Storm door cost in Rockford, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $370 – $970
- Per door
- $370 – $974
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #53
- 1 = most expensive
A storm door in Rockford, IL usually costs $370 to $970 for 1 door. That works out to about $370 to $974 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $20 more. Carpenters earn a median of $34.99 an hour in the Rockford area, 20% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Rockford, IL, standard level
$550 to $790
About $551 to $793 per door before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $280 | $440 |
| Labor | $270 | $350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $550 | $790 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Rockford, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $360 | $560 | 54% |
| Labor | $210 | $310 | $410 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $370 | $670 | $970 | 100% |
Where the Rockford price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, general maintenance and repair workers at 20%. Weighted together, Rockford wages are 1.18 times the national level. Labor makes up about 46% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Rockford is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $390 nationally becomes $360 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.2: $0 to $0.
Is Rockford 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 $630 to $680 across Rockford and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, ILthis page | $370 – $970 | $670 | |
| Janesville, WI25 miles | $380 – $990 | $680 | +2% |
| Madison, WI60 miles | $350 – $940 | $640 | −4% |
| Kenosha, WI60 miles | $370 – $1,000 | $680 | +2% |
| Racine, WI70 miles | $340 – $920 | $630 | −6% |
| Milwaukee, WI70 miles | $350 – $940 | $640 | −4% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $400 – $1,050 | $740 | +10% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Rockford ranks #53 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Rockford is 9% below the Illinois figure.
Elsewhere in Illinois
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $410 – $1,100 | $760 | +13% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $370 – $980 | $680 | +1% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $360 – $950 | $650 | −3% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $380 – $990 | $680 | +1% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $370 – $980 | $680 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Rockford against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $340 – $910 | $620 | −7% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $350 – $930 | $640 | −5% |
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $320 – $880 | $600 | −11% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $340 – $910 | $620 | −7% |
Rockford: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Rockford. 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
$370 to $610
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$550 to $790
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$730 to $970
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $370 – $610 | $550 – $790 | $730 – $970 |
| front and back doors | $740 – $1,200 | $1,100 – $1,600 | $1,450 – $1,950 |
What local crews earn in Rockford
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 Rockford the blend is 1.18.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $34.99 an hour, 20% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.33 and $47.16 an hour. About 810 work in the metro. That is 58.8 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 $25.78 an hour, which is 8% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.56 and $31.24 an hour. BLS counts 1,980 of them working in the area, 143.8 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 $90 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $55. That is a swing of roughly 8.2% to 13.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Rockford has 137,650 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 161st 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% | $27.33 | $34.99 | $47.16 | $29.12 | 1.20 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $19.56 | $25.78 | $31.24 | $23.84 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Rockford bid
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.
Screens and features
Self-storing and retractable screens, ventilating glass and security features all raise the price.
Rockford weather and the storm door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Rockford Gtr Rockford 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 Rockford are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December 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.
Rockford gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 37 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.2 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 15 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 | 29 | 15 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 18 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 28 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 39 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 50 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 60 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 54 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 42 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 31 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 34 | 20 | 1.9 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Rockford
Jobs that often go together with storm door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Rockford wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (+4%) and window replacement lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $540 – $2,450 | level |
| Patio door | 1 door | $610 – $6,250 | +4% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $740 – $3,750 | +2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
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Storm door in Rockford: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Rockford?
For 1 door, expect $370 to $970 in the Rockford area. A standard-spec job lands at $550 to $790. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Rockford?
About $370 to $974 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 Rockford or Janesville?
Janesville is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $680, which is 2% more than Rockford ($670). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Rockford?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $310 out of $670. Materials are 54% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Rockford?
$740 to $1,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Rockford?
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 Rockford area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Rockford expensive for storm door compared with the rest of Illinois?
Rockford is 9% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($740 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Rockford?
The BLS median is $34.99 an hour in the Rockford area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.33 to $47.16.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Rockford?
For 1 door, basic work runs $370 to $610 and premium work $730 to $970. 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 Rockford?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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.
Storm door near Rockford
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.