Security door installation costs $560 to $2,900 for most homeowners, with Angi publishing a $1,190 national average.1 HomeAdvisor publishes the same average and normal range.2 Fixr separately publishes a $975 national average for a standard exterior steel security door with a lock installed, within a $525 to $1,200 range.3 Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Angi figures are from a 2026 guide updated October 2026, HomeAdvisor figures are from a 2025-data guide updated June 2026, and Fixr figures are from a guide updated January 2025. Your price depends on door size, material, type, and any frame work needed.
$1,190
national average (Angi)
$560–$2,900
typical range (Angi)
$975
national average (Fixr, 2025)
$525–$1,200
average range (Fixr, 2025)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (2026 data, updated Oct 2026) | $1,190 national average; most pay $560 – $2,900; standard single doors $300 – $1,800 to custom doors $870 – $12,500 | Corporate sibling of HomeAdvisor – matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration |
| HomeAdvisor (2025 data, updated Jun 2026) | $1,190 average; $560 – $2,900 normal range; custom sizes up to $12,500 | Matches Angi at the headline; sibling relationship disclosed |
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | $975 national average for a standard exterior steel security door with lock, installed; $525 – $1,200 average range; $250 low end (fiberglass door installed) to $3,000 high end (wrought iron double entry doors with hardware) | Separately published from the figures above, with no shared sourcing stated |
Cost by size
| Door size/type | Description | Average cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard single door | Fits common entryways, 32 – 36 inches wide | $300 – $1,800 | Angi (2026) |
| Double security door | Two doors, often for main entry or patio | $550 – $12,000 | Angi (2026) |
| Custom dimension door | Built to unique size/specs | $870 – $12,500 | Angi (2026) |
| Size | Cost (materials only) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 30″ x 80″ | $150 – $250 | Fixr (2025) |
| 32″ x 80″ | $200 – $400 | Fixr (2025) |
| 34″ x 80″ | $325 – $500 | Fixr (2025) |
| 36″ x 80″ | $400 – $1,000 | Fixr (2025) |
| 72″ x 80″ (French and double doors) | $550 – $1,200 | Fixr (2025) |
The Fixr table is materials only – a different scope from the Angi table, kept separate rather than compared directly.
Cost by material
| Material | Average installation cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Steel | $700 – $1,900 | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Aluminum | $850 – $2,000 | Angi (2026) |
| Wrought iron | $1,050 – $1,400 | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Fiberglass | $200 – $600 | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Wood / hardwood | $1,000 – $3,000 | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Material | Cost (materials only) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fiberglass | $200 – $600 | Fixr (2025) |
| Steel | $700 – $1,900 | Fixr (2025) |
| Aluminum | $850 – $2,000 | Fixr (2025) |
| Wood | $1,000 – $3,000 | Fixr (2025) |
| Iron | $1,050 – $1,400 | Fixr (2025) |
| Composite | $1,375 – $2,000 | Fixr (2025) |
Fixr’s material figures match the Angi/HomeAdvisor rows above on five of six materials even though the stated scopes differ (installation cost vs. materials only). These are separately published figures, and the pages state no shared sourcing; the scope labels are kept as each publisher stated them.
Cost by door type (Fixr, 2025, materials only)
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Accordion | $200 – $500 |
| Reinforced | $400 – $1,000 |
| French | $500 – $1,100 |
| Double | $550 – $1,200 |
| Prehung | $800 – $2,000 |
| Sliding | $950 – $1,700 |
| $1,500 – $2,500 | |
| Bifold | $2,500 – $6,500 |
Fixr also prices door swing: outswing models $200 to $600 and inswing models $350 to $775, materials only.
Cost by brand (Fixr, 2025, materials only)
| Brand | Cost |
|---|---|
| Unique Home Designs | $250 – $500 |
| Pella | $300 – $600 |
| Titan | $400 – $800 |
| Larson | $450 – $1,000 |
| Crimsafe | $1,000 – $1,500 |
| Tru Frame | $1,200 – $3,000 |
| Shield | $1,800 – $4,000 |
| Prosteel | $2,000 – $5,000 |
These are figures reported by the cost publisher, not verified current quotes from the manufacturers, and not confirmation of any current offer.
Cost by lock type (Fixr, 2025, materials only)
| Lock type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Knob | $25 – $55 |
| Padlock | $30 – $80 |
| Deadbolt | $40 – $75 |
| Lever | $65 – $85 |
| $100 – $200 | |
| Keyless | $150 – $300 |
| Smart | $160 – $325 |
| Touchpad | $175 – $250 |
| Electronic | $200 – $400 |
| Grip set | $225 – $550 |
| Fingerprint | $250 – $425 |
Angi and HomeAdvisor price upgraded locks and deadbolts at $200 to $350 added to the project total – a different basis (installed add-on vs. materials only), kept separate rather than compared directly.
Labor and installation costs
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Installation labor | $200 – $650 total | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Hourly rate | $50 – $100 per hour | All three publishers (matching) |
| Professional installation | $200 – $350 | Fixr (2025) |
| Reinforced frame and hinges | $250 – $600 | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Reframing the doorway | $250 – $325 | Fixr (2025) |
| Old door removal | $30 – $50 | Fixr (2025) |
| Site prep, removal and disposal | $40 – $200 | Angi (2026) |
| Locksmith (average project) | $150 | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
The hourly-rate match combines the corporate siblings with one separately published figure; the pages state no shared sourcing. Total-labor and removal figures differ between publishers and are kept separate rather than compared directly. Angi puts a standard installation at two to four hours.
Repair and replacement costs
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Common repairs | $100 – $400 | Angi/HomeAdvisor (matching) |
| Handle and lock replacement | $50 – $150 | Fixr (2025) |
| Full door replacement with labor | $525 – $900 | Fixr (2025) |
| Extended warranty | $50 – $300 | Angi (2026) |
| Annual maintenance | $25 – $100 | Angi (2026) |
| Electronic lock batteries | $10 – $30 per year | Angi (2026) |
Related project costs (Fixr, 2025, installed)
| Project | Cost |
|---|---|
| Storm door installation | $300 – $750 |
| Screen door installation | $150 – $500 |
| Security gates | $500 – $2,000 |
| Security door grill enhancement | $75 – $300 |
| Professional home security system | $750 – $2,000 |
| Security door painting | $150 – $350 |
| Roll-down security shutters | $350 – $600 per shutter |
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All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does Security Door Installation Cost? (2026)
2. HomeAdvisor — How Much Does Security Door Installation Cost? (2025 data)
3. Fixr — Security Door Installation Cost (2025)