21 Door Installation Statistics: Costs, ROI and Ontario Rules (2026)
Cited data on what doors cost to install in Toronto and Ontario, how entry doors pay back at resale, what ENERGY STAR requires in Canada, and which permits and rebates apply.
A steel entry door replacement returned 216% of its cost at resale in 2025, the second-best result of 28 projects in the Cost vs. Value Report, and in Toronto that door costs $800 to $1,500 installed. Door installation means removing the old door, squaring the opening, hanging the new unit, then sealing, trimming and fitting hardware. The 21 statistics below cover Toronto and Ontario prices, US benchmarks, resale value, energy rules, rebates and permits. To get local prices, start with our door installation services.
RenoHouse, Panorama Windows, Job Bank and rebate figures are in CAD. HomeGuide and Cost vs. Value figures are in USD. All sources were checked on October 17, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Toronto interior doors cost $200 to $600 installed in 2026, and exterior doors $800 to $4,000 (RenoHouse).
- Ontario exterior door labour runs $300 to $1,200, depending on material (Panorama Windows).
- The average US door installation costs $749, with most jobs $338 to $1,488 (HomeGuide).
- Steel entry doors recouped 216% at resale in 2025, up from 64% in 2022 (DASMA, citing Cost vs. Value).
- ENERGY STAR doors in Canada need a U-factor of 1.22 or lower, or an Energy Rating of 34 or higher (NRCan).
- Ontario pays $100 per ENERGY STAR door opening through Home Renovation Savings (Home Renovation Savings).
How much do doors cost to install in Toronto and Ontario?
Toronto door installation costs $200 to $600 for an interior door and $800 to $4,000 for an exterior door in 2026, according to RenoHouse. Ontario labour alone runs $100 to $300 for a hollow-core interior door and up to $1,200 for a wood exterior door, per Panorama Windows. Material, weatherproofing and frame condition drive the spread.
1. Hollow-core interior doors cost $200 to $400 installed in Toronto
RenoHouse puts a hollow-core interior door at $200 to $400 installed in the GTA, and a solid-core door at $350 to $600 (RenoHouse). Panorama Windows lists solid cores for better sound control in offices and bedrooms (Panorama Windows).
2. Steel entry doors cost $800 to $1,500 installed in Toronto
The same guide puts installed steel entry doors at $800 to $1,500, fibreglass at $1,200 to $3,000 and wood at $1,500 to $4,000 (RenoHouse). RenoHouse calls fibreglass the best overall choice for Toronto homes.
3. Sliding patio doors cost $1,200 to $3,500 in the GTA
RenoHouse lists installed sliding patio doors at $1,200 to $3,500, French patio doors at $2,000 to $5,000 and folding or accordion systems at $3,000 to $8,000 (RenoHouse).
4. Ontario interior door labour runs $100 to $450
Panorama Windows puts Ontario labour at $100 to $300 for a hollow-core interior door and $150 to $450 for a solid-core door (Panorama Windows). Its installed totals are $300 to $700 and $500 to $1,200.
5. Ontario exterior door labour runs $300 to $1,200
Exterior labour runs $300 to $800 for steel, $300 to $900 for fiberglass and $400 to $1,200 for wood, says Panorama Windows. A full front entry replacement can need $500 to $1,500 or more in labour and $700 to $5,500 or more installed (Panorama Windows).
Source: RenoHouse, 2026 GTA guide.
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What do US benchmarks say about door cost and install time?
The average US door installation costs $749 in USD, according to HomeGuide, and most homeowners spend $338 to $1,488. A pre-hung interior door takes 1 to 2 hours to hang, and a front door replacement takes 3 to 8 hours. Those times line up with Toronto figures from RenoHouse.
6. The average US door installation costs $749
HomeGuide puts the national average at $749, with most homeowners spending $338 to $1,488 and a range of $100 to $5,000 (HomeGuide).
7. US front doors cost $667 to $3,734 installed
HomeGuide lists closet, bedroom and bathroom doors at $155 to $688 installed, standard exterior doors at $505 to $1,898 and front doors at $667 to $3,734 (HomeGuide).
8. US door labour runs $30 to $80 an hour
HomeGuide says door installation labour costs $30 to $80 an hour plus call-out fees, depending on whether you hire a handyman or a licensed contractor (HomeGuide).
9. A pre-hung interior door takes 1 to 2 hours
HomeGuide says a pre-hung interior door takes 1 to 2 hours, a new construction exterior door 2 to 4 hours, and a front door replacement 3 to 8 hours (HomeGuide).
10. A Toronto exterior door takes 4 to 6 hours
RenoHouse says one interior door takes 2 to 3 hours in Toronto, an exterior door 4 to 6 hours, and replacing several doors across a home 1 to 2 days (RenoHouse).
11. Moving an interior door costs $700 to $1,400
HomeGuide puts moving an interior door at $700 to $1,400 and moving an exterior door in a load-bearing wall at $1,700 to $4,000, because the old opening must be closed and a new one framed (HomeGuide).
How much resale value does a new entry door return?
A steel entry door replacement returned 216% of its cost at resale in 2025, according to the Cost vs. Value Report. The average job cost $2,435 and added an estimated $5,270 in resale value across 119 US markets. That return has more than tripled since 2022, when it stood at 64%.
12. A steel entry door replacement recoups 216%
The 2025 Cost vs. Value Report puts a steel entry door replacement at $2,435 with $5,270 in resale value, a 216% return (Cost vs. Value).
13. Steel entry doors ranked second of 28 projects
Only garage door replacement, at 268%, beat the steel entry door in the 2025 national averages (Cost vs. Value). DASMA notes the steel door ranked second in seven of nine US regions (DASMA).
14. The steel door return rose from 64% to 216% in three years
DASMA, citing Cost vs. Value data, says the steel entry door return rose from 64% in 2022 to 101% in 2023, 188% in 2024 and 216% in 2025 (DASMA).
Source: DASMA, citing Cost vs. Value Reports 2022 to 2025.
15. A fiberglass grand entrance recoups 85%
The larger fiberglass grand entrance project cost $11,754 in 2025 and returned $9,959, or 85% (Cost vs. Value). A plain steel swap returns far more per dollar than a full entry upgrade.
What do ENERGY STAR and Ontario rebates require?
An ENERGY STAR door in Canada needs a U-factor of 1.22 W/m2K or lower, or an Energy Rating of 34 or higher, according to Natural Resources Canada. Ontario's Home Renovation Savings program pays $100 per rough opening for those doors. The rebate needs a home energy assessment first and at least two upgrades.
16. ENERGY STAR doors need a U-factor of 1.22 or lower
NRCan's Version 5.0 specification sets a maximum U-factor of 1.22 W/m2K (0.21 Btu/h ft2 F) for residential doors, or a minimum Energy Rating of 34 (NRCan).
17. Air leakage must be 1.5 L/s/m2 or less
Certified models must keep both air infiltration and exfiltration at or below 1.5 L/s/m2 under the same specification, which has applied since January 1, 2020 (NRCan).
18. Ontario pays $100 per ENERGY STAR door opening
Home Renovation Savings pays $100 per rough opening, and a single door qualifies, while windows need at least three openings (Home Renovation Savings). Our window installation cost guide prices those windows.
19. The assessment stream refunds $600 and adds $500 for three upgrades
The program refunds $600 for the before-and-after energy assessments once you finish at least two upgrades, and adds $500 when you complete three (Home Renovation Savings). Doors pair well with attic insulation upgrades and air sealing.
Source: Cost vs. Value 2025.
When do Toronto doors need a permit, and what do installers earn?
A Toronto house needs a building permit for a new, enlarged or moved door opening, but not for a same-size swap. The City of Toronto exempts like-for-like door replacement in detached, semi-detached and single-unit row houses. Job Bank lists Ontario carpenters at a median $32.00 an hour in worker wages.
20. Toronto requires a permit for new or enlarged door openings
The City of Toronto lists new doors where there were none, enlarged or relocated doors, and door replacement in buildings other than single-unit houses as permit work. A same-size swap in a house is exempt if structure and exits stay the same (City of Toronto).
21. Toronto Region carpenters earn a median $36.00 an hour
Job Bank lists a median carpenter wage of $32.00 an hour in Ontario and $36.00 in the Toronto Region for 2023 to 2024 (Job Bank). That is worker pay, not the retail rate. See our carpenter statistics for the workforce data.
What this means for homeowners
- If the door is sound but sticks, sags or drafts, a repair often costs under $400. See our door repair cost guide.
- Budget $200 to $600 per interior door and $800 to $4,000 per exterior door in Toronto, then get written quotes that list trim, hardware and disposal.
- A plain steel entry door is the strongest resale pick in the US data, at a 216% return in 2025.
- Ask for the NRCan reference number on any exterior door so you can claim the $100 Ontario rebate per opening.
- Pro House Maintenance matches you with vetted, licensed and insured door installers who give free fixed-price estimates. Request an estimate or browse our service areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to install a door in Toronto?
RenoHouse puts interior doors at $200 to $600 installed in the GTA in 2026 and exterior doors at $800 to $4,000, depending on material. Steel entry doors run $800 to $1,500, fibreglass $1,200 to $3,000 and wood $1,500 to $4,000. Patio doors cost $1,200 to $5,000 installed.
Does a new front door add resale value?
In the US data, yes. The 2025 Cost vs. Value Report puts a steel entry door replacement at $2,435 with $5,270 in resale value, a 216% return. It ranked second of 28 projects. The report covers 119 US markets, so treat it as a direction, not a Toronto appraisal.
What makes a door ENERGY STAR certified in Canada?
Natural Resources Canada requires a door to have a U-factor of 1.22 W/m2K or lower, or an Energy Rating of 34 or higher. Air leakage in and out must be 1.5 L/s/m2 or less. Ask your installer for the NRCan reference number to confirm the model.
How long does door installation take?
RenoHouse says one interior door takes 2 to 3 hours in Toronto, an exterior door 4 to 6 hours and a whole-home door swap 1 to 2 days. HomeGuide says a pre-hung interior door can take 1 to 2 hours, while a front door replacement takes 3 to 8 hours.
Is Pro House Maintenance free for door installation quotes?
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