Storm door cost in Albany, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $350 – $950
- Per door
- $350 – $949
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #79
- 1 = most expensive
Albany homeowners pay roughly $350 to $950 to install a storm door at 1 door, or $350 to $949 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Albany is almost level. Building materials run about 0% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 99.7).
Estimate your storm door cost
Pick a size, a quality level and where you live. Prices update as you type.
Estimated cost for 1 door in Albany, NY, standard level
$530 to $770
About $529 to $769 per door before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $300 | $470 |
| Labor | $230 | $300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $530 | $770 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Albany, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $170 | $390 | $600 | 60% |
| Labor | $180 | $260 | $350 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $350 | $650 | $950 | 100% |
Where the Albany 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, Albany wages are 1.00 times the national level. Labor makes up about 40% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Albany metro is 99.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $390, compared with $390 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (99.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Pick a size, pick a tier: storm door pricing in Albany
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Albany wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 2 common sizes.
Basic
$350 to $590
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$530 to $770
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$710 to $950
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $350 – $590 | $530 – $770 | $710 – $950 |
| front and back doors | $700 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,550 | $1,400 – $1,900 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Albany 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.
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Albany is 1.00 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.19 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.00 and $36.71 an hour. BLS counts 2,000 of them working in the area, 44.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $23.79 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.64 and $29.71 an hour. About 4,970 work in the metro. That is 110.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($36.71 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $55. At the 25th percentile ($25.00) it shrinks by about $30. The total moves by 8.4% or 4.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 449,410 jobs in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area. That makes it the 55th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.29% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $25.00 | $29.19 | $36.71 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $20.64 | $23.79 | $29.71 | $23.84 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
When to schedule storm door in Albany
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Albany Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Albany (9 of 12 months). 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.
Albany gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 59 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and October (4.5 inches in July). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 10 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 16 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 36 | 18 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 26 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 37 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 57 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 62 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 61 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 53 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 41 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 32 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 23 | 3.3 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Albany
Because every project leans on different trades, Albany's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs +1% and patio door −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,500 | level |
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $5,850 | −2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $710 – $3,750 | +1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,700 | −2% |
How Albany compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Springfield is the priciest of the group at $690. Utica is the cheapest at $640.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NYthis page | $350 – $950 | $650 | |
| Pittsfield, MA45 miles | $350 – $940 | $650 | level |
| Kingston, NY60 miles | $350 – $950 | $650 | level |
| Amherst, MA70 miles | $360 – $960 | $660 | +2% |
| Utica, NY75 miles | $350 – $940 | $640 | −1% |
| Springfield, MA80 miles | $380 – $1,000 | $690 | +7% |
| New York (statewide) | $400 – $1,050 | $730 | +12% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Albany comes in at #79 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $820; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $530 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Albany is 11% below the New York figure.
Other New York metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $410 – $1,100 | $750 | +15% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $360 – $960 | $660 | +2% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $350 – $940 | $650 | −1% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $360 – $960 | $660 | +2% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $380 – $1,050 | $710 | +9% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $350 – $940 | $640 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Albany's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albany against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | 458,730 jobs | $300 – $840 | $570 | −12% |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $450 – $1,200 | $820 | +26% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $370 – $1,000 | $680 | +5% |
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $310 – $860 | $580 | −10% |
Get 3 local quotes
Tell us about the job and we will try to connect you with up to three local contractors for written quotes. It is free and you are under no obligation to hire. Your estimate of $530 to $770 for Albany, NY is attached.
Detailed storm door report for Albany, NY, $9
The report lays out the storm door numbers for Albany, NY line by line, with the local wage and price inputs, permit and timing notes, a quote comparison sheet and the full method. Save your estimate above, preview page 1 free, and unlock the full report for $9 one-time, or get every report with CostLocal Pro.
Storm door in Albany: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Albany?
For 1 door, expect $350 to $950 in the Albany area. A standard-spec job lands at $530 to $770. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Albany?
About $350 to $949 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 Albany or Pittsfield?
Pittsfield is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $650, which is 0% less than Albany ($650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albany?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $260 out of $650. Materials are 60% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Albany?
$700 to $1,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Albany?
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 Albany area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albany expensive for storm door compared with the rest of New York?
Albany is 11% below the New York statewide estimate ($730 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Albany?
The BLS median is $29.19 an hour in the Albany area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.00 to $36.71.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Albany?
For 1 door, basic work runs $350 to $590 and premium work $710 to $950. 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 Albany?
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 Albany
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.