Patio door cost in Kenosha, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $630 – $6,300
- Per door
- $633 – $6,311
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $3,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #49
- 1 = most expensive
A patio door in Kenosha, WI usually costs $630 to $6,300 for 1 door. That works out to about $633 to $6,311 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $170 more. Building materials run about 6% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 106.2).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Kenosha, WI, standard level
$2,350 to $4,600
About $2,337 to $4,608 per door before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,250 | $2,350 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $2,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,350 | $4,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Kenosha, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $1,800 | $3,200 | 52% |
| Labor | $210 | $1,650 | $3,150 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $630 | $3,450 | $6,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Kenosha number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 60%, glaziers at 30%, general maintenance and repair workers at 10%. Weighted together, Kenosha wages are 1.04 times the national level. Labor makes up about 48% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Kenosha is at 106.2 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 101.1: $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 Kenosha. The wage table below marks each row.
Patio door: what moves the price in Kenosha
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 Kenosha
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 Kenosha the blend is 1.04.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $28.90 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.15 and $35.62 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 41.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 30% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Kenosha metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $30.00 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.52 and $44.10 an hour.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.24 an hour, which is 18% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.86 and $34.76 an hour. BLS counts 840 of them working in the area, 111.3 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 $220 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $160. That is a swing of roughly 4.5% to 6.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Kenosha has 75,450 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 245th 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% | $24.15 | $28.90 | $35.62 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 30% | $24.52 | $30.00 | $44.10 | $27.44 | 1.09 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.86 | $28.24 | $34.76 | $23.84 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Kenosha
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Kenosha. 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
$630 to $2,900
Standard vinyl slider, same opening
Standard
$2,350 to $4,600
Wider slider or French door with better glass
Premium
$4,050 to $6,300
Multi-panel or custom door, new opening
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one sliding door | $630 – $2,900 | $2,350 – $4,600 | $4,050 – $6,300 |
| two doors | $1,250 – $5,800 | $4,650 – $9,200 | $8,100 – $12,600 |
Related projects, priced for Kenosha
Jobs that often go together with patio door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Kenosha wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (+6%) and wood deck lowest (+4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,800 – $15,900 | +6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,650 | +5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | +5% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,850 – $15,700 | +4% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $750 – $3,950 | +6% |
Kenosha 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, Kenosha Rgnl Ap (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 Kenosha are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December 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.
Kenosha gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, June and August (3.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.0 and 2.0 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 31 | 16 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 19 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 28 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 37 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 47 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 57 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 61 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 53 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 43 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 32 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 37 | 22 | 1.5 | Cold |
Is Kenosha cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Chicago is the priciest of the group at $3,800. Racine is the cheapest at $3,250.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WIthis page | $630 – $6,300 | $3,450 | |
| Racine, WI15 miles | $580 – $5,950 | $3,250 | −6% |
| Milwaukee, WI20 miles | $600 – $6,200 | $3,400 | −2% |
| Chicago, IL55 miles | $680 – $6,950 | $3,800 | +10% |
| Janesville, WI60 miles | $610 – $6,400 | $3,500 | +1% |
| Rockford, IL60 miles | $610 – $6,250 | $3,450 | −1% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | −5% |
| United States | $600 – $6,000 | $3,300 | −5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Kenosha ranks #49 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Kenosha is 6% above the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $600 – $6,200 | $3,400 | −2% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $610 – $6,350 | $3,500 | level |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $580 – $5,950 | $3,250 | −6% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $590 – $6,000 | $3,300 | −5% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $630 – $6,650 | $3,650 | +5% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $580 – $5,900 | $3,250 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kenosha against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $540 – $5,250 | $2,900 | −17% |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $530 – $5,100 | $2,800 | −19% |
| Racine, WI | 76,280 jobs | $580 – $5,950 | $3,250 | −6% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $560 – $5,600 | $3,100 | −11% |
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Patio door in Kenosha: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a patio door in Kenosha?
For 1 door, expect $630 to $6,300 in the Kenosha area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,350 to $4,600. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for patio door in Kenosha?
About $633 to $6,311 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 Kenosha or Racine?
Racine is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $3,250, which is 6% less than Kenosha ($3,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kenosha?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $1,650 out of $3,450. Materials are 52% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would two doors cost in Kenosha?
$1,250 to $12,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does patio door need a permit in Kenosha?
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 Kenosha area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kenosha expensive for patio door compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Kenosha is 6% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($3,300 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Kenosha?
The BLS median is $28.90 an hour in the Kenosha area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.15 to $35.62.
+What do basic and premium patio door work cost in Kenosha?
For 1 door, basic work runs $630 to $2,900 and premium work $4,050 to $6,300. 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 Kenosha?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Kenosha
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.