Basic
$205 – $493 each
Drywall and studs cut out, opening framed with king and jack studs and a flat doubled 2x4 header, ready for a door

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 Fargo, North Dakota typically costs $242 to $580 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Fargo are 3.0% lower than the national average for frame door opening.
National average: $250 – $600 each
$205 – $493 each
Drywall and studs cut out, opening framed with king and jack studs and a flat doubled 2x4 header, ready for a door
$242 – $580 each
Opening framed with king and jack studs, doubled 2x6 header and cripples, sized for a standard prehung door
$302 – $725 each
Opening cut with dust barrier and floor protection, kings, jacks, 2x6 header and cripples, checked plumb and square
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $108 – $259 | each |
| Labor | labor | $86 – $206 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $29 – $69 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $19 – $46 | each |
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.
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