Cost of Garage Doors

January 2013

Do you need to know the range of average installed costs for Garage Doors in your zip code? Do you need an independent, 2013 cost breakdown of Garage Door material and installation costs?

The Homewyse Garage Door cost estimator provides up to date pricing information for your area. Enter your zip code, the size of your project below and click "Update". The table below summarizes the average 2013 cost to install Garage Doors in your area for good, better and custom quality work.

To avoid costly problems and get quality work at a fair price, have Garage Door installation completed by a licensed and bonded Carpenter. Use the free Homewyse checklist for proven advice in finding, hiring and managing a trustworthy Carpenter.
You may be able to save on Garage Door installation costs by hiring a Garage Door Installer. Make sure that any prospective Garage Door Installer has relevant Garage Door experience, that you verify past work, and that you follow the homewyse checklist.
Avoid costly warranty and maintenance problems for your Garage Door project. Use the homewyse Single Garage Door Installation checklists to make sure your project is completed with proper installation techniques and materials.

Garage Doors - Pricing and Installation Cost Notes

Garage Door installation costs are commonly quoted from a standard rate and can be estimated by the service professional with inspecting the job site.
The homewyse cost estimates includes all typical costs for all door mounting hardware and support attachments, door assembly and installation.
Higher priced Garage Doors may include features such as higher quality door appearance, sturdier door and operating components.
The homewyse installation cost estimate does not include costs for modifications to rough opening or structural framing, installation or modifications to opening trim moldings, and installation of automatic garage door opener.
Expect to pay an additional 5% - 14% in material and installation costs for complex installation configurations and patterns.
Save money on the total project by having multiple vendors bid on the same, complete description of Garage Door work for your project.

Garage Door Costs	zip code	units
	Basic	Better	Best
Garage Door - Material Prices	$435 - $824	$768 - $1,212	$1,157 - $1,545
Garage Door - Installation Cost	$79 - $96	$94 - $100	$99 - $105
Garage Door - Total	$514 - $919	$862 - $1,312	$1,255 - $1,650
Garage Door - Total Average Cost per unit	$716.86	$1,087.40	$1,452.64