The price tag on a new patio door can swing from a few hundred dollars to well over five thousand, and that range leaves many homeowners guessing. CountBricks eliminates the uncertainty. Our AI-powered estimating engine listens to your site walkthrough, captures every measurement, and delivers a real-time figure you can trust. Below, we break down exactly what drives patio doors cost so you can budget with confidence.
• Door style and configuration (sliding, French, multi-panel, stacking)
• Frame material (vinyl, fiberglass, aluminum, wood, clad wood)
• Glass type and energy performance
• Hardware, screens, and integrated blinds
• Rough opening preparation and structural changes
• Labor rates in your zip code
• Permit and disposal fees
• Finish carpentry and interior trim package
Vinyl
Vinyl is the budget-friendly workhorse of patio doors. Expect material costs between $450 and $1,200 for a standard two-panel slider. CountBricks catalogs regional supplier pricing daily, so your estimate always reflects current market rates.
Fiberglass
Homeowners looking for more rigidity and slimmer frames often step up to fiberglass. Material pricing usually lands between $1,200 and $2,400. Fiberglass excels in extreme climates, delivering superior thermal expansion control.
Aluminum
For expansive openings or contemporary aesthetics, thermally broken aluminum frames start around $1,500 and can exceed $3,500 depending on panel count and finish. Our AI flags necessary upgraded flashing details automatically when aluminum is selected.
Wood & Clad Wood
Nothing competes with the warmth of real wood. Expect $2,000 to $4,500 for quality clad units. Because wood requires vigilant weatherproofing, CountBricks inserts the correct exterior sealing tasks into your schedule without manual entry.
1. Double-pane Low-E is the modern baseline
2. Triple-pane improves U-factor but adds 15-20% cost
3. Impact-rated glass for storm zones can double the glazing allowance
4. Built-in blinds add $250-$450 per panel
• Basic retrofit into an existing opening: 3–5 labor hours
• Widening a wall for a larger door: 10–14 labor hours plus framing materials
• Structural beam installation: add engineer fees and 6–8 labor hours
• Interior trim and exterior siding repair: 2–4 labor hours
CountBricks voice-driven workflow assigns each crew member by skill code and local wage rate, instantly converting hours to cost. That means no more guesswork or outdated flat-rate charts.
• Dumpster or haul-away fees for the existing door
• Permit application costs that vary by municipality
• Temporary weather protection if framing is left open overnight
• Touch-up painting of adjacent walls and casing
Our platform surfaces these line items automatically, ensuring you never eat unforeseen expenses.
Material: $925
Labor: $640
Permit & Waste: $110
Finishes & Hardware: $175
Total Patio Doors Cost: $1,850 (±6%)
All numbers above come straight from the CountBricks regional cost database updated daily. Adjust the configuration in the app and watch the figure update in real time.
• AI listens, measures, and builds the estimate while you walk the site
• Automatic material lists sent to preferred suppliers
• One-click conversion of estimate to professional PDF quote
• Voice-guided change orders keep margins intact
• Seamless sync to CountBricks.com/invoices for progress billing
1. Open the CountBricks mobile app and start a new project.
2. Activate voice mode and describe the existing opening and desired door type.
3. Confirm AI-generated measurements or scan the rough opening with LiDAR.
4. Review the auto-populated patio doors cost line items.
5. Adjust margins, delivery dates, and payment terms.
6. Hit “Send Quote” to deliver a branded proposal to your client.
• Allocate 10% contingency for weather or structural surprises
• Opt for energy-efficient glass to save on long-term utility bills
• Schedule installation away from peak rain seasons
• Keep interior trim profiles consistent with adjoining rooms
CountBricks makes cost clarity the norm, not the exception. Sign up at CountBricks.com/services and experience real-time, voice-driven estimating that wins jobs and safeguards profitability.
When the Ramirez family wanted to replace a drafty 1970s slider with an energy-efficient three-panel fiberglass door, they called a local contractor who runs every project through CountBricks. Here’s how the numbers stacked up.
• Contractor dictated opening size, wall type, and exterior brick veneer.
• CountBricks recognized the need for a new LVL header and auto-added engineering fees.
• Real-time patio doors cost estimate: $4,720 at ±5% accuracy.
The contractor uploaded the existing floor plan. CountBricks’ AI takeoff tool traced the exterior wall, confirmed rough opening dimensions, and adjusted flashing tape quantities. This cut manual plan review time from 45 minutes to under 5.
During demo, unexpected termite damage extended the repair scope. The contractor simply said, “Add 12 feet of 2x6 sill replacement,” and the estimate updated labor and material in seconds. The change order—priced at $385—was emailed to the homeowner for e-signature before work resumed.
Original estimate: $4,720
Approved change orders: $385
Final invoice via CountBricks.com/invoices: $5,105
The job closed within 1% of the revised AI projection, and the homeowner praised the transparency.
• Scan existing walls with CountBricks LiDAR to reveal hidden framing conflicts.
• Use our built-in energy calculator to upsell Low-E glass with precise ROI figures.
• Bundle drywall repair and painting tasks; the software auto-optimizes crew scheduling.
From rapid estimating to bulletproof invoicing, CountBricks keeps every detail in sync. Explore more success stories at CountBricks.com/portfolio and see how your next patio door project can benefit from AI that actually understands construction.
