Patio door cost in Longview, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $530 – $5,100
- Per door
- $528 – $5,112
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #288
- 1 = most expensive
A patio door in Longview, TX usually costs $530 to $5,100 for 1 door. That works out to about $528 to $5,112 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $480 less. Carpenters earn a median of $22.19 an hour in the Longview area, 24% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Longview, TX, standard level
$1,900 to $3,750
About $1,904 to $3,737 per door before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $800 | $1,650 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,900 | $3,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Longview, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 57% |
| Labor | $150 | $1,250 | $2,300 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $530 | $2,800 | $5,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Longview number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.19 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Longview is 0.77 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 43% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Longview is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,700 nationally becomes $1,600 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 89.5: $0 to $0.
Why two Longview 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.
Related projects, priced for Longview
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Longview wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−10%) and wood deck lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $420 – $2,250 | −10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,500 – $13,100 | −14% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $610 – $3,300 | −11% |
What local crews earn in Longview
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 Longview the blend is 0.77.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $22.19 an hour, 24% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.58 and $27.83 an hour. About 370 work in the metro. That is 31.3 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 $19.73 an hour, 28% below the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $17.26 and $23.24 an hour. About 70 work in the metro. That is 5.9 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 $22.33 an hour, which is 6% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.77 and $28.65 an hour. BLS counts 1,420 of them working in the area, 120.3 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 $20. That is a swing of roughly 0.7% to 6.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Longview has 118,060 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 186th 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% | $21.58 | $22.19 | $27.83 | $29.12 | 0.76 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $17.26 | $19.73 | $23.24 | $27.44 | 0.72 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $17.77 | $22.33 | $28.65 | $23.84 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.77 | |||||
Longview: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Longview. 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
$530 to $2,350
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$1,900 to $3,750
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,300 to $5,100
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $530 – $2,350 | $1,900 – $3,750 | $3,300 – $5,100 |
| two doors | $1,050 – $4,700 | $3,800 – $7,450 | $6,550 – $10,200 |
Longview 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, Longview #2 (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 Longview are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Longview gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.3 inches in December). Inside the workable window, January and November are the driest, at 4.2 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 112 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 | 36 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 40 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 47 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 63 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 71 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 74 | 3.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 74 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 67 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 80 | 56 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 45 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 38 | 5.3 | Workable |
How Longview compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Dallas is the priciest of the group at $3,100. Tyler is the cheapest at $2,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview, TXthis page | $530 – $5,100 | $2,800 | |
| Tyler, TX35 miles | $530 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −1% |
| Shreveport, LA55 miles | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | +2% |
| Texarkana, TX75 miles | $530 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −1% |
| Dallas, TX135 miles | $580 – $5,600 | $3,100 | +10% |
| Alexandria, LA145 miles | $530 – $5,200 | $2,850 | +2% |
| Texas (statewide) | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | +6% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +17% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Longview ranks #288 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Longview is 6% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $580 – $5,600 | $3,100 | +10% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $570 – $5,550 | $3,050 | +8% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $550 – $5,400 | $2,950 | +5% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $540 – $5,300 | $2,900 | +3% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $520 – $4,950 | $2,700 | −4% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $520 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Longview against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +17% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | +3% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $590 – $5,900 | $3,250 | +15% |
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | +5% |
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Patio door in Longview: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Longview?
For 1 door, expect $530 to $5,100 in the Longview area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $3,750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Longview?
About $528 to $5,112 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 Longview or Tyler?
Tyler is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,800, which is 1% less than Longview ($2,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Longview?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $2,800. Materials are 57% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Longview?
$1,050 to $10,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Longview?
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 Longview area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Longview expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Texas?
Longview is 6% below 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 Longview?
The BLS median is $22.19 an hour in the Longview area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.58 to $27.83.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Longview?
For 1 door, basic work runs $530 to $2,350 and premium work $3,300 to $5,100. 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 Longview?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. January 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 Longview
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.