Front door cost in Manchester, NH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $500 – $2,450
- Per door
- $502 – $2,465
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #84
- 1 = most expensive
Manchester homeowners pay roughly $500 to $2,450 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $502 to $2,465 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Manchester is almost level. Building materials run about 2% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.7).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Manchester, NH, standard level
$1,100 to $1,900
About $1,091 to $1,876 per door before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,450 |
| Labor | $370 | $450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,100 | $1,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Manchester, NH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $200 | $1,050 | $1,950 | 72% |
| Labor | $310 | $410 | $510 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $500 | $1,500 | $2,450 | 100% |
What is behind the Manchester number
Labor is 28% 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 Manchester the blended ratio comes out at 1.02.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Manchester metro is 97.7 (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 (105.7) and land at $0 to $0.
How Manchester 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 $1,500 to $1,600 across Manchester and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NHthis page | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 | |
| Worcester, MA45 miles | $550 – $2,550 | $1,550 | +4% |
| Boston, MA45 miles | $570 – $2,600 | $1,600 | +7% |
| Amherst, MA60 miles | $520 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +1% |
| Springfield, MA70 miles | $560 – $2,550 | $1,550 | +5% |
| Portland, ME85 miles | $510 – $2,450 | $1,500 | +1% |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Manchester comes in at #84 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Manchester is 1% below the New Hampshire figure.
Manchester is the only New Hampshire metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Manchester's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Manchester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +11% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $420 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −8% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $560 – $2,550 | $1,550 | +5% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +11% |
Cost by quality level and size in Manchester
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Manchester 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
$500 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 | $500 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,450 |
| front and side doors | $1,000 – $2,550 | $2,200 – $3,750 | $3,350 – $4,950 |
When to schedule front door in Manchester
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Manchester Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Manchester (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Manchester gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.0 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and July are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 16 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 | 34 | 17 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 19 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 27 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 38 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 58 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 54 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 33 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 24 | 3.3 | Cold |
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 Manchester is 1.02 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $29.47 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.91 and $35.02 an hour. BLS counts 820 of them working in the area, 41.1 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 $25.73 an hour, 8% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.89 and $30.62 an hour. About 1,570 work in the metro. That is 78.7 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 ($35.02 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $65. At the 25th percentile ($23.91) it shrinks by about $65. The total moves by 4.4% or 4.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 199,560 jobs in the Manchester-Nashua area. That makes it the 115th 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% | $23.91 | $29.47 | $35.02 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $21.89 | $25.73 | $30.62 | $23.84 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Manchester bid
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.
What nearby projects cost in Manchester
Because every project leans on different trades, Manchester's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs level and window replacement −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $950 | level |
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $6,000 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $700 – $3,700 | −1% |
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Front door in Manchester: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Manchester?
For 1 door, expect $500 to $2,450 in the Manchester 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 Manchester?
About $502 to $2,465 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 Manchester or Worcester?
Worcester is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,550, which is 4% more than Manchester ($1,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Manchester?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $410 out of $1,500. Materials are 72% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Manchester?
$1,000 to $4,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Manchester?
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 Manchester area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Manchester expensive for front door compared with the rest of New Hampshire?
Manchester is 1% below the New Hampshire statewide estimate ($1,500 at the midpoint).
+What do carpenters earn in Manchester?
The BLS median is $29.47 an hour in the Manchester area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.91 to $35.02.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Manchester?
For 1 door, basic work runs $500 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 Manchester?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. April and July 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 Manchester
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.