Patio door cost in Hilton Head, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $560 – $5,500
- Per door
- $559 – $5,494
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #186
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a patio door in the Hilton Head area: $560 to $5,500 for 1 door. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.59 an hour in the Hilton Head area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Hilton Head, SC, standard level
$2,050 to $4,000
About $2,040 to $4,014 per door before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $900 | $1,850 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,050 | $4,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Hilton Head, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 54% |
| Labor | $170 | $1,400 | $2,600 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $560 | $3,050 | $5,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Hilton Head number
Labor is 46% 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 Hilton Head the blended ratio comes out at 0.87.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Hilton Head is at 96.3 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 98.0: $0 to $0.
The best months for patio door in Hilton Head
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Beaufort Mcas (10 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 Hilton Head are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Hilton Head gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (6.5 inches in August). Inside the workable window, May and November are the driest, at 2.5 and 2.5 inches. The station averages about 73 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 | 60 | 40 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 64 | 43 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 56 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 64 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 71 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 75 | 5.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 74 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 70 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 78 | 59 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 69 | 48 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 63 | 43 | 3.2 | Workable |
Hilton Head against nearby metros and the rest of South Carolina
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Augusta is the priciest of the group at $3,100. Savannah is the cheapest at $2,850.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SCthis page | $560 – $5,500 | $3,050 | |
| Savannah, GA30 miles | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −5% |
| Charleston, SC65 miles | $560 – $5,500 | $3,000 | level |
| Augusta, GA100 miles | $570 – $5,600 | $3,100 | +2% |
| Columbia, SC115 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | −1% |
| Florence, SC135 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | −1% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $560 – $5,500 | $3,000 | level |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Hilton Head ranks #186 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Hilton Head is 0% above the South Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in South Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $560 – $5,500 | $3,050 | level |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | −1% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $560 – $5,500 | $3,000 | level |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | +1% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −4% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $3,000 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hilton Head against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $560 – $5,500 | $3,050 | level |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $570 – $5,700 | $3,100 | +3% |
| Houma, LA | 83,440 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −4% |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −3% |
Who does the work: Hilton Head trade wages
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 Hilton Head the blend is 0.87.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.59 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.25 and $29.40 an hour. About 440 work in the metro. That is 53.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Glaziers (47-2121), 30% of the weighting: a median of $26.42 an hour, 4% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $21.57 and $27.39 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 6.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.20 an hour, which is 7% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.70 and $25.40 an hour. BLS counts 1,140 of them working in the area, 139.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $190 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $75. That is a swing of roughly 2.5% to 6.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal has 81,920 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 232nd 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% | $21.25 | $23.59 | $29.40 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $21.57 | $26.42 | $27.39 | $27.44 | 0.96 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.70 | $22.20 | $25.40 | $23.84 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Hilton Head?
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Hilton Head wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−5%) and wood deck lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −5% |
| 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% |
Why two Hilton Head quotes can differ
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.
Hilton Head: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Hilton Head. 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
$560 to $2,550
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,050 to $4,000
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,500 to $5,500
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $560 – $2,550 | $2,050 – $4,000 | $3,500 – $5,500 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $5,050 | $4,100 – $8,050 | $7,050 – $11,000 |
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Patio door in Hilton Head: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Hilton Head?
For 1 door, expect $560 to $5,500 in the Hilton Head area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,050 to $4,000. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Hilton Head?
About $559 to $5,494 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 Hilton Head or Savannah?
Savannah is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,850, which is 5% less than Hilton Head ($3,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hilton Head?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $1,400 out of $3,050. Materials are 54% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Hilton Head?
$1,100 to $11,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Hilton Head?
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 Hilton Head area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hilton Head expensive for patio door compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Hilton Head is 0% above 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 Hilton Head?
The BLS median is $23.59 an hour in the Hilton Head area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.25 to $29.40.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Hilton Head?
For 1 door, basic work runs $560 to $2,550 and premium work $3,500 to $5,500. 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 Hilton Head?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May 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 Hilton Head
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.