How Much Does a Closet Door Installation Cost? [2025 Data]

The average closet door installation cost is $530, though homeowners can spend between $320 and $1,200. Closet doors are something many homeowners don’t think about until they need to replace them, but fear not, most installations aren’t too expensive. Only when you venture into heavy, rare woods and big pieces of glass do the installation costs become eye-watering. Learn all the factors that influence how much you’ll pay to install a closet door. 

Closet Door Installation Cost Factors

Breaking down the installation costs for closet doors involves understanding each factor, no matter how small. Accurately determining the project cost depends on adding up the individual parts of an installation. No factor should be overlooked (even the hinges matter), and will factor into the total cost. 

Types

The table below breaks down the costs for individual door types. Prices vary based on how complex the door itself is—French doors are harder to install versus hinged doors, as well as the average price for that door’s style.

Simpler models like mirror doors, pocket doors, and slab doors will always be easier to install than doors that require special mounting or elaborate track systems. Examples of these more complex door types are barn doors, Bi-fold doors, and bypass doors. The prices below assume no complex structural work (like hollowing a wall or moving anything load-bearing) needs to be performed. 

Size

Door frames and therefore door sizes are fairly similar in their dimensions, so the size that really matters to the installation costs is the door’s weight. Heavier doors require more effort and time to install and may require more substantial mounting hardware and special tools. While many handy DIYers can hang a hollow-core door themselves, many wouldn’t be able to install a 90-pound solid wood door. 

Materials

Door material significantly impacts installation cost. The table below shows what an average door might cost to install based on the type of material. Solid wooden doors are the most expensive, especially when using higher-end and rarer woods.

Wood composite is by far the most common material used for closet doors. This is because closet doors don’t need any soundproofing or fire-resistant properties. Sliding doors are also commonly wood composite, but can also be glass or mirrored with a composite backing. It’s rare to see solid wood or metal closet doors.  

Labor

Labor costs are often the largest part of a closet door installation, which is why it’s smart to swap multiple doors at one time. Hourly rates for this work vary between $40 and $110 per hour. Expect to pay on the higher end if working with non-standardized door sizes, working with custom spaces, or needing to handle heavy doors.  

Prep

Prep work for installing or replacing a closet door can either be light or very involved. For most installs, you only need to remove any existing brackets or hinges, making sure the area is free of excess wood shavings.

Depending on the new door, you may need to relocate some drill holes. However, if you plan on adding custom doors, barn doors, or doors with non-standard mounting, expect the cost of the project to grow substantially.  

Location

Geographic location plays a role in closet door installation costs, but not as much as other factors like the door’s material or type. For in-demand areas such as high-income zip codes, expect to pay a premium of up to 50% of the average cost. For more low-key areas, you should have more contractor options—and quotes—to choose from.

Post-Construction Cleanup

Cleanup is the last step of this project and ensures a safe and presentable space. For most projects, this involves vacuuming some dust, throwing away (or recycling) some materials like old hinges and screws, and properly disposing of the old door. If you don’t sell it on the second-hand market, a pro or your local waste management company will know where you can take it or when it can be collected.  

Finishing

Not all doors come ready to use. Even if they do, you may decide to repaint, stain, seal, add trim, etc. This finer detail work can either be DIYed or passed off to a pro, and the cost will depend on how you ultimately finish the door. A paint job could cost less than $20, while a new strain and custom wood engravings could easily cost over $5,000. 

Installing Non-Standardized Closet Doors

The cost to install closet doors increases substantially once you veer away from standardized sizing. Most closet doors measure 30 inches by 80 inches, give or take. Venturing outside these margins substantially will put you into custom closet door territory, with pricing to match. Strongly consider whether you want to incur the cost of a door that measures far beyond these sizes.  

Closet Door Installation Ongoing Costs 

Maintenance

Closet doors require very little maintenance. If the door squeaks, use some white lithium grease in the hinges (white lithium has no color and doesn’t attract dirt). Make sure you use an air compressor to clean out the hinge before greasing it. 

Other than that, just make sure the door's weight isn’t affecting the door frame. You’ll notice this if the door sags, you see light bleeding from the top of the door, or you can lift the door upwards when opening or closing it.    

Repairs

Door repairs cost an average of $240 but can range from $130 to $370. Simpler repairs include replacing a door handle or a hinge. More complicated work, like fixing holes in a door or replacing a door frame, can start to add up and will be at the upper end of this range. At that point, you may want to consider replacing the door entirely. 

Installing a Closet Door Yourself vs. Hiring a Pro

You can replace interior doors yourself if you have the time and know-how. Since labor is such a large part of a closet door installation, you can save around 50% or more of the project cost by doing the work yourself. This can be an excellent project for handy DIYers.

However, there are times when you should pass on the work. Heavy doors, custom work, multiple doors, and working with glass are all reasons to talk to a local closet-making pro to discuss options. The last thing you want to do is cause structural damage to your home or have to deal with an injury. 

Tips to Reduce Cost While Installing Closet Doors

The single best way to reduce cost is by performing the labor yourself, but that isn’t always an option. If you hire a pro and have input on material costs, then consider some of these tips:

• Choose standard sizes 

• Use wood composite 

• Buy multiple doors in bundles 

• Wait for sales 

• Negotiate bulk pricing for more than two doors 

• Reuse existing hinges and screws 

• Minimize any finishing work 

• Gather multiple quotes