Patio door cost in Augusta, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $570 – $5,600
- Per door
- $566 – $5,603
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #172
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a patio door in Augusta, plan on $570 to $5,600 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $566 to $5,603 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $28.33 an hour in the Augusta area, 3% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Augusta, GA, standard level
$2,100 to $4,100
About $2,077 to $4,092 per door before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $940 | $1,950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,100 | $4,100 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Augusta, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 53% |
| Labor | $180 | $1,450 | $2,700 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $570 | $3,100 | $5,600 | 100% |
Where the Augusta price comes from
Labor is 47% 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 Augusta the blended ratio comes out at 0.90.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Augusta metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,650, compared with $1,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.9) and land at $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 Augusta. The wage table below marks each row.
Patio door: what moves the price in Augusta
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.
Climate in Augusta: timing your patio door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Augusta Daniel Fld Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Augusta (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Augusta gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.0 inches in August). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 2.7 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 80 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58 | 40 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 43 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 69 | 49 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 56 | 2.9 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 64 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 71 | 4.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 74 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 69 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 78 | 58 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 48 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 42 | 3.8 | Workable |
How Augusta compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Augusta. Athens is the lowest at about $2,900 (midpoint, 1 door), 80 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, GAthis page | $570 – $5,600 | $3,100 | |
| Columbia, SC70 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | −3% |
| Athens, GA80 miles | $540 – $5,200 | $2,900 | −7% |
| Greenville, SC90 miles | $560 – $5,500 | $3,050 | −2% |
| Spartanburg, SC95 miles | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | −1% |
| Hilton Head, SC100 miles | $560 – $5,500 | $3,050 | −2% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $560 – $5,400 | $3,000 | −3% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Augusta comes in at #172 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Augusta is 3% above the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $570 – $5,500 | $3,050 | −2% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −7% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −6% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −5% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $540 – $5,200 | $2,900 | −7% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $530 – $5,100 | $2,800 | −9% |
Cities with a workforce like Augusta's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Augusta against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $620 – $6,300 | $3,450 | +12% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,250 | +5% |
| Palm Bay, FL | 245,170 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −6% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $550 – $5,450 | $3,000 | −2% |
Augusta: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Augusta wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 2 common sizes.
Basic
$570 to $2,600
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,100 to $4,100
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,600 to $5,600
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $570 – $2,600 | $2,100 – $4,100 | $3,600 – $5,600 |
| two doors | $1,150 – $5,150 | $4,150 – $8,200 | $7,200 – $11,200 |
Related projects, priced for Augusta
Because every project leans on different trades, Augusta's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, front door runs −4% and window replacement −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −4% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,200 – $14,400 | −5% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
Augusta labor market for patio door
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Augusta is 0.90 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $28.33 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.66 and $32.50 an hour. BLS counts 830 of them working in the area, 35.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Augusta metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median: $20.84 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $16.67 and $28.53 an hour.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.18 an hour, 7% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.13 and $28.30 an hour. About 2,390 work in the metro. That is 103.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($32.50 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $140. At the 25th percentile ($22.66) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 4.5% or 6.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 231,930 jobs in the Augusta-Richmond County area. That makes it the 106th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.15% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.66 | $28.33 | $32.50 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $16.67 | $20.84 | $28.53 | $27.44 | 0.76 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.13 | $22.18 | $28.30 | $23.84 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
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Patio door in Augusta: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Augusta?
For 1 door, expect $570 to $5,600 in the Augusta area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $4,100. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Augusta?
About $566 to $5,603 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 Augusta or Columbia?
Columbia is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,000, which is 3% less than Augusta ($3,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Augusta?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $1,450 out of $3,100. Materials are 53% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Augusta?
$1,150 to $11,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Augusta?
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 Augusta area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Augusta expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Georgia?
Augusta is 3% above the Georgia statewide estimate ($3,000 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Augusta?
The BLS median is $28.33 an hour in the Augusta area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.66 to $32.50.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Augusta?
For 1 door, basic work runs $570 to $2,600 and premium work $3,600 to $5,600. 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 Augusta?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. October and November 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 Augusta
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.