Patio door cost in Alexandria, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $530 – $5,200
- Per door
- $534 – $5,204
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #280
- 1 = most expensive
Alexandria homeowners pay roughly $530 to $5,200 to install a patio door at 1 door, or $534 to $5,204 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Alexandria is 13% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $22.48 an hour in the Alexandria area, 23% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Alexandria, LA, standard level
$1,950 to $3,800
About $1,935 to $3,803 per door before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $830 | $1,700 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,950 | $3,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Alexandria, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 56% |
| Labor | $160 | $1,300 | $2,400 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $530 | $2,850 | $5,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Alexandria number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.48 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Alexandria is 0.80 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 44% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Alexandria metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,600, compared with $1,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (85.7) 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 Alexandria. The wage table below marks each row.
When to schedule patio door in Alexandria
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Alexandria (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Alexandria (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Alexandria gets about 61 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (6.1 inches in January). Inside the workable window, May and September are the driest, at 4.6 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 93 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 | 59 | 39 | 6.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 42 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 55 | 5.4 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 64 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 71 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 4.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 57 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 46 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 61 | 40 | 6.0 | Workable |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Alexandria is 0.80 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $22.48 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.58 and $26.89 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 30.0 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 Alexandria metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $22.67 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.73 and $28.47 an hour.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $20.65 an hour, 13% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $15.06 and $25.96 an hour. About 630 work in the metro. That is 105.0 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 ($26.89 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $150. At the 25th percentile ($18.58) it shrinks by about $130. The total moves by 5.1% or 4.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 60,000 jobs in the Alexandria area. That makes it the 288th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $18.58 | $22.48 | $26.89 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $18.73 | $22.67 | $28.47 | $27.44 | 0.83 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $15.06 | $20.65 | $25.96 | $23.84 | 0.87 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Alexandria: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Alexandria 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
$530 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 | $530 – $2,400 | $1,950 – $3,800 | $3,350 – $5,200 |
| two doors | $1,050 – $4,800 | $3,850 – $7,600 | $6,650 – $10,400 |
Why two Alexandria 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.
Related projects, priced for Alexandria
Because every project leans on different trades, Alexandria's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −10% and wood deck −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $420 – $2,250 | −10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,550 – $13,100 | −13% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $610 – $3,300 | −11% |
How Alexandria compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Alexandria. Lake Charles comes closest at about $2,850.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LAthis page | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | |
| Lafayette, LA95 miles | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA95 miles | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | level |
| Monroe, LA95 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA100 miles | $550 – $5,500 | $3,000 | +5% |
| Shreveport, LA105 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | level |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $540 – $5,300 | $2,900 | +2% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Alexandria comes in at #280 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Alexandria is 2% below the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $540 – $5,350 | $2,950 | +2% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $550 – $5,500 | $3,000 | +5% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | level |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | level |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Alexandria's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Alexandria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PA | 60,280 jobs | $580 – $5,750 | $3,150 | +10% |
| Niles, MI | 59,970 jobs | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | +6% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $520 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −3% |
| Kingston, NY | 59,140 jobs | $610 – $6,100 | $3,350 | +17% |
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Patio door in Alexandria: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Alexandria?
For 1 door, expect $530 to $5,200 in the Alexandria 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 Alexandria?
About $534 to $5,204 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 Alexandria or Lafayette?
Lafayette is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,850, which is 0% more than Alexandria ($2,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Alexandria?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $1,300 out of $2,850. Materials are 56% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Alexandria?
$1,050 to $10,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Alexandria?
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 Alexandria area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Alexandria expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Alexandria is 2% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($2,900 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Alexandria?
The BLS median is $22.48 an hour in the Alexandria area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.58 to $26.89.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Alexandria?
For 1 door, basic work runs $530 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 Alexandria?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May and September 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 Alexandria
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.