Window Repair Cost in North Carolina
$80 – $520We estimate window repair in North Carolina at $80 to $520 for one balance, latch, crank or sash repair. The national estimate is $90 to $590. North Carolina carpenter pay is 19% below the national median, ranking 44 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $20 | $200 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 3 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $59 | $106 |
| Estimated total | $80 | $520 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the North Carolina median wage from BLS (2025, $23.61 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Old House | $100 | $600 | Overall window repair. Page dated June 2026. |
| This Old House | $75 | $200 | Latch or hardware. Page dated June 2026. |
| Fixr | $150 | $600 | Overall window repair. Page dated January 2026. |
| Fixr | $75 | $500 | Stuck sash (cord, balance or spring). Page dated January 2026. |
Cities in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $24.50 | $80 | $530 |
Who can legally do this in North Carolina
A general contractor in North Carolina must be licensed if the contract is valued at $40,000 or higher.
Check a license with NC Licensing Board for General Contractors license search
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $23.72 | $80 | $520 |
| South Carolina | $24.36 | $80 | $530 |
| Tennessee | $24.44 | $80 | $530 |
| Virginia | $26.77 | $90 | $560 |
Other carpenter jobs in North Carolina
- Foundation Repair
- Basement Waterproofing
- Garage Door Replacement
- Door Repair
- Window Replacement (per window)
Window Repair cost in every state · North Carolina 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.