Home Service Job Cost Calculator
Cost to Replace a Garage Door
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Garage Door Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade garage door. | 1 door | $490.50 | $976.13 |
| Garage Door Labor Direct labor expenses to replace garage door. | 4.1 hours | $121.34 | $238.16 |
| Garage Door Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to replace garage door including: connectors, fasteners, and adhesives. | 1 door | $20.00 | $25.00 |
| Garage Door Debris Disposal Costs Costs to load and haul away old materials and installation waste. | $23.63 | $26.13 | |
| Totals - Cost to Replace Garage Door | 1 door | $655.47 | $1,265.41 |
| | Average cost per door | $655.47 | $1,265.41 |
Cost to Replace a Garage Door - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Replace a Garage Door averages $655.47 - $1,265.41 per door in 2013. This Garage Door Replacement cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Garage Door Replacement project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "doors" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Garage Door Replacement - Average Cost Per Door
Expect to pay in the high end of the $655.47 - $1,265.41 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 Garage Door Replacement: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Replace a 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 Garage Door Replacement, 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 Garage Door Replacement jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Garage Door Replacement. 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 Replace a Garage Door - References
- The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 6: Kitchens and Baths U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 5: Partitions, Ceilings, Floors, and Stairs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- Manual of Standard Estimating Practice American Society of Professional Estimators, Jul 2012, Editorial Staff
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
