(DIY)
(Full-view door with tempered glass and multiple upgrades)
Cost to install a storm door varies greatly by region (and even by zip code).
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The cost of installing a storm door is $250 - $400.
Storm doors 1 act as a barrier between the exterior door and the inside of your home, protecting your home from the elements, insects, and pests, and allowing for better airflow. For this example, we’ll look at the cost of installing a standard 36-inch storm door 1, which averages $250-$400.
Storm doors 1 come in a variety of styles and prices.
Door Style | Average Price |
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Full-view glass | $275-$325 |
Paned grid | $250-$300 |
Twin panel | $175-$200 |
Tri-panel | $175-$225 |
Multi-vent panels | $160-$180 |
Self-storing | $125-$150 |
There are also three main screen types to consider, but they don’t have a major impact on the overall price. Full-view doors have separate glass and screen inserts that can be switched out; retractable screens roll up into the top of the door when not in use, and screen panels are switched with glass panels as needed.
Tempered glass is up to four times stronger than regular glass and can increase the door cost by $50-$80. Decorative beveled glass panels have detailed etching in the glass that is for style and not function and can add an additional $50-$80 to your total cost. Acrylic panels are a better insulator than glass, making them a popular choice in colder climates. They average $30-$50 per panel. Low-e glass panels feature two to three layers of glass with argon gas in between, creating an energy-efficient and secure glass panel. They tend to add $25-$50 per panel.
Most doors can be installed in 1-2 hours for a total cost of $75-$125. Although there are different sizes of storm doors 1 available, most of them are installed for the same general price.
The average cost of a new sliding glass door is between $2,000 and $2,320 installed.
A new screen door usually costs around $30-$70, while installation usually runs another $50-$100.
The most commonly installed type of front door - security-style doors - cost between $550-$800.
Fixing a screen door costs about $20 in materials; because professional costs are so high, most people choose to replace a broken door if unable to repair themselves.
Cost to install a storm door varies greatly by region (and even by zip code). To get free estimates from local contractors, please indicate yours.