Front door replacement averages about $2,547 for steel and $11,953 for fiberglass, a regional estimate that hinges on the material you choose. With 7,000+ installations completed since 2011 across 730+ towns in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, Coastal Windows & Exteriors is a woman-owned exterior remodeling company installing energy-efficient entry doors — material is what drives the price, and steel and fiberglass sit far apart.
What Homeowners Need to Know:
- Steel pricing: JLC puts a steel door near $2,547 on average. Ask about your front door installation cost in a free estimate.
- Strong return: JLC reports steel entry door replacement returns about 216% of project cost. Few exterior projects match that.
- Fiberglass range: JLC estimates a grand fiberglass entry door near $11,953. That exterior door replacement returns about 87%.
- Energy savings: ENERGY STAR reports certified doors can trim heating and cooling bills up to 13%. A tighter front door reduces winter drafts.
- Buyer priorities: Fixr found durability is the top priority for 100% of door professionals. Warranty matters to 92% of them.
Matching the Door to Your Budget
Top Recommendation: Choose a steel entry door from Coastal Windows & Exteriors for the strongest resale return. Book your free estimate today.
Great for curb appeal: A grand fiberglass entry door delivers premium looks with an 87% return.
Smart for comfort: Certified doors can trim heating and cooling bills up to 13%.
Ready to replace that drafty front door before winter? Start with a free door assessment. Coastal Windows & Exteriors is a woman-owned, family-run remodeler founded in 2011, not a franchise. We hold a 4.8-star Google rating with 950+ verified reviews. Our team has completed 7,000+ installations since 2011.
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Last Updated: September 2026
Sources:
- A steel door costs an average of $2,547 in New England. JLC Online Cost vs. Value 2025 New England, regional remodeling cost data for steel entry door installation in New England. (2025)
- Steel entry door replacement returns about 216% of project cost. JLC Online Cost vs. Value 2025, national cost-recouped data by project type. (2025)
- A grand fiberglass entry door is estimated at $11,953 in New England. JLC Online Cost vs. Value 2025 New England, regional cost data for grand fiberglass entry door installation. (2025)
- A grand fiberglass entry door returns about 87% of its cost. JLC Online Cost vs. Value 2025 New England, regional cost-recouped data for entry doors. (2025)
- ENERGY STAR certified doors can shrink heating and cooling bills by an average of up to 13%. ENERGY STAR Residential Windows, Doors & Skylights, the EPA program’s guidance on certified door energy savings. (Accessed September 2026)
- Durability and longevity is the top priority, rated important or very important by 100% of respondents. Fixr Windows and Doors Report, Fixr’s survey of windows and doors professionals. (2026)
- Warranty and after-sales service is cited by 92% of windows and doors professionals. Fixr Windows and Doors Report, Fixr’s survey of industry priorities. (2026)
