What's actually being remodeled in Conway
Conway is the historic county seat of Horry County along the Waccamaw River, historic intown stock around downtown Conway and Rivertown, mid-century brick ranches across the Coastal Carolina University area and Kingston Lake, and 1990s–2020s subdivisions across Wild Wing Plantation, Burning Ridge, University Forest, Shaftesbury Glen, and the Highway 501 corridor heading toward the Grand Strand.
- Historic downtown Conway whole-home door projects
- Brick-ranch entry door replacements
- aging-in-place no-threshold door upgrades
Myrtle Beach, SC housing stock and conditions
Horry County is dominated by post-1990 construction, including a very large condominium and vacation-rental inventory alongside retirement community development.
Salt air, high humidity, and condo association rules are the defining constraints. Many projects require association approval and restricted work hours for tear-out noise.
- Condo association approval and work-hour rules shape door project scheduling
- Low-maintenance fiberglass doors dominate owner-occupied retirement community work
- Rental turnovers favor commercial-grade hardware over decorative wood doors
What a door project costs in Conway, SC in 2026
Construction costs in Myrtle Beach / Grand Strand run about 6% below the national average. The ranges below take national project anchors and apply that local index, so they reflect what local crews actually quote rather than a national average that fits nowhere.
The rental and retirement mix produces two distinct segments: durability-first rental turnovers and low-maintenance owner-occupied installs.
Midpoint of the typical range for each project type.
| Project | Myrtle Beach, SC range | National range |
|---|---|---|
Entry door replacement Single entry door swap, old door and frame out, new prehung unit in. The highest-volume door project in most markets. | $1,000 – $4,000 | $1,200 – $4,500 |
Patio door replacement Sliding or French patio door replacement, including track/frame work and exterior trim. | $1,500 – $5,500 | $1,500 – $6,000 |
Whole-home door replacement All exterior doors replaced in one pass — entry, patio, garage-side, and storm doors as a package. | $3,000 – $11,500 | $3,000 – $12,000 |
Storm door installation Adding or replacing storm doors on existing entry doors for ventilation and weather protection. | $500 – $1,000 | $350 – $900 |
Source: Cost bands: HomeGuide 2024 and Angi 2024 national anchors, indexed with RSMeans city cost index bands and BLS regional trade wage data. Estimates, not quotes.
Permits and code in South Carolina
Any Conway door project that enlarges the rough opening or involves structural header changes needs a permit. In South Carolina that goes through the County or city building department.
Typical permit cost for a door project: $100–$400 for a door installation permit. Confirm current fees with your local office before signing a contract, and make sure the contractor pulls the permit, not you.
How Conway compares with the national picture
The national direction is consistent everywhere: fiberglass overtaking steel for durability, multi-point locks becoming standard for security, energy-efficient glazing for better insulation, and low-threshold accessibility for long-term home value. What changes locally is how much of that work is triggered by failure versus choice, and how much the same scope costs.
Directional national figures. Local mix shifts with housing age and water conditions.
Why the same remodel costs more than it did five years ago.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a door project cost in Conway, SC?+
Most full remodels in Conway run $3,000 to $11,500, and a steel-to-fiberglass upgrade typically lands between $1,000 and $4,000. Those bands reflect Myrtle Beach / Grand Strand construction costs, which are about 6% below the national average.
What kinds of door projects are common in Conway?+
Conway is the historic county seat of Horry County along the Waccamaw River, historic intown stock around downtown Conway and Rivertown, mid-century brick ranches across the Coastal Carolina University area and Kingston Lake, and 1990s–2020s subdivisions across Wild Wing Plantation, Burning Ridge, University Forest, Shaftesbury Glen, and the Highway 501 corridor heading toward the Grand Strand. The most frequent drivers locally are: Historic downtown Conway whole-home door projects; Brick-ranch entry door replacements; aging-in-place no-threshold door upgrades.
Do Conway homeowners need a permit?+
Yes for structural header changes or enlarging the rough opening. Permits are issued through the County or city building department in South Carolina, typically $100–$400 for a door installation permit.
More Conway and Horry County County resources
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