Choosing a New Front Door for Your Home
A new front door is one of the fastest ways to refresh your home's look and improve comfort and security. With so many materials, styles, and finishes available, it helps to have a guide. Volpe Enterprises, Inc. walks homeowners in Montgomery, Chester, and Bucks counties through every choice, then handles the installation from start to finish.
What is the best material for a new front door?
Fiberglass is the best all around choice for most Southeastern PA homes because it resists dents, rot, and weather while needing little upkeep. Steel offers strong security, and wood offers unmatched natural beauty. The right choice depends on your style, budget, and how exposed your entry is.
Covered entries and historic homes
Front door styles to match your home
- Colonial and traditional: six panel doors, fanlight transoms, and symmetrical sidelites
- Craftsman: square glass lites up top with flat panels and dentil shelves
- Farmhouse: plank or Z-brace designs, often paired with matte black hardware
- Modern: flush panels, vertical glass strips, and bold colors
- Stone and historic homes: arched tops, rich wood tones, and decorative glass
Glass, sidelites, and transoms
Glass brightens a dark foyer and adds personality. Choose from clear, frosted, textured, beveled, or decorative glass depending on how much privacy you want. Sidelites on one or both sides and a transom above can transform a simple entry into a grand one.
Choosing a front door color
Your front door is a great place to add personality. Classic choices like black, navy, deep red, and forest green suit most homes in our area. Coordinate your door color with your siding, shutters, and roof so the whole exterior works together. Our team can show samples alongside your existing siding during your consultation.
Features that make a new front door better
- Energy efficiency: insulated cores, low-E glass, and tight weatherstripping
- Security: multipoint locks, reinforced strike plates, and smart lock compatibility
- Weather protection: quality sills and proper flashing keep water out
- Pet doors and storm doors: add-ons that fit your lifestyle
How do I know what size front door I need?
Most single front doors are 36 inches wide and 80 inches tall, but older homes often have custom sizes. Our team measures the full rough opening so your new door fits precisely, and we can enlarge the opening to add sidelites or a wider door.
Start with a free estimate
Call (610) 539-6730 or request your free estimate online. We will help you narrow down styles and materials and show you how your new front door will look on your home.
Explore more front door resources
Ready to move forward? Learn what to expect on install day on our Front Door Replacement page, discover the character of Wood Front Doors, or update the whole exterior with new Siding and Windows.
New front doors for Southeastern PA homes
Volpe Enterprises, Inc. installs new front doors, fiberglass entry doors, steel front doors, and custom entry systems in North Wales, Ambler, Maple Glen, Jeffersonville, Skippack, Exton, West Goshen, Kennett Square, Warminster, Ivyland, and surrounding communities. Our North Wales, Norristown, and Malvern offices help homeowners across Montgomery, Chester, and Bucks counties find the right new front door.
New front door FAQ
How long does it take to get a new front door? Stock doors can be installed fairly quickly, while custom doors take longer to build. We share expected lead times when you choose your door.
Can I keep my existing storm door? Sometimes. We check whether the storm door fits the new frame and recommend replacing it if the fit or condition is poor.
What front door is most energy efficient? Fiberglass and steel doors with insulated foam cores and low-E glass usually rate highest, as long as they are installed with proper insulation and weatherstripping.
Does a new front door need a permit? A same size replacement usually does not, but enlarging the opening may. We will tell you during your estimate if your project needs one.