Door installation prices in 2026: internal, external and removal

indekscen.pl editorial team · published 30 September 2026 · prices according to the 5 October 2026 index

Installing an internal door, including the door leaf and frame, most often costs PLN 320 per door in Poland, typically PLN 275 ‑ 400. Standard installation of an external door costs around PLN 740, while the median labour cost of replacing an entrance door with its frame is PLN 750. Removing the old door and making good around the frame usually cost extra.

Door installation may seem like a straightforward service, but quotes can vary severalfold. One tradesperson may quote only for hanging the door leaf in an existing frame, another for installation with a new adjustable frame, while a third may include removal of the old door. Installing an external door is also a completely different job from installing an internal one. We have collected tradespeople’s price lists and compared the cost of each option.

How much does it cost to install an internal door with a frame?

Installing an internal door, including the door leaf and frame, most often costs PLN 320 per door according to 3 price lists and articles collected by indekscen.pl, with a typical range of PLN 275 ‑ 400. The price includes fitting the frame, hanging the door leaf, adjusting the hinges and applying expanding foam. The cheapest quotes, starting at PLN 170, usually cover a simple single door in an even opening. The most expensive, up to PLN 600, cover sliding or double doors, or installation requiring alterations to the opening.

Price details and sources are available on the internal door installation page.

Door installation price list: internal, external and additional work

Installing an external door costs considerably more than installing an internal one because the frame must be anchored to the wall, sealed against water and cold, and the heavy door leaf must be precisely levelled. Here is a price comparison based on our index:

Median and typical range from public price lists, as at 5 October 2026. Each price includes a source and quotation on the service page.

Type of work	Typical labour price	Notes
Installation of an internal door with a frame	PLN 275 ‑ 400 per door	door not included
Installation of a standard external door	around PLN 740	RC2 and RC3 classes cost more
Replacement of an entrance door with its frame	PLN 750	removal of the old door may cost extra
Replacement of a lock or cylinder	PLN 150 ‑ 255	usually including travel and the cylinder
Five internal doors in a flat	around PLN 1,600	typically PLN 1,400 ‑ 2,000

How much does it cost to install an external door with a frame?

Standard installation of an external door with a frame, without an enhanced burglary-resistance rating, costs around PLN 740. When replacing an entrance door in a house or flat, the median is PLN 750, with the cheapest quotes starting at PLN 450. The price increases for so-called warm installation, which uses vapour-tight and vapour-permeable tapes around the frame, and for RC2 or RC3-rated doors, which are heavier and secured with more anchors. Find out more about this service on the front door replacement page.

How much does door removal and installation cost?

In most price lists, removing an old door is a separate item added to the installation price. Removing a wooden frame set in brick is cheaper and takes around 20 minutes. Cutting out a steel frame embedded in the wall, common in blocks of flats, costs more: it must be cut with an angle grinder and the plaster around the opening then made good. Disposal of the old door is another potential cost worth asking about directly, as not every tradesperson includes it.

Replacing an entrance door in a block of flats, including removal, installation and making good, usually takes 3 to 4 hours in total. Plastering and painting the walls around the new frame is a further stage, often carried out by another tradesperson.

Installing a door in an old frame: is it worthwhile?

Installing a new door leaf in an old frame is cheaper because there is no need to remove and fit a frame, and the tradesperson only has to hang the door and adjust the hinges. This option makes sense when the old frame is straight, undamaged and the right size for the new door leaf, with the hinges in the same positions. The problem is that new door leaves are manufactured in standard sizes, while old frames, especially in communist-era blocks of flats, often do not match them. Covers that conceal an old steel frame are also available, allowing its appearance to be changed without removing it.

Adjustable or fixed door frame: which costs more to install?

Installing a door with an adjustable frame costs the same as, or only slightly more than, installation with a fixed frame, and the result is usually better. An adjustable frame wraps around both sides of the wall and conceals uneven plaster, so the walls around the door do not need to be made good afterwards. A fixed frame is cheaper to buy but requires an even wall and careful finishing where it meets the plaster. When installing several doors in a flat, tradespeople usually charge per door, around PLN 320, regardless of the type of frame.

How much does it cost to install concealed and sliding doors?

Installing concealed and sliding doors costs considerably more than installing standard internal doors, but we do not yet have separate medians for these types of installation. Concealed doors (flush, with no rebated edge) require an aluminium frame fitted before plastering and precise finishing of the wall, so they are best planned at the renovation stage. Wall-mounted sliding doors are quick to install, while pocket doors require a cassette fitted inside a partition wall. For either type, request an on-site quote, as the amount of work required around the opening determines the price.

How much does it cost to install doors in a flat: an example

Installing five internal doors in a typical flat (bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen) costs around PLN 1,600 in labour alone, and typically PLN 1,400 ‑ 2,000. If you are also replacing the entrance door, add around PLN 750 for its installation. You will also need to allow for:

• the price of the doors themselves, including frames, handles and hinges, which usually exceeds the installation cost,
• removal and disposal of the old doors, if not included in the tradesperson’s rate,
• plastering and painting around the new frames, especially after steel frames have been cut out,
• replacement of a lock or cylinder in any old door that remains, typically PLN 150 ‑ 255.

This example shows why it is worth comparing quotes for the entire flat rather than for a single door: a tradesperson with a full day’s work at one location is more likely to offer a discount.

When should doors be installed during a renovation?

Internal doors are installed at the very end of a renovation, after the walls have been painted and the flooring laid. The frame must be fitted on the finished floor, otherwise the gap beneath the door will be too large or too small and the door leaf will rub against the flooring. The exceptions are concealed doors, whose frames are fitted before plastering, and external doors, which are installed before finishing work in the house. Before ordering doors, wait until the walls and floors are finished and only then measure the openings.

How can you avoid overpaying for door installation?

1. Measure the openings before buying the doors. Choosing the wrong size means widening the opening and incurring additional costs.
2. Ask for a price for the entire service. Make sure the rate includes removal, disposal of the old doors, and installation of handles and trim.
3. Have several doors installed at once. Labour for five internal doors costs around PLN 1,600, and it is easier to negotiate a discount on a larger job.
4. Check the VAT rate. Installation in residential premises covered by Poland’s social housing programme is usually charged at a lower VAT rate than installation in business premises.
5. Protect your warranty. External door manufacturers often make their warranty conditional on installation by an authorised team.

„Montaż drzwi wewnętrznych (skrzydło + ościeżnica): od 350 zł do 600 zł za sztukę.”

krakowinfo24.pl, 2026, source

„Niższa – według cennika 2026 – jest cena wstawiania drzwi wewnętrznych z ościeżnicą. W tym przypadku mowa o koszcie rzędu 290-350 zł.”

komfort.pl, 2026, source

„Koszt wstawienia drzwi pojedynczych będzie wynosił od 170 do 280 złotych i jest najniższy spośród wszystkich kategorii omawianych produktów.”

cennikremontow.pl, source

Spare keys will come in handy with a new entrance door: we explain the costs in our article how much does it cost to have a duplicate door key made. If the door installation is part of a larger renovation, see our article how much does it cost to renovate a flat. You can find more prices for finishing work in the renovation and finishing category.

The prices in this article come from publicly available tradespeople’s price lists and trade publications. On the how much does door installation cost page, each price is accompanied by its source, date and a verbatim quotation.

Frequently asked questions

How much do internal doors with frames and installation cost?

Sam montaż drzwi wewnętrznych ze skrzydłem i ościeżnicą kosztuje zwykle PLN 275 ‑ 400 za sztukę, a najtańsze oferty zaczynają się od PLN 170. Do tego dochodzi cena samych drzwi, klamki i ewentualny demontaż starych.

How much does door installation cost at Leroy Merlin, Castorama or OBI?

Cenników usług montażu w marketach budowlanych nie ma jeszcze w naszym indeksie, więc nie podajemy ich kwot. Porównaj ofertę marketu z medianą montażu u fachowców, PLN 320 za drzwi wewnętrzne, i sprawdź, czy cena obejmuje demontaż i wywóz starych drzwi.

How long does it take to install an internal door?

Montaż jednych drzwi wewnętrznych z ościeżnicą regulowaną trwa zwykle od 1 do 2 godzin, więc fachowiec zakłada kilka sztuk w jeden dzień. Za pięć par drzwi zapłacisz wtedy około PLN 1,600 robocizny.

How much does replacing a lock cost when installing a new door?

Nowe drzwi mają zwykle zamek w komplecie, ale wymiana zamka lub wkładki w istniejących drzwiach u ślusarza kosztuje typowo PLN 150 ‑ 255, a wkładka atestowana klasy C około PLN 250.

Is it worth restoring an old door instead of installing a new one?

Odnowienie opłaca się głównie przy drzwiach z litego drewna lub zabytkowych: renowacja skrzydła kosztuje typowo PLN 1,600 ‑ 3,050. Przy zwykłych drzwiach płytowych taniej wychodzi montaż nowych, za około PLN 320 robocizny plus cena drzwi.

Translation of the original Polish article dated 30 September 2026. Quotations from price lists are in Polish, as published by the companies. Read the original in Polish.

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