Patio door cost in Richmond, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $570 – $5,650
- Per door
- $570 – $5,650
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #159
- 1 = most expensive
A patio door in Richmond, VA usually costs $570 to $5,650 for 1 door. That works out to about $570 to $5,650 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $190 less. Carpenters earn a median of $24.94 an hour in the Richmond area, 14% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Richmond, VA, standard level
$2,100 to $4,150
About $2,094 to $4,126 per door before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $950 | $2,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,100 | $4,150 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Richmond, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,650 | $2,900 | 53% |
| Labor | $180 | $1,450 | $2,750 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $570 | $3,100 | $5,650 | 100% |
Why Richmond prices look the way they do
Labor is 47% 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 Richmond the blended ratio comes out at 0.92.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Richmond is at 96.8 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 97.9: $0 to $0.
Cost by quality level and size in Richmond
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Richmond. 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
$570 to $2,600
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,100 to $4,150
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,600 to $5,650
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $570 – $2,600 | $2,100 – $4,150 | $3,600 – $5,650 |
| two doors | $1,150 – $5,200 | $4,200 – $8,250 | $7,250 – $11,300 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Richmond bid
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).
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.
How Richmond compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Washington is the priciest of the group at $3,450. Lynchburg is the cheapest at $3,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VAthis page | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | |
| Virginia Beach, VA70 miles | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | level |
| Charlottesville, VA75 miles | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | +2% |
| Lexington Park, MD80 miles | $610 – $6,100 | $3,350 | +8% |
| Lynchburg, VA95 miles | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | −2% |
| Washington, DC100 miles | $630 – $6,300 | $3,450 | +11% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $590 – $5,900 | $3,250 | +4% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Richmond ranks #159 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Richmond is 4% below the Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | level |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −5% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | +2% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | −2% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | −2% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $570 – $5,600 | $3,100 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Richmond against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −7% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | −4% |
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $570 – $5,750 | $3,150 | +1% |
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $620 – $6,300 | $3,450 | +11% |
What local crews earn in Richmond
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 Richmond the blend is 0.92.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $24.94 an hour, 14% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.42 and $28.84 an hour. About 3,070 work in the metro. That is 46.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Glaziers (47-2121), 30% of the weighting: a median of $27.77 an hour, in line with the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $23.37 and $29.07 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 2.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $23.43 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.79 and $29.17 an hour. BLS counts 5,520 of them working in the area, 83.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than 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 $85. That is a swing of roughly 2.7% to 4.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Richmond has 660,350 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 45th 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% | $22.42 | $24.94 | $28.84 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $23.37 | $27.77 | $29.07 | $27.44 | 1.01 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.79 | $23.43 | $29.17 | $23.84 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Richmond 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, Richmond Intl Ap (10 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 Richmond are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Richmond gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 9 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, August and September (4.9 inches in August). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.6 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 45 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 | 48 | 29 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 52 | 30 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 60 | 37 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 46 | 3.2 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 56 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 69 | 4.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 68 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 61 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 49 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 60 | 39 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 32 | 3.5 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Richmond
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Richmond wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−4%) and wood deck lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $460 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $890 | −7% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $14,000 | −8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $660 – $3,500 | −5% |
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Patio door in Richmond: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Richmond?
For 1 door, expect $570 to $5,650 in the Richmond area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $4,150. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Richmond?
About $570 to $5,650 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 Richmond or Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,100, which is 0% less than Richmond ($3,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Richmond?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $1,450 out of $3,100. Materials are 53% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Richmond?
$1,150 to $11,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Richmond?
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 Richmond area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Richmond expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Virginia?
Richmond is 4% 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 Richmond?
The BLS median is $24.94 an hour in the Richmond area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.42 to $28.84.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Richmond?
For 1 door, basic work runs $570 to $2,600 and premium work $3,600 to $5,650. 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 Richmond?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. 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 Richmond
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.