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Replacing the Front Door Improves Curb Appeal

There’s an old saying that basically says the very first impression decides everything. It is true even for your home. You can impress your guests by improving the exterior of your house and create a welcoming atmosphere. If you are planning to sell your house, then it's high time you should start working on improving the curb appeal of your property. Even if you are not selling your home, your house may still need some exterior improvement.

Exterior Door Replacement

When you have decided to improve the look of your house, or curb appeal, why not start with your front door? The front door of a house goes through excessive wear and tear mainly caused by the weather and everyday use. It may require new paint after years of service or frequent maintenance for varnished and stained doors. Sometimes the door is simply beyond touching up and it’s time for a new one. Is this a do-it-yourself project? It can be for experienced handy people. The door must be plumb and straight to work properly and doors are not cheap. Exterior door installation is not something to experiment with. If you don't have the time or tools, it might be time to contact a door contractor.

Replacement Door Costs

The cost for replacement of your front door will vary depending on the size, quality, decoration, style and lastly your budget. The very basic cost for replacing an exterior or front door of your house will be around $75 - $200. But this cost may rise up to $250 - $1,000 if you opt for a more decorative door. For doors with features like side panels, wood and ornate glass and other options can range from $1,500 - $5,000. If you replace front door with steel insulated doors then its cost will start from around $100 - $120 and can rise with added features.

You can also replace your front door all by yourself in just a weekend and spend around $1,000. For patio or sliding doors, it may cost around $500 - $1,200. It may even rise to $1,300 - $1,800 for luxury doors. French doors, which are generally installed in pairs, cost between $1,500 - $3,000 installed. This cost is variable depending on the design and size of the doors as well as the door hardware.

For only a simple front door installation, it may require about $250 - $300. But for very decorative ones you may need to spend as much as $850 - $1,500.

Besides the regular replacement door costs, there are some additional costs that you have to budget for on an exterior door replacement. You may need to change the lock set and knob as well as the hinges of the exterior door. It could cost roughly around $30 - $100. If you use more sophisticated accessories, then the package may cost around $200 - $400.

Door Contractors for Exterior Door Installations

Are looking for door contractors for a front door installation or to replace an exterior door of your house? Just submit your project description to ConstructionDeal.com. We will send your requests to 4 local door contractors and you can choose the one that best suits you. If you are not satisfied with the search, you can re-submit your project description to look for more estimates. This saves you time and money. And there’s no cost or obligation to hire anyone from our door contractor network!

Improve your curb appeal with a new exterior door today!

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