For construction professionals in Los Angeles, understanding the cost to replace a door frame is crucial. Current estimates range from $285 to $5,200 depending on materials and complexity. CountBricks offers a solution by using AI to provide real-time estimates based on local labor rates and material costs.
• Frame material (pine, composite, hardwood, metal) affects both price and installation labor
• Wall type—2x4 interior vs. 2x6 exterior with stucco or masonry veneer
• Door style—pre-hung, slab, fire-rated, or custom retrofit
• Hardware upgrades, weatherstripping, smart lock prep
• Trim profiles and paint or stain finishing
• Permitting and Title 24 energy compliance in California
1. Basic interior pine pre-hung: $285–$475 installed
2. Mid-grade exterior fiberglass with jamb replacement: $750–$1,150 installed
3. Custom solid mahogany entry with sidelights and seismic anchors: $3,400–$5,200 installed
Pro Tip: Use CountBricks to access live supplier pricing, ensuring your estimates reflect current market conditions.
1. Input project details into the CountBricks app.
2. AI identifies door dimensions, wall thickness, and finish requirements.
3. Our blueprint parser confirms rough opening sizes from PDF plans.
4. Material costs stream in from partnered Los Angeles supply yards.
5. Labor hours auto-populate using historical regional averages.
6. Receive a transparent estimate, complete with task durations and crew sizes.
• Demolition and disposal: $40–$90, depending on wall finish
• New frame and jamb set: varies by material, starting at $95
• Shims, anchor screws, low-expansion foam: average $18 per opening
• Case moulding and caulk: $25–$60
• Paint/stain and touch-ups: $55–$120
• Labor (two-person crew): $55–$85 per hour
CountBricks provides transparency in overhead and profit, allowing contractors to customize margins or sales tax rates.
• HOA architectural approvals in gated communities
• Stucco patching around exterior jamb tails
• Low-voltage rerouting for smart doorbells
• Unexpected termite or dry rot repair after demo
Our AI flags these risks during the voice intake, allowing for contingencies instead of change orders later.
• Instant estimates and invoices in one dashboard
• Integrated purchasing—convert estimate to material order with one tap
• On-site voice modifications update the estimate live if scope shifts
• Archived project data feeds future bids, sharpening your competitive edge
• Customer-facing quote documents export with your logo and e-signature field
A 1912 Craftsman needed three door frames replaced without disturbing original trim. CountBricks generated a $2,960 estimate (materials, labor, paint) in under five minutes. The contractor sent the homeowner a branded PDF from a phone, secured the deposit that evening, and finalized an invoice through CountBricks Pay once punch-out was complete. Zero manual spreadsheets, zero pricing surprises.
Ready to uncover your exact cost to replace a door frame? Visit CountBricks.com or start a free voice estimate today. Our specialists are ready to convert your spoken scope into a precise, build-ready budget.
1. Supplier Price Matching in Real Time
CountBricks streams lumber and hardware prices from multiple Los Angeles yards, auto-selecting the lowest current SKU. Contractors report average savings of 8–12% per frame compared to static catalogs.
2. Labor Hour Benchmarking
Our algorithm references thousands of completed projects to predict crew hours with 96% accuracy, protecting your margin by preventing under-bidding while keeping proposals competitive.
3. Change-Order Prevention
• AI conflict detection surfaces drywall thickness mismatches before demo
• Integrated photo mark-up lets field techs annotate unexpected site conditions instantly
• Updated costs push to the homeowner app for real-time approval, eliminating billing disputes
1. Download the CountBricks app and create your company profile.
2. Record a sample door replacement scope; the tutorial shows you how to tag materials by voice.
3. Review the autogenerated estimate, adjust markup sliders, and export your branded PDF.
Most crews are sending their first live quote within 30 minutes. With CountBricks Pay, you can convert that quote to a progress invoice the moment the jamb is plumb.
Schedule a five-minute demo at CountBricks.com and bring a current project. We’ll price it together on screen so you can watch the numbers update as materials fluctuate—proof that your next door frame quote will be the most accurate in town.
