Patio door cost in Flagstaff, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $570 – $5,750
- Per door
- $574 – $5,726
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #147
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a patio door in the Flagstaff area: $570 to $5,750 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 5% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $26.91 an hour in the Flagstaff area, 8% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Flagstaff, AZ, standard level
$2,100 to $4,200
About $2,120 to $4,180 per door before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $980 | $2,050 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,100 | $4,200 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Flagstaff, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 52% |
| Labor | $190 | $1,500 | $2,850 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $570 | $3,150 | $5,750 | 100% |
Where the Flagstaff price comes from
Labor is 48% 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 Flagstaff the blended ratio comes out at 0.95.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Flagstaff is at 96.2 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 100.3: $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 Flagstaff. The wage table below marks each row.
Flagstaff against nearby metros and the rest of Arizona
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Phoenix is the priciest of the group at $3,200. St. George is the cheapest at $2,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZthis page | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | |
| Prescott Valley, AZ95 miles | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | level |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ110 miles | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | −5% |
| St. George, UT135 miles | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −6% |
| Las Vegas, NV185 miles | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | +2% |
| Phoenix, AZ185 miles | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | +2% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | +1% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Flagstaff ranks #147 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Flagstaff is 1% below the Arizona figure.
Elsewhere in Arizona
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | +2% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | −6% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | level |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | −4% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | −5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Flagstaff against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $560 – $5,500 | $3,000 | −4% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $650 – $6,800 | $3,700 | +18% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | −1% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $570 – $5,600 | $3,100 | −2% |
Why two Flagstaff quotes can differ
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).
New opening versus replacement
Cutting a new opening in a wall adds framing, header and finish work compared with a like-for-like swap.
Old door removal
Removing and disposing of the old door is $100-$500 extra.
Who does the work: Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff the blend is 0.95.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $26.91 an hour, 8% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.77 and $30.14 an hour. About 280 work in the metro. That is 42.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Flagstaff metro, so we used the Arizona statewide median: $27.19 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.41 and $28.92 an hour.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.53 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.65 and $27.06 an hour. BLS counts 1,090 of them working in the area, 163.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $110 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $140. That is a swing of roughly 4.3% to 3.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Flagstaff has 66,610 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 272nd 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% | $22.77 | $26.91 | $30.14 | $29.12 | 0.92 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $23.41 | $27.19 | $28.92 | $27.44 | 0.99 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.65 | $22.53 | $27.06 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Flagstaff
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Flagstaff wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−4%) and storm door lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $470 – $2,400 | −5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −5% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,200 – $14,400 | −5% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
The best months for patio door in Flagstaff
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Flagstaff Pulliam Ap (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 Flagstaff are February through November: 10 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Flagstaff gets about 21 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 90 inches of snow. The wettest months are February, July and August (3.0 inches in August). Inside the workable window, May and June are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 3 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 | 43 | 18 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 20 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 52 | 24 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 28 | 0.9 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 35 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 43 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 51 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 51 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 43 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 32 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 23 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 43 | 17 | 1.9 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Flagstaff
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Flagstaff. 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
$570 to $2,650
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,100 to $4,200
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,650 to $5,750
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $570 – $2,650 | $2,100 – $4,200 | $3,650 – $5,750 |
| two doors | $1,150 – $5,250 | $4,250 – $8,350 | $7,350 – $11,500 |
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Patio door in Flagstaff: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Flagstaff?
For 1 door, expect $570 to $5,750 in the Flagstaff area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $4,200. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Flagstaff?
About $574 to $5,726 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 Flagstaff or Prescott Valley?
Prescott Valley is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,150, which is 0% more than Flagstaff ($3,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Flagstaff?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $1,500 out of $3,150. Materials are 52% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Flagstaff?
$1,150 to $11,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Flagstaff?
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 Flagstaff area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Flagstaff expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Arizona?
Flagstaff is 1% below the Arizona statewide estimate ($3,200 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Flagstaff?
The BLS median is $26.91 an hour in the Flagstaff area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.77 to $30.14.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Flagstaff?
For 1 door, basic work runs $570 to $2,650 and premium work $3,650 to $5,750. 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 Flagstaff?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through November. May and June 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 Flagstaff
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.