One door and a full house are two different jobs, even though the work looks similar. The time on site, the travel, the set up and the way parts are ordered all change with the size of the job. That is why the cost per door is different, and why a single figure cannot cover both jobs fairly.
This guide explains how fitters price each job in Ireland, what changes the price and what to ask about before you agree. It gives no fitting prices, because fitting is quoted after a free home measure, when the openings and frames have been seen.
How a single door job is priced
A single door job still needs a visit, a measure, travel to the home and time to set up tools. Those fixed parts of the job are spread over one door only, so the cost per door is higher than on a larger job. The fitter also needs to check the frame, the hinges and the latch, and to allow time to remove the old door and dispose of it in a tidy way.
The door itself is a separate part of the price. As a guide to door supply only, door prices on our website run from €199 to €500. The style and finish you choose will decide where your door sits in that range. Fitting is quoted separately, after a free home measure.
A single door can still be good value when that door matters most, such as a front facing bedroom door, a bathroom door that will not close or a living room door that has warped. Replacing that one door solves the problem without replacing doors that are still in good condition.
Why a full house costs less per door
A full house job spreads the fixed parts of the job over many doors. One visit covers the measure for all openings. One delivery covers all doors and parts. One set up covers the whole fitting day. That is why the cost per door falls as the number of doors rises.
A full house job also gives a consistent result. The same style, finish, handles and hinges run through the house. Most full house fits are finished in a single day, because the measure and the ordering are done in advance and the team arrives ready to fit.
That does not mean a full house is always the right choice. If most doors are in good condition, replacing them all may be wasteful. The right choice depends on the condition of your doors, the look you want and the budget you have for the work.
What changes the price
Several factors change the price for both jobs. The number of doors is the first factor. The style and finish of the doors is the second. A plain door and a panelled door, for example, are different products with different supply costs.
Frames and architraves are the third factor. If frames need replacing, the work takes longer and needs more parts. If frames can stay, the job is simpler. That is one reason a home measure matters. It shows which frames are sound and which need work.
Locks, handles and hinges are the fourth factor. These parts vary in style and quality, and they are part of the finished door. Openings that are not a standard size are a fifth factor. They may need trimming within safe limits, or a made to measure door, and both affect time and supply.
Costs people forget to ask about
People often ask about the door and the fitting, but forget to ask about the rest. Ask if frames, architraves, locks, handles and hinges are included. Ask if removal of old doors is included. Ask if the price includes the home measure and the fitting visit.
Also ask about painting and decorating. Fitting new doors does not include painting walls or woodwork around them, unless that is agreed in advance. Ask about any building work to an opening as well. If a frame needs repair, that work should be clear in the quote before the fitting day.
A clear quote lists each part, so you can compare quotes fairly. For a general explanation of fitting costs, read our internal door fitting cost guide. To see the service for older doors, see our internal door replacement service page.
How to get an exact price
The only way to get an exact price is a free home measure. The fitter measures each opening, checks each frame and notes the doors, parts and work needed. You then receive a quote for your home, not a general figure for a house like yours.
To prepare for the measure, count the doors you want replaced, note any doors that stick, warp or will not close, and think about the style you want. If you are unsure about a full house or a single door, the fitter can talk through both options at the measure and explain the difference for your home.
East Coast Doors is based in Julianstown, Co. Meath and has been fitting doors since 2020. Our own fitting team covers Dublin, Meath, Louth, Wicklow and Kildare. Supply and fit includes doors, frames, architraves, locks, handles and hinges. You can also browse styles in our internal door collections before the measure.
Call 083 814 7923 to book your free home measure and get an exact price.
