Front door cost in Daphne, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $430 – $2,300
- Per door
- $427 – $2,319
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #258
- 1 = most expensive
A new front door in Daphne, AL usually costs $430 to $2,300 for 1 door. That works out to about $427 to $2,319 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $130 less. Carpenters earn a median of $22.59 an hour in the Daphne area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Daphne, AL, standard level
$990 to $1,750
About $995 to $1,751 per door before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $280 | $340 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $990 | $1,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Daphne, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,950 | 77% |
| Labor | $230 | $310 | $390 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $430 | $1,350 | $2,300 | 100% |
Why Daphne prices look the way they do
Labor is 23% of the midpoint bill here, against 27% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (85%), general maintenance and repair workers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Daphne the blended ratio comes out at 0.78.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Daphne is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,100 nationally becomes $1,050 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 94.7: $0 to $0.
How Daphne compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 door range from $1,350 to $1,400 across Daphne and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne, ALthis page | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | |
| Mobile, AL25 miles | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Pensacola, FL35 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Gulfport, MS75 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Crestview, FL85 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Hattiesburg, MS95 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,400 | level |
| Alabama (statewide) | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Daphne ranks #258 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Daphne is 1% below the Alabama figure.
Elsewhere in Alabama
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,400 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Daphne against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | level |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $490 – $2,350 | $1,450 | +4% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −1% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
What local crews earn in Daphne
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Daphne the blend is 0.78.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $22.59 an hour, 22% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.16 and $25.41 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 31.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $19.35 an hour, which is 19% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.37 and $22.78 an hour. BLS counts 1,070 of them working in the area, 122.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $35 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $50. That is a swing of roughly 3.8% to 2.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley has 87,120 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 225th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $18.16 | $22.59 | $25.41 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $17.37 | $19.35 | $22.78 | $23.84 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Daphne
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Daphne. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from single entry door to front and side doors.
Basic
$430 to $1,200
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$990 to $1,750
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,550 to $2,300
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $430 – $1,200 | $990 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,300 |
| front and side doors | $850 – $2,350 | $2,000 – $3,500 | $3,100 – $4,650 |
Why two Daphne quotes can differ
Door material
Basic steel doors run about $200-$600 for the door; fiberglass and wood go to $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Double doors
A double front door costs $1,500-$6,500+ installed; the doors alone are $1,200-$5,000.
Frame
Frame repair adds $75-$200+; rebuilding the opening for a new size costs $7-$20 per linear foot for framing.
Related projects, priced for Daphne
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Daphne wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−8%) and patio door lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $620 – $3,400 | −9% |
Daphne weather and the front door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Fairhope 3 Ne (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Daphne: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Daphne gets about 66 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.6 inches in July). The station averages about 47 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 39 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 43 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 47 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 53 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 61 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 70 | 6.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 72 | 7.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 71 | 7.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 86 | 67 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 56 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 46 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 42 | 5.1 | Workable |
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Front door in Daphne: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Daphne?
For 1 door, expect $430 to $2,300 in the Daphne area. A standard-spec job lands at $990 to $1,750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Daphne?
About $427 to $2,319 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $500 to $2,500.
+Is front door cheaper in Daphne or Mobile?
Mobile is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 1% more than Daphne ($1,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Daphne?
About 23% at the midpoint, or $310 out of $1,350. Materials are 77% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Daphne?
$850 to $4,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Daphne?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Daphne area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Daphne expensive for front door compared with the rest of Alabama?
Daphne is 1% below the Alabama statewide estimate ($1,400 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Daphne?
The BLS median is $22.59 an hour in the Daphne area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.16 to $25.41.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Daphne?
For 1 door, basic work runs $430 to $1,200 and premium work $1,550 to $2,300. Basic means: basic steel door, same size opening. Premium means: wood or custom door, frame work needed.
+Is there a bad season to replace a front door in Daphne?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Front door near Daphne
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Front Door Replacement Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = HomeGuide's door prices, from about $200 for a basic steel door to $2,000 for higher-end fiberglass or wood.