Front door cost in Raleigh, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $450 – $2,350
- Per door
- $452 – $2,364
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #176
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new front door in the Raleigh area: $450 to $2,350 for 1 door. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 6% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $24.43 an hour in the Raleigh area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Raleigh, NC, standard level
$1,050 to $1,800
About $1,026 to $1,791 per door before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $310 | $380 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,050 | $1,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Raleigh, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,950 | 75% |
| Labor | $260 | $350 | $430 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $450 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 100% |
What is behind the Raleigh number
Labor is 25% 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 Raleigh the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Raleigh is at 96.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,100 nationally becomes $1,050 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.2: $0 to $0.
Why two Raleigh 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.
The best months for front door in Raleigh
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Raleigh Durham Intl Ap (10 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Raleigh are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Raleigh gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 5 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (5.2 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 52 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52 | 32 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 34 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 63 | 40 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 58 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 66 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 70 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 69 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 63 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 73 | 50 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 63 | 40 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 55 | 34 | 3.4 | Workable |
Who does the work: Raleigh trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Raleigh the blend is 0.86.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $24.43 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.31 and $29.01 an hour. About 2,680 work in the metro. That is 36.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $23.98 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.05 and $29.24 an hour. BLS counts 6,330 of them working in the area, 85.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $55 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $35. That is a swing of roughly 2.6% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Raleigh-Cary has 743,120 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 41st by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $21.31 | $24.43 | $29.01 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $21.05 | $23.98 | $29.24 | $23.84 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Raleigh
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Raleigh wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−6%) and patio door lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $890 | −7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $560 – $5,450 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,500 | −6% |
Cost by quality level and size in Raleigh
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Raleigh. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from single entry door to front and side doors.
Basic
$450 to $1,200
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,050 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 | $450 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| front and side doors | $900 – $2,450 | $2,050 – $3,600 | $3,200 – $4,750 |
Is Raleigh cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Durham is the priciest of the group at $1,400. Fayetteville is the cheapest at $1,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NCthis page | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | |
| Durham, NC40 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Burlington, NC55 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Fayetteville, NC60 miles | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Greenville, NC60 miles | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Greensboro, NC75 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Raleigh ranks #176 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Raleigh is 1% above the North Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in North Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Raleigh against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Providence, RI | 714,120 jobs | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 | +5% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
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Front door in Raleigh: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Raleigh?
For 1 door, expect $450 to $2,350 in the Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
About $452 to $2,364 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 Raleigh or Durham?
Durham is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 0% more than Raleigh ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Raleigh?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $350 out of $1,400. Materials are 75% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Raleigh?
$900 to $4,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Raleigh?
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 Raleigh area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Raleigh expensive for front door compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Raleigh is 1% above the North Carolina statewide estimate ($1,400 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Raleigh?
The BLS median is $24.43 an hour in the Raleigh area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.31 to $29.01.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Raleigh?
For 1 door, basic work runs $450 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.
+When is the best time to replace a front door in Raleigh?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. 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 Raleigh
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.