Key Takeaways
- Hollow metal pedestrian door installed: $1,200-$3,500.
- Sectional overhead 12×12 insulated: $3,800-$7,500.
- Automatic sliding entrance: $8,000-$22,000 (electrical extra).
- Loading-dock package (door + leveler + seal): $12,000-$28,000.
- Generic ranges miss site conditions — opening prep, structural reinforcement, electrical, permits all add 10-30%.
This guide is the most-comprehensive Canadian commercial-door cost reference we publish. The numbers come from actual installed contracts across 61 cities in 2025-2026, normalized to 2026 Canadian dollars including labour, hardware, small materials, and standard permit fees but excluding electrical sub-trade, structural reinforcement, and large permits. Use it to budget within 15-25% of your actual quote.
Pedestrian doors
| Door type | Installed cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hollow metal door + KD frame, 18-gauge | $1,200-$2,200 | Standard 3'0" × 7'0" interior |
| Hollow metal door + welded frame, 16-gauge | $2,200-$3,500 | Exterior, fire-rated, or high-traffic |
| Hollow metal pair, 16-gauge welded | $3,400-$5,800 | Service entries, hospital corridors |
| Architectural wood door + frame | $1,800-$4,200 | Office, conference, premium interior |
| Storefront aluminum entry door | $2,800-$5,500 | Per leaf, frame separate |
| All-glass (Herculite) door | $3,800-$7,200 | Premium hospitality, luxury retail |
| Acoustic door STC 50 | $3,800-$7,500 | Hotel guest room, conference |
| Lead-lined door | $5,500-$14,000 | Radiology, MRI suite |
Sectional overhead doors
| Size | Steel insulated installed | Aluminum full-view installed |
|---|---|---|
| 8×8 | $2,400-$4,200 | $3,200-$5,800 |
| 10×10 | $3,200-$5,400 | $4,400-$7,800 |
| 12×12 | $3,800-$7,500 | $5,200-$9,200 |
| 14×14 | $5,400-$9,800 | $7,400-$13,500 |
| 16×16 | $6,800-$12,500 | $9,200-$16,500 |
| 18×18 | $8,400-$15,800 | $11,500-$21,000 |
| 20×20 | $10,800-$22,500 | $14,500-$28,500 |
| 24×24 | $15,500-$32,000 | $20,500-$42,000 |
Cost variables: R-value (R-12 standard, R-18 +15-25%), wind-load engineering for coastal/Atlantic/Prairie, opener type (chain hoist standard, jackshaft +20-40%, high-cycle motor +30-60%), windows (each +$400-$900).
Rolling steel doors
12×12 manual: $4,800-$8,200 installed. 12×12 motorized: $5,800-$12,000. Larger and fire-rated: scale linearly with size, +25-40% for fire-rated.
Loading dock equipment
| Component | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Sectional dock door 8×10 insulated | $3,200-$6,200 |
| Hydraulic dock leveler 30k lb | $8,200-$14,500 |
| Hydraulic dock leveler 40k lb | $11,500-$18,500 |
| Hook truck restraint | $2,800-$4,500 |
| Hydraulic truck restraint | $5,500-$9,800 |
| Adjustable head dock seal | $2,800-$4,800 |
| Inflatable dock seal | $4,200-$7,500 |
| Retractable truck shelter | $5,800-$11,500 |
| Edge-of-dock leveler 25k lb | $3,400-$5,500 |
| Lift table 6,000 lb | $8,500-$14,500 |
| Dock bumper, molded rubber | $220-$420 per pair |
| Bollard, steel concrete-filled | $320-$680 |
| Wheel chock + storage | $120-$240 |
| Complete dock package (door + leveler + seal + restraint + bumpers + lights) | $22,000-$48,000 per dock position |
Automatic doors
| Type | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Low-energy swing operator (retrofit existing door) | $2,800-$6,500 |
| Full-power swing operator + new door | $6,800-$14,500 |
| Bi-parting sliding door + operator | $8,000-$18,500 |
| Telescopic sliding door + operator | $11,500-$22,000 |
| Single-slide door + operator | $6,500-$12,500 |
| Revolving door (3-wing) | $45,000-$95,000 |
| Balanced door | $28,000-$65,000 |
Specialty doors
| Type | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Counter shutter, aluminum manual | $1,800-$3,800 |
| Counter shutter, motorized + alarm integration | $3,800-$7,500 |
| Coiling fire counter shutter | $4,500-$8,500 |
| Security shutter, aluminum 8×8 manual | $1,800-$4,500 |
| Security shutter, galvanized 8×8 motorized | $4,800-$12,500 |
| Air curtain, commercial 4' | $1,400-$2,800 |
| Air curtain, commercial 8' heated | $3,200-$5,800 |
| Air curtain, industrial 12' heated | $5,500-$11,500 |
| PVC strip curtain, 8×8 | $300-$900 |
| PVC swinging traffic door, 8×8 | $3,200-$6,800 |
| Cold-storage door, walk-in cooler | $2,800-$5,500 |
| Cold-storage door, walk-in freezer R-32 | $5,500-$11,500 |
| High-speed fabric door 10×10 | $14,000-$24,000 |
| High-speed rubber door 10×10 | $18,000-$32,000 |
| Hangar bi-fold 40×12 | $32,000-$58,000 |
| Hangar vertical-lift fabric 100×25 | $185,000-$310,000 |
| Acoustic door STC 50 hollow metal | $3,800-$7,500 |
| Acoustic door STC 60+ premium | $9,000-$22,000 |
| Blast-resistant door GSA L1 | $8,500-$22,000 |
| Bullet-resistant door UL 752 L3 | $18,000-$45,000 |
| Combined fire+blast+ballistic | $45,000-$120,000 |
Cost adders that catch buyers off-guard
- Electrical sub-trade for automatic operators: $1,800-$5,500 per opening
- Structural reinforcement for blast-rated, ballistic, or hangar doors: $5,000-$50,000+
- Crane lift for heavy doors: $1,200-$4,500 per day
- After-hours work (15-25% surcharge)
- Downtown core delivery and parking (5-10% surcharge in Toronto, Vancouver)
- Permit and engineering review ($180-$3,500 depending on scope)
- Demolition and disposal of existing door ($300-$1,800)
- Frame anchorage retrofit at masonry openings ($800-$3,200)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the same door range $3,800-$7,500?
Site conditions, opening prep, hardware grade, opener type, insulation level, finish, and accessibility differences all drive the spread. Get a written quote — verbal estimates favour the contractor, not your budget.
Are these prices real or marketing ranges?
These come from actual 2025-2026 installed contracts across our 48-city network. Real ranges, not marketing ranges. Your quote will land within these.
What about emergency repair?
24/7 emergency dispatch typically adds $180-$420 base call-out, often credited toward the work if repair proceeds.
How firm are these for budgeting?
Use these as ±20% budget targets. Final quote depends on site walk-through.
Do these include Quebec QST or Ontario HST?
Excludes provincial sales tax. Add HST (Ontario, Atlantic), GST + QST (Quebec), or GST + PST (other provinces).
FAQ
Why are 2026 prices higher than 2024?
Steel pricing rose 18–24 % between 2024 and 2026. Operator electronics (PLC boards, photocell sensors) added 8–12 % due to ongoing semiconductor pricing. Labour rates in Canadian commercial trades grew 6–9 %.
Can I lock in 2026 pricing?
Yes — for orders confirmed within 30 days of quote, with 50 % deposit. Beyond 30 days, pricing re-validates against current steel and electronics indices.
Does the cost include disposal of the old door?
Yes for our standard install package. Full removal, dumpster, and certified disposal of any insulated panels (some provinces require manifested disposal of polyurethane foam) are included in the quote.
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