by Alec Pow
This article was researched using 10 sources. See our methodology and corrections policy.

Home Depot currently publishes basic door-installation labor at about $178 to $398 for an interior door and $398 to $998 for an exterior door. Its published entry-door labor prices also list single entry-door installation at $368 to $1,378, double entry doors at $478 to $1,798, and standard patio-door installation at $478 to $1,798. These figures are installation ranges, not the price of the door itself.

The final invoice can be much higher once the door unit, lockset, hinges, threshold, jamb work, damaged framing, delivery, disposal, trim, paint, and permit requirements enter the project. Home Depot uses local service providers and a site-specific measure, so the same door can produce a different quote in another house or market.

Home Depot door installation covers interior, entry, patio, storm, screen, security, barn, French, pocket, bi-fold, bi-pass, and other door types. The cost is driven by the opening, door style, number of doors, hardware, repair work, and local installation conditions rather than by one nationwide flat labor charge.

Article Highlights

• Basic interior-door installation is published at $178 to $398 (at $30 per hour, earning that amount would take about 0.7 to 1.7 full-time workdays, before taxes), while basic exterior-door installation is $398 to $998.
• A single entry-door installation is listed at $368 to $1,378 before the door itself and project-specific extras.
• Home Depot publishes lower per-door ranges for larger interior-door projects, with the low end falling from $159 each for 1 to 2 doors to $99 each for 6 or more.
• The in-home measure is not the same as the free phone consultation. Home Depot says the measure carries a non-refundable deposit that is credited toward the final installation cost.
• Home Depot says the average time from purchase to completed installation is 4 to 10 weeks.
• The military discount does not apply to labor items and services, so it should not be counted as a 10% reduction on installation labor.

Home Depot Door Installation Prices

Home Depot labels the figures below as national averages and says local rates vary. The ranges also show why “door installation cost” needs a unit: installing one interior door is priced differently from a six-door interior project, and a single entry door is priced differently from a patio opening.

Home Depot installation type	Published labor range	Unit
Basic interior door	$178-$398 (about 0.7 to 1.7 full-time workdays at $30 per hour)	Per door
1-2 interior doors	$159-$798	Per door
3-5 interior doors	$129-$718	Per door
6+ interior doors	$99-$698	Per door
Basic exterior door	$398-$998	Per door
Single entry door	$368-$1,378	Per opening
Double entry door	$478-$1,798	Per opening
Standard patio door	$478-$1,798	Per opening
Oversized patio door	$508-$1,918	Per opening

The material of the door changes the product price, but Home Depot’s cost guide says basic installation charges do not change simply because the door is steel, fiberglass, wood, or composite. The opening and scope matter more to labor. That is why an expensive wood door can have similar basic labor to a cheaper steel unit when both fit the same prepared opening.

What You’re Actually Buying

Home Depot’s service is an installed-project process, not a flat handyman fee. A local service provider measures the opening, the customer selects the door and hardware, and the project is scheduled after purchase. On installation day, the provider removes the existing door, installs the replacement, and may address damage when the scope allows it. Home Depot describes its service providers as local, licensed, insured, and background screened.

The door itself is a separate product cost. A slab door is only the swinging door panel, while a prehung unit arrives mounted in a frame. Entry systems can also include sidelights, transoms, thresholds, weatherstripping, locks, and decorative glass. Independent opening and framing price drivers make the same basic distinction between a straightforward replacement and work that changes or repairs the opening.

Installation Does Not Include the Door

A headline labor figure can look low until the product and opening are priced. Home Depot’s published cost information lists common parts such as knobs and handles from about $10 to $300 (about 0 to 1.3 full-time workdays at $30 per hour), hinges from $2 to $20 each, jambs at $100+, thresholds around $50, deadbolts at $15 to $300, and insulation at $5 to $25. Those items are not needed in every project, but they show why labor alone is not an installed-door total.

The measurement step can also be misunderstood. Home Depot’s professional measure and installation process offers a free consultation by phone, but the professional in-home measure carries a non-refundable deposit that is credited toward the final installation cost. The same page says damaged areas may create extra charges and puts the average purchase-to-completion timeline at 4 to 10 weeks.

Frame rot, an out-of-square opening, a damaged sill, wall changes, or trim that cannot be reused can move the quote away from the basic range. Frame-repair cost guidance also separates simple replacements from jobs involving structural or framing work. For exterior doors, air sealing and fit matter as well. The U.S. Department of Energy’s exterior door air-sealing guidance explains why the door, frame, weatherstripping, and installation all affect air leakage and energy performance.

Multi-Door Pricing

Interior-door projects are one place where the official pricing gives a useful volume signal. Home Depot publishes a low end of $159 per door for a 1-to-2-door project, $129 per door for 3 to 5 doors, and $99 per door for 6 or more.

Using those range floors, six doors priced one at a time at $159 would equal $954. Six at the 6-plus-door floor of $99 equal $594, a difference of $360. This does not promise a $360 discount on every six-door job because the published ranges overlap and the actual quote depends on the openings. It does show why replacing several ordinary interior doors in one project can reduce labor per opening.

The same comparison should include the door products themselves. Six hollow-core slabs, six prehung solid-core units, and six custom doors can share a labor count while producing very different material totals. Exterior replacements also introduce insulation, weatherstripping, glazing, and air-leakage performance, which are product questions rather than basic labor-rate questions.

Three Home Depot Door Scenarios

One interior replacement: A prepared opening that accepts a standard replacement can fall inside the published $178 to $398 basic labor range. If the selected door costs $150 as a scenario assumption, the door-plus-labor math is $328 to $548 before hardware, paint, tax, or opening repairs.

Six interior doors: Using the 6-plus published range of $99 to $698 each, installation alone calculates to $594 to $4,188 for six doors. The very wide span is a reminder that door count does not tell the installer whether the job is six easy swaps or six openings needing more work.

Single exterior entry: Home Depot’s single-entry installation range is $368 to $1,378. If a homeowner selects a $400 door as a scenario assumption, the first-pass door-plus-labor budget becomes $768 to $1,778 before locks, trim, repairs, tax, or permit charges.

A $1,193 Entry-Door Example

A middle-of-the-road scenario makes the difference between labor price and installed price easier to see. Assume a replacement entry door costs $400, labor lands at $650 within Home Depot’s published single-entry range, a deadbolt costs $75, a threshold costs $50, and three hinges cost $6 each.

• Door unit: $400
• Installation labor: $650
• Deadbolt: $75
• Threshold: $50
• Three hinges: $18

The arithmetic is $400 + $650 + $75 + $50 + $18 = $1,193. That total still excludes sales tax, paint or stain, damaged framing, delivery charges, and any permit required locally. The example uses assumptions for the door and selected line items, while the labor figure stays inside Home Depot’s published range.

When Home Depot Installation Makes Sense

Makes sense if:

• You want the door purchase, measurement, scheduling, and installation managed through one retailer.
• You are replacing several interior doors and can benefit from the published multi-door pricing structure.
• You need a measured exterior or patio opening before ordering the door.
• You prefer a service provider that Home Depot describes as licensed, insured, local, and background screened.

Does not make sense if:

• You already have a trusted local carpenter with a lower all-in quote for the same scope.
• You are comparing only Home Depot’s labor number with another contractor’s door-plus-material quote.
• Your opening needs substantial framing or finish carpentry and you have not priced that work separately.
• You are counting on a merchandise discount to reduce service labor without checking the exclusions.

What We Verified

• Checked: independent replacement versus framing costs separate straightforward replacement work from jobs involving framing, opening changes, and other scope that can raise the labor bill.
• Confirmed: exterior door performance criteria treat the door system and its performance as a product choice, which is separate from the retailer’s basic installation labor range.
• Cross-referenced: another retailer’s measurement process also begins with project details and measurement rather than a universal installed-door price, which is why retailer quotes should be compared after scope is defined.
• Verified: independent exterior-door labor price drivers treat framing condition, door configuration, and labor scope as major price drivers rather than assigning labor strictly by steel, fiberglass, or wood material.
• Confirmed: Home Depot’s military discount exclusions include labor items and services, so the discount should not be budgeted as a reduction on the installation labor line.

Related Door and Home Depot Costs

Basement openings have a different structure and waterproofing problem than ordinary entry doors, so Bilco door installation costs should be compared as a separate exterior-access project rather than against a standard front-door labor range.

Homeowners replacing several finishes at once may also be budgeting for Home Depot carpet installation. Door clearances and finished flooring height can affect final fit, so project order matters when new flooring and doors are being installed in the same rooms.

For DIY pickup or moving bulky renovation materials, Home Depot truck rental costs provide a separate transportation comparison. Truck rental should not be assumed to be included in a professional door-installation quote.

Answers to Common Questions

How much does Home Depot charge to install one interior door?

Home Depot publishes basic interior-door installation at about $178 to $398. Its broader 1-to-2-door range is $159 to $798 per door, depending on the project.

How much does Home Depot charge to install a front door?

A single entry-door installation is published at about $368 to $1,378. The door itself, hardware, repairs, tax, and other project charges can raise the final invoice.

Does Home Depot’s installation price include the door?

No. The published installation ranges are labor figures. The selected door and project-specific parts or repair work are separate cost lines.

Does Home Depot charge to measure a door?

The phone consultation is free, but Home Depot says the professional in-home measure requires a non-refundable deposit that is credited toward the final installation cost.

Will Home Depot remove the old door?

Home Depot says its full-service installation includes removal of the old door. Damage found around the opening may create extra charges when repair work is needed.