Patio door cost in Bellingham, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $660 – $6,700
- Per door
- $657 – $6,699
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #24
- 1 = most expensive
A patio door in Bellingham, WA usually costs $660 to $6,700 for 1 door. That works out to about $657 to $6,699 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $380 more. Carpenters earn a median of $35.22 an hour in the Bellingham area, 21% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Bellingham, WA, standard level
$2,450 to $4,900
About $2,469 to $4,886 per door before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,250 | $2,350 |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,550 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,450 | $4,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Bellingham, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $1,800 | $3,150 | 49% |
| Labor | $240 | $1,900 | $3,550 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $660 | $3,700 | $6,700 | 100% |
Where the Bellingham price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $35.22 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Bellingham is 1.18 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 51% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bellingham is at 105.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,700 nationally becomes $1,800 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.3: $0 to $0.
Is Bellingham cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Seattle is the priciest of the group at $3,800. Spokane is the cheapest at $3,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WAthis page | $660 – $6,700 | $3,700 | |
| Bremerton, WA90 miles | $640 – $6,500 | $3,550 | −3% |
| Seattle, WA95 miles | $670 – $6,950 | $3,800 | +4% |
| Olympia, WA140 miles | $670 – $6,850 | $3,750 | +2% |
| Yakima, WA175 miles | $640 – $6,400 | $3,500 | −5% |
| Spokane, WA200 miles | $620 – $6,200 | $3,400 | −7% |
| Washington (statewide) | $660 – $6,750 | $3,700 | +1% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | −10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bellingham ranks #24 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bellingham is 1% below the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $670 – $6,950 | $3,800 | +4% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $620 – $6,200 | $3,400 | −7% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $670 – $6,850 | $3,750 | +2% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $640 – $6,400 | $3,500 | −4% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $640 – $6,400 | $3,500 | −5% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $640 – $6,500 | $3,550 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bellingham against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $640 – $6,500 | $3,550 | −3% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −20% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $630 – $6,650 | $3,650 | −1% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $550 – $5,350 | $2,950 | −19% |
Patio door: what moves the price in Bellingham
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.
What local crews earn in Bellingham
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 Bellingham the blend is 1.18.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $35.22 an hour, 21% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.17 and $46.22 an hour. About 950 work in the metro. That is 104.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Glaziers (47-2121), 30% of the weighting: a median of $31.08 an hour, 13% above the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $28.33 and $45.67 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 5.5 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 $27.93 an hour, which is 17% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.34 and $33.34 an hour. BLS counts 880 of them working in the area, 96.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $360 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $200. That is a swing of roughly 5.4% to 9.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bellingham has 91,390 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 217th 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% | $29.17 | $35.22 | $46.22 | $29.12 | 1.21 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $28.33 | $31.08 | $45.67 | $27.44 | 1.13 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $22.34 | $27.93 | $33.34 | $23.84 | 1.17 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Bellingham 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, Bellingham Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Bellingham: 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.
Bellingham gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (5.2 inches in November).
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 | 46 | 34 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 49 | 35 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 53 | 38 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 42 | 2.8 | Workable |
| May | 64 | 47 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 68 | 52 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 73 | 55 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 73 | 55 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 68 | 50 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 43 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 38 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 34 | 4.3 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Bellingham
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bellingham wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, wood deck comes out highest (+12%) and window replacement lowest (+8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,200 | +8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $570 – $2,700 | +9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $390 – $1,050 | +11% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,450 – $17,000 | +12% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $800 – $4,100 | +11% |
Cost by quality level and size in Bellingham
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bellingham. 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
$660 to $3,050
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,450 to $4,900
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$4,300 to $6,700
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $660 – $3,050 | $2,450 – $4,900 | $4,300 – $6,700 |
| two doors | $1,300 – $6,150 | $4,950 – $9,750 | $8,550 – $13,400 |
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Patio door in Bellingham: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Bellingham?
For 1 door, expect $660 to $6,700 in the Bellingham area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,450 to $4,900. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Bellingham?
About $657 to $6,699 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 Bellingham or Bremerton?
Bremerton is 90 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,550, which is 3% less than Bellingham ($3,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bellingham?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $1,900 out of $3,700. Materials are 49% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Bellingham?
$1,300 to $13,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Bellingham?
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 Bellingham area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bellingham expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Washington?
Bellingham is 1% below the Washington statewide estimate ($3,700 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bellingham?
The BLS median is $35.22 an hour in the Bellingham area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.17 to $46.22.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Bellingham?
For 1 door, basic work runs $660 to $3,050 and premium work $4,300 to $6,700. 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 Bellingham?
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 Bellingham
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.