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A new garage door is a rare home project that’s both affordable and one of the best resale investments you can make. Installed, expect $1,000 to $3,500 in 2026, averaging around $1,800, with size and material driving the price.
What you’re paying for
Unlike most projects, the door itself is the bulk of the cost — installation labor is only $200–$500. So your choices about size, material, insulation, and windows determine the total far more than labor does.
Cost by size and type
The table below shows typical installed pricing by size and material, from a standard steel single-car door to a custom wood two-car door.
Why it’s a top resale project
Garage doors consistently rank at or near the top of national cost-vs-value reports, frequently recouping most or all of their cost at resale. The reason is curb appeal: the garage door is often the largest visible feature of a home’s facade, so replacing a dated one transforms the whole front elevation cheaply.
Steel vs. wood vs. insulated
Steel is the affordable, low-maintenance standard and what most homeowners choose. Insulated doors cost more but matter for attached garages and living spaces nearby. Wood and custom carriage-house doors deliver high-end looks at a premium price and need more upkeep.
How to save on a garage door
- Choose insulated steel for the best balance of cost, durability, and efficiency.
- Skip decorative windows if budget is tight — they add cost and reduce insulation.
- Bundle the opener only if yours is failing.
- Get a couple of quotes — door pricing varies more than installation.
| Item | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Garage door (single) | $600 – $2,200 | – |
| Garage door (two-car) | $800 – $3,000 | – |
| Installation labor | $200 – $500 | – |
| New opener (optional) | $200 – $700 | – |
| Old door removal & haul-away | $50 – $200 | – |
| Option | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single-car door | $700 – $2,700 | – |
| Two-car door | $1,000 – $3,500 | – |
| Steel (standard) | $700 – $2,000 | – |
| Insulated / windows | $1,200 – $3,000 | – |
| Wood or custom | $2,000 – $6,000+ | – |
What affects the price
- Size A two-car door uses more material and costs more than a single.
- Material Steel is the affordable standard; wood and custom doors cost the most.
- Insulation Insulated doors cost more but help with attached garages and comfort.
- Windows & design Decorative windows, hardware, and styles like carriage-house add cost.
- Opener Replacing the opener at the same time adds $200–$700.
Garage door replacement cost by state
Where you live can change the price as much as the options you pick. Labor is a big part of the bill, and construction workers are paid more in some states than others. A typical garage door replacement job costs about $1,200 to $4,100 in Hawaii (17% above the U.S. average). In Arkansas, it costs about $850 to $3,000 (15% below the U.S. average).
See the typical cost in all 50 states and D.C.
| State | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $870 – $3,000 |
| Alaska | $1,200 – $4,000 |
| Arizona | $950 – $3,300 |
| Arkansas | $850 – $3,000 |
| California | $1,100 – $3,900 |
| Colorado | $1,000 – $3,500 |
| Connecticut | $1,100 – $3,700 |
| Delaware | $980 – $3,400 |
| District of Columbia | $1,100 – $3,800 |
| Florida | $910 – $3,200 |
| Georgia | $920 – $3,200 |
| Hawaii | $1,200 – $4,100 |
| Idaho | $940 – $3,300 |
| Illinois | $1,200 – $4,000 |
| Indiana | $1,000 – $3,500 |
| Iowa | $970 – $3,400 |
| Kansas | $950 – $3,300 |
| Kentucky | $930 – $3,300 |
| Louisiana | $900 – $3,200 |
| Maine | $980 – $3,400 |
| Maryland | $1,000 – $3,500 |
| Massachusetts | $1,200 – $4,000 |
| Michigan | $1,000 – $3,500 |
| Minnesota | $1,100 – $3,800 |
| Mississippi | $870 – $3,000 |
| Missouri | $1,000 – $3,600 |
| Montana | $980 – $3,400 |
| Nebraska | $940 – $3,300 |
| Nevada | $1,000 – $3,600 |
| New Hampshire | $990 – $3,500 |
| New Jersey | $1,100 – $4,000 |
| New Mexico | $920 – $3,200 |
| New York | $1,100 – $3,900 |
| North Carolina | $900 – $3,200 |
| North Dakota | $1,000 – $3,500 |
| Ohio | $1,000 – $3,500 |
| Oklahoma | $910 – $3,200 |
| Oregon | $1,100 – $3,900 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,000 – $3,500 |
| Rhode Island | $1,000 – $3,600 |
| South Carolina | $910 – $3,200 |
| South Dakota | $900 – $3,200 |
| Tennessee | $920 – $3,200 |
| Texas | $910 – $3,200 |
| Utah | $940 – $3,300 |
| Vermont | $970 – $3,400 |
| Virginia | $950 – $3,300 |
| Washington | $1,200 – $4,100 |
| West Virginia | $950 – $3,300 |
| Wisconsin | $1,000 – $3,600 |
| Wyoming | $990 – $3,500 |
These are numbers to plan with, not quotes. Each one is this guide's U.S. range, adjusted for what construction workers earn in that state. See every state cost guide or how we estimate.
Common questions
- How much does a two-car garage door cost installed?
- A two-car garage door runs $1,000–$3,500 installed, depending on material, insulation, and windows. A single-car door runs $700–$2,700.
- Is garage door replacement a good investment?
- Yes — it consistently tops national cost-vs-value reports, often recouping most or all of its cost at resale thanks to its big curb-appeal impact.
- How much is just labor?
- Installation labor is typically $200–$500. The door itself is most of the cost, which is why material and size matter most.
- Should I replace the opener too?
- If your opener is old or noisy, replacing it with the door (adds $200–$700) saves a second service call and gets you quieter belt-drive and smart features.
- Do insulated garage doors save energy?
- For attached garages and rooms above or beside them, an insulated door improves comfort and can modestly reduce heating and cooling loss.
- How long does installation take?
- A standard garage door replacement is usually a 3–5 hour job for a pro crew, including removing the old door.
How we estimate: These are typical U.S. prices for materials and for hiring a pro to install them. We checked them against the 2026 sources listed below (see how we get our numbers). Your price depends on where you live, the size of the job and the materials you pick. Get two or three written bids before you choose a contractor.
Sources
We checked the prices on this page against 2026 numbers from these sources: