Storm door cost in Providence, RI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $350 – $940
- Per door
- $349 – $940
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #89
- 1 = most expensive
Providence homeowners pay roughly $350 to $940 to install a storm door at 1 door, or $349 to $940 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Providence is almost level. Building materials run about 3% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.1).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Providence, RI, standard level
$530 to $760
About $526 to $763 per door before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $290 | $460 |
| Labor | $230 | $300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $530 | $760 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Providence, RI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $170 | $380 | $580 | 58% |
| Labor | $180 | $270 | $360 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $350 | $640 | $940 | 100% |
Why Providence prices look the way they do
Labor is 42% 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 Providence the blended ratio comes out at 1.02.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Providence metro is 97.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $380, compared with $390 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.8) and land at $0 to $0.
Planning more than one job in Providence?
Because every project leans on different trades, Providence's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs level and front door −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $6,050 | level |
| Garage door | 1 door | $700 – $3,700 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,900 | −1% |
When to schedule storm door in Providence
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Providence T F Green 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 Providence (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.
Providence gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 37 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and December (4.9 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and July are the driest, at 3.4 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 12 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 | 38 | 22 | 4.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 24 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 30 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 40 | 4.3 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 49 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 59 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 65 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 64 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 57 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 45 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 36 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 43 | 28 | 4.7 | Cold |
Storm door: what moves the price in Providence
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Providence
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Providence 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 $760
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$700 to $940
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $350 – $590 | $530 – $760 | $700 – $940 |
| front and back doors | $700 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,550 | $1,400 – $1,900 |
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 Providence is 1.02 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.76 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.71 and $38.38 an hour. BLS counts 4,140 of them working in the area, 58.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $24.37 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.21 and $29.95 an hour. About 6,370 work in the metro. That is 89.2 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 ($38.38 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $60. At the 25th percentile ($26.71) it shrinks by about $20. The total moves by 9.6% or 3.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 714,120 jobs in the Providence-Warwick area. That makes it the 42nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.46% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $26.71 | $29.76 | $38.38 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.21 | $24.37 | $29.95 | $23.84 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Is Providence 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 $640 to $710 across Providence and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RIthis page | $350 – $940 | $640 | |
| Norwich, CT45 miles | $360 – $960 | $660 | +2% |
| Worcester, MA55 miles | $380 – $1,000 | $690 | +7% |
| Boston, MA60 miles | $390 – $1,050 | $710 | +10% |
| Barnstable, MA60 miles | $370 – $990 | $680 | +6% |
| Hartford, CT65 miles | $360 – $970 | $660 | +3% |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | $350 – $940 | $640 | −1% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Providence comes in at #89 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $820; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $530 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Providence is 1% above the Rhode Island figure.
Providence is the only Rhode Island metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Providence's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Providence against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $320 – $890 | $600 | −6% |
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $330 – $910 | $620 | −4% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $320 – $890 | $600 | −6% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $310 – $850 | $580 | −10% |
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Storm door in Providence: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Providence?
For 1 door, expect $350 to $940 in the Providence area. A standard-spec job lands at $530 to $760. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Providence?
About $349 to $940 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 Providence or Norwich?
Norwich is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $660, which is 2% more than Providence ($640). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Providence?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $270 out of $640. Materials are 58% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Providence?
$700 to $1,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Providence?
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 Providence area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Providence expensive for storm door compared with the rest of Rhode Island?
Providence is 1% above the Rhode Island statewide estimate ($640 at the midpoint).
+What do carpenters earn in Providence?
The BLS median is $29.76 an hour in the Providence area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.71 to $38.38.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Providence?
For 1 door, basic work runs $350 to $590 and premium work $700 to $940. 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 Providence?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. May and July 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 Providence
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.