Patio door cost in Savannah, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $540 – $5,200
- Per door
- $538 – $5,188
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #283
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a patio door in Savannah, plan on $540 to $5,200 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $538 to $5,188 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 13% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $21.59 an hour in the Savannah area, 26% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Savannah, GA, standard level
$1,950 to $3,800
About $1,933 to $3,793 per door before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $800 | $1,650 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Savannah, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 57% |
| Labor | $150 | $1,250 | $2,300 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $540 | $2,850 | $5,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Savannah number
Labor is 43% 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 Savannah the blended ratio comes out at 0.77.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Savannah 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 (95.2) 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 Savannah. The wage table below marks each row.
Savannah 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 Savannah is 0.77 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $21.59 an hour, which is 26% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.51 and $26.34 an hour. BLS counts 330 of them working in the area, 16.6 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 Savannah 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 $22.39 an hour, 6% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.25 and $28.71 an hour. About 2,080 work in the metro. That is 104.9 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 ($26.34 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $160. At the 25th percentile ($18.51) it shrinks by about $100. The total moves by 5.5% or 3.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 198,360 jobs in the Savannah area. That makes it the 116th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.13% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $18.51 | $21.59 | $26.34 | $29.12 | 0.74 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $16.67 | $20.84 | $28.53 | $27.44 | 0.76 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.25 | $22.39 | $28.71 | $23.84 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.77 | |||||
Climate in Savannah: timing your patio door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Savannah Intl Ap (10 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 Savannah (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Savannah gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (6.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 2.4 inches. The station averages about 81 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 | 61 | 40 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 43 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 55 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 63 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 6.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 73 | 5.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 69 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 59 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 48 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 3.2 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Savannah
Because every project leans on different trades, Savannah's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −8% and wood deck −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $420 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,600 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $630 – $3,400 | −8% |
How Savannah compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 door range from $2,850 to $3,100 across Savannah and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GAthis page | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | |
| Hilton Head, SC30 miles | $560 – $5,500 | $3,050 | +6% |
| Charleston, SC95 miles | $560 – $5,500 | $3,000 | +5% |
| Augusta, GA100 miles | $570 – $5,600 | $3,100 | +8% |
| Jacksonville, FL135 miles | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +5% |
| Columbia, SC135 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | +4% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $560 – $5,400 | $3,000 | +4% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Savannah comes in at #283 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Savannah is 4% below the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $570 – $5,500 | $3,050 | +6% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $570 – $5,600 | $3,100 | +8% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | +1% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | +3% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $540 – $5,200 | $2,900 | +1% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $530 – $5,100 | $2,800 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Savannah's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Savannah against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +15% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $650 – $6,650 | $3,650 | +28% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $660 – $6,750 | $3,700 | +30% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $540 – $5,200 | $2,900 | level |
Patio door: what moves the price in Savannah
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: patio door pricing in Savannah
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Savannah 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
$540 to $2,400
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$1,950 to $3,800
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,350 to $5,200
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $540 – $2,400 | $1,950 – $3,800 | $3,350 – $5,200 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $4,800 | $3,850 – $7,600 | $6,650 – $10,400 |
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Patio door in Savannah: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Savannah?
For 1 door, expect $540 to $5,200 in the Savannah area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $3,800. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Savannah?
About $538 to $5,188 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 Savannah or Hilton Head?
Hilton Head is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,050, which is 6% more than Savannah ($2,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Savannah?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $2,850. Materials are 57% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Savannah?
$1,100 to $10,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Savannah?
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 Savannah area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Savannah expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Georgia?
Savannah is 4% below 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 Savannah?
The BLS median is $21.59 an hour in the Savannah area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.51 to $26.34.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Savannah?
For 1 door, basic work runs $540 to $2,400 and premium work $3,350 to $5,200. 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 Savannah?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February 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 Savannah
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.