Door replacement costs in Boston vary significantly based on whether the door is interior or exterior, the door material and style, whether the frame needs replacement, and access conditions of the property.
A standard pre-hung fiberglass exterior entry door installed in an existing sound frame opening in Boston runs $800–$2,000 including materials and installation. Steel entry doors run slightly less ($700–$1,500). Wood entry doors run more ($1,500–$4,000+). These prices assume the existing frame is sound and the rough opening doesn't need modification. If the frame is rotted — common on older Boston homes — add $400–$800 for frame replacement. If the threshold needs replacement or the opening needs structural modification, add accordingly. Energy Star door ratings →
Standard pre-hung interior passage doors in Boston run $400–$800 installed — hollow-core door in a new frame with hardware. Solid-core doors run $600–$1,200 installed. Pocket doors and barn doors add $200–$600 for track hardware. In older Boston homes with out-of-plumb and out-of-square openings, installation labor runs higher because shimming and fitting the frame correctly takes more time — the door that doesn't latch or shows uneven reveal is almost always an installation failure, not a product failure. Window and Door Manufacturers Association →
Entry door replacement in Boston's historic districts — Back Bay, Beacon Hill, South End — requires consideration of Boston Landmarks Commission guidelines. In designated properties, exterior changes including door replacement may require Commission review. Replacement doors should generally match the original in profile, glass configuration, and material. Modern fiberglass doors are acceptable in most cases if they replicate the original design accurately. We work with historic district requirements on all exterior door replacements in designated Boston neighborhoods. Boston Landmarks Commission →
The door price is often a minority of total project cost on older Boston properties. Frame condition, threshold condition, weatherstripping, hardware quality, and painting all affect total cost. We provide comprehensive quotes that include all components of the replacement rather than low door costs with significant add-ons. The complete price for a properly installed entry door replacement — door, frame if needed, threshold, weatherstripping, lockset, and painting — is what we quote upfront. HomeAdvisor door replacement costs →
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