Updated 25 September 2026
Fit external door cost UK 2026
The going rate for fit external door in 2026 is £150–£300/door (labour only). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band£150–£300/door
Worked example, 1 door£213
Time on site4 h
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Market band source: GotAPal.
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| fit | Fit external door, seal and threshold | 3.5 h per door |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade choice | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame fixings, sealant and threshold per door | £15 Frame fixings and silicone — Secure and sealed | £25 Fixings, expanding foam, low-mod silicone — Weather-tight | £40 Plus weather bar and cill — Stops driven rain |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-25. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Who supplies the door? customer · me big effect
- Glazed more than half? no · yes
Good practice
- Lived-in home: time for dust sheets and moving furniture
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Rotten timber | soft, dark or flaking sills, frames or skirting | Cut out and splice rotten section |
| Frame out of square | uneven gaps round existing doors, frame leaning | Adjust or pack frame |
| Damp floor | tide marks, mould at floor edges | Moisture test the slab. Moisture-test before timber goes down |
Questions
How much does fit external door cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is £150–£300/door (labour only), from GotAPal. A worked example of 1 door comes to about £200–£232 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does fit external door take?
The worked example of 1 door takes about 4 hours.
What changes the price of fit external door?
Mainly who supplies the door, plus any prep found on site: rotten timber, frame out of square, damp floor.