Patio door cost in Dallas, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $580 – $5,600
- Per door
- $580 – $5,610
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #165
- 1 = most expensive
A patio door in Dallas, TX usually costs $580 to $5,600 for 1 door. That works out to about $580 to $5,610 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $210 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.44 an hour in the Dallas area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Dallas, TX, standard level
$2,100 to $4,100
About $2,089 to $4,101 per door before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,300 |
| Labor | $880 | $1,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,100 | $4,100 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Dallas, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $410 | $1,750 | $3,100 | 56% |
| Labor | $170 | $1,350 | $2,500 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $580 | $3,100 | $5,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Dallas number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.44 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Dallas is 0.84 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 44% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Dallas is at 102.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,700 nationally becomes $1,750 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.1: $0 to $0.
Pick a size, pick a tier: patio door pricing in Dallas
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Dallas. 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
$580 to $2,600
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,100 to $4,100
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,600 to $5,600
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $580 – $2,600 | $2,100 – $4,100 | $3,600 – $5,600 |
| two doors | $1,150 – $5,200 | $4,200 – $8,200 | $7,200 – $11,200 |
Patio door: what moves the price in Dallas
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.
Dallas 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, Dallas Love Fld (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 Dallas are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Dallas gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 2 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and October (4.8 inches in October). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 108 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 | 58 | 38 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 42 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 57 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 66 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 93 | 74 | 3.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 97 | 78 | 1.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 77 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 70 | 3.1 | Hot |
| Oct | 80 | 59 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 48 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 40 | 3.2 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Dallas
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Dallas wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−2%) and wood deck lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,800 | −2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $460 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $910 | −5% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,100 – $14,300 | −6% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,650 | −2% |
Dallas against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
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 $2,800 to $3,100 across Dallas and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TXthis page | $580 – $5,600 | $3,100 | |
| Waco, TX90 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −6% |
| Tyler, TX105 miles | $530 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −10% |
| Killeen, TX125 miles | $540 – $5,200 | $2,900 | −7% |
| Longview, TX135 miles | $530 – $5,100 | $2,800 | −9% |
| College Station, TX145 miles | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −7% |
| Texas (statewide) | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | −3% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Dallas ranks #165 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Dallas is 3% above the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $570 – $5,550 | $3,050 | −1% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | −4% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $540 – $5,300 | $2,900 | −6% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $520 – $4,950 | $2,700 | −12% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $520 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −10% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $540 – $5,200 | $2,900 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dallas against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $680 – $6,950 | $3,800 | +23% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $570 – $5,550 | $3,050 | −1% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $670 – $6,800 | $3,750 | +21% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $630 – $6,300 | $3,450 | +12% |
What local crews earn in Dallas
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 Dallas the blend is 0.84.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.44 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.98 and $27.40 an hour. About 9,480 work in the metro. That is 23.4 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 $23.78 an hour, 13% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $21.62 and $27.93 an hour. About 1,980 work in the metro. That is 4.9 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 $23.49 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.24 and $29.30 an hour. BLS counts 39,740 of them working in the area, 98.1 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 $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $80. That is a swing of roughly 2.6% to 4.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington has 4,049,800 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 4th 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% | $20.98 | $23.44 | $27.40 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $21.62 | $23.78 | $27.93 | $27.44 | 0.87 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $19.24 | $23.49 | $29.30 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
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Patio door in Dallas: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Dallas?
For 1 door, expect $580 to $5,600 in the Dallas area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $4,100. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Dallas?
About $580 to $5,610 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 Dallas or Waco?
Waco is 90 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,900, which is 6% less than Dallas ($3,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dallas?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $3,100. Materials are 56% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Dallas?
$1,150 to $11,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Dallas?
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 Dallas area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dallas expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Texas?
Dallas is 3% above the Texas statewide estimate ($3,000 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Dallas?
The BLS median is $23.44 an hour in the Dallas area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.98 to $27.40.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Dallas?
For 1 door, basic work runs $580 to $2,600 and premium work $3,600 to $5,600. 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 Dallas?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. 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 Dallas
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.