Front door cost in Huntington, WV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $450 – $2,350
- Per door
- $450 – $2,355
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #187
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new front door in the Huntington area: $450 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 7% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $25.00 an hour in the Huntington area, 14% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Huntington, WV, standard level
$1,000 to $1,800
About $1,021 to $1,783 per door before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $310 | $380 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Huntington, WV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,950 | 76% |
| Labor | $260 | $340 | $430 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $450 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 100% |
Where the Huntington price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, Huntington wages are 0.86 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. Huntington 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 88.4: $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Huntington
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Huntington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−6%) and patio door lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $560 – $5,450 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −6% |
The best months for front door in Huntington
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Huntington Tri State Ap (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 Huntington are February through December: 11 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Huntington gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 20 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (5.1 inches in July). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.0 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 25 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 | 43 | 26 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 29 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 36 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 69 | 46 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 54 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 62 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 65 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 58 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 46 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 37 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 30 | 3.6 | Workable |
Huntington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Huntington. 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
$450 to $1,200
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,000 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 | $450 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| front and side doors | $900 – $2,400 | $2,050 – $3,550 | $3,200 – $4,700 |
Who does the work: Huntington 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 Huntington the blend is 0.86.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $25.00 an hour, 14% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.78 and $30.27 an hour. About 780 work in the metro. That is 55.4 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 $20.18 an hour, which is 15% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.46 and $25.62 an hour. BLS counts 1,410 of them working in the area, 100.2 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 $60 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $60. That is a swing of roughly 4.3% to 4.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Huntington-Ashland has 140,740 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 159th 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% | $19.78 | $25.00 | $30.27 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $16.46 | $20.18 | $25.62 | $23.84 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Front door: what moves the price in Huntington
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).
Huntington against nearby metros and the rest of West Virginia
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Columbus is the priciest of the group at $1,450. Charleston is the cheapest at $1,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WVthis page | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | |
| Charleston, WV60 miles | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Lexington, KY100 miles | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Columbus, OH110 miles | $520 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +5% |
| Cincinnati, OH115 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +3% |
| Kingsport, TN120 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| West Virginia (statewide) | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Huntington ranks #187 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Huntington is 1% above the West Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in West Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Huntington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $590 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +18% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $480 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −2% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $540 – $2,450 | $1,500 | +7% |
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Front door in Huntington: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Huntington?
For 1 door, expect $450 to $2,350 in the Huntington area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,000 to $1,800. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Huntington?
About $450 to $2,355 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 Huntington or Charleston?
Charleston is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 1% less than Huntington ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Huntington?
About 24% at the midpoint, or $340 out of $1,400. Materials are 76% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Huntington?
$900 to $4,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Huntington?
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 Huntington area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Huntington expensive for front door compared with the rest of West Virginia?
Huntington is 1% above the West Virginia statewide estimate ($1,400 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in West Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Huntington?
The BLS median is $25.00 an hour in the Huntington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.78 to $30.27.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Huntington?
For 1 door, basic work runs $450 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 Huntington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. October 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 Huntington
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.