Patio door cost in Virginia Beach, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $570 – $5,650
- Per door
- $569 – $5,637
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #163
- 1 = most expensive
Virginia Beach homeowners pay roughly $570 to $5,650 to install a patio door at 1 door, or $569 to $5,637 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Virginia Beach is 6% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $24.76 an hour in the Virginia Beach area, 15% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Virginia Beach, VA, standard level
$2,100 to $4,100
About $2,090 to $4,117 per door before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $950 | $1,950 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,100 | $4,100 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Virginia Beach, 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% |
Where the Virginia Beach price comes from
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 Virginia Beach the blended ratio comes out at 0.91.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Virginia Beach 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 (97.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Cost by quality level and size in Virginia Beach
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Virginia Beach 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 $2,600
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,100 to $4,100
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$3,600 to $5,650
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $570 – $2,600 | $2,100 – $4,100 | $3,600 – $5,650 |
| two doors | $1,150 – $5,200 | $4,200 – $8,250 | $7,200 – $11,300 |
Virginia Beach against nearby metros and the rest of Virginia
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 $2,850 to $3,350 across Virginia Beach and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VAthis page | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | |
| Richmond, VA70 miles | $570 – $5,650 | $3,100 | level |
| Greenville, NC100 miles | $540 – $5,200 | $2,850 | −8% |
| Lexington Park, MD100 miles | $610 – $6,100 | $3,350 | +8% |
| Raleigh, NC135 miles | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | −3% |
| Charlottesville, VA145 miles | $580 – $5,800 | $3,200 | +3% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $590 – $5,900 | $3,250 | +5% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Virginia Beach comes in at #163 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $4,250; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $2,650 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Virginia Beach is 4% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 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 | +3% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | −1% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $560 – $5,550 | $3,050 | −2% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $570 – $5,600 | $3,100 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Virginia Beach's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Virginia Beach against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | −3% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $560 – $5,450 | $3,000 | −3% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $600 – $6,200 | $3,400 | +9% |
| Providence, RI | 714,120 jobs | $600 – $6,050 | $3,300 | +7% |
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 Virginia Beach is 0.91 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.76 an hour, which is 15% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.13 and $29.02 an hour. BLS counts 4,020 of them working in the area, 52.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 30%) the local median is $27.88 an hour, which is in line with the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $23.22 and $29.61 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the area, 1.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.99 an hour, 4% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.25 and $29.01 an hour. About 7,100 work in the metro. That is 93.0 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 ($29.02 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $140. At the 25th percentile ($22.13) it shrinks by about $85. The total moves by 4.5% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 763,060 jobs in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area. That makes it the 40th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.49% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.13 | $24.76 | $29.02 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $23.22 | $27.88 | $29.61 | $27.44 | 1.02 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.25 | $22.99 | $29.01 | $23.84 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
When to schedule patio door in Virginia Beach
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Oceana Nas (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Virginia Beach: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Virginia Beach gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (5.8 inches in July). The station averages about 32 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 | 50 | 32 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 53 | 33 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 39 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 69 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 56 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 66 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 70 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 69 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 64 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 53 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 42 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 54 | 35 | 3.3 | Workable |
Why two Virginia Beach quotes can differ
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).
New opening versus replacement
Cutting a new opening in a wall adds framing, header and finish work compared with a like-for-like swap.
What nearby projects cost in Virginia Beach
Because every project leans on different trades, Virginia Beach's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −4% and wood deck −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $890 | −7% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $660 – $3,500 | −5% |
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Patio door in Virginia Beach: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Virginia Beach?
For 1 door, expect $570 to $5,650 in the Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
About $569 to $5,637 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 Virginia Beach or Richmond?
Richmond is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,100, which is 0% more than Virginia Beach ($3,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Virginia Beach?
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 Virginia Beach?
$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 Virginia Beach?
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 Virginia Beach area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Virginia Beach expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Virginia?
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
The BLS median is $24.76 an hour in the Virginia Beach area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.13 to $29.02.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Virginia Beach?
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.
+Is there a bad season to install a patio door in Virginia Beach?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Patio door near Virginia Beach
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.