Storm door cost in Athens, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $300 – $840
- Per door
- $300 – $840
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #287
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a storm door in the Athens area: $300 to $840 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% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $21.51 an hour in the Athens area, 26% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Athens, GA, standard level
$460 to $680
About $462 to $678 per door before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $290 | $450 |
| Labor | $170 | $220 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $460 | $680 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Athens, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $170 | $370 | $580 | 65% |
| Labor | $130 | $200 | $260 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $300 | $570 | $840 | 100% |
Why Athens 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 Athens the blended ratio comes out at 0.75.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Athens is at 96.3 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 93.3: $0 to $0.
Who does the work: Athens 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 Athens the blend is 0.75.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $21.51 an hour, 26% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.97 and $25.72 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 10.4 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 $18.82 an hour, which is 21% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.82 and $22.96 an hour. BLS counts 1,830 of them working in the area, 191.0 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 $30 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $25. That is a swing of roughly 4.5% to 5.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Athens-Clarke County has 95,800 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 209th 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% | $17.97 | $21.51 | $25.72 | $29.12 | 0.74 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.82 | $18.82 | $22.96 | $23.84 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.75 | |||||
Is Athens cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Athens. Macon is the lowest at about $570 (midpoint, 1 door), 80 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens, GAthis page | $300 – $840 | $570 | |
| Gainesville, GA45 miles | $310 – $860 | $590 | +3% |
| Greenville, SC70 miles | $320 – $880 | $600 | +5% |
| Atlanta, GA70 miles | $330 – $910 | $620 | +8% |
| Augusta, GA80 miles | $340 – $920 | $630 | +10% |
| Macon, GA80 miles | $300 – $840 | $570 | −1% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $320 – $890 | $600 | +6% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | +14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Athens ranks #287 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Athens is 6% below the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $330 – $910 | $620 | +8% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $340 – $920 | $630 | +10% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $310 – $850 | $580 | +1% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $300 – $850 | $580 | +1% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $310 – $860 | $590 | +3% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $300 – $840 | $570 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Athens against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $360 – $990 | $680 | +19% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $290 – $820 | $550 | −3% |
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $350 – $950 | $650 | +15% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $300 – $840 | $570 | −1% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Athens bid
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: storm door pricing in Athens
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Athens. 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
$300 to $520
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$460 to $680
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$620 to $840
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $300 – $520 | $460 – $680 | $620 – $840 |
| front and back doors | $600 – $1,050 | $920 – $1,350 | $1,250 – $1,700 |
Related projects, priced for Athens
Jobs that often go together with storm door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Athens wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−8%) and patio door lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $420 – $2,300 | −10% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,200 | −13% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $610 – $3,350 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,800 | −8% |
The best months for storm door in Athens
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Athens Ben Epps 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 Athens are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Athens gets about 49 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and December (4.9 inches in June). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 62 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 | 55 | 34 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 59 | 37 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 67 | 43 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 50 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 59 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 67 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 70 | 4.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 69 | 4.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 63 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 52 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 42 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 57 | 36 | 4.4 | Workable |
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Storm door in Athens: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Athens?
For 1 door, expect $300 to $840 in the Athens area. A standard-spec job lands at $460 to $680. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Athens?
About $300 to $840 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 Athens or Gainesville?
Gainesville is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $590, which is 3% more than Athens ($570). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Athens?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $200 out of $570. Materials are 65% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Athens?
$600 to $1,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Athens?
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 Athens area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Athens expensive for storm door compared with the rest of Georgia?
Athens is 6% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($600 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Athens?
The BLS median is $21.51 an hour in the Athens area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.97 to $25.72.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Athens?
For 1 door, basic work runs $300 to $520 and premium work $620 to $840. 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 Athens?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May 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 Athens
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.