Custom bifold doors typically run $150–$1,500 per panel depending on wood species, core construction, and sizing — with stock shaker-style solid-core bifold doors landing in the $200–$400 range for standard widths like 24", 30", and 36".

The biggest cost driver is core construction: hollow-core bifold doors sit at the low end ($80–$200) but flex, rattle, and deliver almost no sound insulation. Solid-core bifold doors cost more upfront but provide measurable acoustic performance — around 25dB of sound reduction — and hold track alignment better over time because a denser core resists the flex that causes hardware misalignment in hollow doors. Fully custom sizing, exotic species, or factory-painted finishes push costs toward the top of the range or beyond.

  • Stock hollow-core bifold doors: typically $80–$200 per panel in standard widths.
  • Solid-core shaker bifold doors: typically $200–$400 per panel in standard 24", 30", and 36" widths.
  • Fully custom bifold doors (non-standard sizing or species): typically $500–$1,500+ per panel.
  • Solid-core bifold door sound insulation rating: approximately 25dB, versus near zero for hollow-core alternatives.
  • Hardware kit inclusion: some solid-core bifold doors ship with a complete hardware kit; many budget hollow-core panels do not.