Types of Residential Doors
Main doors
- Entry doors: your main way in, in wood, fibreglass or steel, with options for deadbolts, multi-point locks and reinforced frames.
- Interior doors: panel, flush and bi-fold styles in wood, hollow-core or solid-core.
- Patio doors: large glass doors to your deck or garden, in sliding, French or bi-fold styles.
- Pocket doors: slide into the wall, perfect for closets, bathrooms and dividing open-plan rooms.
Specialty doors
- Storm doors: an extra layer in front of the entry door against wind and rain, in wood, steel or aluminum.
- Sliding doors: two or more panels on tracks, in glass, wood or vinyl.
- Bi-fold doors: hinged panels that fold like an accordion, usually aluminum and glass, great for indoor-outdoor living.
- French doors: two hinged panels that open together, usually wood or fibreglass, with optional decorative glass.
Front Door Styles
- Black front doors: a bold contrast against light siding.
- Modern front doors: clean lines in glass, metal or wood, often in a strong colour.
- Doors with sidelights: narrow glass panels on one or both sides for natural light; choose clear, frosted, decorative or bevelled glass depending on how much privacy you want.
- Wood front doors: classic and warm, in a stain or paint that suits your home.
Door Materials
Wood
Pros: natural beauty in oak, mahogany, cherry and more, and can be carved or fitted with glass.
Cons: needs more upkeep and can warp, crack or rot.
Fibreglass
Pros: can look like wood or steel, resists weather and insects, low-maintenance and well insulated.
Cons: costs more than steel, and can crack or fade over many years.
Steel
Pros: strong, secure, long-lasting and low-maintenance.
Cons: fewer custom options, and dents can be hard to repair.
Aluminum
Pros: lightweight, won't rust, ideal near salt air.
Cons: fewer custom options and dents or scratches more easily; choose a thermally broken frame for good insulation.
What Does Door Installation Cost?
Prices depend on the door, materials, size, hardware and how much the opening needs to change.
- Exterior or front door replacement: about $800 to $1,500 on average, including the door, hardware and installation. Custom and high-end doors cost more.
- French doors: typically $2,500 to $6,500 supplied and installed, depending on size, material, glass and how much framing work is needed.
- Door closer: about $250 for a Grade 3 closer, or about $500 supplied and installed. A closer stops the door slamming and helps it latch securely.
- Interior, prehung and pocket doors: quoted per door after we see the opening.
All prices before GST. We'll give you a written quote before any work starts.
Our Installation Services
- Interior door installation: we help you choose the style, then measure and fit each door so it closes smoothly and latches properly.
- Door frame installation: frames set level, plumb and square, adjusted for the condition of your walls.
- Prehung door installation: a quick, clean option where the door arrives already mounted in its frame.
- Exterior door replacement: traditional or custom doors, fitted and sealed against drafts and rain.
- Custom exterior doors: we'll help you choose materials and design for a door that looks great and works well.
- New construction: we install exterior doors in new homes, working with your builder's schedule.
- Front door installation: your first impression, fitted tightly and securely.
- Pocket door installation: frames, tracks and doors for space-saving openings. See pocket doors.
How to Choose a Door Installer
Look at their reputation and experience, the range of doors they install, and how clearly they price and communicate. Read our reviews.