Patio door installation costs $600 to $6,000 including the door and labor, with most replacements landing near $2,500.1,3 A standard sliding glass door runs $1,200 to $4,000 installed.1 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on door type, size, frame material, glass and local installer rates.
$2,500
average replacement (HomeAdvisor)
$2,555
sliding door average (Angi)
$1,200–$4,000
sliding installed (HomeGuide)
$200–$1,000
labor (HomeGuide)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HomeAdvisor | $2,500 average replacement, $600 – $10,000 | Most pay $1,550 – $6,250; labor $400 – $1,400 |
| Angi | $2,555 average sliding install, $1,168 – $4,131 | 1,827 verified projects; size and type tables below |
| Fixr | $2,756 average sliding install, $2,000 – $4,000 | 72″ x 80″ aluminum example |
| HomeGuide | $600 – $6,000 new install; $700 – $6,500 replacement | Type, frame and parts tables below |
Three of the four sources print an average between $2,500 and $2,800 for a standard installed sliding door, and the HomeGuide range brackets the same territory. The wider ranges reflect door type: a basic vinyl slider and a bifold wall are very different jobs.1,2,3,4
Cost by door type (HomeGuide, installed)
| Type | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Sliding glass door | $1,200 – $4,000 |
| French door (exterior) | $1,300 – $5,500 |
| Telescoping door | $1,500 – $5,000 |
| Bifold doors | $5,000 – $20,000 |
French doors quoted for interior openings run lower, $600 to $3,000, but a patio door is an exterior door with weatherproofing and security requirements.1
Sliding door cost by size (Angi)
| Size (inches) | Average cost |
|---|---|
| 60 x 80 | $1,000 |
| 72 x 80 | $1,200 |
| 96 x 82 | $1,600 |
| 96 x 96 | $1,900 |
| 108 x 80 | $2,100 |
| 144 x 96 | $2,900 |
Standard sizes run $10 to $50 per square foot, with small doors starting around $400 and large multi-panel doors reaching $3,500.2
Frame material (door only)
| Material | HomeGuide | Angi |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $400 – $1,200 | $300 – $1,200 |
| Aluminum | $600 – $2,500 | $750 – $2,500 |
| Composite | not listed | $600 – $1,200 |
| Fiberglass | $800 – $3,500 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Wood | $1,000 – $5,000 | $1,000 – $3,000 |
Labor and extras
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Installation labor | $200 – $1,000 | HomeGuide |
| Labor (replacement jobs) | $400 – $1,400 | HomeAdvisor |
| Old door removal and disposal | $100 – $500 | HomeGuide |
| Glass replacement only | $300 – $1,200 | HomeGuide |
| Single sliding panel replacement | $450 – $700 | HomeGuide |
| Rollers and tracks | $100 – $300 | HomeGuide |
| Screen | $130 – $550 | HomeGuide |
Upgrades (Angi)
| Type | Cost range |
|---|---|
| Automatic | $1,000 – $3,500 |
| Hurricane-proof | $2,000 – $3,000 |
| Soundproof | $2,000 – $3,500 |
| Double-pane | $2,500 – $3,500 |
| Multi-pane | $2,500 – $6,500 |
DIY or hire
A like-for-like slider swap on a sound frame is an experienced-DIY job, but exterior doors carry water-intrusion risk when flashed wrong, and large multi-panel or bifold systems are pro installs. The Home Depot patio doors category shows current pricing by type and frame material.
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Sources
1. HomeGuide — Patio Door Installation Cost
2. Angi — Sliding Door Cost
3. HomeAdvisor — Patio Door Replacement Cost
4. Fixr — Sliding Patio Door Installation Cost