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New Jersey · Prices checked Nov 2026

Entry Door Replacement Cost in New Jersey, 2026

Most steel and fiberglass entry doors cost $900 to $3,000 installed. Add sidelites and a transom, and the total can reach $6,500 or more. See each price below, then get ours in writing.

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Front door replacement cost, at a glance

$900–$3,000Steel or fiberglass entry door, installed
$2,500–$6,500One door with one or two sidelites, installed
30–35%Share of a front door bill that is labor
216%Cost recouped at resale by a steel entry door (national)

Sources: American Quality Remodeling, South Jersey and Philadelphia, Apr 2026. Forbes Home, cited there. Remodeling Cost vs Value 2025. Full list below.

How much does an entry door cost to replace in NJ?

Steel costs the least. Wood costs the most. Fiberglass sits in the middle, and sidelites move any door up a tier.

Installed ranges for a prehung door. Source: American Quality Remodeling, South Jersey and Philadelphia, Apr 2026. Your price depends on size, glass and the frame.

Steel vs fiberglass vs wood: what does each cost?

Three sources, three ranges. They agree on the order, not the dollars.

Installed prices for a standard entry door. Tap a column to sort. The right column is the door alone, before labor.

Door materialSouth Jersey / Philly, installedNJ planning range, installedDoor only
Steel$900–$2,500$700–$1,500$300–$700
Fiberglass$1,200–$3,000$900–$2,200$500–$2,000
Wood$1,800–$5,000+$1,200–$3,500+$1,000–$3,000+

What does a front door with sidelights cost?

One door with one or two sidelites costs about $2,500 to $6,500 installed.

Sidelites and a transom need a wider opening and new framing. That is why the price jumps. Each extra sidelite adds about $1,000 to $2,500. A transom above the door adds $500 to $1,500 (American Quality Remodeling, Apr 2026).

The glass part alone is smaller. A sidelite unit runs $300 to $600, and a transom window $200 to $500, before framing (Cost to Renovate, Apr 2026).

A black front door with two narrow glass sidelites and a transom above
A door with two sidelites and a transom.

What changes the price of a front door?

Six things move the total. Check each one against your quote.

  • Material. Steel, fiberglass and wood sit in different price tiers.
  • Size. A double door costs $3,000 to $8,000 or more installed.
  • Glass. Decorative glass costs more than a plain panel.
  • The frame. A square, sound frame adds nothing. A rotted frame or sill adds $200 to $500 of carpentry (Cost to Renovate, Apr 2026).
  • Labor. Labor is 30 to 35 percent of a typical bill. It passes $1,500 when framing is involved (American Quality Remodeling, Apr 2026).
  • Permits and extras. Ask your town's building department whether a permit applies. Ask if haul-away of the old door is in the quote.
A dark double entry door with glass panels and sidelites under a porch
A double entry door with glass sidelites.

Does a new entry door pay back?

It can. In the 2025 Cost vs Value report, a steel entry door replacement cost $2,435 on average and added $5,270 in resale value. That is 216.4% recouped (Remodeling Cost vs Value 2025, national). New Jersey figures will differ.

How do I budget for a new front door?

Start with the door type. A steel or fiberglass door with no sidelites is the lowest tier, about $900 to $3,000 installed. If you want glass on each side, move to the $2,500 to $6,500 tier. If your frame is rotted, add $200 to $500. Then ask every installer for the same scope, so the quotes compare. A low quote that skips the frame or the trim is not a lower price. It is a smaller job.

4 checks before you sign for a new entry door

Ask for the registration

New Jersey requires home improvement contractors to register with the Division of Consumer Affairs. Ours is reg.#13VH11201500.

Get the frame in writing

The quote should say if the frame, sill and trim are new or kept.

Count the add-ons

Sidelites, transom, glass and hardware should each show as a line.

Check the warranty

Our doors carry a 15-year warranty, and installation is included. Read any warranty before you sign.

Pick your door

Compare each material, then ask for a free in-home measure.

Replacing windows too? In a home built before 1978, the EPA lead-safe rule always covers window replacement, and the firm must be EPA certified (EPA). See how old homes are in your county and what new windows cost in New Jersey.

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Entry door replacement cost: questions, answered

How much does it cost to replace an entry door in New Jersey?
A steel or fiberglass entry door usually costs $900 to $3,000 installed in the South Jersey and Philadelphia market (American Quality Remodeling, Apr 2026). Solid wood runs higher, from about $1,200 to $5,000 or more. Sidelites, a transom and frame repair add to the total.
How much does it cost to replace a front door with sidelights?
One door with one or two sidelites costs about $2,500 to $6,500 installed in the South Jersey and Philadelphia market (American Quality Remodeling, Apr 2026). Each extra sidelite adds about $1,000 to $2,500. A transom above the door adds $500 to $1,500.
Is steel or fiberglass better for an entry door?
Steel costs less up front. Fiberglass costs more and can take a deeper wood-grain finish. Both are insulated. Compare the warranty, the glass package and the frame, not only the slab. Our steel front door and fiberglass door pages show each option.
What is the cost of door installation on its own?
Labor is roughly 30 to 35 percent of a front door bill (Forbes Home, cited by American Quality Remodeling, Apr 2026). A basic single-door swap runs about $957 to $1,458 nationally (Homewyse, cited by Cosello Construction, Aug 2026). Framing work pushes labor higher.
Is there a tax credit for a new entry door in 2026?
No. The federal 25C credit covered doors placed in service through December 31, 2025 only. Check the IRS page for the current rules before you count on any credit.

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