Door Installation Cost in Houston, TX (2026)

Door Installation in Houston, TX costs $867–$4,227 in 2026, with most homeowners paying around $2,547. That’s about 5% below the national average (BLS cost index: 0.95). Licensed remodelers in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metro charge $55–$100/hour. 2-4 hours per door

Updated April 2026Based on public BLS & industry data

Estimated Cost

$867–$4,227

Mid-range estimate for 2 door in Houston, TX. Labor: $55–$100/hr.

Door unit (prehung): $150–$900/unit
Hardware (knob/lock): $25–$150/set
Trim & casing: $30–$80/set
Weatherstripping (exterior): $10–$30/unit

Calculate Your Cost

Number of doors

1–15 door

Material Grade

Additional Factors

Cut new door opening(+$500–$2,000)

Add sidelights/transom(+$300–$1,000)

Factors That Affect Cost

1Interior vs exterior door
2Door material (hollow-core, solid, fiberglass, steel)
3Hardware quality
4New opening vs replacement
5Sidelights or transom additions

Interior vs exterior door costs

Hollow-core interior doors cost $50-$150 per unit. Solid-core ($100-$300) offers better sound insulation. Exterior fiberglass doors run $300-$900 and last decades with minimal care.

Entry door ROI

A new steel entry door recoups about 100% of its cost at resale, making it one of the highest-ROI projects. Fiberglass entry doors recoup 60-75%.

How We Calculate These Numbers

Our cost estimates are built from publicly available data including the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, HomeGuide, Thumbtack, and Fixr cost databases. Material prices reflect national averages from major retailers, cross-referenced across 3+ sources for accuracy.

For Houston, we apply a regional cost-of-living multiplier of 0.95 (5% below the national average) based on BLS regional data. Labor rates reflect the local Houston metro market as of 2026.

QuotrPro Pricing Research Team

AI-powered estimating platform used by contractors across the US. Data reviewed quarterly against BLS and industry benchmarks.

These are estimates for planning purposes. Actual costs vary by project scope, contractor, and market conditions. Always get 2–3 quotes from licensed professionals.