Barn door installation costs $400 to $1,400 for a single interior door, or $1,194 to $2,222 on Fixr’s national average of $1,658.1,2 HomeAdvisor puts the typical total higher, at $1,350 to $5,000 with an $1,800 average – the gap mostly reflects door material and custom work.3 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on door size and weight, material, hardware quality, and whether the wall needs reinforcement or electrical work.
$1,658
national average (Fixr)
$400 – $1,400
single door installed (HomeGuide)
$100 – $1,000
labor range (HomeGuide)
$150
low-end DIY kit (Fixr)
Installed cost by door type (HomeGuide)
| Door type | Average installed cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $400 – $1,400 | Closets, bathrooms, pantries |
| Double | $800 – $2,800 | Large openings, room dividers |
| Bypass | $500 – $1,500+ | Limited wall space |
| Exterior | $1,000 – $5,000+ | Sheds, garages |
HomeAdvisor’s bands run higher for the same split: single doors $200 to $1,600 and doubles $500 to $3,400.3 The sources disagree on where a typical job lands – HomeGuide’s $400 to $1,400 single-door range sits well below Fixr’s $1,658 average and HomeAdvisor’s $1,800 – so budget from the middle and get local quotes.
Door prices by material (HomeAdvisor, installed)
| Material | Installed range | Average installed |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $700 – $1,500 | $825 |
| MDF | $1,000 – $2,100 | $1,025 |
| Metal | $800 – $2,600 | $1,650 |
| Wood | $1,000 – $5,000 | $1,850 |
Materials-only pricing runs far lower: HomeGuide lists pine or cedar doors at $300 to $800, oak and walnut at $500 to $1,500+, MDF at $200 to $800, and vinyl at $200 to $500.1 A standard 36×80 door runs $300 to $650 for the slab alone; oversized 60-inch-plus panels reach $500 to $2,000+.1
Hardware, labor and extras
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Track kit (rail, hangers, hardware) | $42 – $447 (Fixr); $100 – $300+ (HomeGuide) |
| Header board (mounting surface) | $200 – $500 (HomeGuide) |
| Floor guide | $10 – $60 (HomeGuide) |
| Custom track and hardware | $600 – $1,200+ (Fixr) |
| Automated opener | $400 – $2,000 (HomeGuide) |
| Custom-made door | $500 – $10,000 (Fixr) |
| Labor | $100 – $1,000 (HomeGuide); $308 – $984 (Fixr); $300 – $2,000 (HomeAdvisor) |
HomeAdvisor notes labor typically runs 30% to 50% of the total job.3 Weight is the hidden variable: doors run 44 to 150 pounds, and oversized double doors may need wall reinforcement.1,2 Size the door 2 to 3 inches wider than the opening and about an inch taller for coverage and privacy.3
DIY or hire
Fixr’s $150 low end is exactly a DIY job: a standard unfinished pine kit from a big-box store, hung yourself.2 The skills required are finding studs, anchoring the track into them, and lifting 44 to 150 pounds with a helper – straightforward for a competent DIYer with a drill, level, and stud finder.1,2 Home Depot’s barn door section shows current door and kit prices (plain link, not affiliate). Hire out when the wall needs reinforcement, outlets or switches must move (electrician work), or the door is oversized or exterior.
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All cost guides
Sources
1. HomeGuide — Barn Door Installation Cost
2. Fixr — Barn Door Installation Cost
3. HomeAdvisor — How Much Does It Cost to Install a Barn Door?