Door Repair Cost in California
$100 – $590We estimate door repair in California at $100 to $590 for fixing one sticking, sagging or misaligned interior or exterior door. The national estimate is $80 to $490. California carpenter pay is 25% above the national median, ranking 3 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $10 | $100 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 3 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $91 | $164 |
| Estimated total | $100 | $590 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the California median wage from BLS (2025, $36.50 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixr | $96 | $180 | Interior door, plane and adjust. Page dated January 2025. |
| Fixr | $181 | $336 | Exterior door, adjust. Page dated January 2025. |
| Fixr | $19 | $712 | All door repairs, average range. Page dated January 2025. |
Cities in California
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $36.41 | $100 | $590 |
| San Francisco | $42.89 | $120 | $680 |
| Riverside | $34.08 | $100 | $560 |
| San Diego | $35.19 | $100 | $580 |
Who can legally do this in California
A contractor's license is required for projects of $1,000 or more in labor, materials and all other items. An unlicensed person may do smaller jobs only if the work needs no permit and the person employs no workers.
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Compared with neighboring states
Other carpenter jobs in California
- Foundation Repair
- Basement Waterproofing
- Garage Door Replacement
- Window Repair
- Window Replacement (per window)
Door Repair cost in every state · California home repair guide
Sources
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.