TL;DR:
- Most Atlanta door refinishing jobs run $400–$1,500 depending on the door type, size, and condition. A single front door is typically $400–$1,000; a double door $750–$1,500.
- The biggest price drivers are door material (wood vs. fiberglass vs. iron), size, how badly the old finish has failed, and any repairs needed.
- Refinishing almost always costs a fraction of replacement — and on a quality door it looks better, too. Text a photo to (470) 333-6655 for a free same-day quote.
If your front door has gone gray, chalky, or started peeling under the Georgia sun, the first question is usually the same: what is this going to cost me? It’s a fair question, and the honest answer is “it depends” — but not in a vague, dodge-the-question way. Door refinishing prices follow a fairly predictable pattern once you know what to look at. This guide breaks down real 2026 price ranges for the Atlanta metro, explains exactly what moves the number up or down, and shows how the math compares to ripping the door out and replacing it.
Atlanta Door Refinishing Prices by Door Type (2026)
Here are the ranges we see most often across Atlanta and the surrounding counties. These are full-service, on-site refinishing prices — strip or scuff, sand, repair, stain, and seal with UV-protective coatings — not a quick coat of clear over a failing finish.
| Door type | Typical 2026 price range |
|---|---|
| Single front door | $400 – $1,000 |
| Double door (or single + sidelights) | $750 – $1,500 |
| Garage door (stained wood / faux-wood) | $900 – $2,500 |
| Fiberglass door | $500 – $1,100 |
| Iron / wrought-iron door | $600 – $1,800 |
| Interior door (each) | $150 – $400 |
A few notes on each:
Single front doors: $400–$1,000
This is the bread-and-butter job. A standard solid-wood or fiberglass slab in fair-to-rough shape lands in this range. The low end is a door that mostly needs a recolor and reseal; the high end is a sun-destroyed door that needs full stripping, grain repair, and multiple build coats. See our front door refinishing service for what’s included.
Double doors and sidelights: $750–$1,500
Two slabs — or a single door flanked by glass sidelights and topped with a transom — simply means more square footage, more masking, and more coats. These grand entries are common in East Cobb, Alpharetta, and Buckhead, and they’re some of the most rewarding doors to bring back.
Garage doors: $900–$2,500
Stained wood and faux-wood “carriage” garage doors are large, sun-blasted surfaces. Price scales with size (single vs. double bay), the number of panels, and whether the door is real wood or a faux-grain composite. Details on our garage door refinishing page.
Fiberglass doors: $500–$1,100
Fiberglass with a wood-grain texture is everywhere in newer Atlanta subdivisions, and it fades to a flat gray within a few years. The good news: it refinishes beautifully and usually for less than solid wood. Here’s how we handle fiberglass door refinishing.
Iron doors: $600–$1,800
Wrought-iron and iron-and-glass entries need rust treatment, the right metal-appropriate coatings, and careful work around the glass. Our iron door refinishing restores both the finish and the rust protection.
Interior doors: $150–$400 each
Interior slabs and French doors aren’t fighting UV, so they’re simpler — but matching them to existing trim takes skill. We often do these in batches; see interior door refinishing.
What Actually Affects the Price
If two neighbors with the same builder-grade door get different quotes, it’s almost always because of one of these five factors.
1. Material. Wood, fiberglass, and iron each demand different prep and products. Solid wood with an old film finish is the most labor-intensive to strip; fiberglass is usually the most forgiving.
2. Size and configuration. More surface area means more material and time. A single slab is the baseline; sidelights, transoms, and double doors add to it. An 8-foot mahogany double door is a different animal than a 36-inch builder slab.
3. How badly the finish has failed. A door with light fading and a sound underlying surface just needs a scuff-and-recoat. A door that’s peeling, blackened, or showing bare gray wood needs to be taken all the way back — that’s more hours.
4. Repairs. Sun-checking, raised grain, minor rot at the bottom rail, gouges, or dried-out weatherstripping all add a little. We address these before color goes on, because a finish is only as good as the surface under it.
5. Stain complexity. A straightforward single-tone stain is standard. Matching an unusual existing color, doing a custom multi-step tone, or color-matching a door to nearby woodwork takes extra time.
For a full breakdown and what’s bundled into each job, our pricing page lays it out, and the fastest path to an exact number is always a photo text.
Why On-Site, Same-Day Work Changes the Math
A lot of refinishers haul your door to a shop, which means you’re left with a tarped-over hole in your entry for days and you pay for transport and re-hanging. We bring the workshop to your driveway and finish most doors the same day. That keeps your home secure overnight, avoids the risk of a door coming back swollen or misaligned, and keeps labor efficient. It’s part of why our pricing stays in the ranges above instead of climbing.
Refinishing vs. Replacing: The Savings Are Real
This is where the numbers get persuasive. A quality solid-wood entry door, installed, commonly runs $2,500 to $6,000+ in the Atlanta market — and a custom mahogany or iron door can run well beyond that. On top of the slab cost, you’re paying for:
- Removal and disposal of the old door
- A new slab or pre-hung unit
- Installation labor and fitting to your existing frame
- New hardware, weatherstripping, and often touch-up to the surrounding trim
Refinishing the door you already have typically costs a fraction of that — in the $400–$1,500 range for most homes — and on a solid-wood, iron, or quality fiberglass door, the result usually looks better than a generic off-the-shelf replacement. You keep the door you chose for your home, you skip the construction mess, and you skip the waste.
The catch: replacement genuinely is the right call sometimes — a door with structural rot through the core, a cracked-through panel, or significant water damage to the frame. We’ll tell you honestly which camp your door is in. Our refinish vs. replace guide walks through the full decision, and we never push a refinish on a door that truly needs to go.
How to Get an Exact Number (in About 60 Seconds)
You don’t need an in-home appointment to get a real quote. Here’s the fastest way:
- Step outside in daylight (not direct glare — open shade is ideal).
- Take one straight-on photo of the whole door and one close-up of the worst spot.
- Note the door’s rough width (single ~36”, double ~72”) and whether there are sidelights.
- Text the photos to (470) 333-6655.
We’ll reply the same day — usually within hours — with a free, no-pressure quote and an honest read on whether your door is a great refinishing candidate. There’s no obligation, and there’s no charge to ask.
Common Pricing Questions
A few things homeowners ask us most often once they’ve seen the ranges:
“Why is my quote higher than my neighbor’s?” Usually material, size, or condition. A solid-wood door that’s peeling down to bare gray wood takes far more labor than a fiberglass door that just needs a recolor — even if they’re the same width. Afternoon-sun damage on a west-facing door also adds prep time.
“Is there a charge for the quote?” No. Photo quotes are free and there’s no obligation. We’d rather give you an honest number up front than surprise you later.
“Do double doors cost exactly double a single?” Not quite — there’s some shared setup and masking, but two slabs plus the center seam genuinely take more material and coats, which is why the range climbs into the $750–$1,500 territory.
“What about doors with a lot of glass or sidelights?” Glass means more careful masking and detail work around the edges, so a door with sidelights and a transom sits toward the upper end. The glass itself isn’t refinished, but protecting it well takes time.
“Can you match my existing color?” Yes, in most cases — color-matching to nearby woodwork or a specific tone takes a little extra, but it’s routine work for us.
What’s Included in the Price
When we quote a number, it’s the whole job done properly — not a quick coat that fails by next summer. A standard front door refinish includes protecting your hardware, glass, and surrounding trim; stripping or scuffing the failed finish; sanding to a sound surface; minor repairs like dings and raised grain; the stain in your chosen tone; multiple build coats of UV-protective marine-grade sealant; and rehanging the door the same day. There’s no separate “prep fee” or surprise add-on for standard work. Anything unusual — significant rot repair, a custom multi-step color — we flag and price before we start, never after.
A Quick Word on Georgia’s Climate
Atlanta’s humid summers and intense UV are exactly why doors here fail faster than in milder climates — and why the sealant matters as much as the stain. We finish every door with industrial, UV-protective marine-grade coatings built for high-exposure environments, so your investment holds its color and sheen through Georgia summers instead of fading again in a year. A cheaper job that uses a hardware-store clear coat may quote lower, but you’ll be paying again sooner.
Ready for a Free Quote?
Door refinishing is one of the highest-return improvements you can make to your home’s exterior, and you’ll likely spend a fraction of what replacement would cost. Whether you’ve got a single faded slab in Decatur or a grand double-door entry in Alpharetta, we’d be glad to take a look.
Text a photo of your door to (470) 333-6655 for a free, same-day quote — or reach out through our contact page. Licensed, bonded, insured, and on-site across metro Atlanta. We’ll bring the workshop to your driveway and most doors are done in a single day.