Front door cost in Louisville, KY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $470 – $2,400
- Per door
- $475 – $2,395
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #142
- 1 = most expensive
Louisville homeowners pay roughly $470 to $2,400 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $475 to $2,395 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Louisville is 4% lower. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.2).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Louisville, KY, standard level
$1,050 to $1,800
About $1,051 to $1,819 per door before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $340 | $410 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,050 | $1,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Louisville, KY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 74% |
| Labor | $280 | $380 | $470 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $470 | $1,450 | $2,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Louisville number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $27.17 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Louisville is 0.94 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 26% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Louisville metro is 96.2 (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 (93.1) and land at $0 to $0.
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Louisville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Louisville 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
$470 to $1,250
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,050 to $1,800
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,650 to $2,400
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $470 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
| front and side doors | $950 – $2,500 | $2,100 – $3,650 | $3,250 – $4,800 |
Planning more than one job in Louisville?
Because every project leans on different trades, Louisville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −4% and storm door −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $910 | −5% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,750 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
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 Louisville is 0.94 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $27.17 an hour, which is 7% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.31 and $31.24 an hour. BLS counts 2,990 of them working in the area, 43.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 15% of the weighting: a median of $23.54 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.68 and $30.50 an hour. About 7,060 work in the metro. That is 103.0 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 ($31.24 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $50. At the 25th percentile ($23.31) it shrinks by about $45. The total moves by 3.3% or 3.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 685,190 jobs in the Louisville/Jefferson County area. That makes it the 43rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.44% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $23.31 | $27.17 | $31.24 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $19.68 | $23.54 | $30.50 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Is Louisville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Evansville is the priciest of the group at $1,450. Lexington is the cheapest at $1,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KYthis page | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | |
| Lexington, KY70 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Bloomington, IN90 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Cincinnati, OH90 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Bowling Green, KY90 miles | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Evansville, IN105 miles | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Kentucky (statewide) | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Louisville comes in at #142 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Louisville is 2% above the Kentucky figure.
Other Kentucky metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | 286,910 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Louisville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Louisville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | 714,120 jobs | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 | +3% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −5% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
Front door: what moves the price in Louisville
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).
When to schedule front door in Louisville
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Louisville Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Louisville (11 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Louisville gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 13 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 43 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 | 44 | 28 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 31 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 58 | 39 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 49 | 4.8 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 59 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 67 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 71 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 70 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 62 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 50 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 39 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 32 | 4.1 | Workable |
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Front door in Louisville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Louisville?
For 1 door, expect $470 to $2,400 in the Louisville area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,050 to $1,800. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Louisville?
About $475 to $2,395 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 Louisville or Lexington?
Lexington is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 2% less than Louisville ($1,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Louisville?
About 26% at the midpoint, or $380 out of $1,450. Materials are 74% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Louisville?
$950 to $4,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Louisville?
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 Louisville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Louisville expensive for front door compared with the rest of Kentucky?
Louisville is 2% above the Kentucky statewide estimate ($1,400 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Kentucky; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Louisville?
The BLS median is $27.17 an hour in the Louisville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.31 to $31.24.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Louisville?
For 1 door, basic work runs $470 to $1,250 and premium work $1,650 to $2,400. 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 Louisville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. 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 Louisville
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.