Changing the doors of the house, a seemingly minor and routine renovation, has become one of the most expensive household items in recent years. To the point that many carpenters are already talking about a “new era of prices” in the sector.
As a professional said interviewed by El Español: “Before I charged 120 euros per unit; now they go over 250 without a problem.” And it is not an isolated case: specialized platforms confirm that renewing a single interior door can today cost between 150 and 600 euros. This price increase responds to a combination of factors that has strained the entire production chain.
A climb from the forest to the factory. Wood, the base of most interior doors, is primarily responsible. As Maderea explainsa reference platform in the sector, species such as radiata pine or oak have recorded increases of up to 20% in Spain. This variation is not punctual: the market is experiencing a period of volatility marked by international demand, the supply crisis, energy costs and the rise of the bioeconomy.
The Basoa reports show high values in the radiata pine in all its categories. Although they are prices at origin, they serve as a thermometer: the cost of raw materials continues to be stressed, with no signs of falling. However, not only does the tree go up: everything around it also goes up, from electricity necessary for manufacturing to transportation.
A minor reform that is no longer cheap. The result of these increases is evident for the consumer: changing a door no longer costs what it used to. According to Habitissimothe average price of replacing an interior door is around 350 euros, within a range that can go from 150 to 600 euros depending on the material, type of opening or complexity. The Idealista platform offers similar figures In terms of prices, MDF and solid wood are the cheapest, reaching €600. For its part, the Cronoshare portal raises the national average at 300 and 900 euros, depending on the type of door and installation.
On the other hand, if we talk about an exterior door, the figure multiplies. Both Idealista and Habitissimo point out that an armored door usually costs between 600 and 1,500 euros; an armored one can go up to 4,800 euros, and those made of aluminum or PVC range between 200 and 900 euros.
That’s not all. Added to the increase in materials is that of professionals. According to Idealistaa carpenter can charge between 25 and 50 euros per hour, and removing an old door plus installing the new one can cost between 200 and 300 euros. For its part, from Habitissimo agrees that The installation adds between 60 and 140 euros per unit.
The professionals themselves say it clearly. The carpenter interviewed by El Español He explained that today they do not only charge for assembly: “The client believes that it is ‘just hanging a door’, but behind it there are expensive materials, transportation, higher quality hardware and much finer work than before.” In addition, interior design trends—such as lacquered, sliding, large-format or flush doors—also raise the final price.
And what will happen from now on? For now, no indicators suggest that prices will decline. According to Madereathe wood market continues to be highly volatile, driven by energy and logistics costs that are pushing upwards. The Basoa reportsfor their part, show high rates and no significant declines in the price of standing timber during 2025.
Neither do the reform platforms they foresee reductions in material or labor costs. The conclusion is clear: unless an unexpected economic turn occurs, changing the doors in your home will continue to be an expensive renovation for years to come.
Is there a cheaper way to change my doors? What all the consulted guides do agree on is a series of recommendations to contain spending. On the one hand, request several quotes to compare prices and avoid excessive differences between professionals. Also can be useful Take advantage of seasonal offers, such as Black Friday campaigns or sales of discontinued models, where some stores apply relevant discounts.
Another strategy for those who want to renovate without completely replacing is to restore or lacquer the existing doors. And it suits avoid special measuressince ordering doors outside of standard sizes can multiply the final cost.
We’ll have to think twice. What was once an affordable domestic intervention—changing an interior door for just over a hundred euros—has become a renovation that can easily exceed 300, 400 or even 600 euros per unit, depending on the material and installation.
The rise in the price of wood, the impact of energy on manufacturing, logistics and the growing demand for higher quality designs have pushed this item to unprecedented levels.
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