Door Repair Cost in Louisiana
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $10 | $100 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 3 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $60 | $108 |
| Estimated total | $70 | $420 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Louisiana median wage from BLS (2025, $24.00 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 Louisiana
The board's Types of Licenses page requires a license for residential construction exceeding $50,000, while its law book says $75,000, so confirm with the board. Commercial projects of $50,000 or more also need a license, including labor and materials, and home improvement work on existing homes needs a registration when the project value is $7,500 or more.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $22.96 | $70 | $410 |
| Mississippi | $23.39 | $70 | $420 |
| Texas | $23.51 | $70 | $420 |
Other carpenter jobs in Louisiana
- Foundation Repair
- Basement Waterproofing
- Garage Door Replacement
- Window Repair
- Window Replacement (per window)
Door Repair cost in every state · Louisiana home repair guide
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.