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Typical market rate: $300–$1,200 per door

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Why Door Installation Businesses Choose GigNGo

Everything you need to attract clients, manage jobs, and grow your Door Installation business

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Ready-to-Buy Clients

Homeowners near you post Door Installation requests and browse local profiles. They have already decided they need help — your profile and your video are what they compare.

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Set Your Own Prices

You control your rates. Quote Door Installation jobs at $300–$1,200 or whatever reflects your expertise. No platform commission on your first 5 jobs.

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Local Jobs Only

Get matched with Door Installation jobs in your service area. Set your radius and only see relevant opportunities — no wasted time on out-of-range requests.

Build Your Reputation

Collect verified reviews from every Door Installation job. A strong GigNGo profile builds trust and justifies premium pricing for quality work.

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Mobile-First Platform

Manage your Door Installation business from anywhere with our iOS and Android apps. Respond to hire requests quickly and keep track of your jobs.

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Instant Profile Setup

Create your profile in minutes. Add your Door Installation skills, service area and a short video of real work — no lengthy approval, nothing to pay upfront, no contracts.

Understanding the Door Installation Market

What clients expect and what drives business growth in this category

Door installation encompasses pre-hung interior and exterior door units, barn door hardware and track systems, sliding patio doors, and French door pairs. Pre-hung exterior doors are set into the rough opening using shims at the hinge and latch locations, fastened through the jamb into the framing with long structural screws, flashed at the sill with a flexible flashing membrane, and sealed at the exterior brick mold with siliconized acrylic caulk. Exterior door rough openings are sized 2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the door unit for shimming clearance.

Clients need exterior doors plumbed, leveled, and shimmed precisely so the door swings freely, latches securely, and the weatherstripping maintains continuous contact around the full perimeter.

Licensing & credentials: No license required for interior doors; building permit required for exterior door rough opening modifications; licensed contractor in most states for exterior structural work.
$300–$1,200
Typical Door Installation rate (per door)
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Platform fee on your first 5 jobs
5 min
Average profile setup time

How It Works

Start growing your Door Installation business in 4 simple steps

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Create Your Profile

Sign up free and show your Door Installation skills, certifications, service area and a short video of real work

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Browse Local Jobs

See Door Installation jobs posted by clients in your area who are ready to hire now

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Send Quotes

Quote jobs with your custom pricing. Clients see your reviews and profile alongside your bid

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Get Hired & Grow

Complete jobs, collect 5-star reviews, and watch your Door Installation business expand

Door Installation — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from clients booking Door Installation services

What is a pre-hung door and why is it preferred over slab-only?

A pre-hung door includes the door slab already hung in a new jamb on hinges, ready to set into the rough opening; a slab-only door replaces just the door in an existing jamb — pre-hung is preferred for new construction or when the existing jamb is damaged.

How do I know if a door rough opening is the correct size?

Rough opening should be the door unit width plus 2 inches (for shimming each side) and the door unit height plus 2 inches; for a 3-0 x 6-8 door, the rough opening is 38 inches wide x 82 inches tall.

Why does my door stick or bind in its frame?

Seasonal wood movement, settling of the structure, or improper shimming during installation causes binding; diagnosis starts with checking hinge screw tightness (stripped screws cause the door to sag), then checking if the jamb has moved out of plumb.

What is the correct gap between a door and its jamb?

A consistent 1/8-inch gap (the thickness of a nickel) around all three sides (top and both stiles) is the standard; uneven gaps indicate a door out of square, a jamb out of plumb, or a twisted door.

What kind of door is best for exterior use in a humid climate?

Fiberglass doors are the best choice for humid climates — they don't swell, shrink, rot, or warp like wood; steel doors are also excellent but can dent and rust if the coating is damaged; solid wood doors require high maintenance in high-humidity environments.

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