All new trim, doorframe, and door replacement cost?

[Anonymous]

We have two doors (side and main) that need to be ripped out and completely replaced down to the frame. It’s just old and rotted out. The front also needs all of the trim to be replaced (more rot), plus I’d like a more modern look. What are we talking about here in terms of cost? $5-10k?

I know it’s impossible to give a very exact number since it depends on project. FWIW, we had out entire front steps ripped out, the foundation dig out below he frost line and a whole new set of beautiful brick stairs put in, and that was $10k. I can’t imagine door replacements would come close to that since the stairs are prob 5x more work. Is $5k a reasonable guess? I just want to have an idea of whether or not I’m being ripped off by a contractor when I ask for quotes.

[Anonymous]

We did an exterior door (with frame and sill) installed for $2500 during covid. I forget which year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have two doors (side and main) that need to be ripped out and completely replaced down to the frame. It’s just old and rotted out. The front also needs all of the trim to be replaced (more rot), plus I’d like a more modern look. What are we talking about here in terms of cost? $5-10k?

I know it’s impossible to give a very exact number since it depends on project. FWIW, we had out entire front steps ripped out, the foundation dig out below he frost line and a whole new set of beautiful brick stairs put in, and that was $10k. I can’t imagine door replacements would come close to that since the stairs are prob 5x more work. Is $5k a reasonable guess? I just want to have an idea of whether or not I’m being ripped off by a contractor when I ask for quotes.

You've noticed inflation in other costs, right? Doors are the same way. The best thing to do is get a number of quotes, because times have changed.

[Anonymous]

We are in the process of replacing a front door and 2 sidelights - same problem - frame is rotting/house is 40 years old/builder grade door.

Got two quotes, both were almost 7k not including labor for a Therma-Tru fiberglass door with 3/4 plain tempered glass, and 2 sidelights w/glass, wood grain finish in choice of stain. Labor was quoted to be estimated at 1k from both a local dealer and a big box store. We'll probably go through the box store because they offer a military discount of 10%.

[Anonymous]

You guys are getting ripped off. Find a local handyman that will do small projects. I literally had someone install an exterior door for $500 last week. You can also buy a nice door for 1-2k at most. Just shop around for deals.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have two doors (side and main) that need to be ripped out and completely replaced down to the frame. It’s just old and rotted out. The front also needs all of the trim to be replaced (more rot), plus I’d like a more modern look. What are we talking about here in terms of cost? $5-10k?

I know it’s impossible to give a very exact number since it depends on project. FWIW, we had out entire front steps ripped out, the foundation dig out below he frost line and a whole new set of beautiful brick stairs put in, and that was $10k. I can’t imagine door replacements would come close to that since the stairs are prob 5x more work. Is $5k a reasonable guess? I just want to have an idea of whether or not I’m being ripped off by a contractor when I ask for quotes.

5k is not remotely reasonable. Look online and see how much doors you like cost. This person is ripping you off and including a ton of markup. An exterior door is a one day, one person project.