Basic
$6.31 – $9.66 per linear ft
Primed MDF molding in a simple profile about 3 in. tall, nailed, miters and nail holes filled, caulked ready for paint

Install Molding: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Molding in Manchester, New Hampshire typically costs $7.43 to $11 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Manchester are 2.0% lower than the national average for install molding.
National average: $7.58 – $12 per linear ft
$6.31 – $9.66 per linear ft
Primed MDF molding in a simple profile about 3 in. tall, nailed, miters and nail holes filled, caulked ready for paint
$7.43 – $11 per linear ft
Primed finger-jointed pine molding in a larger profile about 4-1/2 in., coped inside corners, filled and caulked ready for paint
$9.29 – $14 per linear ft
Solid poplar molding in a wider built-up profile, coped inside corners, glued outside miters, filled, sanded and caulked ready for paint
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.34 – $5.12 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.60 – $3.98 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.89 – $1.36 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.60 – $0.91 | linear ft |
Crown molding and picture molding installed around a room with recessed lights
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Find a pro to do thisCrown molding installed along the ceiling of a room with a flush light
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Find a pro to do thisCased opening with wide white trim leading to a dining room
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Find a pro to do thisChair rail molding being installed along a stairwell wall
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