Patio door cost in Burlington, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $550 – $5,350
- Per door
- $551 – $5,370
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #228
- 1 = most expensive
A patio door in Burlington, NC usually costs $550 to $5,350 for 1 door. That works out to about $551 to $5,370 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $340 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.69 an hour in the Burlington area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Burlington, NC, standard level
$2,000 to $3,900
About $1,997 to $3,924 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 | $3,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Burlington, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 55% |
| Labor | $160 | $1,300 | $2,450 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $550 | $2,950 | $5,350 | 100% |
What is behind the Burlington number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.69 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Burlington is 0.82 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 45% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Burlington is at 96.6 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 93.2: $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 Burlington. The wage table below marks each row.
Is Burlington 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 $2,900 to $3,000 across Burlington and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, NCthis page | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | |
| Durham, NC15 miles | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +2% |
| Greensboro, NC20 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | level |
| Winston, NC55 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | level |
| Raleigh, NC55 miles | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $550 – $5,300 | $2,900 | −1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | level |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Burlington ranks #228 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Burlington is 0% below the North Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in North Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $560 – $5,500 | $3,000 | +2% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | level |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +2% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | level |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Burlington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | 68,080 jobs | $570 – $5,600 | $3,100 | +4% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $570 – $5,600 | $3,100 | +5% |
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $570 – $5,700 | $3,150 | +6% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | level |
Why two Burlington 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).
Burlington weather and the patio door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Burlington Alamance 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 Burlington are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Burlington gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and September (4.7 inches in July). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 48 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 | 52 | 30 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 33 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 48 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 57 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 65 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 70 | 4.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 68 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 62 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 73 | 49 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 63 | 38 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 55 | 33 | 3.1 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Burlington
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Burlington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−7%) and wood deck lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
What local crews earn in Burlington
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 Burlington the blend is 0.82.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.69 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.18 and $27.09 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 14.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Burlington metro, so we used the North Carolina statewide median: $22.20 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.56 and $26.61 an hour.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.13 an hour, which is 7% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.88 and $27.02 an hour. BLS counts 520 of them working in the area, 76.7 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 $85. That is a swing of roughly 2.8% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Burlington has 67,830 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 266th 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% | $21.18 | $23.69 | $27.09 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $19.56 | $22.20 | $26.61 | $27.44 | 0.81 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $17.88 | $22.13 | $27.02 | $23.84 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Burlington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Burlington. 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
$550 to $2,500
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,000 to $3,900
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,450 to $5,350
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $550 – $2,500 | $2,000 – $3,900 | $3,450 – $5,350 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $4,950 | $4,000 – $7,850 | $6,900 – $10,700 |
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Patio door in Burlington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Burlington?
For 1 door, expect $550 to $5,350 in the Burlington area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,000 to $3,900. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Burlington?
About $551 to $5,370 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 Burlington or Durham?
Durham is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,000, which is 2% more than Burlington ($2,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Burlington?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $1,300 out of $2,950. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Burlington?
$1,100 to $10,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Burlington?
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 Burlington area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Burlington expensive for patio door compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Burlington is 0% below the North Carolina statewide estimate ($2,950 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Burlington?
The BLS median is $23.69 an hour in the Burlington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.18 to $27.09.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Burlington?
For 1 door, basic work runs $550 to $2,500 and premium work $3,450 to $5,350. 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 Burlington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. January and February 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 Burlington
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.