Front door cost in Savannah, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $420 – $2,300
- Per door
- $424 – $2,311
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #264
- 1 = most expensive
Savannah homeowners pay roughly $420 to $2,300 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $424 to $2,311 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Savannah is 9% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $21.59 an hour in the Savannah area, 26% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Savannah, GA, standard level
$990 to $1,750
About $990 to $1,745 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 Savannah, GA
| 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 | $420 | $1,350 | $2,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Savannah number
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 Savannah the blended ratio comes out at 0.77.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Savannah metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,050, compared with $1,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (95.2) and land at $0 to $0.
Planning more than one job in Savannah?
Because every project leans on different trades, Savannah's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −8% and patio door −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,200 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $630 – $3,400 | −8% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Savannah is 0.77 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $21.59 an hour, which is 26% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.51 and $26.34 an hour. BLS counts 330 of them working in the area, 16.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 15% of the weighting: a median of $22.39 an hour, 6% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.25 and $28.71 an hour. About 2,080 work in the metro. That is 104.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.34 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $55. At the 25th percentile ($18.51) it shrinks by about $35. The total moves by 4.1% or 2.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 198,360 jobs in the Savannah area. That makes it the 116th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.13% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $18.51 | $21.59 | $26.34 | $29.12 | 0.74 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $18.25 | $22.39 | $28.71 | $23.84 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.77 | |||||
When to schedule front door in Savannah
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Savannah Intl Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Savannah (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Savannah gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (6.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 2.4 inches. The station averages about 81 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 40 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 43 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 55 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 63 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 6.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 73 | 5.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 69 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 59 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 48 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 3.2 | Workable |
How Savannah compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Augusta is the priciest of the group at $1,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GAthis page | $420 – $2,300 | $1,350 | |
| Hilton Head, SC30 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Charleston, SC95 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Augusta, GA100 miles | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +6% |
| Jacksonville, FL135 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Columbia, SC135 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $450 – $2,400 | $1,400 | +4% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Savannah comes in at #264 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Savannah is 4% below the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $460 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +6% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +6% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $420 – $2,300 | $1,350 | level |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $420 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −1% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $410 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Savannah's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Savannah against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 | +8% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +20% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +20% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −2% |
Savannah: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Savannah wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 2 common sizes.
Basic
$420 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 | $420 – $1,200 | $990 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,300 |
| front and side doors | $850 – $2,350 | $2,000 – $3,500 | $3,100 – $4,600 |
Why two Savannah quotes can differ
Frame
Frame repair adds $75-$200+; rebuilding the opening for a new size costs $7-$20 per linear foot for framing.
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).
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Front door in Savannah: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Savannah?
For 1 door, expect $420 to $2,300 in the Savannah 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 Savannah?
About $424 to $2,311 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 Savannah or Hilton Head?
Hilton Head is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 2% more than Savannah ($1,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Savannah?
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 Savannah?
$850 to $4,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Savannah?
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 Savannah area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Savannah expensive for front door compared with the rest of Georgia?
Savannah is 4% below 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 Savannah?
The BLS median is $21.59 an hour in the Savannah area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.51 to $26.34.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Savannah?
For 1 door, basic work runs $420 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.
+When is the best time to replace a front door in Savannah?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and November 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 Savannah
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.