Storm door cost in Charlottesville, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $330 – $910
- Per door
- $333 – $908
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #146
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a storm door in Charlottesville, plan on $330 to $910 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $333 to $908 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $26.97 an hour in the Charlottesville area, 7% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Charlottesville, VA, standard level
$510 to $740
About $506 to $735 per door before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $290 | $460 |
| Labor | $210 | $280 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $510 | $740 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Charlottesville, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $170 | $370 | $580 | 60% |
| Labor | $160 | $250 | $330 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $330 | $620 | $910 | 100% |
Why Charlottesville 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, Charlottesville wages are 0.94 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 Charlottesville metro is 96.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $370, compared with $390 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (99.1) and land at $0 to $0.
Why two Charlottesville quotes can differ
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.
Permit
No permit fee is included in this estimate; storm doors rarely need one.
Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville is 0.94 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $26.97 an hour, which is 7% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.28 and $29.53 an hour. BLS counts 630 of them working in the area, 54.9 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 $23.16 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.88 and $27.89 an hour. About 1,060 work in the metro. That is 92.4 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 ($29.53 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $20. At the 25th percentile ($22.28) it shrinks by about $35. The total moves by 3.0% or 5.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 114,780 jobs in the Charlottesville area. That makes it the 190th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.28 | $26.97 | $29.53 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.88 | $23.16 | $27.89 | $23.84 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Charlottesville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Charlottesville 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
$330 to $560
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$510 to $740
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$680 to $910
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $330 – $560 | $510 – $740 | $680 – $910 |
| front and back doors | $670 – $1,150 | $1,000 – $1,450 | $1,350 – $1,800 |
Charlottesville against nearby metros and the rest of Virginia
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Washington is the priciest of the group at $680. Roanoke is the cheapest at $590.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VAthis page | $330 – $910 | $620 | |
| Harrisonburg, VA40 miles | $320 – $880 | $600 | −3% |
| Lynchburg, VA55 miles | $310 – $870 | $590 | −4% |
| Richmond, VA75 miles | $320 – $890 | $610 | −2% |
| Washington, DC85 miles | $360 – $990 | $680 | +9% |
| Roanoke, VA85 miles | $310 – $870 | $590 | −5% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $340 – $930 | $630 | +2% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Charlottesville comes in at #146 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $820; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $530 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Charlottesville is 2% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $320 – $890 | $600 | −3% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $320 – $890 | $610 | −2% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $310 – $870 | $590 | −5% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $310 – $870 | $590 | −4% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $310 – $870 | $590 | −5% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $320 – $880 | $600 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Charlottesville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Charlottesville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $300 – $830 | $560 | −9% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $290 – $810 | $550 | −12% |
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $320 – $870 | $590 | −5% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $310 – $860 | $580 | −6% |
Planning more than one job in Charlottesville?
Because every project leans on different trades, Charlottesville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −3% and front door −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $470 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,800 | −3% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,600 | −3% |
Climate in Charlottesville: timing your storm door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Charlottesville 2 Sse (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Charlottesville (11 of 12 months). 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.
Charlottesville gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, July and September (4.9 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 3.0 and 3.4 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 | 44 | 28 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 31 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 37 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 47 | 4.2 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 55 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 64 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 68 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 66 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 61 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 50 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 40 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 32 | 3.8 | Workable |
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Storm door in Charlottesville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Charlottesville?
For 1 door, expect $330 to $910 in the Charlottesville area. A standard-spec job lands at $510 to $740. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Charlottesville?
About $333 to $908 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 Charlottesville or Harrisonburg?
Harrisonburg is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $600, which is 3% less than Charlottesville ($620). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Charlottesville?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $250 out of $620. Materials are 60% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Charlottesville?
$670 to $1,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Charlottesville?
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 Charlottesville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Charlottesville expensive for storm door compared with the rest of Virginia?
Charlottesville is 2% 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 Charlottesville?
The BLS median is $26.97 an hour in the Charlottesville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.28 to $29.53.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Charlottesville?
For 1 door, basic work runs $330 to $560 and premium work $680 to $910. 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 Charlottesville?
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 Charlottesville
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.