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Remove an existing exterior door and install a prehung double exterior French door unit with trim and hardware.
Replacement French Door typically costs $1,500 to $5,500 each (national average as of 2026). Most straightforward jobs start near $1,500 each. Final pricing depends on material quality, project scope, local labor rates, and site conditions. Use our free calculator below for a personalized estimate.
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1 unit(s) • Standard Quality
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Estimates are approximate and vary by location, project scope, and current market conditions. Contact a local contractor for an accurate quote.
$1,275 – $4,675 each
Smooth white fiberglass prehung double French doors, low-E full-lite tempered glass, standard sill, lever set and trim
$1,500 – $5,500 each
Smooth white fiberglass prehung double French doors, low-E full-lite glass, multipoint lock, adjustable sill, satin nickel lever set, trim
$1,875 – $6,875 each
Prefinished woodgrain fiberglass French doors, low-E glass with grilles, multipoint lock, dark bronze hardware, trim
| Component | Category | Low | High | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $675 | $2,475 | each |
| Labor | labor | $525 | $1,925 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $180 | $660 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $120 | $440 | each |
Remove an existing exterior door and install a prehung double exterior French door unit with trim and hardware.
Typical replacement french door pricing range each.
Starting price $1,500 each. National average as of 2026. This is a directional range. Final pricing depends on scope, materials, access, and local labor rates.
Estimates are approximate and vary by location, project scope, and current market conditions. Contact a local contractor for an accurate quote.
Installer leveling and shimming a prehung double French door frame
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Replacement French Door usually lands between $1,500 to $5,500 each. That range reflects current national calculator data after materials, labor, supplies, equipment, and disposal are rolled together. Your real quote will move based on quantity, site conditions, finish level, and contractor availability in your ZIP code.
Remove an existing exterior door and install a prehung double exterior French door unit with trim and hardware.
Material selections can move the budget faster than anything else, with current material allowances landing around $675 to $2,475 each.
Labor complexity is the next major swing factor, with installation or trade time currently averaging $525 to $1,925 each.
Smaller consumables still matter, because supplies are contributing about $180 to $660 each.
Specialty tools, access equipment, cleanup, and disposal can add another $120 to $440 each.
Scope changes, premium finishes, difficult access, demolition, and permit requirements can push the total toward the high end of the range. Cleaner access, standard finishes, and bundled work often keep the job closer to the low end.
Get multiple itemized bids, ask contractors to separate materials from labor, and confirm what is included before you compare totals. Scheduling during a slower season and bundling adjacent work can also reduce mobilization costs.
Keep specifications tight before work starts. Change orders are one of the fastest ways to blow past the original budget, especially when material lead times or specialty trades are involved.
DIY can make sense when you already own the tools, understand the prep requirements, and can tolerate schedule risk. Hiring a pro is usually the better move when mistakes would affect finish quality, code compliance, waterproofing, structural performance, or warranty coverage.
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Use the calculator range of $1,500 to $5,500 each as your baseline, then compare that against the time, tool rentals, material waste, and rework risk you would take on by doing the project yourself.
Most replacement french door jobs start with site review, measurements, and material confirmation. From there the crew usually handles preparation, core installation or repair work, cleanup, and a final walkthrough to confirm the finished scope matches the quote.
Ask each contractor how they handle protection of adjacent finishes, debris removal, and change approvals. Those three points tend to separate a clean project from an expensive headache.