Storm door cost in Modesto, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $400 – $1,050
- Per door
- $397 – $1,056
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +12%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #17
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a storm door in the Modesto area: $400 to $1,050 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 12% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $35.45 an hour in the Modesto area, 22% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Modesto, CA, standard level
$590 to $860
About $594 to $858 per door before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $320 | $500 |
| Labor | $280 | $360 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $590 | $860 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Modesto, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $180 | $410 | $630 | 56% |
| Labor | $210 | $320 | $430 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $400 | $730 | $1,050 | 100% |
Where the Modesto price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $35.45 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Modesto is 1.21 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 44% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Modesto is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $390 nationally becomes $410 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 104.1: $0 to $0.
Who does the work: Modesto 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 Modesto the blend is 1.21.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $35.45 an hour, 22% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.52 and $40.15 an hour. About 1,430 work in the metro. That is 73.2 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 20%) the local median is $28.68 an hour, which is 20% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.72 and $35.65 an hour. BLS counts 1,660 of them working in the area, 85.0 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 $35 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $50. That is a swing of roughly 6.9% to 4.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Modesto has 195,230 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 117th 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% | $28.52 | $35.45 | $40.15 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $22.72 | $28.68 | $35.65 | $23.84 | 1.20 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.21 | |||||
Storm door: what moves the price in Modesto
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).
Replacing versus new
Replacing an old storm door runs $400-$1,050 because the old door has to come off.
Modesto against nearby metros and the rest of California
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. San Jose is the priciest of the group at $750. Stockton is the cheapest at $710.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CAthis page | $400 – $1,050 | $730 | |
| Stockton, CA30 miles | $390 – $1,050 | $710 | −2% |
| Merced, CA30 miles | $400 – $1,050 | $730 | level |
| San Jose, CA50 miles | $410 – $1,100 | $750 | +4% |
| Santa Cruz, CA65 miles | $400 – $1,050 | $730 | level |
| Vallejo, CA70 miles | $400 – $1,050 | $740 | +1% |
| California (statewide) | $400 – $1,050 | $730 | +1% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | −11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Modesto ranks #17 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Modesto is 1% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $400 – $1,050 | $740 | +1% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $440 – $1,150 | $800 | +10% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $380 – $1,000 | $700 | −4% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $400 – $1,050 | $730 | level |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $410 – $1,100 | $750 | +4% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $400 – $1,050 | $730 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Modesto against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $310 – $850 | $580 | −20% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $300 – $840 | $570 | −21% |
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $350 – $950 | $650 | −11% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $350 – $930 | $640 | −12% |
The best months for storm door in Modesto
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Modesto City Co 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 Modesto are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Modesto gets about 12 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and December (2.6 inches in January). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 0.1 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 90 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 | 56 | 39 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 42 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 45 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 48 | 1.0 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 54 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 59 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 63 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 62 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 59 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 52 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 43 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 39 | 2.2 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Modesto?
Jobs that often go together with storm door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Modesto wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (+11%) and window replacement lowest (+7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $570 – $2,700 | +10% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $650 – $6,650 | +11% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $780 – $4,050 | +10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,850 – $16,100 | +7% |
Modesto: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Modesto. 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
$400 to $660
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$590 to $860
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$790 to $1,050
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $400 – $660 | $590 – $860 | $790 – $1,050 |
| front and back doors | $790 – $1,300 | $1,200 – $1,700 | $1,600 – $2,100 |
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Storm door in Modesto: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Modesto?
For 1 door, expect $400 to $1,050 in the Modesto area. A standard-spec job lands at $590 to $860. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Modesto?
About $397 to $1,056 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 Modesto or Stockton?
Stockton is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $710, which is 2% less than Modesto ($730). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Modesto?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $320 out of $730. Materials are 56% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Modesto?
$790 to $2,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Modesto?
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 Modesto area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Modesto expensive for storm door compared with the rest of California?
Modesto is 1% below the California statewide estimate ($730 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Modesto?
The BLS median is $35.45 an hour in the Modesto area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.52 to $40.15.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Modesto?
For 1 door, basic work runs $400 to $660 and premium work $790 to $1,050. Basic means: basic mid-view door with a standard screen. Premium means: low-E full-view or ventilating door.
+When is the best time to install a storm door in Modesto?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. September and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Storm door near Modesto
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.