Ready-Made vs Custom Door Calculator
Three ways to get a door — factory ready-made, made-to-order from a brand, or carpenter-made on site. Compare all-in cost (incl. 18% GST) and lead time, with a clear verdict. Indicative India 2026 — confirm by city & vendor.
Your door
Everyday internal door; stocked off-the-shelf everywhere. Factory finish, no extra work. All routes include frame (₹2,800), fitting (₹1,800), hardware and 18% GST. Indicative India 2026 — varies by city, timber grade and vendor.
Cheapest route — 1 door, all-in (incl. GST)
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via Factory ready-made · ₹15,104/door · ready in ~2 days
Factory ready-made
Pick up stocked unit; fastest & cheapest.
Made-to-order (brand)
Factory-made to spec; consistent quality, longer wait.
Carpenter on-site
Built on site; flexible but quality depends on the karigar.
All-in cost by route
Total for 1 door, incl. 18% GST. Lower is better.
Lead time by route
Days from order to a fitted door. Shorter is better.
Ready-made or custom — which is right for you?
DesignAI weighs cost, lead time, quality and warranty for your exact door, opening and finish — and flags what to check before you commit.
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Indicative India 2026 figures from Studio Matrx's shared door cost model — verify by city and vendor before deciding. Costs are all-in per door (leaf + frame + fitting + hardware) with 18% GST applied to the lot; lead times assume normal demand and exclude monsoon/festival delays. Carpenter quality varies with the karigar; factory routes carry brand warranties.
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