Patio door cost in Santa Rosa, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $670 – $6,850
- Per door
- $668 – $6,869
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +14%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #11
- 1 = most expensive
A patio door in Santa Rosa, CA usually costs $670 to $6,850 for 1 door. That works out to about $668 to $6,869 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $470 more. Carpenters earn a median of $38.71 an hour in the Santa Rosa area, 33% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Santa Rosa, CA, standard level
$2,550 to $5,000
About $2,528 to $5,009 per door before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,250 | $2,350 |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,550 | $5,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Santa Rosa, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $1,800 | $3,150 | 47% |
| Labor | $250 | $2,000 | $3,700 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $670 | $3,750 | $6,850 | 100% |
What is behind the Santa Rosa number
Labor is 53% 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 Santa Rosa the blended ratio comes out at 1.24.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Santa Rosa 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 107.8: $0 to $0.
Is Santa Rosa cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Santa Rosa. Stockton is the lowest at about $3,600 (midpoint, 1 door), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa, CAthis page | $670 – $6,850 | $3,750 | |
| Napa, CA30 miles | $670 – $6,950 | $3,800 | +1% |
| Vallejo, CA55 miles | $670 – $6,800 | $3,750 | −1% |
| San Francisco, CA65 miles | $710 – $7,450 | $4,100 | +9% |
| Stockton, CA100 miles | $650 – $6,550 | $3,600 | −5% |
| Sacramento, CA105 miles | $660 – $6,700 | $3,700 | −2% |
| California (statewide) | $670 – $6,800 | $3,750 | −1% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | −12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Santa Rosa ranks #11 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Santa Rosa is 1% above the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $670 – $6,800 | $3,750 | −1% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $710 – $7,450 | $4,100 | +9% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $630 – $6,450 | $3,550 | −6% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $670 – $6,750 | $3,700 | −1% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $690 – $7,200 | $3,950 | +5% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $660 – $6,700 | $3,700 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Santa Rosa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | −16% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $650 – $6,800 | $3,700 | −1% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | −14% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $660 – $6,750 | $3,700 | −2% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: patio door pricing in Santa Rosa
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Santa Rosa. 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
$670 to $3,150
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,550 to $5,000
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$4,400 to $6,850
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $670 – $3,150 | $2,550 – $5,000 | $4,400 – $6,850 |
| two doors | $1,350 – $6,300 | $5,050 – $10,000 | $8,800 – $13,700 |
What nearby projects cost in Santa Rosa
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Santa Rosa wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, wood deck comes out highest (+17%) and window replacement lowest (+9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,950 – $16,300 | +9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $600 – $2,750 | +12% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $410 – $1,100 | +15% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,800 – $17,700 | +17% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $800 – $4,100 | +12% |
Santa Rosa weather and the patio door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Santa Rosa (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Santa Rosa: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Santa Rosa gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and December (6.5 inches in December). The station averages about 26 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 | 60 | 38 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 40 | 6.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 67 | 42 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 44 | 2.0 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 48 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 51 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 52 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 53 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 51 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 48 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 42 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 38 | 6.5 | Workable |
Why two Santa Rosa quotes can differ
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.
Glass
Low-E, tempered and hurricane-rated glass cost more than basic single-pane glass.
What local crews earn in Santa Rosa
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 Santa Rosa the blend is 1.24.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $38.71 an hour, 33% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $30.86 and $46.67 an hour. About 2,150 work in the metro. That is 104.7 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 $29.54 an hour, 8% above the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $24.27 and $37.44 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 3.9 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 $27.97 an hour, which is 17% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.73 and $35.40 an hour. BLS counts 1,930 of them working in the area, 94.0 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 $260 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $260. That is a swing of roughly 6.9% to 7.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Santa Rosa-Petaluma has 205,260 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 112th 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% | $30.86 | $38.71 | $46.67 | $29.12 | 1.33 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $24.27 | $29.54 | $37.44 | $27.44 | 1.08 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $22.73 | $27.97 | $35.40 | $23.84 | 1.17 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.24 | |||||
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Patio door in Santa Rosa: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Santa Rosa?
For 1 door, expect $670 to $6,850 in the Santa Rosa area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,550 to $5,000. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Santa Rosa?
About $668 to $6,869 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 Santa Rosa or Napa?
Napa is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,800, which is 1% more than Santa Rosa ($3,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Santa Rosa?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $2,000 out of $3,750. Materials are 47% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Santa Rosa?
$1,350 to $13,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Santa Rosa?
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 Santa Rosa area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Santa Rosa expensive for patio door compared with the rest of California?
Santa Rosa is 1% above 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 Santa Rosa?
The BLS median is $38.71 an hour in the Santa Rosa area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.86 to $46.67.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Santa Rosa?
For 1 door, basic work runs $670 to $3,150 and premium work $4,400 to $6,850. Basic means: standard vinyl slider, same opening. Premium means: multi-panel or custom door, new opening.
+Is there a bad season to install a patio door in Santa Rosa?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Patio door near Santa Rosa
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.