Custom doors do more than open and close, they secure your home, shape its curb appeal, and help regulate indoor temperatures. Salt Lake City Windows and Doors installs a wide range of custom doors, including single, bi-fold, pocket, and barn doors, and handles any permits your project might require. Here’s a closer look at the benefits of custom doors, along with what affects cost, materials, and installation.
Why Custom Doors Are Worth It
Beyond aesthetics, doors play several important roles in your home. They keep intruders out, help regulate heating and cooling costs, and create a transition between indoor and outdoor living spaces. Iron doors, in particular, offer serious deterrence against forced entry while adding a touch of luxury to your home’s exterior. Custom doors can also boost your property value and make your home more appealing to prospective buyers.
Custom Doors Cost and Pricing Factors
The cost of custom doors in Salt Lake City depends on the materials used, the size of the door, and the complexity of the design. A door with intricate detailing will cost more than a plain one, and larger doors, such as those seven feet tall or more, require a bigger frame and more material to build. We’ll walk you through these factors during your consultation so there are no surprises once you get a quote.
Materials
We offer custom doors in a range of materials, including wood, fiberglass, iron, and steel, each with its own tradeoffs in durability, maintenance, and appearance. We install single and double doors, as well as pivot, bi-fold, and pocket doors, and can accommodate oversized openings that require additional construction or reconstruction work. We also handle door replacement and repair of existing doors as part of a custom project.
Installation
For bungalow-style homes, sliding glass doors are a popular custom option, bringing in more natural light and creating a clear pathway to a patio or backyard. They also work well in colonial-style homes, where they can make a space feel larger and more open. Whatever your home’s architecture, our door installation team installs custom doors, including single, bi-fold, pocket, and barn doors, and can help you find the right fit for your needs and budget.
Styles
Custom doors come in a wide range of styles, and pricing varies depending on design complexity and the type of glass or lighting features used. A simpler entry door design costs less than one with intricate detailing or decorative glass inserts. If you’re weighing custom work against standard replacement doors, we can help you compare the two so you choose the option that fits your budget. Whatever style you choose, adding benefits of custom doors to your home is an investment that boosts curb appeal, increases security, and creates a clear transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Permits
If your custom door project requires permits, we handle that process for you, including any inspections and neighborhood restrictions that may apply. Permit review times vary by project type. Initial plan reviews for single-family residential projects are typically completed within 14 business days, while nonresidential project reviews can take 7 to 21 business days. Expedited review is often available for an additional fee. Work performed or materials purchased without a required permit can result in a penalty of double the normal fee, and permits generally expire if work hasn’t started within 12 months of issuance. You can check current requirements and timelines with Salt Lake City’s Building Services & Permits office.
For more on how door construction affects energy efficiency, see the U.S. Department of Energy’s guide to doors.
Ready to add custom doors to your home? Contact Salt Lake City Windows and Doors for a free quote.