Patio door cost in Davenport, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $580 – $5,850
- Per door
- $577 – $5,836
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #126
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a patio door in the Davenport area: $580 to $5,850 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 lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.2).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Davenport, IA, standard level
$2,150 to $4,250
About $2,155 to $4,258 per door before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $2,150 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,150 | $4,250 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Davenport, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,600 | $2,850 | 50% |
| Labor | $200 | $1,600 | $3,000 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $580 | $3,200 | $5,850 | 100% |
What is behind the Davenport 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, Davenport wages are 1.00 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Davenport is at 94.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,700 nationally becomes $1,600 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 89.1: $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 Davenport. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Davenport 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.
Davenport: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Davenport. 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
$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 – $5,350 | $4,300 – $8,500 | $7,450 – $11,700 |
Who does the work: Davenport 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 Davenport the blend is 1.00.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $29.06 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $35.60 an hour. About 670 work in the metro. That is 37.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Davenport metro, so we used the Iowa statewide median: $27.56 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.13 and $30.17 an hour.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.61 an hour, which is 3% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.73 and $30.55 an hour. BLS counts 1,940 of them working in the area, 107.5 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 $220 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $190. That is a swing of roughly 6.1% to 6.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island has 180,450 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 128th 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% | $23.15 | $29.06 | $35.60 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $23.13 | $27.56 | $30.17 | $27.44 | 1.00 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $19.73 | $24.61 | $30.55 | $23.84 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Davenport against nearby metros and the rest of Iowa
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 $3,000 to $3,450 across Davenport and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IAthis page | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | |
| Iowa City, IA60 miles | $550 – $5,500 | $3,000 | −6% |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $610 – $6,350 | $3,450 | +8% |
| Dubuque, IA75 miles | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | level |
| Cedar Rapids, IA75 miles | $570 – $5,800 | $3,200 | −1% |
| Rockford, IL100 miles | $610 – $6,250 | $3,450 | +7% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | −1% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Davenport ranks #126 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Davenport is 2% above the Iowa figure.
Elsewhere in Iowa
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $580 – $5,950 | $3,250 | +2% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $570 – $5,800 | $3,200 | −1% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $550 – $5,500 | $3,000 | −6% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $570 – $5,700 | $3,150 | −3% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $560 – $5,600 | $3,100 | −4% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $580 – $5,850 | $3,200 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Davenport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | −6% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −10% |
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | −8% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −8% |
The best months for patio door in Davenport
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Davenport (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 Davenport are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Davenport gets about 36 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.8 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.3 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 13 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 | 30 | 14 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 18 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 29 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 39 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 51 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 61 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 42 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 30 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 20 | 1.6 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Davenport
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Davenport wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, wood deck comes out highest (−2%) and front door lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,400 – $14,800 | −2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −3% |
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Patio door in Davenport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Davenport?
For 1 door, expect $580 to $5,850 in the Davenport area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,150 to $4,250. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Davenport?
About $577 to $5,836 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 Davenport or Iowa City?
Iowa City is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,000, which is 6% less than Davenport ($3,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Davenport?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $1,600 out of $3,200. Materials are 50% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Davenport?
$1,150 to $11,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Davenport?
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 Davenport area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Davenport expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Iowa?
Davenport is 2% above the Iowa statewide estimate ($3,150 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Davenport?
The BLS median is $29.06 an hour in the Davenport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.15 to $35.60.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Davenport?
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.
+When is the best time to install a patio door in Davenport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Davenport
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.