Door Repair Cost in Iowa
$80 – $470We estimate door repair in Iowa at $80 to $470 for fixing one sticking, sagging or misaligned interior or exterior door. The national estimate is $80 to $490. Iowa carpenter pay is 5% below the national median, ranking 31 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 | $69 | $125 |
| Estimated total | $80 | $470 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Iowa median wage from BLS (2025, $27.75 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. |
Who can legally do this in Iowa
Iowa requires registration, rather than a competency license, for individuals and businesses that earn at least $2,000 a year from construction work. Registration is handled by the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $37.98 | $100 | $610 |
| Minnesota | $31.22 | $90 | $520 |
| Missouri | $29.25 | $80 | $490 |
| Nebraska | $24.19 | $70 | $430 |
| South Dakota | $23.14 | $70 | $410 |
| Wisconsin | $29.65 | $80 | $500 |
Other carpenter jobs in Iowa
- Foundation Repair
- Basement Waterproofing
- Garage Door Replacement
- Window Repair
- Window Replacement (per window)
Door Repair cost in every state · Iowa 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.