Storm door cost in Blacksburg, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $310 – $870
- Per door
- $313 – $868
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #226
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a storm door in the Blacksburg area: $310 to $870 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 runs 9% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $22.87 an hour in the Blacksburg area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Blacksburg, VA, standard level
$480 to $700
About $480 to $702 per door before permits. Labor is about 37% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $290 | $460 |
| Labor | $190 | $240 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $480 | $700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Blacksburg, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $170 | $370 | $580 | 63% |
| Labor | $140 | $220 | $290 | 37% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $310 | $590 | $870 | 100% |
Why Blacksburg prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, general maintenance and repair workers at 20%. Weighted together, Blacksburg wages are 0.82 times the national level. Labor makes up about 37% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Blacksburg is at 96.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $390 nationally becomes $370 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $0 to $0.
Blacksburg against nearby metros and the rest of Virginia
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 $580 to $600 across Blacksburg and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg, VAthis page | $310 – $870 | $590 | |
| Roanoke, VA35 miles | $310 – $870 | $590 | level |
| Winston, NC75 miles | $320 – $880 | $600 | +1% |
| Lynchburg, VA75 miles | $310 – $870 | $590 | level |
| Greensboro, NC85 miles | $320 – $880 | $600 | +1% |
| Charleston, WV95 miles | $310 – $860 | $580 | −1% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $340 – $930 | $630 | +7% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Blacksburg ranks #226 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Blacksburg is 7% below the Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $320 – $890 | $600 | +2% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $320 – $890 | $610 | +3% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $310 – $870 | $590 | level |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $330 – $910 | $620 | +5% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $310 – $870 | $590 | level |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $320 – $880 | $600 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Blacksburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $320 – $880 | $600 | +2% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $310 – $860 | $590 | level |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $290 – $820 | $560 | −6% |
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $430 – $1,150 | $780 | +33% |
Cost by quality level and size in Blacksburg
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Blacksburg. 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
$310 to $540
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$480 to $700
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$650 to $870
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $310 – $540 | $480 – $700 | $650 – $870 |
| front and back doors | $630 – $1,050 | $960 – $1,400 | $1,300 – $1,750 |
Related projects, priced for Blacksburg
Jobs that often go together with storm door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Blacksburg wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−4%) and patio door lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $560 – $5,550 | −8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
Storm door: what moves the price in Blacksburg
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).
The best months for storm door in Blacksburg
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Blacksburg Nwso (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 Blacksburg are February through December: 11 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Blacksburg gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 25 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.5 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 5 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 | 42 | 22 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 24 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 53 | 30 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 39 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 48 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 61 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 60 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 41 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 31 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 25 | 3.3 | Workable |
Who does the work: Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg the blend is 0.82.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $22.87 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.38 and $27.26 an hour. About 340 work in the metro. That is 45.9 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 $23.10 an hour, which is 3% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.50 and $30.70 an hour. BLS counts 930 of them working in the area, 125.6 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 $30 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $25. That is a swing of roughly 4.3% to 5.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford has 74,070 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 248th 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% | $19.38 | $22.87 | $27.26 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $19.50 | $23.10 | $30.70 | $23.84 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
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Storm door in Blacksburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Blacksburg?
For 1 door, expect $310 to $870 in the Blacksburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $480 to $700. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Blacksburg?
About $313 to $868 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 Blacksburg or Roanoke?
Roanoke is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $590, which is 0% less than Blacksburg ($590). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Blacksburg?
About 37% at the midpoint, or $220 out of $590. Materials are 63% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Blacksburg?
$630 to $1,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Blacksburg?
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 Blacksburg area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Blacksburg expensive for storm door compared with the rest of Virginia?
Blacksburg is 7% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($630 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Blacksburg?
The BLS median is $22.87 an hour in the Blacksburg area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.38 to $27.26.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Blacksburg?
For 1 door, basic work runs $310 to $540 and premium work $650 to $870. 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 Blacksburg?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February 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 Blacksburg
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.