Home Service Job Cost Calculator
Cost to Seal a Door
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Door Seal Labor Direct labor expenses to seal door. | 2.0 hours | $61.00 | $106.50 |
| Door Seal Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to seal door including: fasteners, vent flow baffles and sealing tape. | 1 seal | $15.00 | $25.00 |
| Totals - Cost to Seal Door | 1 seal | $76.00 | $131.50 |
| | Average cost per seal | $76.00 | $131.50 |
Cost to Seal a Door - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Seal a Door averages $76.00 - $131.50 per seal in 2013. This Door Seal 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 Seal 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 "items" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Door Seal Installation - Average Cost Per Seal
Expect to pay in the high end of the $76.00 - $131.50 per seal 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 Seal Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Seal a Door - 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 Seal 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 Seal Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Door Seal 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 Seal a Door - References
- Insulation United States Department of Energy, Dec 2009, Editorial Staff
- Air Sealing United States Department of Energy, Dec 2009, Editorial Staff
- Insulation Handbook McGraw-Hill, Nov 2000, Richard T. Bynum, ISBN 71589856
- Thermal Insulation Building Guide Krieger Publishing Company; Original edition, Feb 1990, Edin F. Strother, William C. Turner, ISBN 088275985X
