Patio door cost in Bangor, ME
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $570 – $5,650
- Per door
- $571 – $5,649
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #161
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a patio door in the Bangor area: $570 to $5,650 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 runs 6% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $27.45 an hour in the Bangor area, 6% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Bangor, ME, standard level
$2,100 to $4,150
About $2,095 to $4,126 per door before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $950 | $1,950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,100 | $4,150 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Bangor, ME
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 53% |
| Labor | $180 | $1,450 | $2,750 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $570 | $3,100 | $5,650 | 100% |
Why Bangor prices look the way they do
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 Bangor the blended ratio comes out at 0.91.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bangor is at 97.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,700 nationally becomes $1,650 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.5: $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 Bangor. The wage table below marks each row.
Patio door: what moves the price in Bangor
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: patio door pricing in Bangor
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bangor. 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
$570 to $2,600
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,100 to $4,150
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,600 to $5,650
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $570 – $2,600 | $2,100 – $4,150 | $3,600 – $5,650 |
| two doors | $1,150 – $5,200 | $4,200 – $8,250 | $7,250 – $11,300 |
The best months for patio door in Bangor
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Bangor Intl Ap (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 Bangor are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Bangor gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 75 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, October and November (4.6 inches in October). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 28 | 9 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 31 | 11 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 21 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 53 | 32 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 43 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 53 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 59 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 57 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 49 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 38 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 29 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 17 | 3.7 | Cold |
Who does the work: Bangor 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 Bangor the blend is 0.91.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $27.45 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.29 and $30.70 an hour. About 430 work in the metro. That is 59.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bangor metro, so we used the Maine statewide median: $22.97 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.16 and $26.79 an hour.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.58 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.83 and $27.20 an hour. BLS counts 600 of them working in the area, 83.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $110 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $140. That is a swing of roughly 4.4% to 3.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bangor has 72,270 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 255th 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% | $23.29 | $27.45 | $30.70 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $22.16 | $22.97 | $26.79 | $27.44 | 0.84 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $19.83 | $22.58 | $27.20 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Bangor?
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bangor wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−3%) and window replacement lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,500 | −4% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $680 – $3,600 | −3% |
Is Bangor cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $3,100 to $4,000 across Bangor and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, MEthis page | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $590 – $5,900 | $3,250 | +4% |
| Burlington, VT220 miles | $600 – $6,100 | $3,350 | +8% |
| Manchester, NH230 miles | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +6% |
| Boston, MA230 miles | $680 – $7,300 | $4,000 | +28% |
| Barnstable, MA265 miles | $660 – $6,950 | $3,800 | +22% |
| Maine (statewide) | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | +3% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bangor ranks #161 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bangor is 3% below the Maine figure.
Elsewhere in Maine
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $590 – $5,900 | $3,250 | +4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bangor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | +3% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | +3% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | +1% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $650 – $6,600 | $3,600 | +16% |
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Patio door in Bangor: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Bangor?
For 1 door, expect $570 to $5,650 in the Bangor area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $4,150. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Bangor?
About $571 to $5,649 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 Bangor or Portland?
Portland is 150 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,250, which is 4% more than Bangor ($3,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bangor?
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 Bangor?
$1,150 to $11,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Bangor?
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 Bangor area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bangor expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Maine?
Bangor is 3% below the Maine statewide estimate ($3,200 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Maine; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bangor?
The BLS median is $27.45 an hour in the Bangor area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.29 to $30.70.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Bangor?
For 1 door, basic work runs $570 to $2,600 and premium work $3,600 to $5,650. 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 Bangor?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. July and August 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 Bangor
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.