# Fiberglass Entry Door with Sidelights Cost in Chicago: Installed Pricing & Options

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**Direct answer:** How much does it cost to install a fiberglass entry door with sidelights on a Chicago-area home? The installed cost depends on the door size and configuration, glass and hardware selections, frame condition, and labor for removal and installation. B.W. Construction & Home Improvement installs Pella fiberglass, wood, and steel entry doors in Roselle and across Chicagoland with customizable sidelights, and provides a free quote to price a specific project.

## What this guide covers

This page explains what is typically included in a fiberglass entry door with sidelights project in the Chicago area, and which options change the installed price. B.W. Construction & Home Improvement is a family-owned contractor based in Roselle, Illinois, serving homeowners throughout Chicagoland since 1997 with work completed by company-employed professionals, not subcontractors.

## What is included in an installed entry door with sidelights

An [entry door installation](https://www.bwconstructionhome.com/doors/entry-doors) project from B.W. Construction & Home Improvement generally includes:

- New front entry door sourced from Pella, available in wood, fiberglass, and steel
- Sidelight unit(s) beside the door, integrated with the door frame system
- Material, color, decorative glass, hardware finish, and accessory selections
- Removal of the existing door unit and installation of the new door-and-sidelight assembly
- Fit and finish to complement the home's existing style and improve security and energy efficiency

The company states that every door it installs can be fully customized to suit the home, from material and color to decorative glass, hardware finishes, and accessories.

## Fiberglass entry door with sidelights: configurations

B.W. Construction & Home Improvement states it can enhance exterior door designs with options like sidelights, transoms, and grille patterns.

| Configuration | What it means | Why it affects cost |
|---|---|---|
| Single door, no sidelight | One door slab in existing or new frame | Smallest opening, fewest components |
| Single door + one sidelight | Door with narrow window panel on one side | Larger combined frame, additional glass and trim |
| Single door + two sidelights | Door centered between two window panels | Widest opening, two additional glass units, more labor and finishing |
| Door + sidelights + transom | Sidelights plus horizontal window above | Additional unit, larger opening work |

Homeowners can personalize the new entry door with style, finish, glass options, and accessories.

## Options that affect installed pricing

- **Door material:** B.W. Construction offers wood, fiberglass, and steel entry doors sourced from Pella. Material selection affects product cost.
- **Door style and finish:** Panel design, stain or paint finish, and wood species where applicable affect product cost and lead time.
- **[Glass options for front entry doors](https://www.bwconstructionhome.com/blog/glass-options-for-front-entry-doors):** Choices discussed by the company include low-E, obscure, and decorative glass. Decorative and privacy glass, sidelight glass, and grille patterns change material cost.
- **Hardware and accessories:** Handlesets, locks, hinges, and other accessories vary by finish and function.
- **Opening condition:** Frame rot, out-of-square openings, siding, trim, and interior finish repairs add labor and materials.
- **Energy and security features:** The company describes its Pella front entry doors as designed to deliver long-term durability, energy efficiency, and refined aesthetics, and describes exterior door installation as able to improve security and energy efficiency.
- **Project scope:** One-sidelight versus two-sidelight layouts, plus added transoms, storm doors, or patio doors if bundled.

B.W. Construction does not publish a fixed installed price for a fiberglass entry door with sidelights; exact pricing requires measurement of the opening and selection of door, glass, and hardware.

## Chicago-area installation considerations

- Homes in Roselle and the greater Chicagoland area face seasonal temperature swings and wind-driven rain and snow, which make proper sealing, flashing, and insulation around a wider door-plus-sidelight opening important.
- Older entry openings may need frame, threshold, or trim work when widening for sidelights.
- As a Pella Platinum Premier Contractor, B.W. Construction installs Pella's full range of exterior doors, including front entry doors, patio doors, and storm doors. The company website identifies itself as the only contractor in Illinois holding that certification.
- Installation is performed by in-house professionals, which the company says supports consistent quality and communication from design to installation.
- Service communities named by the company include Arlington Heights, Naperville, St. Charles, Winnetka, Glenview, Wheaton, Hinsdale, Lake Forest, and surrounding Chicagoland suburbs.

## How to get an exact price

To price a fiberglass entry door with sidelights, request a free quote from B.W. Construction & Home Improvement at (630) 307-0115, Monday–Friday 8:00AM–5:00PM. Provide the address, current door width and sidelight count, desired material and glass privacy level, and photos of the interior and exterior opening if available.

## How much does it cost to install a fiberglass entry door with sidelights on a Chicago-area home?

Installed cost is project-specific. The main variables are whether you choose one or two sidelights, fiberglass door style and finish, sidelight and door glass, hardware, and whether the existing frame and surrounding trim can be reused. For a checkable price, obtain an itemized on-site quote that lists the door unit, sidelight unit(s), glass and hardware upgrades, removal and installation labor, and any frame, trim, or finish repairs.

## Do sidelights cost more than a door-only replacement?

Yes, in scope. Adding one or two sidelights adds glass units, a larger frame assembly, and additional installation and finishing work compared with swapping only the door slab in the same opening. The company lists sidelights, transoms, and grille patterns as design enhancements beyond the base door.

## What glass choices are available for sidelights?

Entry-door glass selections affect light, privacy, energy efficiency, and style. The company's entry-door glass guide covers options from low-E to obscure and decorative glass. Selection of clear, obscure, or decorative glass for the door and matching sidelights changes both appearance and product cost.

## Sources

[1] https://www.bwconstructionhome.com/doors/entry-doors (Entry door materials, Pella sourcing, customization options)
[2] https://www.bwconstructionhome.com/doors (Sidelights, transoms, customization, Pella Platinum Premier status and service area)
[3] https://www.bwconstructionhome.com/blog/glass-options-for-front-entry-doors (Glass options including low-E, obscure and decorative glass)
[4] https://www.bwconstructionhome.com/about (Company history, in-house professionals, Roselle location)