Custom Exterior Doors in Toronto & GTA

Steel vs. Fibreglass: Which Custom Door Is Right for You?

Feature	Custom Steel Door	Custom Fibreglass Door
Durability	High	Excellent
Insulation (R-value)	R-13	R-15
Rust & Rot Resistance	Partial (galvanized)	100%
Appearance	Smooth / painted	Realistic woodgrain or smooth
Maintenance	Low	Very Low
Lifespan	15–20 years	20–25+ years
Starting Price (installed)	From $800 + $600 install	From $2,000 + $600 install

Note: Prices shown are starting points. Final cost depends on size, configuration, glass, hardware, and finish selections. See pricing section below for full breakdown.

Custom Door Design Options

Every custom door we build is assembled to order. The table below covers the main design variables and how each affects appearance, performance, and price.

Category	Options Available
Door Sizes	Standard: 30", 32", 34", 36" × 80". Custom: any width and height up to 4 ft × 9 ft. 8-ft entry doors available for a grand modern impression.
Configurations	Single door, double door, single + 1 sidelight, single + 2 sidelites, with square or arched transom, or any combination.
Door Styles	200+ models: modern grooved, shaker, craftsman, 3-panel, 5-panel, 6-panel, steel-line, classic solid. We can match any design you've seen online.
Woodgrain Texture	Mahogany, Fir, Oak — precision-moulded. Frames available in matching fibreglass grain or vinyl composite wood grain.
Colour & Finish	White included. Custom exterior colour: extra. Stain for fibreglass (must be applied to both sides): extra. Marine-grade lacquer UV sealer standard.
Glass Options	Clear, privacy (sandblast, rain, chinchilla), design glass, wrought iron. Sizes: 22×36" (half), 22×48" (3/4), 22×64" (full). Custom glass sizes available.
Sidelites	Panel sidelite or direct-glaze sidelite. Glass type and size affect price. Operational/venting sidelites available.
Transoms	Any size and shape. Square or arched. Priced by size.
Hardware & Locks	Standard lever with deadbolt; multipoint locks; pull bars 24"–72"; smart locks; keypads. Finish options affect price.
Custom Details	Executive panels, stainless steel insets, grooves, clavos, decorative shelves, mouldings, custom sill colour and frame depth.

How Vinyl Light Custom Doors Are Built

The quality of a custom door comes down to what's inside it. Here's what goes into every door we manufacture and why it matters.

• Outer Shell — Steel models use 24-gauge hot-dip galvanized G-40 steel; fibreglass models use a 3mm compression-moulded skin. Both are factory pre-finished, giving them strong resistance to rust, moisture, and Ontario's seasonal temperature swings from day one.
• Inner Core — Every door is filled with high-density polyurethane foam, providing R-13 to R-15 insulation. LVL (laminated veneer lumber) stiles and rails run around the full perimeter to keep the door rigid, prevent warping, and stop moisture from reaching the core over time.
• Frame — Available in solid composite PVC, fibreglass at 40% higher density than the industry standard. Frames are steel-reinforced at critical load points, with carbon-fibre U-shaped reinforcement embedded in the composite jambs — eliminating flex even as temperatures fluctuate through the Canadian seasons.
• Weatherstripping — The V-shape premium compression seal creates an airtight barrier around the full door perimeter that holds up through years of daily use.
• Hinges — Ball-bearing hinges secured with lock nuts. This prevents the door from sagging over time — the main reason cheaper doors become drafty and hard to operate after a few years.
• Sill — A wood sub-sill sits beneath a thick aluminum extrusion, built to handle the weight and traffic of a front entry. Low-profile, wheelchair-accessible, and black-anodized options are available to suit different home requirements.
• Door Sweep — Five co-extruded fins with a bulb weatherstrip seal the bottom gap against wind, rain, and cold. The sweep is fully adjustable and has concealed mounting screws for a clean finish.
• Brickmould — Available in flat or curved profile in two sizes, ensuring a proper fit and clean exterior finish regardless of your wall thickness or cladding type.

Custom Exterior Door Cost in Toronto & GTA

Custom door pricing depends on material, size, configuration, glass, hardware, and finish. The table below reflects installed costs, including door supply and professional installation, for typical projects in Toronto and the GTA.

Door Type	Starting Installed Price*	Notes
Single steel custom door	From $1,400	Door from $800 + installation from $600
Single fibreglass custom door	From $2,600	Door from $2,000 + installation from $600
Double fibreglass entry doors	From $4,100	Door from $3,500 + installation from $600+
Double door with sidelites	From $5,000+	Depends on glass design and configuration
High-end/premium custom build	$8,000–$10,000+	Oversized, full sidelites, premium glass & hardware
Installation only (supply your door)	From $600	Includes measurement, removal of the old door, and finishing

Prices are reference ranges for Toronto & GTA. Final cost depends on door size, configuration, glass design, finish selection, hardware, and site conditions. Contact us for a no-obligation in-home estimate with accurate pricing for your project. 

What Affects the Price of a Custom Door?

Custom door pricing is not one-size-fits-all; several factors determine the final cost, and understanding them helps you plan your budget before the estimate.

• Material is the biggest variable. Steel is the most affordable option; fibreglass costs more but lasts longer and requires no maintenance; and wood is the most expensive, with the highest upkeep.
• Configuration adds to the base price of a single door. Each element you add — a second door panel, a sidelite, or a transom — increases the total accordingly.
• Size matters too. Standard widths between 30" and 36" are the base price. Anything outside that range — narrower sizes like 24" or 26", or oversized entries — is built to custom dimensions and priced accordingly.
• Glass selection moves the price up in tiers. Clear glass is the most affordable starting point. Privacy textures (sandblast, rain, chinchilla) cost more, decorative design glass is next, and wrought iron inserts sit at the premium end.
• Colour and finish — white is always included at no extra charge. A custom exterior colour, an interior colour, or a fibreglass stain each adds to the cost. Fibreglass doors must be finished on both sides.
• Hardware has the widest price range of all. A standard lever with a deadbolt is the entry point. Multipoint locking systems, smart locks, keypads, and pull bars are progressively higher, and the finish (brushed nickel, matte black, etc.) also affects the price. 

Why Toronto Homeowners Choose Vinyl Light for Custom Doors

Installing a custom door is not the same as swapping a standard product. Precise measurement, structural preparation, and proper installation technique determine whether a custom door performs as it should for the next 20 years.

• 19 years of experience manufacturing and installing custom exterior doors across Toronto and the GTA — this is not a sideline service, it's what we do.
• In-house crews only. Every installation is carried out by our own trained team. No subcontractors, no hand-offs — consistent workmanship and full accountability on every project.
• Factory-direct pricing. We manufacture and install, so there are no retail markups between you and the product. You get the full value of both for one price.
• 4.9 stars across 187+ Google reviews — left by real homeowners across Toronto and the GTA who have been through the process and are happy to say so.
• We can match any design. Bring us a photo, a screenshot, or a door you saw on a street in your neighbourhood — we'll build it. No design is too specific.
• Full-service from start to finish. We handle everything: in-home measurement, manufacturing, delivery, professional installation, and exterior finishing, including capping and caulking. You don't need to coordinate anyone else.