Front door cost in Richmond, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $460 – $2,350
- Per door
- $456 – $2,373
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #165
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new front door in the Richmond area: $460 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 $24.94 an hour in the Richmond area, 14% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Richmond, VA, standard level
$1,050 to $1,800
About $1,031 to $1,798 per door before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $320 | $390 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,050 | $1,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Richmond, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,950 | 75% |
| Labor | $260 | $350 | $440 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $460 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 100% |
What is behind the Richmond number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, Richmond wages are 0.88 times the national level. Labor makes up about 25% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Richmond is at 96.8 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 97.9: $0 to $0.
Richmond against nearby metros and the rest of Virginia
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 $1,550 across Richmond and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VAthis page | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | |
| Virginia Beach, VA70 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Charlottesville, VA75 miles | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Lexington Park, MD80 miles | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +7% |
| Lynchburg, VA95 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Washington, DC100 miles | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +11% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $480 – $2,450 | $1,500 | +4% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Richmond ranks #165 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Richmond is 4% below the Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Richmond against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −4% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $520 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +6% |
Who does the work: Richmond 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 Richmond the blend is 0.88.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $24.94 an hour, 14% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.42 and $28.84 an hour. About 3,070 work in the metro. That is 46.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $23.43 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.79 and $29.17 an hour. BLS counts 5,520 of them working in the area, 83.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than 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 2.1% to 3.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Richmond has 660,350 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 45th 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% | $22.42 | $24.94 | $28.84 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $18.79 | $23.43 | $29.17 | $23.84 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Richmond: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Richmond. 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 $1,200
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 | $460 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| front and side doors | $910 – $2,450 | $2,050 – $3,600 | $3,200 – $4,750 |
Related projects, priced for Richmond
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Richmond wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−4%) and storm door lowest (−7%); 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 | $570 – $5,650 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $660 – $3,500 | −5% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Richmond bid
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.
Door material
Basic steel doors run about $200-$600 for the door; fiberglass and wood go to $2,000 (HomeGuide).
The best months for front door in Richmond
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Richmond 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 Richmond are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Richmond gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 9 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, August and September (4.9 inches in August). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.6 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 45 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 | 48 | 29 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 30 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 60 | 37 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 46 | 3.2 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 56 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 69 | 4.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 68 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 61 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 49 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 60 | 39 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 32 | 3.5 | Workable |
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Front door in Richmond: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Richmond?
For 1 door, expect $460 to $2,350 in the Richmond 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 Richmond?
About $456 to $2,373 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 Richmond or Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 0% less than Richmond ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Richmond?
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 Richmond?
$910 to $4,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Richmond?
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 Richmond area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Richmond expensive for front door compared with the rest of Virginia?
Richmond is 4% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($1,500 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Richmond?
The BLS median is $24.94 an hour in the Richmond area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.42 to $28.84.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Richmond?
For 1 door, basic work runs $460 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 Richmond?
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 Richmond
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.