Front door cost in Slidell, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $430 – $2,250
- Per door
- $426 – $2,272
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #281
- 1 = most expensive
Slidell homeowners pay roughly $430 to $2,250 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $426 to $2,272 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Slidell is 10% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.23 an hour in the Slidell area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Slidell, LA, standard level
$980 to $1,700
About $980 to $1,718 per door before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $690 | $1,350 |
| Labor | $290 | $350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $980 | $1,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Slidell, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,850 | 76% |
| Labor | $240 | $320 | $400 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $430 | $1,350 | $2,250 | 100% |
What is behind the Slidell number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.23 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Slidell is 0.80 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 24% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Slidell metro is 93.7 (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 (92.7) and land at $0 to $0.
How Slidell 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 Slidell and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell, LAthis page | $430 – $2,250 | $1,350 | |
| Gulfport, MS55 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +3% |
| Hattiesburg, MS70 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Baton Rouge, LA70 miles | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +4% |
| New Orleans, LA80 miles | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +1% |
| Houma, LA90 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | level |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Slidell comes in at #281 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Slidell is 1% below the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +4% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | level |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $430 – $2,250 | $1,350 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | level |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Slidell's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Slidell against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz, CA | 98,500 jobs | $580 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +23% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +3% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $560 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +13% |
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +12% |
When to schedule front door in Slidell
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Slidell (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Slidell (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Slidell gets about 66 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, July and August (7.7 inches in July). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 4.2 and 4.2 inches. The station averages about 64 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 | 42 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 45 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 52 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 58 | 5.5 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 66 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 72 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 74 | 7.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 74 | 7.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 70 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 59 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 49 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 63 | 44 | 5.0 | Workable |
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 Slidell is 0.80 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.23 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.98 and $28.08 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 45.8 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 $18.72 an hour, 21% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $14.91 and $24.07 an hour. About 740 work in the metro. That is 75.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.08 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $55. At the 25th percentile ($17.98) it shrinks by about $60. The total moves by 4.2% or 4.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 98,240 jobs in the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington area. That makes it the 205th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $17.98 | $23.23 | $28.08 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $14.91 | $18.72 | $24.07 | $23.84 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Slidell
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Slidell 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
$430 to $1,150
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$980 to $1,700
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,550 to $2,250
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $430 – $1,150 | $980 – $1,700 | $1,550 – $2,250 |
| front and side doors | $850 – $2,350 | $1,950 – $3,450 | $3,050 – $4,550 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Slidell bid
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.
Paint
Painting an unfinished door adds $125-$225; door and trim together are $150-$400.
Related projects, priced for Slidell
Because every project leans on different trades, Slidell's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −10% and patio door −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $620 – $3,350 | −10% |
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Front door in Slidell: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Slidell?
For 1 door, expect $430 to $2,250 in the Slidell area. A standard-spec job lands at $980 to $1,700. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Slidell?
About $426 to $2,272 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 Slidell or Gulfport?
Gulfport is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 3% more than Slidell ($1,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Slidell?
About 24% at the midpoint, or $320 out of $1,350. Materials are 76% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Slidell?
$850 to $4,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Slidell?
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 Slidell area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Slidell expensive for front door compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Slidell is 1% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($1,350 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Slidell?
The BLS median is $23.23 an hour in the Slidell area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.98 to $28.08.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Slidell?
For 1 door, basic work runs $430 to $1,150 and premium work $1,550 to $2,250. 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 Slidell?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. October 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 Slidell
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.