Storm door cost in Daphne, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $310 – $850
- Per door
- $306 – $852
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #268
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a storm door in the Daphne area: $310 to $850 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 11% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $22.59 an hour in the Daphne area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Daphne, AL, standard level
$470 to $690
About $470 to $688 per door before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $290 | $460 |
| Labor | $180 | $230 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $470 | $690 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Daphne, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $170 | $370 | $580 | 65% |
| Labor | $140 | $210 | $270 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $310 | $580 | $850 | 100% |
Why Daphne prices look the way they do
Labor is 35% of the midpoint bill here, against 40% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (80%), general maintenance and repair workers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Daphne the blended ratio comes out at 0.78.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Daphne is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $390 nationally becomes $370 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 94.7: $0 to $0.
Why two Daphne quotes can differ
Screens and features
Self-storing and retractable screens, ventilating glass and security features all raise the price.
Permit
No permit fee is included in this estimate; storm doors rarely need one.
Door style
A mid-view door is $350-$700 installed, a full-view door $425-$950, and a low-E full-view door $475-$1,000 (HomeGuide).
Daphne: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Daphne. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from one storm door to front and back doors.
Basic
$310 to $520
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$470 to $690
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$630 to $850
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $310 – $520 | $470 – $690 | $630 – $850 |
| front and back doors | $610 – $1,050 | $940 – $1,400 | $1,250 – $1,700 |
What nearby projects cost in Daphne
Jobs that often go together with storm door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Daphne wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−8%) and patio door lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −12% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $620 – $3,400 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,800 | −8% |
The best months for storm door in Daphne
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Fairhope 3 Ne (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Daphne: 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.
Daphne gets about 66 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.6 inches in July). The station averages about 47 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 | 61 | 39 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 43 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 47 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 53 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 61 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 70 | 6.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 72 | 7.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 71 | 7.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 86 | 67 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 56 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 46 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 42 | 5.1 | Workable |
Is Daphne cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $580 to $590 across Daphne and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne, ALthis page | $310 – $850 | $580 | |
| Mobile, AL25 miles | $310 – $860 | $580 | +1% |
| Pensacola, FL35 miles | $310 – $860 | $590 | +1% |
| Gulfport, MS75 miles | $320 – $870 | $590 | +2% |
| Crestview, FL85 miles | $310 – $870 | $590 | +2% |
| Hattiesburg, MS95 miles | $310 – $860 | $580 | level |
| Alabama (statewide) | $310 – $860 | $590 | +1% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Daphne ranks #268 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Daphne is 1% below the Alabama figure.
Elsewhere in Alabama
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $320 – $880 | $600 | +3% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $310 – $870 | $590 | +2% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $310 – $860 | $580 | +1% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $310 – $850 | $580 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $310 – $860 | $580 | +1% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $310 – $850 | $580 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Daphne against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $310 – $860 | $580 | +1% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $340 – $910 | $630 | +8% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $310 – $850 | $580 | level |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $310 – $870 | $590 | +2% |
Who does the work: Daphne 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 Daphne the blend is 0.78.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $22.59 an hour, 22% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.16 and $25.41 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 31.0 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 20%) the local median is $19.35 an hour, which is 19% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.37 and $22.78 an hour. BLS counts 1,070 of them working in the area, 122.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $20 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $30. That is a swing of roughly 5.5% to 3.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley has 87,120 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 225th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $18.16 | $22.59 | $25.41 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $17.37 | $19.35 | $22.78 | $23.84 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
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Storm door in Daphne: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Daphne?
For 1 door, expect $310 to $850 in the Daphne area. A standard-spec job lands at $470 to $690. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Daphne?
About $306 to $852 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $350 to $950.
+Is storm door cheaper in Daphne or Mobile?
Mobile is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $580, which is 1% more than Daphne ($580). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Daphne?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $210 out of $580. Materials are 65% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Daphne?
$610 to $1,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Daphne?
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 Daphne area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Daphne expensive for storm door compared with the rest of Alabama?
Daphne is 1% below the Alabama statewide estimate ($590 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Daphne?
The BLS median is $22.59 an hour in the Daphne area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.16 to $25.41.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Daphne?
For 1 door, basic work runs $310 to $520 and premium work $630 to $850. Basic means: basic mid-view door with a standard screen. Premium means: low-E full-view or ventilating door.
+Is there a bad season to install a storm door in Daphne?
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.
Storm door near Daphne
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 Storm Door Installation 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 are HomeGuide's door-alone price ($175-$600). Labor is the remainder, which matches its $175-$350 installation figure.