Front door cost in Nashville, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $470 – $2,400
- Per door
- $472 – $2,390
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #149
- 1 = most expensive
Nashville homeowners pay roughly $470 to $2,400 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $472 to $2,390 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Nashville is 5% lower. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.2).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Nashville, TN, standard level
$1,050 to $1,800
About $1,047 to $1,814 per door before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $330 | $410 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,050 | $1,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Nashville, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 74% |
| Labor | $280 | $370 | $470 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $470 | $1,450 | $2,400 | 100% |
Why Nashville prices look the way they do
Labor is 26% 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 Nashville the blended ratio comes out at 0.93.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Nashville metro is 96.2 (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 (96.3) and land at $0 to $0.
Nashville against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
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 $1,400 to $1,450 across Nashville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TNthis page | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | |
| Clarksville, TN65 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −3% |
| Bowling Green, KY70 miles | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Huntsville, AL90 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −3% |
| Chattanooga, TN105 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Decatur, AL115 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Nashville comes in at #149 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Nashville is 2% above the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −3% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −3% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Nashville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Nashville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $580 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +15% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Nashville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Nashville 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
$470 to $1,250
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,050 to $1,800
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,600 to $2,400
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $470 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,400 |
| front and side doors | $940 – $2,500 | $2,100 – $3,650 | $3,250 – $4,800 |
When to schedule front door in Nashville
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Nashville Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Nashville (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Nashville gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 5 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.0 inches in May). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.8 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 54 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 | 49 | 30 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 33 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 63 | 40 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 49 | 4.7 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 58 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 71 | 4.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 69 | 3.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 62 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 50 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 33 | 4.4 | Workable |
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 Nashville is 0.93 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $26.81 an hour, which is 8% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.80 and $29.35 an hour. BLS counts 3,040 of them working in the area, 27.7 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 $23.45 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.57 and $28.78 an hour. About 11,040 work in the metro. That is 100.4 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 ($29.35 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $30. At the 25th percentile ($23.80) it shrinks by about $35. The total moves by 2.1% or 2.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,099,300 jobs in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area. That makes it the 33rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.71% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $23.80 | $26.81 | $29.35 | $29.12 | 0.92 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $19.57 | $23.45 | $28.78 | $23.84 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
Why two Nashville 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.
Related projects, priced for Nashville
Because every project leans on different trades, Nashville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −4% and storm door −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −5% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,750 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
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Front door in Nashville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Nashville?
For 1 door, expect $470 to $2,400 in the Nashville 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 Nashville?
About $472 to $2,390 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 Nashville or Clarksville?
Clarksville is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 3% less than Nashville ($1,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Nashville?
About 26% at the midpoint, or $370 out of $1,450. Materials are 74% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Nashville?
$940 to $4,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Nashville?
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 Nashville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Nashville expensive for front door compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Nashville is 2% above the Tennessee statewide estimate ($1,400 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Nashville?
The BLS median is $26.81 an hour in the Nashville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.80 to $29.35.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Nashville?
For 1 door, basic work runs $470 to $1,250 and premium work $1,600 to $2,400. 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 Nashville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. September and October 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 Nashville
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.