Patio door cost in North Carolina
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $550 – $5,400
- Per door
- $552 – $5,376
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $3,300
- Metros covered
- 11
What does it cost to install a patio door in North Carolina? Plan on $550 to $5,400 for 1 door. Wages (0.83x the US blend), materials (price index 96.6) and permit costs (94.3) put the state below the national midpoint by 10%.
Inside North Carolina, the metros we cover range from $2,850 (Greenville) to $3,000 (Charlotte) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in North Carolina (statewide), standard level
$2,000 to $3,950
About $1,999 to $3,929 per door before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $860 | $1,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in North Carolina
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 55% |
| Labor | $170 | $1,300 | $2,500 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $550 | $2,950 | $5,400 | 100% |
Which North Carolina city is cheapest for patio door?
5 of the 11 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,950, and the top-to-bottom gap is 5%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 door) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $560 – $5,500 | $3,000 | +2% |
| Durham, NC | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +2% |
| Asheville, NC | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Winston, NC | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | level |
| Greensboro, NC | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | level |
| Burlington, NC | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | level |
| Hickory, NC | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | level |
| Fayetteville, NC | $550 – $5,300 | $2,900 | −2% |
| Greenville, NC | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −3% |
North Carolina seasons and patio door
Season matters for patio door. For each North Carolina metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Greensboro has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in North Carolina at 12 months; Burlington has the shortest at 11 (August through June). Rainfall runs from 41 inches a year in Asheville to 60 inches in Wilmington.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 32 | 90 | 44 | 11: August through June |
| Raleigh | 32 | 91 | 46 | 11: August through June |
| Greensboro | 30 | 89 | 46 | 12: all year |
| Durham | 32 | 91 | 46 | 11: August through June |
| Winston | 31 | 88 | 43 | 12: all year |
| Wilmington | 36 | 90 | 60 | 11: August through June |
| Asheville | 29 | 86 | 41 | 12: all year |
| Hickory | 30 | 87 | 47 | 12: all year |
| Fayetteville | 34 | 91 | 45 | 11: August through June |
| Greenville | 33 | 90 | 53 | 11: August through June |
| Burlington | 30 | 91 | 43 | 11: August through June |
How North Carolina compares with nearby states
North Carolina ranks 44 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for patio door, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $4,100 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $2,850, both for 1 door at the midpoint. North Carolina sits at $2,950. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 120 miles away | $560 – $5,500 | $3,000 | +2% |
| Virginia | 180 miles away | $590 – $5,900 | $3,250 | +10% |
| West Virginia | 240 miles away | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | level |
| District of Columbia | 260 miles away | $660 – $6,650 | $3,650 | +23% |
| Georgia | 270 miles away | $560 – $5,400 | $3,000 | +1% |
Related projects, priced for North Carolina
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide North Carolina wages and prices. Against national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−7%) and wood deck lowest (−9%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −8% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in North Carolina
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.83 for North Carolina.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.61 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.27 and $28.27 an hour. BLS counts 13,480 of them working in the state, 27.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 30%) the local median is $22.20 an hour, which is 19% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $19.56 and $26.61 an hour. BLS counts 840 of them working in the state, 1.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.03 an hour, 3% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.74 and $28.63 an hour. About 43,440 work in the state. That is 87.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($28.27 an hour) would add about $150 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.27) would take off about $110. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,941,820 jobs across North Carolina (May 2025), which is 3.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $20.27 | $23.61 | $28.27 | $29.12 | 0.81 | state |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $19.56 | $22.20 | $26.61 | $27.44 | 0.81 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.74 | $23.03 | $28.63 | $23.84 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in North Carolina
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide North Carolina wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 2 common sizes.
Basic
$550 to $2,500
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,000 to $3,950
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,450 to $5,400
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $550 – $2,500 | $2,000 – $3,950 | $3,450 – $5,400 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $4,950 | $4,000 – $7,850 | $6,900 – $10,800 |
Patio door: what moves the price in North Carolina
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.
Glass
Low-E, tempered and hurricane-rated glass cost more than basic single-pane glass.
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Patio door in North Carolina: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in North Carolina?
$550 to $5,400 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside North Carolina can sit above or below that.
+Which city in North Carolina is cheapest for patio door?
Greenville at about $2,850 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Charlotte at $3,000.
+Is patio door cheaper in North Carolina than the US average?
It is 10% cheaper: $2,950 against $3,300 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in North Carolina?
About 45% ($1,300). Materials are 55%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.83x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in North Carolina?
The BLS statewide median is $23.61 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.27 to $28.27.
+Where does North Carolina rank for patio door costs?
44th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,950 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in North Carolina?
For 1 door, basic work runs $550 to $2,500 and premium work $3,450 to $5,400. Basic means: standard vinyl slider, same opening. Premium means: multi-panel or custom door, new opening.
+Does the season matter for patio door in North Carolina?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the North Carolina metros we cover, Greensboro has the most comfortable months (12 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Patio door by city in North Carolina
- Charlotte, NC$3,000 midpoint
- Durham, NC$3,000 midpoint
- Asheville, NC$3,000 midpoint
- Raleigh, NC$3,000 midpoint
- Wilmington, NC$3,000 midpoint
- Winston, NC$2,950 midpoint
- Greensboro, NC$2,950 midpoint
- Burlington, NC$2,950 midpoint
- Hickory, NC$2,950 midpoint
- Fayetteville, NC$2,900 midpoint
- Greenville, NC$2,850 midpoint
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.