Patio door cost in Charlottesville, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $580 – $5,800
- Per door
- $580 – $5,796
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #134
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a patio door in Charlottesville, plan on $580 to $5,800 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $580 to $5,796 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 3% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $26.97 an hour in the Charlottesville area, 7% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Charlottesville, VA, standard level
$2,150 to $4,250
About $2,145 to $4,231 per door before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $1,000 | $2,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,150 | $4,250 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Charlottesville, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 52% |
| Labor | $190 | $1,550 | $2,900 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $580 | $3,200 | $5,800 | 100% |
Why Charlottesville 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 $26.97 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Charlottesville is 0.96 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 48% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Charlottesville metro is 96.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,650, compared with $1,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (99.1) and land at $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 Charlottesville. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Charlottesville
Because every project leans on different trades, Charlottesville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −3% and wood deck −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,600 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $470 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $910 | −5% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,200 – $14,400 | −5% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
Charlottesville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Charlottesville 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
$580 to $2,650
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,150 to $4,250
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,700 to $5,800
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $580 – $2,650 | $2,150 – $4,250 | $3,700 – $5,800 |
| two doors | $1,150 – $5,350 | $4,300 – $8,450 | $7,400 – $11,600 |
Charlottesville labor market for patio door
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 Charlottesville is 0.96 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $26.97 an hour, which is 7% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.28 and $29.53 an hour. BLS counts 630 of them working in the area, 54.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Charlottesville metro, so we used the Virginia statewide median: $28.49 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.56 and $30.00 an hour.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.16 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.88 and $27.89 an hour. About 1,060 work in the metro. That is 92.4 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 ($29.53 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $85. At the 25th percentile ($22.28) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 2.6% or 4.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 114,780 jobs in the Charlottesville area. That makes it the 190th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.28 | $26.97 | $29.53 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $23.56 | $28.49 | $30.00 | $27.44 | 1.04 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.88 | $23.16 | $27.89 | $23.84 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Climate in Charlottesville: timing your patio door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Charlottesville 2 Sse (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Charlottesville (11 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Charlottesville gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, July and September (4.9 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 3.0 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 10 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 | 44 | 28 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 31 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 37 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 47 | 4.2 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 55 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 64 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 68 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 66 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 61 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 50 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 40 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 32 | 3.8 | Workable |
Charlottesville against nearby metros and the rest of Virginia
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Charlottesville. Roanoke is the lowest at about $2,950 (midpoint, 1 door), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VAthis page | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | |
| Harrisonburg, VA40 miles | $570 – $5,600 | $3,100 | −3% |
| Lynchburg, VA55 miles | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | −4% |
| Richmond, VA75 miles | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | −2% |
| Washington, DC85 miles | $630 – $6,300 | $3,450 | +9% |
| Roanoke, VA85 miles | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −7% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $590 – $5,900 | $3,250 | +2% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Charlottesville comes in at #134 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Charlottesville is 2% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | −3% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | −2% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −7% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | −4% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | −4% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $570 – $5,600 | $3,100 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Charlottesville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Charlottesville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $530 – $5,050 | $2,800 | −12% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $510 – $4,800 | $2,650 | −17% |
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −7% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $550 – $5,300 | $2,900 | −8% |
Patio door: what moves the price in Charlottesville
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.
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Patio door in Charlottesville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Charlottesville?
For 1 door, expect $580 to $5,800 in the Charlottesville area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,150 to $4,250. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Charlottesville?
About $580 to $5,796 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 Charlottesville or Harrisonburg?
Harrisonburg is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,100, which is 3% less than Charlottesville ($3,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Charlottesville?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $1,550 out of $3,200. Materials are 52% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Charlottesville?
$1,150 to $11,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Charlottesville?
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 Charlottesville area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Charlottesville expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Virginia?
Charlottesville is 2% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($3,250 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Charlottesville?
The BLS median is $26.97 an hour in the Charlottesville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.28 to $29.53.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Charlottesville?
For 1 door, basic work runs $580 to $2,650 and premium work $3,700 to $5,800. 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 Charlottesville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February 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 Charlottesville
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.