Cost to Install a Pocket Door
January 2025
| Item | Qty | Low | High | |
| Pocket Door Cost Non-discounted retail pricing for popular: 30" x 80" solid core slab interior door. Primed for paint. With universal pocket door frame for 2" x 4" stud wall, including soft close. | 1 doors | $434.17 | $663.19 | |
| Pocket Door Installation Labor, Basic Basic labor to install pocket door with favorable site conditions. Fabricate and install rough opening framing. Mount pocket door frame. Hang and adjust pocket door. Install pocket door hardware. Includes planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and cleanup. | 1 doors | $434.17 | $663.19 | |
| Pocket Door Installation Job Supplies Cost of related materials and supplies typically required to install pocket door including: fasteners, connectors, surface preparation and finishing materials. | 1 doors | $434.17 | $663.19 | |
| Pocket Door Installation Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: Pneumatic finish nailer, 12" compound miter saw, circular saw, planer. Daily rental. Consumables extra. | 1 doors | $434.17 | $663.19 | |
| Option: Frame Interior Door Opening Measure, cut and secure header, trimmer studs(2), king studs(2) and cripple studs. Trim bottom plate to opening. | 1 doors | $434.17 | $663.19 | |
| Unused Minimum Labor Balance of 2 hr(s) minimum labor charge that can be applied to other tasks. | ||||
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In January 2025 the estimated cost to Install a Pocket Door starts at $1,059 - $1,623 per door. Use our Cost Calculator for cost estimate examples customized to the location, size and options of your project.
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Cost to Install a Pocket Door - Notes and General Information
This example estimate is for BASIC work performed in readily serviceable conditions by qualified professionals, using popular, IN STOCK products, materials and supplies available at home improvement retailers. Your actual costs will vary due to the unique conditions, requirements, labor options and material choices of your project. Work not mentioned on this page, work with schedule difficulty, work during periods of local labor shortages, and work using master craftsman, premium materials, custom built products, project supervision may result in HIGHER COSTS!
This example estimate is for educational and illustrative purposes - it is NOT a substitute for written quotes from trade professionals. Homewyse strongly recommends that you contact reputable professionals for itemized assessments of work required and costs for your project - before making any decisions or commitments.
The example estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Pocket Door Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Labor setup time and mobilization time typical of local, small Pocket Door Installation jobs.
The example estimate does NOT include:
- Costs for any work or materials not specifically mentioned on this page.
- Costs for removing, relocating, repairing, or modifying existing framing, surface finishes (including molding) and fixtures, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems - or bringing any systems into compliance with current building codes.
- Costs for testing and remediation of hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, radon, etc.).
- General contractor overhead and markup for organizing and supervising the Pocket Door Installation. Add 13% to 22% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion thereof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
References - Pocket Door Installation
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- Product and Supplies Data: Home Depot Cabinets Home Depot, Jan 2025, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: Lowes Moulding and Millwork Products Reeb Millwork, Jan 2025, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: Home Depot Moulding and Millwork Products Home Depot, Jan 2025, Website
- Carpentry Amer Technical Pub; 4th edition, Sep 2003, Leonard Koel, ISBN 826907385
- Labor Wages and Costs: Building a Unit-Price System Journal of Light Construction, Jan 2025, George Weissgerber
- Carpentry and Building Construction Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6th edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Cabinetmaking and Millwork MacMillan Publishing Company; 5 Revised edition, Jul 1989, John Feirer, ISBN 25373552
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Jan 2025, Staff
- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Jan 2025, Staff
- Project Spending Data: Harvard University JCHS Homeowner Expenditures Harvard University, Jan 2025, Website
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