Patio door cost in Decatur, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $550 – $5,400
- Per door
- $554 – $5,418
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #211
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a patio door in the Decatur area: $550 to $5,400 for 1 door. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 10% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $24.50 an hour in the Decatur area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Decatur, AL, standard level
$2,000 to $3,950
About $2,013 to $3,959 per door before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $880 | $1,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Decatur, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 55% |
| Labor | $170 | $1,350 | $2,550 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $550 | $3,000 | $5,400 | 100% |
Why Decatur prices look the way they do
Labor is 45% of the midpoint bill here, against 48% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), glaziers (30%), general maintenance and repair workers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Decatur the blended ratio comes out at 0.84.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Decatur is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,700 nationally becomes $1,650 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 87.2: $0 to $0.
Data note: 30% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Decatur. The wage table below marks each row.
Patio door: what moves the price in Decatur
Old door removal
Removing and disposing of the old door is $100-$500 extra.
Glass
Low-E, tempered and hurricane-rated glass cost more than basic single-pane glass.
Door type
Sliding glass doors run $1,200-$4,000 installed; exterior French doors $1,300-$5,500; telescoping doors $1,500-$5,000 (HomeGuide).
Planning more than one job in Decatur?
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Decatur wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−6%) and wood deck lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −7% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $660 – $3,500 | −6% |
Who does the work: Decatur trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Decatur the blend is 0.84.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $24.50 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.75 and $28.48 an hour. About 190 work in the metro. That is 31.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Decatur metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median: $21.89 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.88 and $23.26 an hour.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.33 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.45 and $30.91 an hour. BLS counts 470 of them working in the area, 76.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $90. That is a swing of roughly 3.0% to 4.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Decatur has 61,240 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 283rd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.75 | $24.50 | $28.48 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $17.88 | $21.89 | $23.26 | $27.44 | 0.80 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.45 | $23.33 | $30.91 | $23.84 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
The best months for patio door in Decatur
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Decatur Pryor Fld (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Decatur are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Decatur gets about 49 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are February, March and December (5.2 inches in December). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 64 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 32 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 55 | 35 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 50 | 4.5 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 67 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 70 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 68 | 3.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 61 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 50 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 62 | 39 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 54 | 35 | 5.2 | Workable |
Decatur: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Decatur. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from one sliding door to two doors.
Basic
$550 to $2,500
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,000 to $3,950
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,450 to $5,400
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $550 – $2,500 | $2,000 – $3,950 | $3,450 – $5,400 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $5,000 | $4,050 – $7,900 | $6,950 – $10,800 |
How Decatur compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 door range from $2,900 to $3,150 across Decatur and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, ALthis page | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | |
| Huntsville, AL30 miles | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −1% |
| Birmingham, AL75 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | −1% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL105 miles | $550 – $5,300 | $2,900 | −2% |
| Chattanooga, TN105 miles | $550 – $5,450 | $3,000 | level |
| Nashville, TN115 miles | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | +6% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $550 – $5,300 | $2,950 | −2% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Decatur ranks #211 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Decatur is 2% above the Alabama figure.
Elsewhere in Alabama
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | −1% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −1% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $550 – $5,300 | $2,900 | −2% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −3% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $550 – $5,300 | $2,900 | −2% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Decatur against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | +4% |
| Dothan, AL | 60,720 jobs | $530 – $5,100 | $2,850 | −5% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | +7% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $590 – $6,050 | $3,300 | +11% |
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Patio door in Decatur: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Decatur?
For 1 door, expect $550 to $5,400 in the Decatur area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,000 to $3,950. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Decatur?
About $554 to $5,418 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $600 to $6,000.
+Is patio door cheaper in Decatur or Huntsville?
Huntsville is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,950, which is 1% less than Decatur ($3,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Decatur?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $3,000. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Decatur?
$1,100 to $10,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Decatur?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Decatur area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Decatur expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Alabama?
Decatur is 2% above the Alabama statewide estimate ($2,950 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Decatur?
The BLS median is $24.50 an hour in the Decatur area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.75 to $28.48.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Decatur?
For 1 door, basic work runs $550 to $2,500 and premium work $3,450 to $5,400. Basic means: standard vinyl slider, same opening. Premium means: multi-panel or custom door, new opening.
+When is the best time to install a patio door in Decatur?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. September and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Patio door near Decatur
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does It Cost to Install or Replace Patio Doors? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = HomeGuide's $400-$3,000 for the sliding door itself, matched to the lower part of the $600-$6,000 installed range; labor is the remainder and sits above HomeGuide's $200-$1,000 labor-only figure because the installed range also covers trim, flashing and haul-away.