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The average cost of installing an overhead garage door is $1,320 - $2,100.
How much does it cost to install or an overhead garage door?
Overhead garage doors are sectional exterior doors that provide an entrance for automobiles into the house structure by rolling-up on tracks to the ceiling of the garage. They must provide the desired level of security, appearance, and weather sealing properties.
The typical cost of a fully installed average garage door replacement will vary by door grade, size, glass content, material, finish quality, accessories, and labor rate.
The choices and the typical cost for an overhead garage door replacement include:
| Type | Pros | Cons | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy grade 9' wide | Low cost | Economy appearance No decorative treatment No glass No insulation | $1110 | each |
| Standard grade 9' wide | Moderate cost Some decorative treatment Insulation | No glass | $1320 | each |
| High grade 9' wide | Best appearance Insulation Standard glass Motorized opener | Highest cost | $2100 | each |
| Economy grade 18' wide | Low cost | Economy appearance No decorative treatment No glass No insulation | $1480 | each |
| Standard grade 18' wide | Moderate cost Some decorative treatment Insulation | No glass | $1690 | each |
| High grade 18' wide | Best appearance Insulation Standard glass Motorized opener | Highest cost | $2500 | each |
The Types listed can be had at these prices in steel or wood surfaces that require painting, or plastic and fiberglass finishes that may not require painting maintenance. The typical overhead garage door opening is 6'8" tall and 8 to 18 feet wide for a single-car or two-car garage respectively. Any garage door may include an electric-motor opener with remote control.
The example project is to remove and dispose of an existing door (9' or 18' wide) and all hardware, and replace it with a new door and all new hardware. This project estimate assumes that no work is needed on the rough door opening once the old door has been properly removed (included in the estimate).
Cost breakdown
In the following tables the Material Cost figures are what the alert DIY persons should expect to pay for all material necessary to complete the installation.
Economy grade 6'8" tall x 9' wide
| Item | Unit Cost | Quantity | Line Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Door: flat surface steel, plastic, or fiberglass 1 finish surface; all track, fasteners 2, and hardware. | $572 | each | 1 | $572 |
| Lock kit with spring latch. | $53 | each | 1 | $53 |
| Material Cost | $625 | each | 1 | $625 |
| + Labor Cost | $485 | each | 1 | $485 |
| Total Cost | $1,110 | $1,110 | ||
Standard garde 6'8" tall x 9' wide
| Item | Unit Cost | Quantity | Line Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Door: insulated; decorative finish steel, aluminum, or fiberglass 1; with track, fasteners 2, and all hardware. | $779 | each | 1 | $779 |
| Lock kit with spring latch. | $56 | each | 1 | $56 |
| Material Cost | $835 | each | 1 | $835 |
| + Labor Cost | $485 | each | 1 | $485 |
| Total Cost | $1320 | $1320 | ||
High grade 6'8" tall x 9' wide
| Item | Unit Cost | Quantity | Line Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Door: insulated and with glass; decorative finish in steel, aluminum, or fiberglass 1; track, fasteners 2, and all hardware included. | $918 | each | 1 | $918 |
| Lock kit with spring latch. | $53 | each | 1 | $53 |
| Motorized electric door opener. | $508 | each | 1 | $508 |
| Material Cost | $1479 | each | 1 | $1479 |
| + Labor Cost | $621 | each | 1 | $621 |
| Total Cost | $2100 | $2100 | ||
Economy grade 6'8" tall x 18' wide
| Item | Unit Cost | Quantity | Line Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Door: flat surface steel, plastic, or fiberglass 1 finish surface; all track, fasteners 2, and hardware. | $942 | each | 1 | $942 |
| Lock kit with spring latch. | $53 | each | 1 | $53 |
| Material Cost | $995 | each | 1 | $995 |
| + Labor Cost | $485 | each | 1 | $485 |
| Total Cost | $1480 | $1480 | ||
Standard grade 6'8" tall x 18' wide
| Item | Unit Cost | Quantity | Line Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Door: insulated; decorative finish steel, aluminum, or fiberglass 1; with track, fasteners 2, and all hardware. | $1155 | each | 1 | $1155 |
| Lock kit with spring latch. | $50 | each | 1 | $50 |
| Material Cost | $1205 | each | 1 | $1205 |
| + Labor Cost | $485 | each | 1 | $485 |
| Total Cost | $1690 | $1690 | ||
High grade 6'8" tall x 18' wide
| Item | Unit Cost | Quantity | Line Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Door: insulated and with glass; decorative finish in steel, aluminum, or fiberglass 1; track, fasteners 2, and all hardware included. | $1,320 | each | 1 | $1,320 |
| Lock kit with spring latch. | $52 | each | 1 | $52 |
| Motorized electric door opener. | $508 | each | 1 | $508 |
| Material Cost | $1880 | each | 1 | $1880 |
| + Labor Cost | $620 | each | 1 | $620 |
| Total Cost | $2500 | $2500 | ||
Additional considerations and costs
- Included is the removal cost of $200 per door including 4 man-hours of labor.
- Additionally, the professional installation crew of two will be onsite about 4 hours.
- The DIY homeowner should expect a total of at least 16 man-hours.
- The professional installer may charge an additional displacement fee.
- Not included is any electrical work for the optional motorized door opener.
- Taxes and any permit fees are not included.
The door between the garage and the living space may need to be fire-resistant, and is a good location to assure greatest security against unwanted home-entry. See for example: How much does it cost to install an entry-door? A garage typically should include an exterior entry-door for persons in order to not require garage door opening for personnel passage to the exterior.
Remodeling Terms Cheat Sheet
Definitions in laymen's terms, cost considerations, pictures and things you need to know.See full cheat sheet.
1 Fiberglass: Plastic that is reinforced with glass fibers. The fibers may be mixed randomly throughout the plastic, or come in the form of a flat sheet, or be woven into a fabric
2 Fasteners: Hardware used to attach two or more objects to each other. A common example is a nail
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