Basic
$571 – $1,904 each
Opening cut with temporary support, built-up 2x header sized to the span, jacks, kings, cripples and a single sill
Cut and frame one new window rough opening (header, jacks, kings, cripples) in an existing wood-frame exterior wall, window and siding/drywall repair excluded.
Frame Window Opening in Portland, Oregon typically costs $672 to $2,240 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Portland are 15.0% higher than the national average for frame window opening.
National average: $600 – $2,000 each
$571 – $1,904 each
Opening cut with temporary support, built-up 2x header sized to the span, jacks, kings, cripples and a single sill
$672 – $2,240 each
Opening cut with temporary shoring, built-up 2x header sized to span, doubled sill, jacks, kings and cripples
$840 – $2,800 each
Temporary shoring, engineered LVL header, doubled sill, jacks, kings and cripples, opening flashed with self-adhered tape
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $284 – $945 | each |
| Labor | labor | $263 – $875 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $76 – $252 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $50 – $168 | each |
Labor costs in Portland run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local frame window opening contractors in Portland for personalized quotes based on your specific project.