Patio door cost in Florence, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $550 – $5,400
- Per door
- $554 – $5,423
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #210
- 1 = most expensive
Florence homeowners pay roughly $550 to $5,400 to install a patio door at 1 door, or $554 to $5,423 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Florence is 9% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.68 an hour in the Florence area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Florence, SC, standard level
$2,000 to $3,950
About $2,015 to $3,963 per door before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $880 | $1,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Florence, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 55% |
| Labor | $170 | $1,350 | $2,550 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $550 | $3,000 | $5,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Florence number
Labor is 45% 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 Florence the blended ratio comes out at 0.84.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Florence metro is 96.3 (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 (86.8) 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 Florence. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Florence quotes can differ
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.
Planning more than one job in Florence?
Because every project leans on different trades, Florence's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −7% and wood deck −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
When to schedule patio door in Florence
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Florence Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Florence (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Florence gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 70 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 | 57 | 36 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 39 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 44 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 52 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 61 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 69 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 72 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 71 | 4.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 66 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 77 | 54 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 44 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: patio door pricing in Florence
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Florence 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
$550 to $2,500
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,000 to $3,950
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,500 to $5,400
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $550 – $2,500 | $2,000 – $3,950 | $3,500 – $5,400 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $5,000 | $4,050 – $7,950 | $6,950 – $10,800 |
Is Florence 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 Florence and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, SCthis page | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | |
| Myrtle Beach, SC50 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −3% |
| Columbia, SC70 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | level |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $550 – $5,300 | $2,900 | −2% |
| Charleston, SC80 miles | $560 – $5,500 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Charlotte, NC90 miles | $560 – $5,500 | $3,000 | +1% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $560 – $5,500 | $3,000 | +1% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Florence comes in at #210 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Florence is 1% below the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $560 – $5,500 | $3,050 | +1% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | level |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $560 – $5,500 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | +2% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −3% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $560 – $5,500 | $3,050 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Florence's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Florence against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $630 – $6,300 | $3,450 | +16% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $610 – $6,300 | $3,450 | +16% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −1% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −3% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Florence is 0.84 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.68 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.36 and $31.04 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 14.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Florence metro, so we used the South Carolina statewide median: $24.35 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.50 and $27.82 an hour.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.52 an hour, 10% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.74 and $28.40 an hour. About 1,250 work in the metro. That is 140.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.04 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $240. At the 25th percentile ($19.36) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 8.1% or 4.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 89,060 jobs in the Florence area. That makes it the 221st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $19.36 | $23.68 | $31.04 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $21.50 | $24.35 | $27.82 | $27.44 | 0.89 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $17.74 | $21.52 | $28.40 | $23.84 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
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Patio door in Florence: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Florence?
For 1 door, expect $550 to $5,400 in the Florence 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 Florence?
About $554 to $5,423 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 Florence or Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,900, which is 3% less than Florence ($3,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Florence?
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 Florence?
$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 Florence?
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 Florence area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Florence expensive for patio door compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Florence is 1% below the South Carolina statewide estimate ($3,000 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Florence?
The BLS median is $23.68 an hour in the Florence area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.36 to $31.04.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Florence?
For 1 door, basic work runs $550 to $2,500 and premium work $3,500 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 Florence?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. February and November 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 Florence
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.