Basic
$245 – $587 each
Drywall and studs cut out, opening framed with king and jack studs and a flat doubled 2x4 header, ready for a door
How Much Does Frame Door Opening Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Cut in and frame a rough door opening (king/jack studs, header) in an existing non-load-bearing interior wall; drywall finish and door extra.
Frame Door Opening in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $288 to $690 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Frame Door Opening in Chicago, Illinois
$288 – $690
eachPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for frame door opening.
National average: $250 – $600 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$288 – $690 each
Opening framed with king and jack studs, doubled 2x6 header and cripples, sized for a standard prehung door
Premium
$360 – $863 each
Opening cut with dust barrier and floor protection, kings, jacks, 2x6 header and cripples, checked plumb and square
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $120 – $289 | each |
| Labor | labor | $114 – $273 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $32 – $77 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $21 – $51 | each |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($112.00-$270.00 per unit)
- Labor ($88.00-$210.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($30.00-$72.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($20.00-$48.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Frame Door Opening, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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