Home Service Job Cost Calculator
Cost to Install Door Hinges
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Door Hinge Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade door hinge. | 1 hinge | $9.41 | $19.56 |
| Door Hinge Labor Direct labor expenses to install door hinges. | 2.0 hours | $61.00 | $106.50 |
| Door Hinge Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install door hinges including: fasteners, connectors, surface preparation and finishing materials. | 1 hinge | $15.00 | $25.00 |
| Door Hinge Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: pneumatic finish nailer, 10" miter saw, electric jigsaw, 3" belt sander, 3 1/4" electric planer. | $50.25 | $66.75 | |
| Totals - Cost to Install Door Hinges | 1 hinge | $135.66 | $217.81 |
| | Average cost per hinge | $135.66 | $217.81 |
Cost to Install Door Hinges - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install Door Hinges averages $135.66 - $217.81 per hinge in 2013. This Door Hinge Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Door Hinge Installation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "doors" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Door Hinge Installation - Average Cost Per Hinge
Expect to pay in the high end of the $135.66 - $217.81 per hinge range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Door Hinge Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install Door Hinges - Notes and General Information
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 Door Hinge Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Door Hinge Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Door Hinge Installation. Add 12.1% to 19.3% 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 therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install Door Hinges - References
- Carpentry Amer Technical Pub; 4th edition, Sep 2003, Leonard Koel, ISBN 826907385
- NKBA Kitchen Planner the National Kitchen and Bath Association, Jul 2012,
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Cabinetmaking and Millwork MacMillan Publishing Company; 5 Revised edition, Jul 1989, John Feirer, ISBN 25373552
