Front door cost in Hilton Head, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $440 – $2,350
- Per door
- $441 – $2,341
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #213
- 1 = most expensive
A new front door in Hilton Head, SC usually costs $440 to $2,350 for 1 door. That works out to about $441 to $2,341 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $110 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.59 an hour in the Hilton Head area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Hilton Head, SC, standard level
$1,000 to $1,750
About $1,011 to $1,771 per door before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $300 | $360 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Hilton Head, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,950 | 76% |
| Labor | $250 | $330 | $410 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $440 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 100% |
Why Hilton Head prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, Hilton Head wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 24% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Hilton Head is at 96.3 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 98.0: $0 to $0.
Related projects, priced for Hilton Head
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Hilton Head wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−5%) and storm door lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $560 – $5,500 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
Why two Hilton Head quotes can differ
Paint
Painting an unfinished door adds $125-$225; door and trim together are $150-$400.
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Hilton Head
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Hilton Head. 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
$440 to $1,200
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,000 to $1,750
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 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| front and side doors | $880 – $2,400 | $2,000 – $3,550 | $3,150 – $4,700 |
What local crews earn in Hilton Head
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 Hilton Head the blend is 0.83.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $23.59 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.25 and $29.40 an hour. About 440 work in the metro. That is 53.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $22.20 an hour, which is 7% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.70 and $25.40 an hour. BLS counts 1,140 of them working in the area, 139.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $70 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $25. That is a swing of roughly 2.0% to 4.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal has 81,920 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 232nd 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% | $21.25 | $23.59 | $29.40 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $18.70 | $22.20 | $25.40 | $23.84 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Is Hilton Head cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Augusta is the priciest of the group at $1,450. Savannah is the cheapest at $1,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SCthis page | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | |
| Savannah, GA30 miles | $420 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −2% |
| Charleston, SC65 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Augusta, GA100 miles | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +4% |
| Columbia, SC115 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Florence, SC135 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Hilton Head ranks #213 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Hilton Head is 1% below the South Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in South Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −1% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hilton Head against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Houma, LA | 83,440 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −3% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
Hilton Head weather and the front door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Beaufort Mcas (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 Hilton Head are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Hilton Head gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (6.5 inches in August). Inside the workable window, May and November are the driest, at 2.5 and 2.5 inches. The station averages about 73 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 | 60 | 40 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 43 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 56 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 64 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 71 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 75 | 5.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 74 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 70 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 78 | 59 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 48 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 63 | 43 | 3.2 | Workable |
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Front door in Hilton Head: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Hilton Head?
For 1 door, expect $440 to $2,350 in the Hilton Head area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,000 to $1,750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Hilton Head?
About $441 to $2,341 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 Hilton Head or Savannah?
Savannah is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,350, which is 2% less than Hilton Head ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hilton Head?
About 24% at the midpoint, or $330 out of $1,400. Materials are 76% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Hilton Head?
$880 to $4,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Hilton Head?
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 Hilton Head area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hilton Head expensive for front door compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Hilton Head is 1% below the South Carolina statewide estimate ($1,400 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Hilton Head?
The BLS median is $23.59 an hour in the Hilton Head area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.25 to $29.40.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Hilton Head?
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.
+When is the best time to replace a front door in Hilton Head?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May 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 Hilton Head
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.