How Much Does a Patio Door Replacement Cost? [2024 Data]

Normal range: $1,550 - $6,250

The average cost to replace a patio door is $2,500, but it can cost between $600 and $10,000, depending on material and labor costs.

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Ginny Bartolone
Written by Ginny Bartolone
Contributing Writer
Updated November 9, 2023
A blue french door and two wooden benches in a house’s patio
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Patio door replacement costs an average of $2,500 and typically ranges from $1,550 to $6,250. The patio door's style has a massive impact on cost. This guide covers patio door replacement costs so that you can spend less time puzzling over price and more time enjoying hamburgers and cold ones with your family and friends.

See the price range to replace a patio door:
How we get this data
Normal range for U.S.
$1,550 - $6,250
  • Average
  • $2,500
  • Low end
  • $600
  • high end
  • $10,000
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Patio Door Replacement Cost Factors

The final tab for any patio door replacement reflects costs from a number of different stages in the process.

Disposal

Before considering the costs of installing a new patio door or replacing old parts, homeowners must contend with the costs of disposal. Legally dumping the waste can run between $100 and $400.

Door Size

Working in tandem with the type of patio doors that we've outlined below, the size of your door will play a large role in your costs. Exterior door installation costs always depend on the size of the rough opening, the complexity of the installation, and the cost of building and shipping the door itself. 

For reference, standard exterior door sizes are 80-inches high and 36-inches wide, but sliding glass door sizes—and most patio doors in general—fall between 80- and 96-inches high and 60- to 144-inches wide. Custom door sizes outside of this standard cost more, for both design and installation.

Number of Panels

Homeowners often prefer patio doors over traditional exterior doors because they increase sunlight and create a wider, more welcoming opening to their outdoor space. Patio doors have anywhere from two to four panels on average, but can extend the length of a wall when custom-made. Accounting for the different types of patio doors, here's what to expect from the cost per panel. 

Keep in mind that while telescoping doors include multiple panels, the panels are often smaller and set on a single track, regulating the overall size.

Number of PanelsCost Range
Two $400 – $2,400
Three $1,000 – $3,500
Four$2,000 – $7,000
Five or more (telescoping)$1,500 – $5,000

Frame Material

If your old door frame is rotted, damaged, or simply in need of an upgrade, you will have to pay for a new one. The prices depend on the type of materials into which your door is fitted.

MaterialAverage RangeRange for Large Sizes
Vinyl$300 – $800$800 – $1,200
Aluminum$600 – $1,000$1,000 – $2,000
Fiberglass$800 – $1,800$1,800 – $3,500
Wood$1,500 – $2,500$2,500 – $5,000

The New Door

The new door will constitute the bulk of the cost of any patio door replacement. Depending on the size and style of the door, the charges will run between $400 and $10,000.

Labor

Unless you’re an old hand at this specific kind of work, it’s recommended that you bring in a local contractor to help install your new door. On average, the cost for labor is between $400 and $1,400. Installing an exterior door yourself only accounts for the materials and basic tools, so costs range closer to $100 and $500.

The significant variation in average labor costs reflects the wide array of factors that can affect it, from specialty materials to the particular conditions of your patio. One way to save on installation is to opt for a prehung door, which will raise your costs at the checkout counter, but reduce the load on your checkbook when it’s time to pay the contractor.

How Much Do Patio Doors Cost by Style?

A sliding door leading to a house’s patio
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With the new frame in place, you’re ready to tackle your new patio door. The prices here depend entirely on the style and materials of the patio door best suited to your home.

 4 types of patio doors compared visually, including sliding, French, bi-fold, and telescoping
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Sliding Doors

The typical total cost of replacing a sliding glass door ranges between $1,000 and $3,000.

Inspired by traditional Japanese fusuma bamboo room dividers, sliding doors are often a great choice for patios where space is at a premium. The standard two-panel sliding door is the most cost-effective option, with material costs ranging from $300 to $1,500; three-panel sliding doors run between $700 and $3,000; and deluxe, four-panel sliding doors commanding between $2,000 and $5,000

This usually breaks down to $10 to $50 per square foot for materials and $250 to $1,650 for a professional glass door installer.

French Doors

Patio owners who wish to cultivate more stately digs typically opt for French doors, which lend a classical symmetry to the threshold. At the lowest end, French doors will cost you $400, and at the top of the market, $4,000 for larger sizes, more elegant designs, and custom configurations.

Bifold Doors

Accordion-style folding doors are a less common means of patio ingress and egress, perhaps because they are the most expensive—but no other type of patio door offers a wider opening. Replacing them will cost between $3,000 and $10,000, at $500 and $900 per linear square foot.

Telescoping Doors

Another type of multi-panel door, telescoping patio doors are made up of three or more sections that all move independently, allowing for a range of different configurations. The average price for adding them to your patio is between $1,500 and $5,000.

Replacing Parts of a Patio Door

Sometimes a door requires an upgrade to a particular form or function without necessitating the installation of a whole new one. Here’s what you can expect to pay for common adjustments:

Glass

The cost of replacing patio door glass ranges between $150 and $1,000, including labor. The glass price depends on the type, total surface area, and any additional features, such as tempered or energy-efficient glass.

Glass TypeTypical Cost
Single-Pane$150 – $300
Low-E$250 – $450
Energy-Efficient$350 – $600
Tempered$400 – $600
Hurricane-Rated$700 – $1,500

Sliding panel

The cost to replace a single panel in a sliding glass door costs between $450 and $700.

Rollers

To replace the rollers that keep sliding glass, well, sliding, homeowners pay between $20 and $40 in parts and between $75 and $140 for professional labor, for a total average range between $95 and $170.  

Tracks

The rollers run on a door track. A patio door track costs between $75 and $250, though most homeowners will pay about $150 for the part.

Knob or Handle

If your patio door needs a new handle or knob, the average cost for a DIY job falls between $40 and $100. Or, if you wish to bring in a professional, between $120 and $250.  

Replacing a Full Patio Door

If your existing patio door frame is in good shape and you simply need to install a new door, you should expect to pay between $600 and $5,000 for a new sliding patio door, depending on the shape and size of the entryway. This range is for a standard patio door and doesn’t include anything fancy, such as a bifold door, which is much pricier.

Common Patio Door Replacement Add-Ons

Replacing or upgrading any exterior doorway can inspire customizations that better fit your home and lifestyle. There are many types of screen doors for welcoming in breezy summer afternoons, storm doors for chilly winters, and patio doors with strong locks to add security.

Screen doors

Letting the cool air in while keeping insects and other pests out, a screen door is an almost essential addition to your patio. The cost of installing or replacing a screen door falls between $100 and $1,500. If your patio is on the smaller end, you might instead consider installing a retractable screen door.

Insulation 

Like any door, your patio door creates the opportunity for hot or cold air to leak in and out of the house, raising your energy bills. If this is a worry, consider adding additional insulation to your new patio door, which typically runs between $300 and $600

Security

To make sure that your patio door doesn’t become the easiest means of ingress for a watchful burglar, you’ll want to install a deadbolt or a dual-point locking system, to the tune of somewhere between $30 and $300

Additional FeatureAverage Cost
Screen doors$100 – $1,500
Insulation$300 – $600
Security$30 – $300

How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Patio Door Yourself?

Whether or not you bring in a pro, the bulk of the job’s costs will be on your materials. The average costs for labor in patio door replacement run between $400 and $1,400—so if you’ll be replacing a sliding glass door yourself, knock that off your total estimate.

Most experts recommend hiring a local door installation team to replace a patio door. This is not because of market capture by Big Door, but rather because installing a patio door involves all sorts of precision work, with many little steps that create ample opportunity for irrevocable error.

Ways to Save Money on Patio Door Replacement Costs

You can safely trim patio door replacement costs in several ways without risking quality. For example, while DIYing the entire job is not for everyone, handling some parts of the project yourself can lower your bottom line. Here are some cost-saving tips from start to finish.

  • Keep a flexible timeline to take advantage of seasonal sales on hardware.

  • Compare at least three quotes from local door installation teams.

  • Stick with the same type of patio door to avoid costly changes to the frame.

  • Install the weatherstripping or additional hardware yourself.

  • For wooden doors, paint the door slab yourself before hiring a professional.

  • Shop around for upcycled doors and second-hand hardware.

  • Book several other projects at the same time to lower the contractor's overhead costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

The typical time it takes to replace a patio door is between three and five hours. That time frame includes removal of the old door and making any necessary repairs before installing the door. However, the project could take up to a full day, depending on the door’s design and the surrounding wall structure.

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For the past ten years, Ginny Bartolone has encouraged readers to enhance their DIY skills in a wide range of home and lifestyle topics.
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