Patio door cost in Houston, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $570 – $5,550
- Per door
- $571 – $5,540
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #179
- 1 = most expensive
Houston homeowners pay roughly $570 to $5,550 to install a patio door at 1 door, or $571 to $5,540 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Houston is 7% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.88 an hour in the Houston area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Houston, TX, standard level
$2,050 to $4,050
About $2,061 to $4,049 per door before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,250 |
| Labor | $870 | $1,800 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,050 | $4,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Houston, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $1,700 | $3,000 | 56% |
| Labor | $170 | $1,350 | $2,500 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $570 | $3,050 | $5,550 | 100% |
Why Houston 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 $23.88 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Houston is 0.84 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 44% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Houston metro is 100.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,700, compared with $1,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Houston against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Beaumont is the priciest of the group at $3,050. Lake Charles is the cheapest at $2,850.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TXthis page | $570 – $5,550 | $3,050 | |
| Beaumont, TX70 miles | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | level |
| College Station, TX95 miles | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −6% |
| Lake Charles, LA130 miles | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −6% |
| Austin, TX140 miles | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | −3% |
| Waco, TX170 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −5% |
| Texas (statewide) | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | −2% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Houston comes in at #179 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Houston is 2% above the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $580 – $5,600 | $3,100 | +1% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | −3% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $540 – $5,300 | $2,900 | −5% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $520 – $4,950 | $2,700 | −11% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $520 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −9% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $540 – $5,200 | $2,900 | −6% |
Cities with a workforce like Houston's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Houston against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $580 – $5,600 | $3,100 | +1% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $630 – $6,300 | $3,450 | +13% |
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $680 – $6,950 | $3,800 | +24% |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $600 – $6,050 | $3,300 | +8% |
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 Houston is 0.84 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.88 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.40 and $28.94 an hour. BLS counts 9,600 of them working in the area, 29.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 30%) the local median is $23.24 an hour, which is 15% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $20.26 and $27.46 an hour. BLS counts 1,370 of them working in the area, 4.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is about average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.46 an hour, 6% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $29.07 an hour. About 32,050 work in the metro. That is 97.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.94 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $170. At the 25th percentile ($22.40) it shrinks by about $50. The total moves by 5.5% or 1.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 3,289,720 jobs in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area. That makes it the 5th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 2.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.40 | $23.88 | $28.94 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $20.26 | $23.24 | $27.46 | $27.44 | 0.85 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.55 | $22.46 | $29.07 | $23.84 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
When to schedule patio door in Houston
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Houston Hobby Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Houston (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Houston gets about 56 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (6.1 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and March are the driest, at 2.9 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 101 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 | 64 | 46 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 68 | 50 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 56 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 62 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 69 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 75 | 6.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 77 | 4.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 77 | 5.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 73 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 82 | 64 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 73 | 54 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 48 | 4.3 | Workable |
Patio door: what moves the price in Houston
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).
What nearby projects cost in Houston
Because every project leans on different trades, Houston's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −4% and wood deck −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,500 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,450 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $900 | −6% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,000 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $660 – $3,600 | −4% |
Houston: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Houston 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
$570 to $2,550
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,050 to $4,050
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,550 to $5,550
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $570 – $2,550 | $2,050 – $4,050 | $3,550 – $5,550 |
| two doors | $1,150 – $5,100 | $4,100 – $8,100 | $7,100 – $11,100 |
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Patio door in Houston: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Houston?
For 1 door, expect $570 to $5,550 in the Houston area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,050 to $4,050. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Houston?
About $571 to $5,540 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 Houston or Beaumont?
Beaumont is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,050, which is 0% more than Houston ($3,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Houston?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $1,350 out of $3,050. Materials are 56% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Houston?
$1,150 to $11,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Houston?
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 Houston area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Houston expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Texas?
Houston is 2% 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 Houston?
The BLS median is $23.88 an hour in the Houston area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.40 to $28.94.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Houston?
For 1 door, basic work runs $570 to $2,550 and premium work $3,550 to $5,550. 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 Houston?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and March 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 Houston
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.