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Cost to Install a Double Garage Door
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Double Garage Door Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade double garage door. | 1 door | $540.25 | $1,373.69 |
| Double Garage Door Labor Direct labor expenses to install double garage door. | 3.5 hours | $107.12 | $224.07 |
| Double Garage Door Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install double garage door including: corrosion resistant fasteners, flashing and exterior grade caulking, weather stripping and sealants. | 1 door | $23.50 | $25.45 |
| Double Garage Door Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: pneumatic finish nailer, 12" compound miter saw, biscuit joiner, detail sander. | $63.75 | $86.25 | |
| Totals - Cost to Install Double Garage Door | 1 door | $734.62 | $1,709.45 |
| | Average cost per door | $734.62 | $1,709.45 |
Cost to Install a Double Garage Door - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install a Double Garage Door averages $734.62 - $1,709.45 per door in 2013. This Double Garage Door Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Double Garage Door Installation project:
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Double Garage Door Installation - Average Cost Per Door
Expect to pay in the high end of the $734.62 - $1,709.45 per door range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Double Garage Door Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install a Double Garage Door - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Double Garage Door Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Double Garage Door Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Double Garage Door Installation. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install a Double Garage Door - References
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 2: Exterior Walls U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- The Building Estimator's Reference Book , Mar 2012,
- How to Estimate the Cost of Optional Exterior Wall/Structural Assemblies American Society of Professional Estimators, Jun 2010, Brad Aiken, CPE
