April 2024
| Item details | Qty | Low | High | |
| Screen Door Cost Non-discounted retail pricing for: 36" x 80" vinyl framed screen door with fiberglass screen. Prefinished white. | 1 door | $77.48 | $43.63 | |
| Screen Door Installation Labor, Basic Basic labor to install screen door with favorable site conditions. Mark and mortise hinge locations on jamb if needed. Install hinges. Install door handle set and jamb strike plate. Includes planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and cleanup. | 1 door | $77.48 | $43.63 | |
| Screen Door Installation Job Supplies Cost of related materials and supplies typically required to install screen door including: fasteners, shims, flashing, drip cap, perimeter foam insulation and exterior caulking. | 1 door | $77.48 | $43.63 | |
| Screen Door Installation Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: Pneumatic finish nailer, miter saw, circular saw, planer. Daily rental. Consumables extra. | 1 door | $77.48 | $43.63 | |
| Unused Minimum Labor Balance of 2 hr(s) minimum labor charge that can be applied to other tasks. | ||||
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Cost to Install a Screen Door - Notes and General Information
This example estimate is for BASIC work performed in easily serviceable conditions by qualified trade professionals, using popular, IN STOCK products, materials and supplies commonly available at home improvement retailers. Your actual costs will vary due to the unique situation, requirements and choices of your project. Work not mentioned on this page, work with schedule difficulty, and work using master craftsman, premium materials, custom built products and project supervision will result in HIGHER COSTS!
This example estimate is for educational and illustrative purposes - it is NOT a substitute for written quotes from trade professionals. Homewyse strongly recommends that you contact reputable professionals for accurate assessments of work required and costs for your project - before making any decisions or commitments.
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Screen Door Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Screen Door Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does NOT include:
- Costs for removing, relocating, repairing, or modifying existing framing, surfacing (including molding), HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems - or bringing any systems into compliance with current building codes.
- Costs for testing and remediation of hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, etc.).
- General contractor overhead and markup for organizing and supervising the Screen Door Installation. Add 13% to 22% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion thereof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
References - Screen Door Installation
- Product and Supplies Data: Lowes Windows and Doors Lowes , Apr 2024, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: Home Depot Window and Door Home Depot, Apr 2024, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: Menards Door and Window Menards, Apr 2024, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: Brosco Price Catalog - Windows, Doors and Millwork Brosco, Apr 2024, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: Doors, Windows and Millwork McCoys, Apr 2024, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 4: Windows and Doors U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- Home Improvement 1 2 3 Homer, TLC, Apr 2024, Editorial Staff, ISBN 696213273
- Windows, United States Department of Energy, Dec 2024, Editorial Staff
- Exterior Doors, United States Department of Energy, Dec 2024, Editorial Staff
- Project Spending Data: Harvard University JCHS Homeowner Expenditures Harvard University, Apr 2024, Website
- Labor Wages and Costs: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Apr 2024, Staff
Screen Door Installation Budget Management
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