San Antonio, TX
How much does door installation cost in San Antonio?
Most door jobs in San Antonio cost between $150 and $900 in labor, depending on the type of door and the condition of the opening. Here's what each kind of job usually costs, and what pushes a price up or down.
Updated November 2026. Labor only; the door and materials are extra.
Typical labor prices in San Antonio
| Job | Labor | What that usually covers |
|---|---|---|
| Entry door replacement | $350 – $900 | Pre-hung door in the existing opening: remove the old unit, set, flash, seal, foam, install the lockset, trim |
| Entry door with sidelights or a resized opening | $800 – $1,800 | Wider units, reframing the opening, new header or extra trim work |
| Sliding patio door replacement | $400 – $900 | Standard 6–8 ft two-panel slider in an existing opening, including a sealed, level sill |
| Large multi-panel sliding door | From $1,200 | Three- and four-panel systems; priced per opening after photos |
| Interior pre-hung door | $150 – $350 per door | Remove the old door, set the new unit, casing and hardware. Less per door for whole-house jobs |
| Pocket door in an existing wall | $600 – $1,500 | Open the wall, build the header and pocket frame, hang the door, patch drywall (paint extra) |
| Door repair | $100 – $300 | Re-hang or shim a sagging door, move the strike, weatherstripping, sweeps, slider rollers |
| Attic ladder | $200 – $450 | Folding ladder in an existing or enlarged ceiling opening |
These are typical ranges for the San Antonio area, not a quote. Every AlexPro Doors & Trim job gets a fixed written labor price from photos before any work starts.
What makes a door job cost more
- Rot or water damage. Soft wood at the bottom of the frame or subfloor has to be repaired before a new door goes in. It's common on older San Antonio homes with uncovered entries.
- Changing the size of the opening. Going from a single door to a door with sidelights, or a slider to a wider unit, means reframing and often a new header.
- Brick or stone around the door. Masonry openings take more care to remove the old frame without damage, and trim has to be fitted to an uneven surface.
- Glass weight and size. Large sliding systems need more people and more time to set level.
- Finish work. New casing, paint, or stain on the door and trim is extra work on top of the install.
What the door itself costs
Materials are separate from labor. As a rough guide, a pre-hung fiberglass or steel entry door from Home Depot or Lowe's runs about $300–$1,500, a two-panel vinyl sliding door about $700–$2,000, and a pre-hung interior door about $80–$300. You can buy the door yourself, or AlexPro Doors & Trim can help you pick one and pass it through at cost, with no markup.
How to keep the price down
- Replace the door in the existing opening if the frame and subfloor are solid.
- Group several doors into one visit. Whole-house interior door swaps cost less per door.
- Check that a door you're buying fits the opening before you buy it. Send a photo of the label first.
- Ask whether a repair will do. A door that sticks or won't latch often just needs adjusting, not replacing. See door repair.
Get an exact price
Send a wide photo of the door, a close-up of the frame and the bottom of the opening, and your ZIP code. You'll get a fixed labor price in writing, usually within one business day. Prices for each type of job: entry doors, patio and sliding doors, interior and pocket doors.
Common questions
How much does it cost to replace a front door in San Antonio?
Labor to replace a front door with a pre-hung door in the same opening usually runs $350 to $900 in San Antonio. Doors with sidelights, resized openings or rot repair cost more. The door itself is extra, typically $300 to $1,500 for fiberglass or steel.
How much does it cost to install a sliding glass door?
Labor to replace a standard two-panel sliding patio door usually runs $400 to $900. Large three- and four-panel systems start around $1,200 in labor and are priced per opening.
How much does it cost to install an interior door?
Labor for a pre-hung interior door is usually $150 to $350 per door, and less per door when several are done in one visit.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a door?
Repair is usually $100 to $300 and fixes most sticking, sagging and latching problems. Replacement makes more sense when the frame is rotted, the glass is fogged, or the door is damaged.
Do you charge for a quote?
No. Quotes are free and done from photos, with a fixed labor price in writing before any work starts.
Tell us about your door.
Send a few photos and the size of the opening. You'll get a clear price for the labor before any work starts.