Door Budget for a Self-Build in Ireland — Internal Doors, External Doors, and Ironmongery
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Internal doors: €100–€400 each. External: €1,500–€8,000. Ironmongery: €1,500–€3,000. Total for a 150 m² house: €5,000–€15,000.
Door budget for a self-build in Ireland: internal doors €100–€400 each (pre-finished, hollow core, standard sizes), external doors €1,500–€8,000 (composite, timber, or aluminium front door; sliding or bifold patio). Ironmongery: €1,500–€3,000 (handles, hinges, locks, latches, doorstops). A 150 m² house has 15–20 internal doors and 2–3 external doors. Total: €5,000–€15,000. Don't forget the ironmongery (handles, hinges, locks). €1,500–€3,000 is typical for a full house. Spec it together with the doors. The architect details the ironmongery schedule; the joiner supplies and fits.
When this matters most
You're at design stage and need to budget the doors.
When this doesn't apply
The doors are in.
Sources
SCSI, Construction Cost Guide 2026. https://www.scsi.ie/
Frequently asked questions
How much do internal doors cost in Ireland?
€100–€400 each (pre-finished, hollow core, standard sizes). Premium solid timber: €300–€800. Pocket doors: €500–€1,200 each installed.
How much does a front door cost in Ireland?
Composite: €1,500–€3,500. Timber: €2,500–€6,000. Aluminium: €3,000–€8,000. Installation included in most cases.
What is the total door budget for a 150 m² house?
€5,000–€15,000 including internal doors, external doors, and ironmongery. Pocket doors and premium front doors push the budget higher.
When this matters most
You're at design stage and need to budget the doors.
When this doesn't apply
The doors are in.
Where to go next
Next decision
The next step in your build sequence.
- Front Door in Ireland — Composite, Timber, Aluminium, and What the BER Counts →
- Garage Door in Ireland — Sectional, Roller, or Up-and-Over, and What the BER Counts →
- Passive House Windows in Ireland — U-value, Frame, and What the Certifier Wants →
- Sliding Doors in Ireland — Aluminium Sliders, Lift-and-Slide, and the U-value Trade-Off →
- Window Energy Rating in Ireland — What the Label Means and Why It Matters for BER →
- Window Installation in Ireland — Cavity Closer, Dpc, and the Airtightness Detail →
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