Custom Exterior Wood Doors, Handcrafted in Toronto
Arista Doors designs and builds custom solid wood exterior doors entirely to order in our Toronto workshop. Every door starts as a specification, not a catalogue selection. Choose from single, double, pivot, and sidelight configurations in any wood species, finish, or dimension, and we build it from the ground up for your home.
Custom Exterior Wood Doors — Built to Order in Toronto
Custom exterior wood doors are one of the most significant design decisions in a home renovation or new build. The entry door sets the architectural tone for the entire property, communicates the quality of the build, and is the first thing every visitor interacts with. A custom solid wood door. It is designed, engineered, and built specifically for the opening, the architectural style, and the client.
Arista Doors has been manufacturing custom exterior wood doors in Toronto since 2005. Every door that leaves our workshop on Supertest Road is handcrafted in Canada, using premium-grade solid wood and the same precision CNC and hand-finishing processes that earned us recognition as an award-winning family-run manufacturer and NAHB member.
Our Exterior Door Configurations
Single Exterior Doors
A single exterior door is the most versatile entry configuration, fitting standard residential openings from 32 to 48 inches wide. At Arista, single doors are built with solid wood stiles and rails, available in flat panel, grooved, carved, or glass insert designs. Every dimension is custom to the opening.
Single Doors with Sidelights
Adding one or two sidelights to a single door dramatically increases natural light in the entry hall and creates a wider, more imposing visual presence without widening the structural opening. Sidelights can be fixed or operable and are available in all the same glass options as the door panels. Read our full guide on single front doors with sidelights.
Double Exterior Doors
Double door configurations create a grand entrance suited to larger openings and more formal architectural styles. Both leaves can be active, or one can be inactive with flush bolt hardware. Double doors in solid wood require careful engineering to maintain consistent gapping and weather sealing across the full width of the opening.
Pivot Exterior Doors
Pivot doors rotate on a vertical axis at the top and bottom of the door rather than swinging from side hinges. The pivot mechanism is fully concealed inside the door and frame, allowing dramatically oversized openings in solid wood that no hinged door could achieve. Pivot doors are the most architecturally ambitious option in our exterior door range. Learn everything about them in our guide to how pivot doors work, or explore our full pivot door collection.
Special Exterior Doors
Our special exterior doors include custom configurations outside standard categories: arched tops, round doors, pivot walls, multi-panel assemblies, and bespoke entry systems designed in collaboration with architects and interior designers. If your project does not fit a standard configuration, this is the starting point.
Why Engineered Wood for a Custom Exterior Door?
No manufactured material matches solid wood for depth of character, dimensional flexibility, or the quality of finish it accepts. Wood takes stain and paint with a richness that fiberglass and steel cannot replicate, ages with dignity, and can be repaired and refinished over its lifetime rather than replaced. For a custom exterior door where specification, proportion, and finish are all client-driven, solid wood is the only material that responds fully to the brief.
Our team guides every client through this selection as part of the design process. For more on wood performance in Canadian climates, read our guide to best exterior doors for cold weather in Canada.
The Arista Difference
Built in TorontoEvery door is manufactured in our workshop on Supertest Road, North York. No overseas production, no third-party manufacturing.
Fully custom dimensionsAny width, height, or thickness. We do not work from a size chart.
Premium wood speciesWhite oak, walnut, mahogany, sapele, alder, poplar and more. All sourced for quality and stability.
Ships across North AmericaWe manufacture for clients across Canada and the USA. Shipping is coordinated from our Toronto facility.
Award-winning since 2005Over 20 years of custom door manufacturing, recognized by the NAHB and consistently rated 5 stars by our clients.
AluWood availableOur AluWood aluminum-clad wood system combines a solid wood interior with a durable aluminum exterior for maximum weather performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a custom exterior wood door cost in Toronto?
A custom solid wood exterior door from Arista Doors starts from CA$3,000 for a standard single panel design, rising to CA$8,000 and above for pivot systems, oversized configurations, or AluWood aluminum-clad options. Every door is priced individually based on species, dimensions, glass, and hardware. Request a free quote for a project-specific estimate.
How long does it take to manufacture a custom exterior door?
Lead time for a custom exterior wood door is typically 6 to 10 weeks from approved design to delivery, depending on the complexity of the design, species availability, and current production schedule. Our team provides a confirmed timeline at the start of each project.
Do you ship custom exterior doors to the USA?
Yes. Arista Doors ships custom exterior wood doors across Canada and the United States. We coordinate shipping from our Toronto workshop and have experience with cross-border delivery for residential and commercial projects.
What wood species are available for exterior doors?
We work with white oak, walnut, mahogany, sapele, alder, poplar, and other premium hardwoods. Species choice affects color, grain character, dimensional stability, and finish compatibility. Our team guides each client through species selection based on their design and climate requirements.
What is the difference between a pivot door and a regular exterior door?
A regular exterior door hangs from hinges on the side of the frame. A pivot door rotates on a vertical axis at the top and bottom, with the mechanism concealed inside the door. Pivot doors allow dramatically larger dimensions and weights than hinged doors, and leave the door face completely hardware-free. Read our full guide on what is a pivot door for more.
Can I see the doors in person before ordering?
Yes. Our showroom is located at 303 Supertest Road, Toronto (North York). You can view door samples, discuss your project with our team, and review wood species and finish options in person. Contact us to arrange a visit.
Ready to Design Your Custom Exterior Door?
Tell us your dimensions, style, and wood preference. Our team in Toronto will design and build it to order, and ship it anywhere in Canada or the USA.
Request a Free Quote Or call us directly at +1 (905) 597-2120