Storm door cost in Burlington, VT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $360 – $960
- Per door
- $356 – $956
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #70
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a storm door in Burlington, plan on $360 to $960 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $356 to $956 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $30.19 an hour in the Burlington area, 4% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Burlington, VT, standard level
$540 to $780
About $536 to $776 per door before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $290 | $460 |
| Labor | $240 | $320 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $540 | $780 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Burlington, VT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $170 | $380 | $580 | 57% |
| Labor | $190 | $280 | $370 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $360 | $660 | $960 | 100% |
Why Burlington prices look the way they do
Labor is 43% 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 Burlington the blended ratio comes out at 1.06.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Burlington metro is 97.3 (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 (100.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Burlington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Burlington 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
$360 to $600
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$540 to $780
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$720 to $960
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $360 – $600 | $540 – $780 | $720 – $960 |
| front and back doors | $710 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,550 | $1,450 – $1,900 |
Climate in Burlington: timing your storm door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Burlington Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Burlington (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Burlington gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 88 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and October (4.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 8 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 | 29 | 13 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 14 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 24 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 36 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 48 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 62 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 61 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 53 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 42 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 32 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 21 | 2.5 | Cold |
Burlington against nearby metros and the rest of Vermont
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Burlington is the priciest of the group. Utica is the cheapest at $640.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VTthis page | $360 – $960 | $660 | |
| Albany, NY140 miles | $350 – $950 | $650 | −1% |
| Manchester, NH140 miles | $350 – $950 | $650 | −1% |
| Utica, NY140 miles | $350 – $940 | $640 | −2% |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $360 – $950 | $660 | level |
| Pittsfield, MA160 miles | $350 – $940 | $650 | −2% |
| Vermont (statewide) | $350 – $950 | $650 | −1% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Burlington comes in at #70 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $820; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $530 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Burlington is 1% above the Vermont figure.
Burlington is the only Vermont 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 Burlington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Burlington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $340 – $930 | $640 | −3% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $310 – $870 | $590 | −10% |
| Ocala, FL | 120,980 jobs | $310 – $850 | $580 | −11% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $340 – $920 | $630 | −4% |
Storm door: what moves the price in Burlington
Screens and features
Self-storing and retractable screens, ventilating glass and security features all raise the price.
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).
Burlington labor market for storm door
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 Burlington is 1.06 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $30.19 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.00 and $31.59 an hour. BLS counts 900 of them working in the area, 74.9 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 $27.96 an hour, 17% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $24.03 and $32.02 an hour. About 950 work in the metro. That is 79.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.59 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $10. At the 25th percentile ($25.00) it shrinks by about $35. The total moves by 1.5% or 5.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 120,150 jobs in the Burlington-South Burlington area. That makes it the 182nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $25.00 | $30.19 | $31.59 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $24.03 | $27.96 | $32.02 | $23.84 | 1.17 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Burlington
Because every project leans on different trades, Burlington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs +2% and front door level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,450 | level |
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $6,100 | +2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $710 – $3,700 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $14,900 | level |
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Storm door in Burlington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Burlington?
For 1 door, expect $360 to $960 in the Burlington area. A standard-spec job lands at $540 to $780. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Burlington?
About $356 to $956 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 Burlington or Albany?
Albany is 140 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $650, which is 1% less than Burlington ($660). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Burlington?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $280 out of $660. Materials are 57% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Burlington?
$710 to $1,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Burlington?
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 Burlington area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Burlington expensive for storm door compared with the rest of Vermont?
Burlington is 1% above the Vermont statewide estimate ($650 at the midpoint).
+What do carpenters earn in Burlington?
The BLS median is $30.19 an hour in the Burlington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.00 to $31.59.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Burlington?
For 1 door, basic work runs $360 to $600 and premium work $720 to $960. 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 Burlington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April 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 Burlington
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.