Front door cost in Dallas, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $460 – $2,450
- Per door
- $455 – $2,473
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #100
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new front door in the Dallas area: $460 to $2,450 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 lands close to the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.44 an hour in the Dallas area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Dallas, TX, standard level
$1,050 to $1,850
About $1,061 to $1,868 per door before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $760 | $1,500 |
| Labor | $300 | $370 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,050 | $1,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Dallas, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $210 | $1,150 | $2,050 | 77% |
| Labor | $250 | $330 | $420 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $460 | $1,450 | $2,450 | 100% |
Where the Dallas price comes from
Labor is 23% 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 Dallas the blended ratio comes out at 0.83.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Dallas is at 102.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,100 nationally becomes $1,150 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.1: $0 to $0.
Cost by quality level and size in Dallas
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Dallas. 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
$460 to $1,250
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,050 to $1,850
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,650 to $2,450
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $460 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,450 |
| front and side doors | $910 – $2,500 | $2,100 – $3,750 | $3,350 – $4,950 |
The best months for front door in Dallas
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Dallas Love Fld (5 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 Dallas are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Dallas gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 2 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and October (4.8 inches in October). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 108 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 | 58 | 38 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 42 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 57 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 66 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 93 | 74 | 3.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 97 | 78 | 1.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 77 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 70 | 3.1 | Hot |
| Oct | 80 | 59 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 48 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 40 | 3.2 | Workable |
Why two Dallas 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.
Who does the work: Dallas 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 Dallas the blend is 0.83.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $23.44 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.98 and $27.40 an hour. About 9,480 work in the metro. That is 23.4 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 $23.49 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.24 and $29.30 an hour. BLS counts 39,740 of them working in the area, 98.1 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 $45 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $30. That is a swing of roughly 2.0% to 3.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington has 4,049,800 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 4th 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% | $20.98 | $23.44 | $27.40 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $19.24 | $23.49 | $29.30 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Dallas
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Dallas wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−2%) and patio door lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $910 | −5% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,600 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,800 | −2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,650 | −2% |
How Dallas compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Dallas. Tyler is the lowest at about $1,350 (midpoint, 1 door), 105 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TXthis page | $460 – $2,450 | $1,450 | |
| Waco, TX90 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −8% |
| Tyler, TX105 miles | $410 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −9% |
| Killeen, TX125 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −8% |
| Longview, TX135 miles | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −8% |
| College Station, TX145 miles | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −8% |
| Texas (statewide) | $440 – $2,400 | $1,400 | −4% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Dallas ranks #100 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Dallas is 4% above the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $450 – $2,450 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −6% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −7% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $400 – $2,250 | $1,300 | −10% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $400 – $2,200 | $1,300 | −10% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $420 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dallas against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $610 – $2,800 | $1,700 | +16% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $450 – $2,450 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $580 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +14% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +7% |
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Front door in Dallas: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Dallas?
For 1 door, expect $460 to $2,450 in the Dallas area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,050 to $1,850. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Dallas?
About $455 to $2,473 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 Dallas or Waco?
Waco is 90 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,350, which is 8% less than Dallas ($1,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dallas?
About 23% at the midpoint, or $330 out of $1,450. Materials are 77% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Dallas?
$910 to $4,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Dallas?
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 Dallas area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dallas expensive for front door compared with the rest of Texas?
Dallas is 4% above the Texas statewide estimate ($1,400 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Dallas?
The BLS median is $23.44 an hour in the Dallas area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.98 to $27.40.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Dallas?
For 1 door, basic work runs $460 to $1,250 and premium work $1,650 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 Dallas?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. January and February 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 Dallas
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.