Trying a new front door on for size? We’ve got the sizing details you need to know. Find out the average size of a front door, explore custom sizing options, and learn about the process of expanding or shrinking down an entry door.

There are standard sizes for a front door, but that doesn’t mean doors aren’t available in other sizes. With our variety of options, you can easily find the size that's just right for your home.

Custom sizes:

• Widths from 2’ 1” to 3’ 7”
• Height of up to 10’

If you’re designing a home with accessibility in mind, pay attention to door width. For example, in a commercial setting, a 32-inch minimum width is required to accommodate wheelchair users. Our custom doors can be sized in 1/8-inch increments, so it’s possible to get very precise. There are, of course, many considerations to keep in mind when planning for accessibility. For example, talk to your builder or architect about implementing universal design principles. When applied to a building, this concept seeks to make a space usable for as many people as possible, regardless of age, abilities, and other factors.

Expanding the size of your front door requires removing the old door and door frame and opening up the walls — this is why you want the help of someone who’s experienced. An experienced contractor will expand the rough opening (space where a door or window is installed) by rebuilding the framing around the door and replacing the header (supporting beam above a door or window). Once the framing is complete, they’ll install the new door and then repair the walls. It’s a big job and will probably make the most sense in the context of a major remodel.