Weatherstripping a door costs $286 on average with a pro, while a DIY kit can run as little as $60.1 HomeAdvisor puts a mixed doors-and-windows job at $350 on average, and HomeGuide gives $130 to $470 for a whole home.2,3 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on door count, material, the size of the gaps and local labor rates.
$286
per door (Angi)
$350
doors and windows (HomeAdvisor)
$130–$470
whole home (HomeGuide)
$117–$307
per door (Homewyse)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $286 average, $133 – $441 | Weatherstripping one door |
| HomeAdvisor | $350 average, $200 – $600 | Doors and windows, materials and labor |
| HomeGuide | $130 – $470 | An average home, professionally installed |
| Homewyse | $117 – $307 | Per door, installing door weatherstripping |
These measure different jobs, so compare by scope. Angi and Homewyse are per door, HomeAdvisor and HomeGuide cover several openings.1,2,3,4 Angi also lists $35 to $90 for a standard single door in its size table, well under its $286 average, and HomeGuide uses the same $35 to $90 per door. Use the table figures for a simple strip-only job and the averages when prep or threshold work is involved.1,3
Cost by opening
| Opening | Angi | HomeAdvisor | HomeGuide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard door | $35 – $90 | $125 – $400 (door) | $35 – $90 |
| Double door | $60 – $150 | – | – |
| French door | $80 – $200 | – | – |
| Sliding patio door | $60 – $150 | – | – |
| Window | – | $50 – $150 | $5 – $10 |
| Garage door | – | $200 – $600 | $45 – $100 single |
| Fireplace | – | – | $200 – $400 |
HomeGuide lists a double-wide garage door at $80 to $180 and an attic door at $35 to $90.3
Material cost
| Type | Angi (per door) | HomeGuide (per linear foot) |
|---|---|---|
| Adhesive-backed foam | $35 – $80 | $0.16 – $0.25 (foam tape) |
| Felt | $30 – $70 | $0.25 – $0.50 |
| V-strip | $40 – $90 | $0.25 – $0.50 |
| Tubular rubber | $50 – $120 | $0.25 – $0.50 |
| Door sweep | $45 – $100 | – |
| Metal (bronze, etc.) | $100 – $300 | $6 – $10 (interlocking channels) |
HomeAdvisor prices materials higher per foot, for example foam tape at $0.50 to $2 and tubular rubber at $3 to $7, and says installed work runs $10 to $40 per linear foot.2 Angi adds $150 to $350 for prep, threshold work and repairs when needed.1
Labor
HomeAdvisor lists professional rates of $40 to $100 per hour, with service fees starting at $50 to $100.2 Homewyse prices TPE vinyl stripping at $8.50 to $13.36 per door in materials, which shows how little the parts cost next to the labor.4
DIY or hire
Peel-and-stick foam, a door sweep and tubular seals are simple jobs for most homeowners, and Angi puts a basic DIY kit at about $60.1 Hire a pro for bronze or metal channels, rotted frames or garage door seals. Home Depot’s weather stripping category lists foam, sweeps and seals by door type.
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All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — Door Weatherstripping Cost
2. HomeAdvisor — Weatherstripping Replacement Cost
3. HomeGuide — Weather Stripping Installation Cost
4. Homewyse — Door Weather Stripping Cost