Updated: December 2019
Item details | Qty | Low | High | |
Door Opening Cost Non-discounted retail pricing for: 36" x 80" frame set for 4 9/16 jamb. Primed, ready for paint. | 6 openings | $248.95 | $278.81 | |
Door Opening Labor, Basic Basic labor to frame door opening with favorable site conditions. Measure, cut and install wood framed door opening up to 8' wide. Includes header, jack and king stud lumber. Includes planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and cleanup. | 6 openings | $248.95 | $278.81 | |
Door Opening Job Supplies Cost of related materials and supplies typically required to frame door opening including: fasteners, connectors and and dimensional lumber for openings. | 6 openings | $248.95 | $278.81 | |
Door Opening Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: Pneumatic framing nailer, 12" miter saw and 3 1/4" electric planer. Daily rental. Consumables extra. | 6 openings | $248.95 | $278.81 | |
Unused Minimum Labor Balance of 2 hr(s) minimum labor charge that can be applied to other tasks. | ||||
Totals - Cost To Frame Door Opening | ||||
Average Cost per Opening |
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For a basic project in zip code 47474 with 6 openings, the cost to Frame a Door Opening starts at $145 - $217 per opening. Actual costs will depend on job size, conditions, and options.
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