Front door cost in Atlanta, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $460 – $2,450
- Per door
- $459 – $2,439
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #116
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new front door in the Atlanta area: $460 to $2,450 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 3% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $24.37 an hour in the Atlanta area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Atlanta, GA, standard level
$1,050 to $1,850
About $1,053 to $1,845 per door before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $740 | $1,450 |
| Labor | $310 | $380 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,050 | $1,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Atlanta, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $200 | $1,100 | $2,000 | 76% |
| Labor | $260 | $340 | $430 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $460 | $1,450 | $2,450 | 100% |
Why Atlanta prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, Atlanta wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 24% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Atlanta is at 100.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,100 nationally becomes $1,100 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.1: $0 to $0.
Why two Atlanta quotes can differ
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: Atlanta 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 Atlanta the blend is 0.86.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $24.37 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.71 and $28.29 an hour. About 6,380 work in the metro. That is 22.1 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 $23.86 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.00 and $29.72 an hour. BLS counts 25,190 of them working in the area, 87.2 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 $45 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $30. That is a swing of roughly 2.1% to 3.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell has 2,889,670 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 8th 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% | $21.71 | $24.37 | $28.29 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $21.00 | $23.86 | $29.72 | $23.84 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
The best months for front door in Atlanta
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Atlanta Fulton Co 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 Atlanta are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Atlanta gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are February, March and July (5.0 inches in July). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 54 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 | 54 | 34 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 58 | 37 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 43 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 50 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 58 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 67 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 70 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 69 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 63 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 41 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 36 | 4.2 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Atlanta?
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Atlanta wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−3%) and patio door lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $910 | −5% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,500 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,400 | −5% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,600 | −3% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Atlanta
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Atlanta. 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
$460 to $1,250
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,050 to $1,850
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,650 to $2,450
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $460 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,450 |
| front and side doors | $920 – $2,500 | $2,100 – $3,700 | $3,300 – $4,900 |
Is Atlanta cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Atlanta. Macon is the lowest at about $1,350 (midpoint, 1 door), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GAthis page | $460 – $2,450 | $1,450 | |
| Gainesville, GA50 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,400 | −5% |
| Athens, GA70 miles | $420 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −6% |
| Macon, GA70 miles | $410 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −7% |
| Dalton, GA80 miles | $420 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −6% |
| Warner Robins, GA95 miles | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −5% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $450 – $2,400 | $1,400 | −2% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Atlanta ranks #116 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Atlanta is 2% above the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $420 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −6% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $420 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −6% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,400 | −5% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $420 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −6% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $410 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlanta against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $500 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $470 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +2% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +8% |
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $570 – $2,600 | $1,600 | +10% |
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Front door in Atlanta: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Atlanta?
For 1 door, expect $460 to $2,450 in the Atlanta area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,050 to $1,850. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Atlanta?
About $459 to $2,439 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 Atlanta or Gainesville?
Gainesville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 5% less than Atlanta ($1,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlanta?
About 24% at the midpoint, or $340 out of $1,450. Materials are 76% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Atlanta?
$920 to $4,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Atlanta?
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 Atlanta area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlanta expensive for front door compared with the rest of Georgia?
Atlanta is 2% above the Georgia statewide estimate ($1,400 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Atlanta?
The BLS median is $24.37 an hour in the Atlanta area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.71 to $28.29.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Atlanta?
For 1 door, basic work runs $460 to $1,250 and premium work $1,650 to $2,450. 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 Atlanta?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. September 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 Atlanta
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.