Garage Door Replacement Cost

Garage door replacement costs $600 to $2,750. Full replacements run the same as the average new installation. You might save some money if you use your old opener or rails. The following chart breaks down the individual prices of each item.

Garage Door Replacement Cost Considerations

Whatever your budget, add 20% for overages and other cost considerations when either installing a new door or replacing the one you already have. Some common additions you’ll want to think about include:

• Location: cost varies. If it costs more to live there, it’ll probably cost more for the door.
• Removing and disposing: $25-$100. Often included in your quote.
• Resizing the opening: $500-$5,000. Costs depend on structural needs. Simply adding height means removing, bracing and replacing structural elements that hold up the roof.
• Hardware replacement: $50-$350. Hardware includes springs, hinges and bolts. Most hardware comes included in the estimate.
• Materials: You'll choose a new door from a wide variety of materials, styles, shapes and sizes, which varies widely in price.

Garage Door Replacement or Repair Cost Comparison

Garage door repairs run anywhere from $100 to $600 or more. Even at its worst, it’s 50% less to repair than replace. Actual costs depend on what you’re fixing.

• Garage door repairs cost $150-$350.
• Garage door opener repair costs $125-$350.
• Garage door spring repair costs $150-$350.

Manual vs. Automatic Garage Door Cost

You’ll spend $600 to $2,150 on a manual door while making it automatic adds $200 to $1,300 to the project. An automatic garage opener marks the main difference. Installing one has a variety of cost factors, discussed in the next section.

Garage Door Opener

Automatic garage door opener installation costs $225 to $525. You can get these put on both new and existing installs. They’re programmable to most common remotes and typically have a keypad as well. Extra remotes cost anywhere from $20 to $60.

New installations might also need a new circuit or at least a new receptacle installed. A new circuit might run $500 to $800 while an electrical outlet installation costs $100 to $185. You’ll need one to plug your garage door opener into.

New Garage Door Costs and Installation

On average, you’ll spend $700 to $2,500 on most new garage doors, including all labor and materials. Final price depends on a few key factors, including:

• Level of customization
• Material
• Design
• Quantity

Custom Garage Door Cost

Customizing your doors costs anywhere from $800 to $10,000. But it’s all about matching your home’s current design and aesthetic. Some customization options you might consider include:

• Windows. Higher end look and allow in natural light.
• Trim and panels. Any material or style.
• Shatterproof glass or frosty plastic to add a modern touch.
• Barn door styles.
• Murals and multiple colors.

Garage Door Installation Pricing

Garage door installation pricing for labor runs $200 to $500 per door. This doesn’t include any of the materials.

Average Cost of Garage Door by Type

You’ll spend between $600 to $4,000 or more depending on the type of material you choose. Type only affects the price of the unit itself, not the labor charges. It takes the same amount of time and labor to install an off-the-shelf $350 aluminum styles as it does a $2,000 custom wooden one. Garage door prices range from $300 to $3,500 for most standard models.

*High-end wood and composite units can reach $10,000.

*For a single door up to 10 ft wide.

Garage Door Insulation

Garage door insulation costs $50 to $500. You can purchase insulated units for $200 to $600 more than its non-insulated model.

For existing doors without insulation, you have a few options:

• Fiberglass and reflective kits: $50-$100. DIY solution with low to moderate R-value and little sound dampening.
• Polystyrene: $100-$200. Adds moderate R-value with some sound dampening.
• Polyurethane: $200-$500. Adds the highest R-value, structural support and sound dampening.

Single and Double Garage Doors

You’ll spend between $600 and $4,000 for stock and semi-custom doors depending on whether you have a single wide or double car garage. Triple car garages tend to have one single and one double bay for vehicles.

One Car Garage Door Cost

A single car garage door costs $600 to $2,000 with both labor and materials. A single car garage door runs from 8 to 10 feet wide. Most modern homes tend to have at least a 9 ft opening.

Two Car Garage Door Cost

A two car garage door costs $800 to $4,000+ completely installed. Most double bay units run 15 to 17 feet wide.

Interior Overhead and Roll Up Doors for Living Spaces

Adding an overhead roll up glass garage door to your living room, kitchen or bedroom costs far more than your standard garage. Yet, it’s a stylish way to both open your home to the outside and bring in more light with glass panels. For colder climates, you’ll want to opt for a door with high efficiency insulated glass panels.

You’ll need to consider a few extra costs, including:

• Moving electrical wiring costs $6-$8 per linear foot.
• Hiring an architect costs $2,000-$9,500.
• Knocking down a wall costs $300-$10,000.
• Building a new wall costs $1,000-$3,000.

DIY vs. Hire a Professional

Unless you have experience installing overhead doors, always hire a professional. They’re heavy and dangerous when installed incorrectly. Tracks need to be parallel, springs wound correctly and the opener placed in the right spot. Don’t risk injury or damaging your garage, hire a garage door installer near you for a perfect fit in a few hours. With a professional install, you can expect about an 85% return on your investment.

FAQs

Are glass garage doors expensive?

Glass garage doors can cost $5,000 or more with the door mainly glass panels in frames. However, wood or metal with glass windows start at only $700.

How long does it take to put in a new garage door?

It’ll take 4 to 7 hours to install a garage door.

Can you buy replacement panels for a garage door?

You can sometimes purchase replacement panels for doors from a garage door repair professional in your area. They aren’t usually for sale directly to you.

Can you install a new garage door on old tracks?

If it’s the same type of door, you can install it on old tracks. Typically, new installs include new tracks.

Are glass garage doors insulated?

Glass doors are only as insulated as the rating of the glass itself.

What is the best residential garage door?

The best residential garage door depends heavily on your home, needs, climate, design and what you’d really like. What might be best for one family might not meet the demands of another.

How long do garage doors last?

Some manufacturers claim only 15 to 30 years. But, with proper care, garage doors can last almost indefinitely or at least as long as the home.

How much does it cost to install a double garage door?

Installing a double garage door costs $800 to $4,000. The material and design you choose determine the final price.