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Front Door Replacement across the United States typically runs $1,200 to $4,500 installed for a standard steel or fiberglass entry door with hardware, and the work usually takes half a day to a full day. Pair it with our door replacement service if you also have tired interior or side doors. At Westlight Windows & Doors, we’ve been replacing doors and windows since 2009 as an independently owned and operated Kingswell location, and Owen Satterfield built the business around a simple idea: you get a written price before any work starts and a guarantee that still means something after the crew drives away. Call (903) 354-7134 and a live person answers, any hour, any day.
Key Takeaways
- Written pricing first: You get your exact price in writing before the old door comes off its hinges. No door-step surprises, no revised invoices.
- 365-Day Done Right Promise: If the door doesn’t seal, swing, or lock right within the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s on paper, handed to you at job completion.
- Eight manufacturer lines: We install Therma-Tru, PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, and ViewLux products, matched to your home rather than forcing one brand on every job.
- Live phone coverage 24/7: A real human answers, even at 2 a.m. Not a voicemail box, not a chatbot.
Front Door Replacement
Front Door Replacement means removing your existing entry door, and often the slab, frame, and threshold along with it, and installing a new unit that is square, sealed, and secure. You need it when the door sticks in humid weather, lets daylight show around the edges, has a lock that no longer lines up with the strike plate, or simply looks worn next to the rest of the house. Most replacements run $1,200 to $4,500 installed, depending on material, glass, and whether the frame has to be rebuilt. Westlight Windows & Doors handles the measuring, ordering, removal, install, flashing, and trim as a single job. Owen Satterfield has guided our crews on entry doors since 2009, and every project carries the Kingswell Guarantee: written price, committed arrival window, clean job site, written guarantee.
Slab Only or Full Frame
If the frame is straight and dry, swapping just the slab can save money. If the jamb is rotted, the sill is soft, or the opening is out of square, a new door hung in a bad frame will fail again within a season or two. We check the opening before we quote, and we tell you which route makes sense and why.
Why Doors Fail
Most front doors die from water, not age. A cracked sill, missing pan flashing, or a bare wood bottom edge lets moisture creep into the frame. Sun does the rest, fading paint and warping panels on south and west exposures. A replacement that fixes the flashing as well as the slab is the one that lasts.
Entry Door Replacement
Entry Door Replacement covers the main door into your home and the pieces that come with it: sidelights, transoms, and the hardware set. It is the right call when your entry has glass panels that fog, sidelights that leak, or a door system that no longer matches the way the house is used. A standard single entry door runs $1,400 to $3,800 installed, while a double door or a door with two sidelights can reach $5,000 to $9,000. Westlight Windows & Doors measures every opening ourselves, so the unit that arrives actually fits the hole in your wall.
Sidelights and Transoms
Glass beside or above the door brings daylight into the entry, but it also adds seams that can leak if they are installed poorly. We seal and flash each joint, and we use glass packages with low-e coatings so the entry stays comfortable in summer sun.
Double Doors and Wide Openings
Wide openings need a stronger header, tighter tolerances, and a careful threshold. Two doors that do not meet evenly in the middle will rattle and let air through. We set them plumb, adjust the astragal, and test the swing before we pack up.
Exterior Door Replacement
Exterior Door Replacement includes any door that separates the inside of your home from the weather: front, side, back, garage service door, and the door from the laundry room to the yard. These doors take the hardest daily abuse, so material and weatherstripping matter more than style. Typical costs run $900 to $3,500 installed per door, depending on steel, fiberglass, or wood construction and on how much glass is in the panel. Westlight Windows & Doors installs Therma-Tru fiberglass and steel doors along with impact-rated options from PGT and CGI for storm-prone areas, and the Kingswell Guarantee applies to every one of them.
Steel, Fiberglass, or Wood
Steel is the budget-friendly choice and hard to break into, though it can dent and rust at the edges. Fiberglass holds up to heat, cold, and salt air with very little upkeep, and it can carry a convincing wood grain. Solid wood looks the best and needs the most care, with regular sealing to keep it from swelling. We lay out the trade-offs in plain terms and put your choice in writing.
Weatherstripping and Thresholds
A good door with a poor threshold still leaks. We install adjustable thresholds with a firm seal and new compression weatherstripping on every exterior door, then check for daylight and air movement before we call the job done.
New Front Door
A New Front Door is the fastest way to change how a house looks from the street. It is also one of the few projects that returns most of its cost when you sell, and a fresh entry can lift curb appeal more than paint or landscaping. Many homeowners choose a new front door when they are getting ready to list the house, when they have finished other exterior work, or when the old door has simply stopped feeling safe. Pricing for a new front door usually falls between $1,500 and $5,000 installed. Westlight Windows & Doors will walk you through finishes, glass styles, and hardware so you pick something that suits your home instead of a catalog photo.
Choosing Style and Finish
Panel doors suit traditional homes, flush and modern designs suit newer builds, and a door with a glass insert brings in light for a dark hallway. Factory finishes last longer than field-painted ones, and we can talk through color choices that hold up to your local sun and weather.
Hardware That Matches
Handle sets, deadbolts, and hinges are part of how a door looks and works. We install a full matching hardware set, and we can fit smart locks or keypad deadbolts if you want them. Every lock is keyed and tested before we leave.
Front Door Installation
Front Door Installation is the skilled part of the job. A premium door hung badly will bind, whistle, and leak, while a budget door hung well will quietly do its job for years. Proper installation means a level sill, shimmed and plumb jambs, pan flashing under the threshold, low-expansion foam in the gaps, and trim that finishes the opening cleanly. Installation labor alone usually runs $400 to $1,200 depending on the opening and the condition of the frame. Westlight Windows & Doors sends background-checked, uniformed technicians who arrive in the window we gave you, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the work after we leave.
Flashing That Keeps Water Out
The most common hidden failure in a front door is water getting under the sill. We install a sloped sill pan and sealed flashing tape so any moisture that gets past the threshold drains outward, not into the subfloor.
Tested Before We Leave
Before we call the install finished, we open and close the door, test the latch and deadbolt, check the reveal around the slab, and look for daylight at the corners. If anything is off, we fix it while we are still standing in your entry.
Entry Door Installation
Entry Door Installation applies when you already have the door, whether you bought it yourself or are replacing a unit from a previous contractor, and you want it set correctly. It is also the answer when a homeowner-installed door is dropping, sticking, or leaking and needs to be reset. Installation of a supplied entry door typically runs $350 to $1,000, depending on whether the frame must be repaired first. Westlight Windows & Doors will inspect the door you have, tell you honestly if it is worth installing, and give you a written price before any work starts.
Resetting a Poorly Hung Door
If your door has been hung off plumb, we pull the unit, correct the opening, and rehang it. Shimming in the right places and securing the hinge side with long screws into the framing makes a noticeable difference in how the door feels in your hand.
Security Upgrades
While the door is open, it is the easy time to add reinforced strike plates, longer screws, and a quality deadbolt. These small upgrades make forced entry much harder, and they cost far less than most people expect.
Door Materials and Brands
Westlight Windows & Doors installs products from eight manufacturer lines. Therma-Tru is our go-to for fiberglass and steel entry doors, known for realistic grain and tight factory seals. PGT and CGI supply impact-rated systems for homes in hurricane zones, and our crews understand the anchoring requirements those ratings depend on. ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, CWS, and ViewLux fill in the rest of the lineup, including glass inserts, sidelights, and matching windows. The reason for carrying this many lines is simple: the right door gets matched to your home, not the other way around.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- Daylight shows around the closed door. If you can see light along the edges, air and water can get through too. Worn weatherstripping can be replaced, but a gap along the hinge side usually means the frame has shifted.
- The door sticks, drags, or won’t latch. A door that rubs the jamb or misses the strike plate has moved out of square. Forcing it shut wears out hinges and can crack the frame.
- Soft wood, peeling paint, or dark stains at the bottom. That is rot starting. Once water is in the sill, it spreads into the subfloor, and repair costs climb the longer you wait.
- Fogged or cracked glass in the door or sidelights. A failed seal or cracked pane lets heat escape and weakens security. It will not fix itself.
- The lock is loose or the door has been forced. A door that has been kicked or pried is no longer as strong as it looks. If your entry has been damaged, call us the same day.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Call and talk to a real person. When you call (903) 354-7134, a live person answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’ll ask about the door you have, what is wrong with it, and schedule a visit in an arrival window that works for you.
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We show up and measure. A background-checked, uniformed technician arrives in the window we gave. We measure the opening, check the frame, sill, and flashing, and talk through style, material, and hardware. No pressure.
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You get a written price before any work. Before the old door comes out, you receive a written estimate that itemizes the door, glass, hardware, trim, and labor. That’s the Kingswell Guarantee in action, and the price on the paper is the price you pay.
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Installation done right. Our crew removes the old unit carefully, installs the new door with sill pan, flashing, and foam, adjusts it until it swings and latches cleanly, and cleans up before we leave.
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365-Day Done Right Promise. If anything isn’t right within the guarantee period, call us. We come back and fix it at no charge. That promise is in writing, and it’s been our standard since Owen Satterfield founded the company in 2009.
How Much Does Front Door Replacement Cost?
A typical front door replacement runs $1,200 to $4,500 installed for a standard steel or fiberglass entry door, while a premium unit with sidelights, a transom, or impact-rated glass can reach $5,000 to $9,000. Entry door replacement on a single door usually lands between $1,400 and $3,800, exterior door replacement runs $900 to $3,500 per door, and installation labor on a door you supply runs $350 to $1,000. What affects the price most is the material and the glass: fiberglass costs more than basic steel, solid wood costs more than both, and decorative glass or impact ratings add cost per unit. The condition of the frame matters too, because a rotted jamb or sill adds carpentry before the new door can go in. The way to avoid overpaying is to compare written estimates, not phone quotes. A verbal ballpark means nothing when the invoice arrives. Our free estimate is itemized, in writing, and fixed before work begins. Call (903) 354-7134 and we’ll walk you through exactly what your project will cost.
Where We Work
Westlight Windows & Doors serves homeowners across the United States through local crews. We’re an independently owned and operated Kingswell location, which means the company is run by people who answer to their neighbors, not a distant corporate office. If you also need glass work, see our window repair page, and if a sliding or hinged back door is next on your list, our patio door installation page covers that. Wherever your property sits, our process stays the same: written price, committed arrival window, clean job site, written guarantee. Start from our home page to see everything we do.
Frequently Asked Questions About Front Door Replacement
Front door replacement is the process of removing your existing entry door, and sometimes its frame and threshold, and installing a new door in its place with proper flashing, insulation, and hardware. It can be a slab swap in a sound frame or a full-frame replacement. Westlight Windows & Doors handles both, and we put the exact scope and price in writing before any work begins. Call (903) 354-7134 for a free estimate.
Most single entry doors are finished in half a day to a full day once the crew arrives. A door with sidelights or a transom, or one that needs frame repair, can take a day and a half. You’ll get a committed arrival window and a realistic schedule in writing before the project starts.
Standard replacements run $1,200 to $4,500 installed, with sidelight and transom systems running higher depending on the manufacturer, glass, and material. Every project starts with a free, written, itemized estimate so you know the exact number before work begins. Call (903) 354-7134 for a quote specific to your door.
For most homes, fiberglass is the best balance of cost, durability, and low upkeep, since it resists warping, rust, and sun damage. Steel is the lowest-cost option and strong against forced entry. Solid wood looks the best but needs regular sealing. We’ll recommend one based on your climate and how much sun the door gets.
Yes. Our phone lines are staffed by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so a damaged door at midnight gets the same human answer as a call at noon. We’ll talk through what happened, help you secure the opening if needed, and schedule the replacement as quickly as we can. Call (903) 354-7134 when it happens.
Every job carries the Kingswell Guarantee, which includes a written price before any work starts, a committed arrival window, a clean job site, and a written guarantee on the completed work. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise means if the work isn’t right within the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. Both promises are in writing, handed to you at job completion.
Schedule Your Front Door Replacement Today
You’ve had enough contractors who don’t answer, don’t show, and don’t stand behind their work. Westlight Windows & Doors is different, and the Kingswell Guarantee puts it in writing. Call (903) 354-7134 for a free, no-obligation estimate and a real conversation with a human being, day or night. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts and a written guarantee when it’s done right.
Written by Owen Satterfield, Owner at Westlight Windows & Doors, serving homeowners nationwide since 2009.