Front door cost in North Carolina
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $440 – $2,350
- Per door
- $443 – $2,349
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $1,500
- Metros covered
- 11
What does it cost to replace a front door in North Carolina? Plan on $440 to $2,350 for 1 door. Wages (0.83x the US blend), materials (price index 96.6) and permit costs (94.3) put the state below the national midpoint by 7%.
Inside North Carolina, the metros we cover range from $1,400 (Fayetteville) to $1,400 (Durham) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in North Carolina (statewide), standard level
$1,000 to $1,800
About $1,015 to $1,778 per door before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $300 | $370 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in North Carolina
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,950 | 76% |
| Labor | $250 | $330 | $420 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $440 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in North Carolina
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide North Carolina wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 2 common sizes.
Basic
$440 to $1,200
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,000 to $1,800
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,600 to $2,350
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $440 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| front and side doors | $890 – $2,400 | $2,050 – $3,550 | $3,150 – $4,700 |
Front door cost by metro in North Carolina
5 of the 11 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $1,400, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 door) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Charlotte, NC | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Asheville, NC | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Greensboro, NC | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Winston, NC | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Burlington, NC | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Hickory, NC | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Greenville, NC | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
When North Carolina weather lets you replace
Season matters for front door. For each North Carolina metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Greensboro has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in North Carolina at 12 months; Burlington has the shortest at 11 (August through June). Rainfall runs from 41 inches a year in Asheville to 60 inches in Wilmington.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 32 | 90 | 44 | 11: August through June |
| Raleigh | 32 | 91 | 46 | 11: August through June |
| Greensboro | 30 | 89 | 46 | 12: all year |
| Durham | 32 | 91 | 46 | 11: August through June |
| Winston | 31 | 88 | 43 | 12: all year |
| Wilmington | 36 | 90 | 60 | 11: August through June |
| Asheville | 29 | 86 | 41 | 12: all year |
| Hickory | 30 | 87 | 47 | 12: all year |
| Fayetteville | 34 | 91 | 45 | 11: August through June |
| Greenville | 33 | 90 | 53 | 11: August through June |
| Burlington | 30 | 91 | 43 | 11: August through June |
North Carolina against its neighbors
North Carolina ranks 43 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for front door, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $1,800 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $1,350, both for 1 door at the midpoint. North Carolina sits at $1,400. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 120 miles away | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Virginia | 180 miles away | $480 – $2,450 | $1,500 | +6% |
| West Virginia | 240 miles away | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| District of Columbia | 260 miles away | $530 – $2,650 | $1,600 | +14% |
| Georgia | 270 miles away | $450 – $2,400 | $1,400 | +2% |
If you are planning more than one job in North Carolina
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide North Carolina wages and prices. Against national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−7%) and patio door lowest (−10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −8% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
Wages behind the North Carolina number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.83 for North Carolina.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.61 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.27 and $28.27 an hour. BLS counts 13,480 of them working in the state, 27.3 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 $23.03 an hour, 3% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.74 and $28.63 an hour. About 43,440 work in the state. That is 87.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($28.27 an hour) would add about $55 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.27) would take off about $40. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,941,820 jobs across North Carolina (May 2025), which is 3.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $20.27 | $23.61 | $28.27 | $29.12 | 0.81 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $18.74 | $23.03 | $28.63 | $23.84 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Front door: what moves the price in North Carolina
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.
Paint
Painting an unfinished door adds $125-$225; door and trim together are $150-$400.
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Front door in North Carolina: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in North Carolina?
$440 to $2,350 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside North Carolina can sit above or below that.
+Which city in North Carolina is cheapest for front door?
Fayetteville at about $1,400 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Durham at $1,400.
+Is front door cheaper in North Carolina than the US average?
It is 7% cheaper: $1,400 against $1,500 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in North Carolina?
About 24% ($330). Materials are 76%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.83x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in North Carolina?
The BLS statewide median is $23.61 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.27 to $28.27.
+Where does North Carolina rank for front door costs?
43rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $1,400 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in North Carolina?
For 1 door, basic work runs $440 to $1,200 and premium work $1,600 to $2,350. Basic means: basic steel door, same size opening. Premium means: wood or custom door, frame work needed.
+Does the season matter for front door in North Carolina?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the North Carolina metros we cover, Greensboro has the most comfortable months (12 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Front door by city in North Carolina
- Durham, NC$1,400 midpoint
- Charlotte, NC$1,400 midpoint
- Raleigh, NC$1,400 midpoint
- Asheville, NC$1,400 midpoint
- Wilmington, NC$1,400 midpoint
- Greensboro, NC$1,400 midpoint
- Winston, NC$1,400 midpoint
- Burlington, NC$1,400 midpoint
- Hickory, NC$1,400 midpoint
- Greenville, NC$1,400 midpoint
- Fayetteville, NC$1,400 midpoint
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.