Patio door cost in Modesto, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $650 – $6,650
- Per door
- $654 – $6,656
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #29
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a patio door in the Modesto area: $650 to $6,650 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 11% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $35.45 an hour in the Modesto area, 22% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Modesto, CA, standard level
$2,450 to $4,850
About $2,455 to $4,855 per door before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,250 | $2,350 |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,450 | $4,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Modesto, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $1,800 | $3,150 | 49% |
| Labor | $230 | $1,850 | $3,500 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $650 | $3,650 | $6,650 | 100% |
What is behind the Modesto number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 60%, glaziers at 30%, general maintenance and repair workers at 10%. Weighted together, Modesto wages are 1.17 times the national level. Labor makes up about 51% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Modesto is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,700 nationally becomes $1,800 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 104.1: $0 to $0.
Specs and site conditions that change a Modesto bid
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).
New opening versus replacement
Cutting a new opening in a wall adds framing, header and finish work compared with a like-for-like swap.
Is Modesto cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. San Jose is the priciest of the group at $3,950. Stockton is the cheapest at $3,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CAthis page | $650 – $6,650 | $3,650 | |
| Stockton, CA30 miles | $650 – $6,550 | $3,600 | −2% |
| Merced, CA30 miles | $660 – $6,750 | $3,700 | +1% |
| San Jose, CA50 miles | $690 – $7,200 | $3,950 | +8% |
| Santa Cruz, CA65 miles | $660 – $6,700 | $3,700 | +1% |
| Vallejo, CA70 miles | $670 – $6,800 | $3,750 | +2% |
| California (statewide) | $670 – $6,800 | $3,750 | +2% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | −10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Modesto ranks #29 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Modesto is 2% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $670 – $6,800 | $3,750 | +2% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $710 – $7,450 | $4,100 | +12% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $630 – $6,450 | $3,550 | −3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $670 – $6,750 | $3,700 | +2% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $690 – $7,200 | $3,950 | +8% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $660 – $6,700 | $3,700 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Modesto against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −22% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $540 – $5,200 | $2,900 | −21% |
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | −10% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | −10% |
What nearby projects cost in Modesto
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Modesto wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, wood deck comes out highest (+13%) and window replacement lowest (+7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,850 – $16,100 | +7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $570 – $2,700 | +10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +12% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,550 – $17,100 | +13% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $780 – $4,050 | +10% |
Who does the work: Modesto 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 Modesto the blend is 1.17.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $35.45 an hour, 22% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.52 and $40.15 an hour. About 1,430 work in the metro. That is 73.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Glaziers (47-2121), 30% of the weighting: a median of $28.92 an hour, 5% above the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $23.76 and $35.39 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 4.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.68 an hour, which is 20% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.72 and $35.65 an hour. BLS counts 1,660 of them working in the area, 85.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $150 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $230. That is a swing of roughly 6.3% to 4.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Modesto has 195,230 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 117th 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% | $28.52 | $35.45 | $40.15 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $23.76 | $28.92 | $35.39 | $27.44 | 1.05 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $22.72 | $28.68 | $35.65 | $23.84 | 1.20 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
The best months for patio door in Modesto
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Modesto City Co 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 Modesto are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Modesto gets about 12 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and December (2.6 inches in January). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 0.1 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 90 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 | 56 | 39 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 42 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 45 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 48 | 1.0 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 54 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 59 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 63 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 62 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 59 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 52 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 43 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 39 | 2.2 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Modesto
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Modesto. 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
$650 to $3,050
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,450 to $4,850
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$4,250 to $6,650
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $650 – $3,050 | $2,450 – $4,850 | $4,250 – $6,650 |
| two doors | $1,300 – $6,100 | $4,900 – $9,700 | $8,500 – $13,300 |
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Patio door in Modesto: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Modesto?
For 1 door, expect $650 to $6,650 in the Modesto area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,450 to $4,850. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Modesto?
About $654 to $6,656 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 Modesto or Stockton?
Stockton is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,600, which is 2% less than Modesto ($3,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Modesto?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $1,850 out of $3,650. Materials are 49% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Modesto?
$1,300 to $13,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Modesto?
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 Modesto area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Modesto expensive for patio door compared with the rest of California?
Modesto is 2% below the California statewide estimate ($3,750 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Modesto?
The BLS median is $35.45 an hour in the Modesto area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.52 to $40.15.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Modesto?
For 1 door, basic work runs $650 to $3,050 and premium work $4,250 to $6,650. 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 Modesto?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. 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 Modesto
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.