Patio door cost in Kingsport, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $550 – $5,350
- Per door
- $551 – $5,372
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #226
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a patio door in the Kingsport area: $550 to $5,350 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 10% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.24 an hour in the Kingsport area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Kingsport, TN, standard level
$2,000 to $3,950
About $1,997 to $3,925 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 Kingsport, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 55% |
| Labor | $170 | $1,350 | $2,500 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $550 | $2,950 | $5,350 | 100% |
Why Kingsport prices look the way they do
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 Kingsport the blended ratio comes out at 0.83.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Kingsport is at 96.2 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 86.4: $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 Kingsport. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Kingsport?
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Kingsport wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−7%) and wood deck lowest (−10%); 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 | $440 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −10% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
Cost by quality level and size in Kingsport
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Kingsport. 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 $5,350
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $550 – $2,500 | $2,000 – $3,950 | $3,450 – $5,350 |
| two doors | $1,100 – $4,950 | $4,000 – $7,850 | $6,900 – $10,700 |
Kingsport against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Kingsport. Johnson City is the lowest at about $2,950 (midpoint, 1 door), 25 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TNthis page | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | |
| Johnson City, TN25 miles | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | level |
| Asheville, NC70 miles | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Hickory, NC75 miles | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | level |
| Knoxville, TN100 miles | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Blacksburg, VA110 miles | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | +3% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +1% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Kingsport ranks #226 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Kingsport is 1% below the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | +6% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $550 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +1% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | level |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kingsport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $600 – $6,100 | $3,350 | +13% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $590 – $5,900 | $3,250 | +10% |
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $580 – $5,700 | $3,150 | +6% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +12% |
Why two Kingsport 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.
Who does the work: Kingsport 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 Kingsport the blend is 0.83.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.24 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.84 and $27.43 an hour. About 390 work in the metro. That is 32.6 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 Kingsport metro, so we used the Tennessee statewide median: $23.37 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.42 and $28.39 an hour.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.37 an hour, which is 6% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.01 and $28.89 an hour. BLS counts 1,430 of them working in the area, 119.6 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 $140 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $150. That is a swing of roughly 4.9% to 4.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Kingsport-Bristol has 119,560 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 183rd 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% | $18.84 | $23.24 | $27.43 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $21.42 | $23.37 | $28.39 | $27.44 | 0.85 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.01 | $22.37 | $28.89 | $23.84 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
The best months for patio door in Kingsport
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Kingsport (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Kingsport: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Kingsport gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 5 inches of snow. The wettest months are February, March and July (5.0 inches in July). The station averages about 28 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 | 46 | 27 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 51 | 30 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 60 | 36 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 45 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 54 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 62 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 66 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 65 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 46 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 36 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 30 | 4.0 | Workable |
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Patio door in Kingsport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Kingsport?
For 1 door, expect $550 to $5,350 in the Kingsport 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 Kingsport?
About $551 to $5,372 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 Kingsport or Johnson City?
Johnson City is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,950, which is 0% less than Kingsport ($2,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kingsport?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $2,950. Materials are 55% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Kingsport?
$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 Kingsport?
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 Kingsport area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kingsport expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Kingsport is 1% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($3,000 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Kingsport?
The BLS median is $23.24 an hour in the Kingsport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.84 to $27.43.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Kingsport?
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.
+Is there a bad season to install a patio door in Kingsport?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Patio door near Kingsport
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.