Patio door cost in Wilmington, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $550 – $5,400
- Per door
- $554 – $5,412
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #212
- 1 = most expensive
A patio door in Wilmington, NC usually costs $550 to $5,400 for 1 door. That works out to about $554 to $5,412 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $320 less. Carpenters earn a median of $24.44 an hour in the Wilmington area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Wilmington, NC, standard level
$2,000 to $3,950
About $2,011 to $3,955 per door before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $870 | $1,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Wilmington, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 55% |
| Labor | $170 | $1,350 | $2,500 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $550 | $3,000 | $5,400 | 100% |
Why Wilmington prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.44 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Wilmington is 0.84 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 45% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Wilmington 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 96.4: $0 to $0.
Wilmington 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, Wilmington 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 Wilmington are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Wilmington gets about 60 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (8.7 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and April are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 45 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 | 57 | 36 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 60 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 67 | 44 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 53 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 61 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 69 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 73 | 6.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 72 | 8.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 67 | 8.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 56 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 45 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 39 | 3.7 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Wilmington?
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Wilmington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−6%) and storm door lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $14,000 | −8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
Cost by quality level and size in Wilmington
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Wilmington. 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 $3,950
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 – $5,000 | $4,000 – $7,900 | $6,950 – $10,800 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Wilmington bid
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).
How Wilmington compares
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 $2,850 to $3,000 across Wilmington and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NCthis page | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | |
| Myrtle Beach, SC60 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −3% |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $550 – $5,300 | $2,900 | −2% |
| Greenville, NC100 miles | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −4% |
| Florence, SC100 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | level |
| Raleigh, NC105 miles | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | −1% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Wilmington ranks #212 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Wilmington is 1% above 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 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | −1% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | level |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wilmington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +10% |
| Pensacola, FL | 190,480 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $540 – $5,200 | $2,900 | −4% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $640 – $6,500 | $3,550 | +20% |
What local crews earn in Wilmington
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 Wilmington the blend is 0.84.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $24.44 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.06 and $28.70 an hour. About 640 work in the metro. That is 33.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Glaziers (47-2121), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.12 an hour, 19% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $20.61 and $26.30 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 3.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.04 an hour, which is 8% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.01 and $26.12 an hour. BLS counts 1,700 of them working in the area, 88.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $140 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $80. That is a swing of roughly 2.6% to 4.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Wilmington has 191,280 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 120th 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% | $22.06 | $24.44 | $28.70 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $20.61 | $22.12 | $26.30 | $27.44 | 0.81 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.01 | $22.04 | $26.12 | $23.84 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
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Patio door in Wilmington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Wilmington?
For 1 door, expect $550 to $5,400 in the Wilmington area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,000 to $3,950. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Wilmington?
About $554 to $5,412 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 Wilmington or Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,900, which is 3% less than Wilmington ($3,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wilmington?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $3,000. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Wilmington?
$1,100 to $10,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Wilmington?
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 Wilmington area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wilmington expensive for patio door compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Wilmington is 1% above 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 Wilmington?
The BLS median is $24.44 an hour in the Wilmington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.06 to $28.70.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Wilmington?
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.
+When is the best time to install a patio door in Wilmington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. February and April 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 Wilmington
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.