Custom Doors in Phoenix, AZ
Create a door that fits your home instead of choosing one off the shelf. Noble Windows & Doors designs and installs custom doors with the size, material, glass, finish and hardware suited to your opening and the way you want to use it. From oversized entry doors to custom patio and glass systems, we handle the project from measurement through installation.
What are you looking to build?
Five projects come through most often in Phoenix and they do not run the same way. Pick the one that sounds like yours and it will take you to the part of this page that answers it.
A custom entryA front door built to your opening, with the sidelites, transom, species and hardware you actually want rather than what the stock list carries.See the door types we install
A large indoor-outdoor openingA wall of glass onto the patio. Past about eight feet the wall itself becomes part of the job, so start with what it has to carry.See what the wall has to carry
A remodelYou are replacing what is already there. The question that decides your cost and your schedule is whether the opening stays the size it is.Check your opening first
New constructionThe door is specified before the walls are framed, so the opening gets built to the door instead of the door being squeezed into the opening.Work from your door schedule
A whole-home packageInterior and exterior doors on one order, so the finishes and the hardware match from the entry through to the last bedroom.See how packages work
What makes a door custom?
Most companies use the word custom to mean they stock a lot of colors. It is worth being precise, because the six things below price differently, take different amounts of time, and only some of them involve a permit.
A genuinely custom door usually changes two or three of them. Changing all six is a design project rather than a purchase, and we will say so at the measure rather than at the invoice. If you are replacing a door in an existing opening at the existing size, start with the door types we install and come back here if nothing standard fits.
Custom size
The slab, frame or both can be made to dimensions outside standard sizes. If the new door requires a larger opening, the project may also involve structural work and permitting.
Custom configuration
Add sidelites or a transom to an entry door, configure a pair of French doors, choose a pivot system or design a multi-panel opening. Configuration is often what gives a door its architectural character.
Custom material
Options can include fiberglass, wood, clad wood, thermally broken aluminum and steel. Each has different characteristics for appearance, durability, maintenance and performance in the Phoenix climate.
Custom finish
Paint, stain and factory-applied finishes can change the appearance of the door while also affecting how it handles sun and weather. We help you choose a finish appropriate for the material and where the door is installed.
Custom glass
Choose the amount of glass, lite configuration, privacy level and glass type, including tempered, laminated, obscure and decorative options. For exterior doors, the glass package also affects energy performance and solar heat gain.
Custom hardware
Handle sets, hinges, multipoint locks, thresholds and other hardware need to work with the size, weight and configuration of the door. We specify the hardware as part of the door package so the finished system operates properly.
Custom door types we install
Every type below is made to order when a stock size will not do. The custom work we quote in Phoenix splits broadly two ways: an entry that has to make a first impression, and indoor-outdoor living, meaning a wall of glass between the great room and the pool deck so the two read as one space for the three quarters of the year our weather allows it. Each type has its own page with the detail, so this page stays on what custom means and those pages stay on the door.
ENTRY AND STATEMENT DOORS
Entry and front doorsOversized slabs, sidelites, transoms, arched tops, species and finish. Exterior doors- Pivot doorsSlab size and pivot placement, which is a weight calculation before it is a style choice. Pivot doors
- French doorsPair widths, lite patterns, and in-swing or out-swing on a tight patio. French doors
- Clad wood exterior doorsA wood interior with a cladding specification chosen for desert sun. Wood clad doors
GLASS AND EVERYDAY OPENINGS
- Patio and sliding doorsPanel counts and non-standard widths inside an existing opening. Patio doors and sliding doors
Multi-slide and glass wallsSpans past eight feet, stacking or pocketing, and corner units. Multi-slide doors- Interior doorsTall openings, matched sets across a whole house, non-standard widths. Interior doors
- Barn doorsSlab sizing to the opening, plus track and header backing. Barn doors
Which Door Material Is Best for Your Phoenix Home?
Fiberglass
Fiberglass resists rot, insects, and moisture and holds paint or stain well through seasonal temperature changes. Modern fiberglass doors can also replicate the look of natural wood without the same level of exterior maintenance.
Resists rot and insect damageHolds its finish through Phoenix heatAvailable in realistic wood-grain finishesLess flexible for unusual shapes and highly customized designsClad wood
Clad wood combines the warmth and appearance of natural wood on the interior with an exterior cladding designed to protect it from weather and sun. It is a strong option when the interior finish is an important part of the design.
Natural wood interiorExterior cladding helps protect the woodAvailable in a range of wood species and finishesCheck the exterior cladding and jamb materials before choosing a systemSolid wood
Solid wood offers the greatest flexibility for species, grain, carving, proportions, and one-of-a-kind designs. It can be an excellent choice for a shaded or recessed entry, but an exposed Phoenix elevation requires more attention to finish and maintenance.
Wide range of species, shapes, and designsStrong choice for custom architectural entriesRequires more maintenance when exposed to direct sunAsk about the recommended refinishing schedule before orderingTwo more belong in the conversation. Thermally broken aluminum gives slim sightlines and the stiffness to carry very large glass, which makes it the specification rather than the upgrade on a modern pivot or a full-lite entry. Steel is the cheapest route to a secure door, and the one we recommend least on a sun-facing elevation, because it conducts heat readily and a dented skin is rarely an invisible repair. It earns its place on garage-to-house and service doors. One footnote worth asking about: Arizona has an active subterranean termite population and a wood jamb is as edible as a wood slab, so ask what the jamb and the brickmould are made of. We are an authorized dealer for the brands worth installing, including Andersen and Milgard, alongside Therma-Tru, LaCantina, ProVia and Simonton. See every brand we install.
Finding the Right Glass for Your Phoenix Door
The amount and type of glass in a door affect more than its appearance. The lite ratio, glass construction, privacy level and energy performance all influence the door’s weight, performance and hardware requirements. A half-lite, three-quarter-lite and full-lite door can have very different specifications, especially depending on where the door faces and how much direct Phoenix sun it receives.
Safety glazing where code requires it
Glass in doors and certain glass panels near doors may be required to use safety glazing, such as tempered or laminated glass. This can also apply to sidelites and other glazing in hazardous locations. When comparing quotes, ask what type of glass is included rather than simply looking at a label such as “decorative glass.”
Privacy glass that still brings in light
Obscure, reeded, seeded and acid-etched glass can make an entry more private while still allowing natural light into the home. This can be especially useful when a front door faces a street, neighboring home or another area where you want more privacy.
Laminated glass for safety and noise control
Laminated glass has an interlayer that helps hold the glass together if it breaks. It can also reduce outside noise, making it worth considering for a full-lite entry or large glass door facing a busy street.
Decorative glass and custom patterns
Leaded patterns, decorative caming, textured glass and custom designs can change the character of an entry door significantly. They can also create large price differences between otherwise similar-looking doors.
When comparing quotes, ask for the glass construction, pattern and privacy level in writing so you know exactly what is included. For energy performance, see our section on NFRC labels and glass specifications.
The energy ratings to ask for on a Phoenix door
When comparing exterior doors, ask for the NFRC label for the exact door configuration you are buying, not just a brochure number for the product line. Two numbers are especially useful: U-factor, which measures heat transfer through the assembly, and SHGC (solar heat gain coefficient), which measures how much solar energy passes through the glass.
| Door glazing level | U-factor | SHGC |
|---|---|---|
| Opaque, no glazing | 0.17 or lower | Not rated |
| Half-lite or less, 900 sq in of glass or less | 0.23 or lower | 0.23 or lower |
| More than half-lite | 0.28 or lower | 0.23 or lower |
ENERGY STAR Version 7.0 criteria for doors in the Southern climate zone.
Compare the rating, not just the door
Phoenix’s current building requirements establish minimum energy performance, but we recommend comparing the actual U-factor and SHGC of the door being quoted. A door with a lower SHGC can allow less solar heat through the glass, which can be especially important on a west-facing elevation.
Door performance also depends on the amount of glazing. A sliding glass door, full-lite entry door and mostly opaque entry door are not evaluated the same way, so compare each door against the appropriate criteria.
When you request quotes, ask the contractor to put the U-factor and SHGC for the exact configuration in writing. That gives you numbers you can compare directly instead of relying on product names or general marketing claims.
For the same reason, we recommend asking for the actual performance specifications when comparing window replacement in Phoenix.
How Phoenix sun affects your door
Phoenix sun can affect a door's finish, materials, and long-term performance, especially on south- and west-facing elevations with little or no shade. When choosing a custom door, the finish should be considered alongside the door material and the home's exposure.
Dark colors need more consideration
A dark door on an unshaded south- or west-facing wall can become significantly hotter than a lighter-colored door. Some manufacturers also place restrictions on dark finishes for certain components exposed to direct sunlight. We check the manufacturer's requirements before specifying the finish.
Sun exposure can affect warranty coverage
Door warranties can have specific exclusions related to excessive sun exposure, environmental conditions, or inadequate protection from the elements. Before choosing a finish, we consider the amount of direct sunlight, the elevation, and whether the entry has an overhang or other shade.
UV and heat affect the finish over time
UV exposure can contribute to fading and finish deterioration, while repeated heating and cooling can put stress on the door and its exterior components. Regular maintenance and refinishing, where required by the manufacturer, help protect the appearance and performance of a custom door.
We choose the finish for the actual elevation
During the in-home measure, we look at the door's orientation, direct sun exposure, existing shade, and overhang before recommending a finish. If you want a dark door in a high-exposure location, we can discuss options such as a different exterior color, additional shading, or a material and finish designed for the conditions.
Before You Order a Custom Door
Will your door fit the existing opening?
If you’re replacing a door in the same opening, the project is usually more straightforward. But if you want to make the door taller or wider, add sidelites or a transom, or create a larger glass opening, the surrounding wall may also need to be modified. That can affect the framing, structural requirements, permits, finish work, cost, and installation timeline. During the in-home measure, we determine whether your new door can use the existing opening or whether additional work is needed.
Do you need HOA approval for a custom door?
If your home is part of an HOA, check the community’s architectural guidelines before ordering a custom exterior door. Changes to the door’s color, material, glass, style, or configuration may require approval. We can provide the product specifications, finish information, and other details you may need for your submission. If your property is in a designated historic district, additional review may also apply.
Permits and structural work
The scope of a custom door project depends largely on one question: are we installing the door in the existing opening, or are we changing the opening? A same-size replacement is usually much simpler. Widening or reshaping an exterior wall can involve structural work, permitting, inspections, and additional finish work.
Same opening, same size
When the new door fits the existing opening, the project can usually stay focused on removing the old door, installing the new system, and completing the surrounding finish work. The City of Phoenix lists minor repair or replacement in kind of non-structural components, including doors and hardware, as work exempt from permit.
This typically means:
Existing opening remains unchangedNo new structural header is requiredOld door and frame are removed and replacedInterior and exterior finishes are completed around the new framePermit requirements are confirmed before the project begins
When the opening changes
Widening an opening, adding sidelites, increasing the height, or converting a standard door into a larger glass system can require cutting into the wall and modifying its structure. That can bring in engineering, permitting, temporary support, a new header, inspections, and exterior finish work.
This typically means:
Structural planning for the new opening and headerPermit application and plan review where requiredTemporary support while the wall is modifiedHeader installation and structural inspectionElectrical or other utilities relocated if necessaryStucco, trim and interior finishes restored after installationNoble Windows & Doors LLC holds AZ ROC #364772, a KB-1 Dual Building Contractor license, plus CR-11 electrical license AZ ROC #364771. This allows the structural opening, door installation, and applicable electrical work to be coordinated under one contractor rather than requiring you to arrange separate trades. If you are planning an opening wider than a standard patio door, see our multi-slide doors.
How much does a custom door cost in Phoenix?
There is no useful single price for a custom door. Two doors the same size can have very different costs depending on the opening, material, configuration, glass, finish, hardware, and installation work. These are the factors that typically make the biggest difference:
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Whether the opening changes size
Widening or reshaping an opening can add structural work, a new header, permits, temporary support, and stucco or drywall repairs.
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Material and size
A 96-inch solid wood or clad-wood door is a very different product from a standard fiberglass door. Material choice also affects the available sizes, finishes, and hardware.
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Configuration
Sidelites, transoms, double doors, and other configurations add frame, glass, hardware, and installation requirements.
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Glass
Lite ratio comes first, followed by the glass package. Low-E coatings, laminated glass, decorative patterns, obscure glass, and acoustic options can all change the cost.
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Finish
Factory finishes, custom colors, color matching, and higher-grade wood stains can all affect the final price.
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Hardware
Multipoint locks, oversized hinges, specialty handles, and hardware for large or heavy doors are separate components of the overall door system.
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Finish work around the opening
Stucco, drywall, paint, flooring at the threshold, trim, and other finish work can add significantly to the scope, especially when the opening is being enlarged.
How we quote a custom door
We start with a free in-home measure, then provide a written quote showing the door, glass package, hardware, finish work, and any structural or permitting requirements. This gives you a clear breakdown you can compare against another bid. Ask about current promotions and financing when you book. Any applicable terms are included in your quote before you commit.
How installation works
Six stages, and the fourth is the one competitors leave out of their timelines.
Free in-home consultation
We look at the opening, the elevation, the exposure and the overhang, and talk through what you want the entry to do. This is where the standard-versus-custom conversation happens honestly, and where we tell you if your idea needs the wall to move.
Measure and assessment
Exact measurements of the rough opening, the frame and the threshold, plus an assessment of what the wall above the opening is carrying. On anything that changes the opening, the structural scope gets defined here rather than guessed later.
Product selection and written quote
Material, configuration, glass package, finish and hardware, with the NFRC numbers for the configuration you chose. The quote separates the door, the installation, the finish work and any structural and permit scope onto their own lines.
Manufacturing
A custom door is built to order after the order is placed, so the build is the schedule. Lead time depends on the manufacturer, the material and how unusual the specification is, and we confirm it in writing when you order rather than estimating it now. Where a permit is needed, plan review runs alongside the build.
Installation
Old door and frame out, opening prepared, new frame set plumb and square, door hung and adjusted, weatherproofing and threshold detailed, then the finish work: stucco, drywall, trim and paint. On a structural job the header is set and inspected before the door goes in.
Final inspection and walkthrough
Operation, latching and locking checked on the finished door, seals verified, and any required city inspection completed. We walk it with you before we leave, and you get the manufacturer’s product warranty plus our own three year workmanship warranty.
One company from the first measure to the final walkthrough, and one contract covering the door and the opening.
What's included with your custom door installation
Your custom door quote clearly shows what is included, what is additional, and what is excluded. When the project requires structural, permit, finish, or electrical work, those items are identified in the written scope.
Free in-home measure with the opening and surrounding conditions assessedWritten quote covering the door, glass, hardware, finish work, and installationNFRC performance numbers for the exact door configuration, where applicableStructural opening work when required, under Noble's AZ ROC #364772 KB-1 building licensePermit handling when the project requires permittingRemoval and disposal of the existing door and frameProfessional installation following the manufacturer's requirementsInterior and exterior finish work where the opening is disturbedElectrical relocation when required, under AZ ROC #364771Final adjustment, walkthrough, and three-year workmanship warranty alongside the applicable manufacturer warrantyBuilding new or remodeling in Phoenix?
Planning a new home or major remodel? Specify your custom doors before the walls are framed. Building the opening around the door gives you more flexibility with size, configuration, and placement while reducing the complications of modifying an existing wall later.
Work from your door schedule
Send us your plans or door schedule and we can quote the specified sizes, swings, hardware, finishes, and configurations.
Coordinate the whole home
Keep interior and exterior doors on one project so materials, finishes, hardware, and installation stay coordinated.
Build around custom sizes
Oversized, arched, pivot, and other non-standard doors can be coordinated with the framing before construction instead of modifying the opening afterward.
Plan for code and HOA requirements
We help specify safety glazing, egress requirements, and energy performance up front, with the product information needed for permitting or HOA review.
Why Phoenix homeowners choose Noble
Choosing a custom door contractor means looking beyond the door itself. The installer also needs to understand the opening, structural requirements, product specifications, and finish work that make the project successful.
We can modify the opening, not just install the door
Noble Windows & Doors LLC holds AZ ROC #364772, a KB-1 Dual Building Contractor license, plus AZ ROC #364771, a CR-11 electrical license. When a project requires structural or electrical work, those scopes can be coordinated through one contractor.
Doors are a core part of what we do
From entry and pivot doors to French, patio, interior, multi-slide, and large-format systems, we install doors for individual replacements, remodels, and whole-home projects. We are also an authorized dealer for the brands we install.
Backed by our workmanship warranty
Noble provides a three-year workmanship warranty alongside the applicable manufacturer’s product warranty. Our Google profile is also rated 5.0 stars across 117 reviews.
Local and easy to reach
Visit us at 4001 E Broadway Rd, Suite B-11, Phoenix, AZ 85040. From the initial in-home measure through installation and the final walkthrough, you work with one local company.
Reviews from Phoenix homeowners
Real reviews from the Noble Windows & Doors Google Business Profile, chosen from door projects: exterior door replacements, new door installations and sliding glass doors.
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117 Google reviews
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“It was a real pleasure working with Nic getting two exterior doors replaced. Daniel and Jacob installed the doors and their attention to detail was excellent. I am very happy with the whole experience!”
“I had some new doors installed and the process was amazing with Noble Windows and Doors. Excellent customer service and a professional job by technician Vincent. Very satisfied, will highly recommend!”
“Daniel did an awesome job installing my sliding glass door. It looks so much nicer now, and he left the space cleaner than before. I could not recommend Noble and Daniel more.”
Custom door installation across the Phoenix area
Noble Windows & Doors is based in south Phoenix and installs custom doors throughout the Valley. We work on homes across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and surrounding communities, from custom entry doors and pivots to oversized patio and multi-slide systems. Because every home and opening is different, we measure the project in person and build the door and installation scope around the house rather than assuming a standard size will fit.
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Custom door FAQs
How much does a custom door cost in Phoenix?
How long does a custom door take to build and install?
What is considered a custom door?
Should I get a custom door or a standard size door?
What is the standard size of a front door?
How do I measure my opening for a custom door?
Do I need a permit to replace a door in Phoenix?
Does my front door have to meet egress requirements?
Do I need HOA approval before ordering a custom door?
Can I get an 8 foot tall front door in Phoenix?
Which door material holds up best in Phoenix heat?
Can I have a dark-colored front door in Phoenix?
Does the glass in an exterior door have to be tempered?
What is a lite ratio on a door?
What U-factor and SHGC should a Phoenix door have?
Are custom doors more energy efficient than stock doors?
Do custom doors come with a warranty?
Do you offer financing on custom doors in Phoenix?
Do you install custom interior doors?
Are you a licensed and insured door contractor in Phoenix?
Ready for a door built to fit your opening?
Book a free in-home measure. We will assess the opening, determine whether it is a straightforward replacement or a structural project, walk you through the options and provide the numbers in writing.
