Is a pre-hung or slab door better?

• <div><p>In most cases, a pre-hung door is a better option, not only because it’s far easier to install as a DIY project, but also because you’ll get a new frame and a new door at the same time for a more complete upgrade. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-install-new-front-door.htm">Replacing a door costs</a> more with pre-hung doors, but the additional investment is usually well worth the money. Pre-hung doors require fewer tools and less experience to install properly. With that being said, a slab door might be better if you’re on a tight budget or have a custom wall opening size that a pre-hung door won’t match.</p></div>

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Last update on November 24, 2025

Reviewed in January 2024
Not happy with the service or attitude I got from David when I asked him to repair the improper installation of a barn door and a bifold door. He also gave me an attitude when I told him that the exterior door had multiple scratches on it. He asked me what I did to it. Asked him to fix the...
Philadelphia Interior Doors and Closets, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
Replaced the weather stripping on both of door
DaRon Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2019
Yuri was quick to responded, on time and very knowledgeable in garage doors. He explained in detail how the door is suppose to work and what needs to be done for the door to work properly. He is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure you know exactly whats going on with your door. He...
Secure For Sure LLC
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Reviewed in December 2018
Very well. They were here early in the morning and they did everything I asked. Re the door insulation: They put up insulation where two other people told me it could not be done without getting a whole new door. They did the outdoor work in the cold. They cleaned up all the mess from the front...
Cherry Hill Home Remodeling
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Reviewed in October 2016
The repair of the weather stripping on my garage door went very well. Amijay was quick and professional with the replacement weather strip on bottom of door.
Fast Local Garage Door Services
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Reviewed in March 2016
Anthony did a very good job, was on time (had been very flexible when scheduling), courteous, had proper equipment and was knowledgeable. He removed the very heavy fiberglass front door, removed the damaged door sweep and replaced it with a new fitted sweep. Using a power nailer, he installed...
Cure All Household Services LLC
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Reviewed in April 2015
Matt and John showed up on time and ready to work. I had already had the new door delivered. They removed the old door and repaired the rotted frame. While installing the new door, they noticed the doors did not slide properly. Further investigation found the adjusters on the bottom of the...
Leopardi Construction LLC
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Reviewed in August 2008
I contacted Joe Rota of Little Rock Construction to ask if he'd be interested in a job as small as hanging a storm door. Once he answered yes, I also asked if he'd be able to come by to measure the door jamb so I would be sure to order the appropriate sized door. He came by that afternoon,...
Little Rock Construction
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Doors questions, answered by experts

In most cases, a pre-hung door is a better option, not only because it’s far easier to install as a DIY project, but also because you’ll get a new frame and a new door at the same time for a more complete upgrade. Replacing a door costs more with pre-hung doors, but the additional investment is usually well worth the money. Pre-hung doors require fewer tools and less experience to install properly. With that being said, a slab door might be better if you’re on a tight budget or have a custom wall opening size that a pre-hung door won’t match.

Begin by determining which way you want the door to swing based on the layout of your room. Traditionally, left-handed doors have a doorknob closest to your left hand, and right-handed doors include a doorknob closest to your right. Right-handed doors with left hinges swing inward and vice versa. This can vary based on the layout of your home, though.

A slab door is a standalone door that's not attached to a frame. A prehung door includes a slab door, a door frame, and the hardware necessary for installing it, like hinges.

A fire door can cost anywhere from $400 to $1,350 to purchase and have installed. The cost comes from the price of the door, which can be anywhere from $400 to $900 or more, and the cost of labor, which should be contracted out considering that fire doors are a safety measure. Most contractors will take between two and four hours to install one door.

You can determine what size storm door you need by measuring for the storm door. Take the width at the top, middle, and bottom of either your front door or an existing storm door, then measure the height on the left, center, and right of the door. Buy a storm door that matches your measurements' smallest width and shortest height.

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