Door Repair Cost in Massachusetts
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $10 | $100 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 3 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $90 | $163 |
| Estimated total | $100 | $590 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Massachusetts median wage from BLS (2025, $36.16 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 Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $36.16 | $100 | $590 |
Who can legally do this in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, contractors and subcontractors who solicit, bid on or perform work on an existing, owner-occupied home with one to four units must register as a Home Improvement Contractor. A separate Construction Supervisor License, which requires an exam, is generally required for work on a building's structural elements. Some part-time and small jobs under $500 are exempt.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $30.80 | $90 | $520 |
| New Hampshire | $29.42 | $80 | $500 |
| New York | $34.77 | $100 | $570 |
| Rhode Island | $29.25 | $80 | $490 |
| Vermont | $30.00 | $80 | $500 |
Other carpenter jobs in Massachusetts
- Foundation Repair
- Basement Waterproofing
- Garage Door Replacement
- Window Repair
- Window Replacement (per window)
Door Repair cost in every state · Massachusetts 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.