Costs
Door Installation Cost in Calgary
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The short answer
Replacing an existing interior door with a prehung unit runs $300–$800 for a standard door (door, frame, hardware and installation). Premium solid-core doors run $800–$2,000 installed. Creating a new door opening in a non-structural wall adds $500–$1,500 for framing and drywall. A new opening in a load-bearing wall requires engineering and a header, running $1,500–$3,500.
Cost by scope
| Scope | Typical range | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Slab replacement (reuse frame) | $150–$400 | Door slab only, hardware extra |
| Prehung replacement (standard) | $300–$800 | Door, frame, hardware, installation |
| Prehung replacement (solid-core) | $800–$2,000 | Premium door, frame, hardware, installation |
| New opening — non-structural wall | $500–$1,500 | Framing, door, hardware, drywall repair |
| New opening — load-bearing wall | $1,500–$3,500 | Engineering, header, framing, door, drywall |
| Exterior door replacement | $800–$2,500 | Door, frame, weatherstripping, installation |
| Hardware upgrade only | $75–$200 | New handleset, latch and strike |
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What moves the price
- Door quality
- A hollow-core moulded door starts at $80. A solid-core flush door starts at $200. A solid wood custom door starts at $500. The door itself is the largest single cost in most projects.
- Frame condition
- If the existing frame is plumb, square and undamaged, a slab replacement saves money. If the frame is damaged or out of square, a prehung door is the right choice — and costs more because the frame is included.
- Number of doors
- A whole-house door replacement benefits from volume pricing on materials and the efficiency of doing all the work in one mobilisation. The per-door cost drops with quantity.
- Hardware selection
- Basic passage hardware runs $20–$40 per set. Quality privacy hardware runs $50–$120 per set. Premium lever sets run $100–$250 per set. Buy quality — the hardware is what you touch every day.
- Finishing
- Pre-primed doors need paint. Pre-finished doors are ready to install. Unfinished doors need staining and sealing on-site, which adds time and cost. Pre-finished is the most cost-effective choice for most projects.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to just replace the door hardware?
A hardware-only upgrade (new handleset, latch and strike) costs $75–$200 per door including installation. For a whole house, that is $750–$2,000. It is a straightforward project that many homeowners do themselves, saving the installation cost.
Do I need a permit to add a new door opening?
Adding a door opening to an existing wall generally does not require a permit if the wall is non-structural. Creating an opening in a load-bearing wall requires a permit and structural engineering. Always verify with Calgary Building Services.
How long does door installation take?
A single slab swap takes 30–60 minutes. A single prehung installation takes 1–2 hours. A whole-house door replacement takes 2–3 days. Creating a new opening takes 1–2 days including drywall repair.
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