Patio door cost in Delaware
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $580 – $5,850
- Per door
- $582 – $5,847
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $3,300
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to install a patio door in Delaware? Plan on $580 to $5,850 for 1 door. Wages (0.99x the US blend), materials (price index 96.2) and permit costs (99.8) put the state below the national midpoint by 3%.
Delaware has one metro in our dataset, Dover, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Estimate your patio door cost
Pick a size, a quality level and where you live. Prices update as you type.
Estimated cost for 1 door in Delaware (statewide), standard level
$2,150 to $4,250
About $2,162 to $4,268 per door before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $2,150 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,150 | $4,250 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Delaware
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 51% |
| Labor | $200 | $1,600 | $2,950 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $580 | $3,200 | $5,850 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in Delaware
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Delaware wages and prices. Against national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−3%) and front door lowest (−3%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,300 – $14,700 | −3% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $680 – $3,600 | −3% |
Wages behind the Delaware number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.99 for Delaware.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $28.46 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.35 and $36.24 an hour. BLS counts 2,250 of them working in the state, 46.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for Delaware, so we used the national median: $27.44 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.27 and $32.03 an hour.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.11 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.87 and $29.89 an hour. About 3,310 work in the state. That is 68.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($36.24 an hour) would add about $260 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.35) would take off about $170. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 484,790 jobs across Delaware (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.35 | $28.46 | $36.24 | $29.12 | 0.98 | state |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $22.27 | $27.44 | $32.03 | $27.44 | 1.00 | US |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $20.87 | $24.11 | $29.89 | $23.84 | 1.01 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Patio door: what moves the price in Delaware
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.
Glass
Low-E, tempered and hurricane-rated glass cost more than basic single-pane glass.
Delaware metro-by-metro prices
Delaware has one metro in our dataset, Dover, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 door) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $570 – $5,600 | $3,100 | −4% |
Delaware seasons and patio door
Season matters for patio door. For each Delaware metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Dover has 11 comfortable months (February through December), with about 48 inches of precipitation a year.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 28 | 87 | 48 | 11: February through December |
Quality levels and sizes in Delaware
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Delaware wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 2 common sizes.
Basic
$580 to $2,700
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,150 to $4,250
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,750 to $5,850
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $580 – $2,700 | $2,150 – $4,250 | $3,750 – $5,850 |
| two doors | $1,150 – $5,400 | $4,300 – $8,550 | $7,500 – $11,700 |
Delaware versus the states around it
Delaware ranks 24 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for patio door, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $4,100 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $2,850, both for 1 door at the midpoint. Delaware sits at $3,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 60 miles away | $650 – $6,550 | $3,600 | +12% |
| Maryland | 60 miles away | $620 – $6,200 | $3,400 | +6% |
| Pennsylvania | 100 miles away | $600 – $5,950 | $3,300 | +2% |
| District of Columbia | 110 miles away | $660 – $6,650 | $3,650 | +13% |
| New York | 150 miles away | $660 – $6,700 | $3,700 | +14% |
Get 3 local quotes
Tell us about the job and we will try to connect you with up to three local contractors for written quotes. It is free and you are under no obligation to hire. Your estimate of $2,150 to $4,250 for Delaware is attached.
Take this estimate with you: PDF report, $9
Multi-page report for Delaware: low, typical and high cost, a line-item breakdown of materials and labor by trade, permit notes, the best months to schedule, a quote comparison sheet, red flags, questions for contractors, checklists and every source. Save your estimate above, preview page 1 free, and unlock the full report for $9 one-time, or get every report with CostLocal Pro.
Patio door in Delaware: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Delaware?
$580 to $5,850 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Delaware can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Delaware is cheapest for patio door?
Dover at about $3,100 (midpoint, 1 door).
+Is patio door cheaper in Delaware than the US average?
It is 3% cheaper: $3,200 against $3,300 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Delaware?
About 49% ($1,600). Materials are 51%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.99x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Delaware?
The BLS statewide median is $28.46 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.35 to $36.24.
+Where does Delaware rank for patio door costs?
24th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $3,200 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Delaware?
For 1 door, basic work runs $580 to $2,700 and premium work $3,750 to $5,850. Basic means: standard vinyl slider, same opening. Premium means: multi-panel or custom door, new opening.
+Does the season matter for patio door in Delaware?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Delaware metros we cover, Dover has the most comfortable months (11 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Patio door by city in Delaware
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.