Storm door cost in Washington, DC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $360 – $990
- Per door
- $364 – $991
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #48
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a storm door in the Washington area: $360 to $990 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 4% higher than the US figure. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 104.8).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Washington, DC, standard level
$550 to $800
About $552 to $803 per door before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $320 | $500 |
| Labor | $240 | $310 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $550 | $800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Washington, DC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $180 | $410 | $630 | 60% |
| Labor | $180 | $270 | $360 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $360 | $680 | $990 | 100% |
What is behind the Washington number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.23 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Washington is 1.03 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 40% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Washington is at 104.8 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 108.9: $0 to $0.
Who does the work: Washington 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 Washington the blend is 1.03.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $29.23 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.62 and $35.56 an hour. About 13,280 work in the metro. That is 42.3 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 20%) the local median is $27.52 an hour, which is 15% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.10 and $33.40 an hour. BLS counts 23,100 of them working in the area, 73.7 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 $20. That is a swing of roughly 2.8% to 6.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria has 3,136,190 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 6th 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% | $26.62 | $29.23 | $35.56 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $22.10 | $27.52 | $33.40 | $23.84 | 1.15 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Is Washington cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Washington. Winchester is the lowest at about $600 (midpoint, 1 door), 60 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DCthis page | $360 – $990 | $680 | |
| Hagerstown, MD55 miles | $330 – $910 | $620 | −8% |
| Baltimore, MD60 miles | $360 – $980 | $670 | −1% |
| Winchester, VA60 miles | $320 – $880 | $600 | −11% |
| Lexington Park, MD65 miles | $360 – $960 | $660 | −3% |
| Chambersburg, PA75 miles | $330 – $910 | $620 | −9% |
| District of Columbia (statewide) | $370 – $1,000 | $690 | +2% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | −4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Washington ranks #48 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Washington is 2% below the District of Columbia figure.
Washington is the only District of Columbia metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Washington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $320 – $900 | $610 | −10% |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $350 – $940 | $640 | −5% |
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $330 – $910 | $620 | −9% |
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $330 – $910 | $620 | −9% |
The best months for storm door in Washington
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Washington Reagan 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 Washington are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Washington gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 14 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.3 inches in July). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.9 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 40 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 | 45 | 30 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 48 | 32 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 39 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 48 | 3.2 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 58 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 68 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 72 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 71 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 64 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 52 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 42 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 49 | 35 | 3.4 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Washington
Jobs that often go together with storm door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Washington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (+6%) and front door lowest (+4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,600 | +4% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $630 – $6,300 | +5% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $740 – $3,900 | +6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,750 – $15,800 | +5% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: storm door pricing in Washington
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Washington. 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
$360 to $620
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$550 to $800
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$740 to $990
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $360 – $620 | $550 – $800 | $740 – $990 |
| front and back doors | $730 – $1,250 | $1,100 – $1,600 | $1,500 – $2,000 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Washington bid
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).
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Storm door in Washington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Washington?
For 1 door, expect $360 to $990 in the Washington area. A standard-spec job lands at $550 to $800. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Washington?
About $364 to $991 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 Washington or Hagerstown?
Hagerstown is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $620, which is 8% less than Washington ($680). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Washington?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $270 out of $680. Materials are 60% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Washington?
$730 to $2,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Washington?
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 Washington area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Washington expensive for storm door compared with the rest of District of Columbia?
Washington is 2% below the District of Columbia statewide estimate ($690 at the midpoint).
+What do carpenters earn in Washington?
The BLS median is $29.23 an hour in the Washington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.62 to $35.56.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Washington?
For 1 door, basic work runs $360 to $620 and premium work $740 to $990. 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 Washington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. January and February 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 Washington
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.