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Entry Door Installation Cost, Permits and Who Does the Work

First-time installation of entry door on a single-family home, typically handled by a carpenter.

Verified August 2026

Typical cost

$1,700

National, standard scope

Range

$700 – $4,500

Low to high scope

Trade

Carpenter

DIY difficulty 2/5

Permit relevance

80/100

Usually permitted

Do I need a permit for entry door installation?

Usually yes

Entry Door work at this scope touches structure, life safety or a permitted trade in most jurisdictions, so a permit and inspection are normally required. Always confirm with the building department that has jurisdiction over your address.

Cost breakdown

Modeled national figures for a standard single-family job.

Low endSimple scope, easy access, no surprises$700
TypicalWhat most homeowners pay$1,700
High endLarge scope, upgrades or difficult conditions$4,500
Job typeProject
Primary intentcost
Cost varies by location55/100

Variants

Distinct options within this job that buyers compare before committing.

FiberglassSteelWoodImpact rated

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Cost by state

Labor rates, code adoption and permit fees move this price between states.

Florida$1,770 typicalTexas$1,615 typicalCalifornia$2,225 typicalNorth Carolina$1,580 typicalGeorgia$1,600 typicalArizona$1,700 typicalTennessee$1,530 typicalSouth Carolina$1,565 typicalColorado$1,835 typicalNevada$1,800 typicalVirginia$1,750 typicalNew Jersey$2,055 typical

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Frequently asked questions

How much does entry door installation cost?

Most homeowners pay between $700 and $4,500, with $1,700 typical for a standard single-family job. Figures are modeled national estimates, not quotes.

Do I need a permit for entry door work?

Yes — in most jurisdictions this job is permitted and inspected. Check your local building department before work starts.

Who does entry door installation?

A carpenter handles this job. DIY difficulty is rated 2/5 (5 = very DIY friendly).

Does the price change much by location?

Not much. Pricing for this job is close to national averages in most markets, so we keep the answer on one national page rather than publishing thin city variants.

Coverage status

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TierTier 2
Depth level earnedLevel 3 of 6
Page quality score89/100 (index)
Traffic opportunity57/100
Localization62/100
Calculator potential70/100
Troubleshooting potential33/100
  • Level 1: Canonical national pageAlways created — the entity's home in the graph.
  • Level 2: Cost, calculator and comparison pagesCalculator potential 70/100, comparison 72/100.
  • Level 3: State coverageLocalization 62/100.
  • Level 4: Major metro and county coverageCost localization 55/100.
  • Level 5: Separate local cost, permit and rule pagesPermit relevance 80/100.
  • Level 6: Deep local variants and question pagesReserved for Tier 1 entities where local rules genuinely differ.