Front door cost in Roanoke, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $440 – $2,350
- Per door
- $436 – $2,340
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #221
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in Roanoke, plan on $440 to $2,350 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $436 to $2,340 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $22.62 an hour in the Roanoke area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Roanoke, VA, standard level
$1,000 to $1,750
About $1,007 to $1,768 per door before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $290 | $360 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Roanoke, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,950 | 77% |
| Labor | $240 | $320 | $400 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $440 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 100% |
What is behind the Roanoke number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.62 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Roanoke is 0.81 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 23% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Roanoke metro is 96.8 (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 (93.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Roanoke against nearby metros and the rest of Virginia
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Roanoke. Blacksburg comes closest at about $1,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VAthis page | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | |
| Blacksburg, VA35 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Lynchburg, VA40 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Winston, NC85 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Charlottesville, VA85 miles | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +4% |
| Greensboro, NC90 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $480 – $2,450 | $1,500 | +6% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Roanoke comes in at #221 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Roanoke is 6% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +4% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Roanoke's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Roanoke against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $370 – $2,200 | $1,300 | −8% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −2% |
Climate in Roanoke: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Roanoke Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Roanoke: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Roanoke gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 15 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.7 inches in June). The station averages about 30 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 | 47 | 29 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 51 | 31 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 46 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 55 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 63 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 67 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 66 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 59 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 48 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 38 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 32 | 3.1 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Roanoke
Because every project leans on different trades, Roanoke's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −7% and patio door −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
Roanoke labor market for front door
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 Roanoke is 0.81 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $22.62 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.19 and $26.78 an hour. BLS counts 830 of them working in the area, 53.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 15% of the weighting: a median of $23.50 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.95 and $29.38 an hour. About 1,360 work in the metro. That is 88.3 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 ($26.78 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $50. At the 25th percentile ($19.19) it shrinks by about $40. The total moves by 3.5% or 2.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 153,980 jobs in the Roanoke area. That makes it the 153rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $19.19 | $22.62 | $26.78 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $18.95 | $23.50 | $29.38 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
Front door: what moves the price in Roanoke
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.
Paint
Painting an unfinished door adds $125-$225; door and trim together are $150-$400.
Cost by quality level and size in Roanoke
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Roanoke 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
$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 | $870 – $2,400 | $2,000 – $3,550 | $3,150 – $4,700 |
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Front door in Roanoke: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Roanoke?
For 1 door, expect $440 to $2,350 in the Roanoke 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 Roanoke?
About $436 to $2,340 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 Roanoke or Blacksburg?
Blacksburg is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 0% more than Roanoke ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Roanoke?
About 23% at the midpoint, or $320 out of $1,400. Materials are 77% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Roanoke?
$870 to $4,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Roanoke?
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 Roanoke area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Roanoke expensive for front door compared with the rest of Virginia?
Roanoke is 6% 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 Roanoke?
The BLS median is $22.62 an hour in the Roanoke area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.19 to $26.78.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Roanoke?
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.
+Is there a bad season to replace a front door in Roanoke?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Front door near Roanoke
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.