Exterior doors do far more than welcome guests. They secure the home, boost curb appeal, and improve energy efficiency. Because they play so many roles, homeowners are laser-focused on the total cost of exterior door installation. At CountBricks, we analyze thousands of residential projects through our AI estimating engine, so we know exactly where every dollar goes—no guesswork, no hidden fees.
• Door material (steel, fiberglass, solid wood, glass inserts)
• Frame condition and required rough-opening adjustments
• Hardware selection (handlesets, smart locks, kick plates)
• Labor complexity (demo, disposal, weatherproofing, finish trim)
• Regional pricing for materials and trade labor
• Permit fees and inspection requirements
CountBricks real-time data shows most single exterior door installations in the Northeast fall between $1,250 and $4,200:
• Budget steel door with basic hardware: $1,250–$1,750
• Mid-grade fiberglass door, insulated core: $1,800–$2,750
• Premium wood door with sidelights: $3,000–$4,200
These figures include demolition, disposal, flashing, spray-foam insulation, jamb shimming, and two coats of exterior-grade paint or stain. Because CountBricks syncs to live supplier catalogs, our estimates update automatically when a local lumberyard adjusts pricing—so your quote never lags behind market reality.
1. Pre-Construction Survey (3 %–5 %)
Our voice-guided site survey captures door width, height, wall thickness, and header condition in minutes. CountBricks populates these measurements directly into the estimate, eliminating transcription errors.
2. Material Procurement (45 %–55 %)
• Door slab and frame package
• Aluminum sill pan, composite jamb extensions, weatherstripping
• Stainless steel screws and expanding foam
• Finish paint or stain, sandpaper, masking materials
3. Labor (35 %–45 %)
• Demolition of existing unit and trim
• Flashing tape installation to protect sheathing
• Setting and plumbing the new frame
• Insulating, trimming, caulking, and final paint touch-ups
4. Soft Costs (5 %–10 %)
• Building permits
• Cleanup and waste disposal
• Project management and warranty administration
• Instant voice-to-estimate workflow—walk the job with your phone, receive pricing before you leave the driveway
• AI blueprint takeoffs slash plan review time by 70 %
• Live material databases avoid costly price surprises
• Branded quote documents generated in seconds, ready for e-signature
• Integration with CountBricks.com/portfolio to show clients real project photos and verified reviews
Buy before demolition. Ordering the door ahead prevents weather exposure delays that drive up labor hours.
Reuse trim when appropriate. If existing casing is stain-grade oak in good condition, CountBricks flags it as “salvageable” and deducts replacement materials automatically.
Bundle small projects. Scheduling a door swap alongside new exterior lighting or mailbox posts lets crews share mobilization costs. CountBricks groups these tasks under a single trip charge so homeowners pay once, not three times.
• Measure the rough opening at three heights and widths; use the smallest number to avoid surprises
• Check slab swing early—mis-ordering a left-hand inswing is the fastest way to burn $500
• Always install a sill pan or liquid flashing to keep moisture out of the rim joist
• Foam the gap in two passes: first a light fill, then a second after expansion to prevent frame bowing
• Photograph the insulation and fastener pattern for your warranty record; CountBricks cloud storage keeps it linked to your estimate
1. Speak your scope into the mobile app—“Replace front entry door with fiberglass, satin nickel hardware.”
2. AI parses the audio, matches tasks and assemblies, and pulls regional unit pricing.
3. Blueprint takeoffs (if plans exist) verify wall thickness and header height automatically.
4. You review quantities, adjust markups, and hit “Send Quote.” The client receives a polished PDF with current pricing and optional upgrades.
The cost of exterior door installation shouldn’t be a mystery. Use CountBricks to turn a 30-minute site visit into a down-to-the-penny proposal your customer can sign on the spot. Visit CountBricks.com/services to schedule a live demo and see how our AI platform streamlines every step of residential construction estimating.
A Brooklyn homeowner wanted to replace a deteriorating wood entry door with a high-performance fiberglass unit featuring decorative glass and smart-lock hardware. Initial manual quotes from two local installers averaged $4,600—well above her $3,800 budget.
1. A contractor using the CountBricks mobile app recorded a 90-second voice walkthrough describing demolition, flashing, and trim reuse.
2. The AI engine matched each task to live material and labor costs in Kings County, outputting a baseline price of $4,150.
3. The contractor opened the interactive estimate and explored value-engineering suggestions generated by CountBricks:
• Swap the custom transom lite for a stock SDL glass insert (saves $220)
• Refinish existing interior casing instead of buying new (saves $145)
• Bundle exterior painting of the door slab with an upcoming deck project to share mobilization (saves $130)
4. After applying the recommendations, the final proposal came to $3,795—18 % under the competing bids and inside the homeowner’s target.
• Signed contract within 24 hours, thanks to CountBricks e-signature integration
• Installation completed in one day, with digital QA photos stored in the CountBricks project vault
• Post-installation blower-door test showed a 12 % improvement in air leakage at the entry
• Real-time pricing visibility empowers you to present multiple cost scenarios instantly
• Automated upgrade/downsizing suggestions convert more budget-conscious leads
• Centralized documentation streamlines warranty claims and boosts client confidence
Want to replicate these results on your next project? Schedule a hands-on demo at CountBricks.com/consultation and see how our AI platform transforms exterior door installations into fast, profitable wins.
