Patio door cost in Manchester, NH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $600 – $6,000
- Per door
- $596 – $6,004
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #92
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a patio door in Manchester, plan on $600 to $6,000 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $596 to $6,004 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 2% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.7).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Manchester, NH, standard level
$2,200 to $4,400
About $2,218 to $4,381 per door before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $1,050 | $2,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,200 | $4,400 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Manchester, NH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,650 | $2,950 | 50% |
| Labor | $200 | $1,650 | $3,050 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $600 | $3,300 | $6,000 | 100% |
Why Manchester prices look the way they do
Labor is 50% 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 Manchester the blended ratio comes out at 1.02.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Manchester metro is 97.7 (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 (105.7) 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 Manchester. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Manchester quotes can differ
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.
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).
Related projects, priced for Manchester
Because every project leans on different trades, Manchester's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, storm door runs level and front door −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $950 | level |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,500 – $15,000 | −1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $700 – $3,700 | −1% |
Climate in Manchester: timing your patio door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Manchester Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Manchester (9 of 12 months). 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.
Manchester gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.0 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and July are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 16 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 | 34 | 17 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 19 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 27 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 38 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 58 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 54 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 33 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 24 | 3.3 | Cold |
How Manchester compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group at $4,000. Portland is the cheapest at $3,250.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NHthis page | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | |
| Worcester, MA45 miles | $640 – $6,650 | $3,650 | +11% |
| Boston, MA45 miles | $680 – $7,300 | $4,000 | +21% |
| Amherst, MA60 miles | $650 – $6,800 | $3,700 | +13% |
| Springfield, MA70 miles | $650 – $6,800 | $3,700 | +13% |
| Portland, ME85 miles | $590 – $5,900 | $3,250 | −2% |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | level |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Manchester comes in at #92 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Manchester is 0% below the New Hampshire figure.
Manchester is the only New Hampshire metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Manchester's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Manchester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $660 – $6,750 | $3,700 | +12% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −13% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $650 – $6,800 | $3,700 | +13% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $650 – $6,650 | $3,650 | +11% |
Cost by quality level and size in Manchester
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Manchester 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
$600 to $2,750
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,200 to $4,400
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,850 to $6,000
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $600 – $2,750 | $2,200 – $4,400 | $3,850 – $6,000 |
| two doors | $1,200 – $5,500 | $4,450 – $8,750 | $7,700 – $12,000 |
Manchester 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 Manchester is 1.02 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.47 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.91 and $35.02 an hour. BLS counts 820 of them working in the area, 41.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Manchester metro, so we used the New Hampshire statewide median: $28.29 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.89 and $30.18 an hour.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.73 an hour, 8% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.89 and $30.62 an hour. About 1,570 work in the metro. That is 78.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.02 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $180. At the 25th percentile ($23.91) it shrinks by about $180. The total moves by 5.5% or 5.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 199,560 jobs in the Manchester-Nashua area. That makes it the 115th 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% | $23.91 | $29.47 | $35.02 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $23.89 | $28.29 | $30.18 | $27.44 | 1.03 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.89 | $25.73 | $30.62 | $23.84 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
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Patio door in Manchester: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Manchester?
For 1 door, expect $600 to $6,000 in the Manchester area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,200 to $4,400. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Manchester?
About $596 to $6,004 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 Manchester or Worcester?
Worcester is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,650, which is 11% more than Manchester ($3,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Manchester?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $1,650 out of $3,300. Materials are 50% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Manchester?
$1,200 to $12,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Manchester?
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 Manchester area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Manchester expensive for patio door compared with the rest of New Hampshire?
Manchester is 0% below the New Hampshire statewide estimate ($3,300 at the midpoint).
+What do carpenters earn in Manchester?
The BLS median is $29.47 an hour in the Manchester area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.91 to $35.02.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Manchester?
For 1 door, basic work runs $600 to $2,750 and premium work $3,850 to $6,000. 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 Manchester?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. April and July 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 Manchester
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.