Front door cost in Portland, ME
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $510 – $2,450
- Per door
- $513 – $2,474
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #77
- 1 = most expensive
Portland homeowners pay roughly $510 to $2,450 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $513 to $2,474 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Portland is almost level. Building materials run about 3% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.2).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Portland, ME, standard level
$1,100 to $1,900
About $1,101 to $1,886 per door before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $380 | $470 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,100 | $1,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Portland, ME
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,950 | 72% |
| Labor | $320 | $420 | $530 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $510 | $1,500 | $2,450 | 100% |
What is behind the Portland number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.91 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Portland is 1.06 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 28% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Portland metro is 97.2 (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 (101.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Cost by quality level and size in Portland
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Portland 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
$510 to $1,300
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,100 to $1,900
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,700 to $2,450
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $510 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,450 |
| front and side doors | $1,050 – $2,600 | $2,200 – $3,750 | $3,400 – $4,950 |
When to schedule front door in Portland
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Portland Intl Jetport (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Portland (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March and December 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.
Portland gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 69 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, October and December (5.3 inches in October). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 5 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 | 32 | 16 | 3.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 17 | 3.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 42 | 26 | 4.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 35 | 4.4 | Workable |
| May | 64 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 55 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 61 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 60 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 52 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 41 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 32 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 22 | 4.5 | Cold |
Why two Portland quotes can differ
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.
Frame
Frame repair adds $75-$200+; rebuilding the opening for a new size costs $7-$20 per linear foot for framing.
Is Portland cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group at $1,600. Providence is the cheapest at $1,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, MEthis page | $510 – $2,450 | $1,500 | |
| Manchester, NH85 miles | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 | −1% |
| Boston, MA85 miles | $570 – $2,600 | $1,600 | +7% |
| Worcester, MA120 miles | $550 – $2,550 | $1,550 | +3% |
| Barnstable, MA135 miles | $540 – $2,500 | $1,550 | +3% |
| Providence, RI140 miles | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 | −1% |
| Maine (statewide) | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 | −1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Portland comes in at #77 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Portland is 1% above the Maine figure.
Other Maine metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Portland's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Portland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton, CA | 289,660 jobs | $560 – $2,700 | $1,600 | +8% |
| Lexington, KY | 286,910 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −6% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −3% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $520 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +1% |
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 Portland is 1.06 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $30.91 an hour, which is 6% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.45 and $35.95 an hour. BLS counts 2,230 of them working in the area, 77.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 15% of the weighting: a median of $25.28 an hour, 6% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.51 and $29.77 an hour. About 2,550 work in the metro. That is 88.4 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 ($35.95 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $60. At the 25th percentile ($28.45) it shrinks by about $30. The total moves by 3.9% or 1.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 288,480 jobs in the Portland-South Portland area. That makes it the 89th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.19% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $28.45 | $30.91 | $35.95 | $29.12 | 1.06 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $22.51 | $25.28 | $29.77 | $23.84 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Portland
Because every project leans on different trades, Portland's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, storm door runs +1% and window replacement −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $950 | +1% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $5,900 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $710 – $3,700 | level |
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Front door in Portland: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Portland?
For 1 door, expect $510 to $2,450 in the Portland area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,100 to $1,900. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Portland?
About $513 to $2,474 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 Portland or Manchester?
Manchester is 85 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,500, which is 1% less than Portland ($1,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Portland?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $420 out of $1,500. Materials are 72% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Portland?
$1,050 to $4,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Portland?
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 Portland area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Portland expensive for front door compared with the rest of Maine?
Portland is 1% above the Maine statewide estimate ($1,500 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Maine; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Portland?
The BLS median is $30.91 an hour in the Portland area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.45 to $35.95.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Portland?
For 1 door, basic work runs $510 to $1,300 and premium work $1,700 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 Portland?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. July and August 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 Portland
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.