Front door cost in Redding, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $560 – $2,700
- Per door
- $556 – $2,679
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #27
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new front door in the Redding area: $560 to $2,700 for 1 door. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $34.50 an hour in the Redding area, 18% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Redding, CA, standard level
$1,200 to $2,050
About $1,193 to $2,042 per door before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $780 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $410 | $510 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Redding, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $210 | $1,150 | $2,100 | 72% |
| Labor | $350 | $460 | $580 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $560 | $1,600 | $2,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Redding number
Labor is 28% 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 Redding the blended ratio comes out at 1.15.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Redding is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,100 nationally becomes $1,150 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.7: $0 to $0.
Is Redding cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Redding. Reno is the lowest at about $1,450 (midpoint, 1 door), 135 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CAthis page | $560 – $2,700 | $1,600 | |
| Chico, CA80 miles | $560 – $2,700 | $1,650 | level |
| Medford, OR120 miles | $500 – $2,600 | $1,550 | −4% |
| Reno, NV135 miles | $500 – $2,450 | $1,450 | −9% |
| Sacramento, CA145 miles | $580 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +2% |
| Napa, CA155 miles | $610 – $2,750 | $1,700 | +4% |
| California (statewide) | $580 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +3% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Redding ranks #27 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Redding is 3% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $580 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +3% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $650 – $2,900 | $1,750 | +9% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $550 – $2,600 | $1,600 | −2% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $570 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +3% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $610 – $2,750 | $1,700 | +4% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $580 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Redding against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $500 – $2,450 | $1,450 | −9% |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −12% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −11% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −7% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Redding bid
Paint
Painting an unfinished door adds $125-$225; door and trim together are $150-$400.
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.
Who does the work: Redding trade wages
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 Redding the blend is 1.15.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $34.50 an hour, 18% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.08 and $38.06 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 43.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $22.99 an hour, which is 4% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.28 and $29.29 an hour. BLS counts 690 of them working in the area, 96.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $40 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $75. That is a swing of roughly 4.6% to 2.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Redding has 71,550 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 257th 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% | $28.08 | $34.50 | $38.06 | $29.12 | 1.18 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $20.28 | $22.99 | $29.29 | $23.84 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.15 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Redding
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Redding wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (+10%) and garage door lowest (+7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $380 – $1,050 | +9% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $650 – $6,600 | +10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,850 – $16,100 | +7% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $760 – $3,950 | +7% |
The best months for front door in Redding
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Redding Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Redding are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Redding gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, February and December (6.3 inches in December). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 1.8 and 1.9 inches. The station averages about 106 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 | 57 | 38 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 40 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 43 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 47 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 54 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 62 | 0.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 100 | 67 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 98 | 64 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 92 | 58 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 50 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 42 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 37 | 6.3 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Redding
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Redding. 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
$560 to $1,400
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,200 to $2,050
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,850 to $2,700
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $560 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,700 |
| front and side doors | $1,100 – $2,800 | $2,400 – $4,100 | $3,650 – $5,350 |
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Front door in Redding: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Redding?
For 1 door, expect $560 to $2,700 in the Redding area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,200 to $2,050. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Redding?
About $556 to $2,679 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 Redding or Chico?
Chico is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,650, which is 0% more than Redding ($1,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Redding?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $460 out of $1,600. Materials are 72% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Redding?
$1,100 to $5,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Redding?
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 Redding area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Redding expensive for front door compared with the rest of California?
Redding is 3% below the California statewide estimate ($1,650 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Redding?
The BLS median is $34.50 an hour in the Redding area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.08 to $38.06.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Redding?
For 1 door, basic work runs $560 to $1,400 and premium work $1,850 to $2,700. Basic means: basic steel door, same size opening. Premium means: wood or custom door, frame work needed.
+When is the best time to replace a front door in Redding?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. May and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Front door near Redding
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.