How Much Does Garage Door Replacement Cost?
Updated for 2026 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
What Does Garage Door Replacement Include?
A new garage door dramatically improves curb appeal and energy efficiency. Options include steel, wood, aluminum, and fiberglass in various styles and insulation levels.
The national average cost for garage door replacement is $1,800 per door. Most homeowners pay between $800 and $4,000, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Material
Steel: $800-$2,500. Wood: $1,500-$4,000. Aluminum: $1,000-$2,500
Size
Single (8x7): $800-$2,000. Double (16x7): $1,200-$4,000
Key Cost Factors
- ✓Door material
- ✓Size (single vs double)
- ✓Insulation
- ✓Style and windows
- ✓Opener included
- ✓Installation complexity
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Steel doors offer the best value for most homeowners
- 2.Adding windows costs $200-$500 extra but improves appearance significantly
- 3.Buy door and opener together for package pricing
📈 Garage Door Replacement Cost Trends (2022–2026)
Prices have increased +17.8% over the last 5 years
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,528 | — |
| 2023 | $1,592 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $1,696 | +6.5% |
| 2025 | $1,744 | +2.8% |
| 2026 | $1,800 | +3.2% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
Garage Door Replacement Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $656 | $1,476 | $3,280 |
| Alaska | $1,024 | $2,304 | $5,120 |
| Arizona | $760 | $1,710 | $3,800 |
| Arkansas | $640 | $1,440 | $3,200 |
| California | $1,080 | $2,430 | $5,400 |
| Colorado | $864 | $1,944 | $4,320 |
| Connecticut | $976 | $2,196 | $4,880 |
| Delaware | $840 | $1,890 | $4,200 |
| District of Columbia | $1,000 | $2,250 | $5,000 |
| Florida | $784 | $1,764 | $3,920 |
| Georgia | $720 | $1,620 | $3,600 |
| Hawaii | $1,136 | $2,556 | $5,680 |
| Idaho | $736 | $1,656 | $3,680 |
| Illinois | $840 | $1,890 | $4,200 |
| Indiana | $704 | $1,584 | $3,520 |
| Iowa | $688 | $1,548 | $3,440 |
| Kansas | $680 | $1,530 | $3,400 |
| Kentucky | $672 | $1,512 | $3,360 |
| Louisiana | $696 | $1,566 | $3,480 |
| Maine | $816 | $1,836 | $4,080 |
| Maryland | $920 | $2,070 | $4,600 |
| Massachusetts | $1,040 | $2,340 | $5,200 |
| Michigan | $736 | $1,656 | $3,680 |
| Minnesota | $816 | $1,836 | $4,080 |
| Mississippi | $624 | $1,404 | $3,120 |
| Missouri | $696 | $1,566 | $3,480 |
| Montana | $760 | $1,710 | $3,800 |
| Nebraska | $704 | $1,584 | $3,520 |
| Nevada | $816 | $1,836 | $4,080 |
| New Hampshire | $896 | $2,016 | $4,480 |
| New Jersey | $1,000 | $2,250 | $5,000 |
| New Mexico | $720 | $1,620 | $3,600 |
| New York | $1,056 | $2,376 | $5,280 |
| North Carolina | $720 | $1,620 | $3,600 |
| North Dakota | $720 | $1,620 | $3,600 |
| Ohio | $720 | $1,620 | $3,600 |
| Oklahoma | $664 | $1,494 | $3,320 |
| Oregon | $880 | $1,980 | $4,400 |
| Pennsylvania | $816 | $1,836 | $4,080 |
| Rhode Island | $920 | $2,070 | $4,600 |
| South Carolina | $696 | $1,566 | $3,480 |
| South Dakota | $680 | $1,530 | $3,400 |
| Tennessee | $688 | $1,548 | $3,440 |
| Texas | $744 | $1,674 | $3,720 |
| Utah | $760 | $1,710 | $3,800 |
| Vermont | $864 | $1,944 | $4,320 |
| Virginia | $840 | $1,890 | $4,200 |
| Washington | $920 | $2,070 | $4,600 |
| West Virginia | $640 | $1,440 | $3,200 |
| Wisconsin | $752 | $1,692 | $3,760 |
| Wyoming | $736 | $1,656 | $3,680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the ROI on a new garage door?
A garage door replacement is consistently one of the highest ROI home improvements, returning 90-100%+ of cost in home value.
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