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Steel: Strongest, best security, most affordable. Can dent and rust over time. Best for budget and security-focused buyers.

Fiberglass: The sweet spot for most GTA homes. Looks like wood, won't rot, dent-resistant, energy-efficient, low maintenance. Lifespan 30+ years. Best overall value.

Solid wood: Premium look and feel, can be refinished, customizable. Requires periodic refinishing (every 2–4 years) and can warp in extreme weather. Best for high-end homes and traditional architecture.

Slab only: Just the door, frame stays. Cheaper (typically 40–50% less), faster install, and reuses your existing hinges and lock. Works only if the frame is in good condition, square, and matches a standard slab size.

Pre-hung (full replacement): Door + frame + threshold replaced as a unit. Required if the frame is rotted, out-of-square, or you want a different size. Better long-term seal and insulation.

Most GTA homes 15+ years old are better off with full pre-hung replacement — the energy savings and weather seal alone justify the cost.

If your foyer is dark, sidelights and transoms make a huge difference — they bring in natural light without compromising security. They also significantly elevate curb appeal.

Cost-wise, adding 1 sidelight typically increases the total by $600–$4,500 depending on glass choice. Two sidelights + transom can add $2,000–$10,000+.

If you already have sidelights and they're functional but dated, replacing the glass alone (not the full frame) is often a cost-effective refresh.

Smart locks add $300–$700 over a standard lockset and deliver real value: keypad access (no more lost keys), guest codes, app control, auto-lock, and integration with home automation.

For homes that get deliveries, have kids/dog walkers/cleaners coming and going, or rent on Airbnb, the convenience pays back fast. For maximum security, pair with a multi-point locking system on the door itself.

Brands commonly installed in the GTA: Yale, Schlage Encode, August, Aqara. All work with standard smart home platforms.

Front door replacement consistently ranks among the highest ROI home improvements — often returning 75–90% of the cost at resale, and sometimes more for steel doors on mid-market homes.

Beyond direct ROI, a new front door is the single biggest curb-appeal upgrade most homeowners can make. It changes first impressions for buyers, energy efficiency, security, and daily quality of life.

For homes going to market, even a mid-range fiberglass door upgrade typically pays for itself in faster sale and stronger offers.

Manufacturing lead time is typically 2–5 weeks after order. Custom colours, premium glass, and wood doors can add another 1–2 weeks.

Installation itself is fast: single door in 4–6 hours, double door or door + sidelights in 1 day. Full entrance renovations with sidelights + transom typically wrap in 1–2 days. Your home is never left open overnight.

Refinishing makes sense for solid wood doors in good structural condition — costs $300–$2,400 vs $3,000–$11,000 to replace.

Replace if the door has: warping or twisting, visible rot, broken frame, persistent drafts, fogged or cracked glass, or you're upgrading from a low-end builder-grade door.

For steel or fiberglass doors, refinishing is usually limited to paint touch-up. They aren't designed to be stripped and refinished like wood.