Storm door cost in Reading, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $340 – $930
- Per door
- $340 – $932
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #108
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a storm door in the Reading area: $340 to $930 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 lands close to the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $26.41 an hour in the Reading area, 9% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Reading, PA, standard level
$520 to $750
About $518 to $754 per door before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $300 | $480 |
| Labor | $210 | $280 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $520 | $750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Reading, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $180 | $390 | $600 | 61% |
| Labor | $160 | $250 | $330 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $340 | $640 | $930 | 100% |
What is behind the Reading number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $26.41 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Reading is 0.94 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 39% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Reading is at 100.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $390 nationally becomes $390 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 97.1: $0 to $0.
Is Reading cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Reading. Lancaster is the lowest at about $640 (midpoint, 1 door), 30 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PAthis page | $340 – $930 | $640 | |
| Lancaster, PA30 miles | $340 – $930 | $640 | level |
| Allentown, PA40 miles | $350 – $950 | $650 | +3% |
| Philadelphia, PA50 miles | $350 – $940 | $640 | +1% |
| York, PA55 miles | $360 – $960 | $660 | +4% |
| Harrisburg, PA60 miles | $340 – $940 | $640 | +1% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $350 – $940 | $640 | +1% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | +2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Reading ranks #108 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Reading is 1% below the Pennsylvania figure.
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $350 – $940 | $640 | +1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $350 – $960 | $650 | +3% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $350 – $950 | $650 | +3% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $340 – $940 | $640 | +1% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $350 – $950 | $650 | +2% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $340 – $930 | $640 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Reading against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $400 – $1,050 | $730 | +15% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $340 – $920 | $630 | level |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $320 – $870 | $590 | −7% |
| Naples, FL | 173,880 jobs | $320 – $870 | $590 | −7% |
Cost by quality level and size in Reading
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Reading. 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
$340 to $580
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$520 to $750
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$700 to $930
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $340 – $580 | $520 – $750 | $700 – $930 |
| front and back doors | $680 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,500 | $1,400 – $1,850 |
Why two Reading quotes can differ
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.
The best months for storm door in Reading
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Reading Spaatz Fld (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 Reading 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.
Reading gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and September (4.9 inches in September). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 24 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 | 39 | 23 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 42 | 24 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 51 | 32 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 63 | 42 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 52 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 61 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 66 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 64 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 57 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 45 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 35 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 43 | 28 | 3.5 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Reading
Jobs that often go together with storm door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Reading wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (level) and patio door lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,500 | −1% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $5,900 | −2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $700 – $3,700 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $15,000 | level |
Who does the work: Reading 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 Reading the blend is 0.94.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $26.41 an hour, 9% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.60 and $29.57 an hour. About 760 work in the metro. That is 43.5 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 $25.12 an hour, which is 5% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.52 and $30.30 an hour. BLS counts 1,800 of them working in the area, 103.1 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 $25 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $25. That is a swing of roughly 4.3% to 3.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Reading has 174,670 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 132nd 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% | $22.60 | $26.41 | $29.57 | $29.12 | 0.91 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.52 | $25.12 | $30.30 | $23.84 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
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Storm door in Reading: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Reading?
For 1 door, expect $340 to $930 in the Reading area. A standard-spec job lands at $520 to $750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Reading?
About $340 to $932 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 Reading or Lancaster?
Lancaster is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $640, which is 0% less than Reading ($640). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Reading?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $250 out of $640. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Reading?
$680 to $1,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Reading?
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 Reading area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Reading expensive for storm door compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Reading is 1% below the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($640 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Reading?
The BLS median is $26.41 an hour in the Reading area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.60 to $29.57.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Reading?
For 1 door, basic work runs $340 to $580 and premium work $700 to $930. 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 Reading?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. April 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 Reading
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.