A garage door replacement costs $1,200 to $2,800 in 2026 for a standard steel door, installed. Most homeowners pay about $1,231 for one door. A double door costs $1,800 to $3,500. The job covers the door, removal, labour, tracks, springs and opener. Use the garage door replacement cost calculator below. Pick your size, material and extras for a full-job total.
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A full replacement costs $700 to $4,500 installed in 2026. Most standard steel jobs land between $1,200 and $2,800. That is the door, the removal, the labour and the opener together — not the door alone.
Angi puts the national average at $1,231 — see the Angi replacement cost guide, 21 Sep 2026. RealCostIQ puts the average at about $1,400 — see the RealCostIQ installation cost guide, July 2026. SensibleDigs puts a single door at about $2,171 and a double at about $3,478 (2026). The gap has a reason. Angi’s average includes basic uninsulated singles. The higher figures are insulated mid-range doors.
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| Full job | Typical cost in 2026, installed | What it usually covers |
|---|---|---|
| Single door, basic steel (8×7 or 9×7) | $700–$1,600 | Door, tracks, labour, removal |
| Single door, insulated steel | $1,200–$2,200 | Insulated door, tracks, labour, removal |
| Double door, basic steel (16×7) | $1,200–$2,800 | Door, tracks, labour, removal |
| Double door, insulated steel | $1,700–$4,000 | Insulated door, tracks, labour, removal |
| Two single doors (instead of 1 double) | $1,200–$4,900 | 2 doors, 2 openers, labour, removal |
| Double door, wood or custom | $3,500–$8,000+ | Custom door, tracks, labour, removal |
Sources: Angi, 21 Sep 2026; RealCostIQ, July 2026; RemodelFinder, 2026. See also the Garage Reference replacement cost calculator, sources accessed 14 Sep 2026. Prices include door and labour. Your area moves the total by 10% to 40%.
A replacement bill has 6 parts. Most quotes show only 1 number. Ask for all 6.
The door. The door is 60% to 70% of your quote. Steel is cheapest. Wood is dearest. A double door costs about 1.5 times a single door in the same material.
Labour. A straight replacement takes 3 to 5 hours with 2 installers. Labour runs $200 to $500 per door (Angi, 21 Sep 2026), and $300 to $600 for a 3- to 6-hour job (Liberty Home Guard, 1 Sep 2026). A new or wider opening, or a damaged frame, adds $500 to $1,500.
Removal. Old door removal and haul-away costs $50 to $200 (Angi, 21 Sep 2026), or $50 to $250 (Garage Reference, accessed 14 Sep 2026). Get it in writing — some quotes leave it out and add it later.
Tracks, springs and hardware. A heavier insulated or wooden door needs new torsion springs, matched to the new door’s weight. Springs, cables, tracks and rollers are often a separate line. If your old tracks are bent or rusted, add $125 to $300.
The opener. A new opener adds $220 to $540 (RealCostIQ, July 2026). If your old opener still works, keep it — see the opener section below.
Permit and repairs found on the day. A permit costs $40 to $120 when one is required (Angi, 21 Sep 2026). Most standard replacements do not need one. Rot or water damage found once the old door is off adds $155 to $380 (Angi, 21 Sep 2026).
A worked full-job example, from Garage Reference (sources accessed 14 Sep 2026): a double insulated steel door, old door hauled away, existing opener kept. Door $700–$3,500 (typical $2,100), insulation +$150–$600 (typical $375), labour $300–$700 (typical $488), removal $50–$250 (typical $133). Full-job total: about $1,200 low, ~$3,096 typical, $5,050 high.
Size decides the door price and the labour time. Material decides the rest.
A single door is 8×7 or 9×7 feet and costs $700 to $1,600 in basic steel. A double door is 16×7 feet and costs $1,200 to $2,800. An oversized double, 18×7 to 20×8 feet, costs $2,000 to $4,500 or more (RemodelFinder, 2026).
Two single doors cost $1,200 to $4,900 for the pair (Angi, 21 Sep 2026). You need 2 openers, which adds $220 to $540 each. A three-car garage with 3 single doors reaches $1,700 to $7,200 (Angi, 21 Sep 2026).
Measure the opening, not the old door. A 1-inch error can mean a custom door, which adds $500 to $2,000. If you are not sure of the weight of the door you are replacing, use the garage door weight calculator. An 8×7 steel door weighs 83 lbs.
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Steel is the baseline. A steel single door costs $450 to $1,500 for the door alone, and $700 to $3,500 for a double (Fixr, via Garage Reference, accessed 14 Sep 2026). It is strong and light, but it dents — touch up a scratch fast, or it rusts.
Aluminium costs $600 to $2,900 per door (Angi, 21 Sep 2026). It never rusts and suits damp air.
Vinyl costs $800 to $2,500 per door (Angi, 21 Sep 2026). It needs little upkeep.
Wood composite looks like wood and costs less than real wood. A double door costs $2,000 to $5,000 installed — price the door alone first with the garage door cost calculator.
Fibreglass costs $800 to $2,700 per door (Angi, 21 Sep 2026). It suits humid or coastal air but can crack in a hard knock.
Classic wood is the dearest material. Real wood costs $900 to $4,500 per door (Angi, 21 Sep 2026), and a custom wood or full-glass double passes $6,000 installed (SensibleDigs, 2026). Wood needs refinishing every 2 to 3 years. A dented panel does not always mean a full replacement — price one panel with the garage door panel replacement cost calculator first.
Tip: pick the material for your climate first, then for looks. Price the insulation with the garage door R-value calculator before you choose.
Three lines hide in most quotes. Check for all 3 before you sign.
Removal. $50 to $250, or $0 if it is in the quote. It should cover the panels, the hardware and the old tracks.
Labour. $200 to $500 per door is the standard range (Angi, 21 Sep 2026). A job with new tracks and hardware runs $350 to $600. A job with structural work runs $500 to $1,500 more.
Extras. Windows add $200 to $500. A carriage-house look, decorative hardware or a custom colour adds $200 to $800. A permit adds $40 to $120 when one is needed. Smart features — a keypad, smart opener, motion light — add $200 to $1,200 (Angi, 21 Sep 2026).
Get 2 to 3 quotes for any job over $500. Each quote should list the same 6 lines: door, labour, removal, tracks and springs, opener, permit. If a quote shows 1 number, ask for the breakdown.
An opener is not always in the door quote. Ask before you sign.
A chain-drive opener costs about $405 installed (GarageCalculator, Oct 2026). It is the cheapest and the loudest.
A belt-drive opener costs about $505 installed (GarageCalculator, Oct 2026). It is quiet and suits an attached garage with a bedroom above it.
A wall-mount opener costs about $900 installed (GarageCalculator, Oct 2026). It mounts beside the door, frees the ceiling, and needs torsion springs.
Angi puts most opener jobs at $218 to $540 installed, average $379 (3 Aug 2026). That covers a basic chain or belt unit. A wall-mount unit sits above it. If your opener is under 10 years old and runs quietly, keep it and save $220 to $540. If it hums but the door does not move, the drive gear or logic board has failed — price the repair first with the garage door opener cost calculator before you buy a new one.
A pro install takes 3 to 5 hours. A first-time DIY install takes 8 to 12 hours — the gap is the springs, tracks, and balance.
A DIY install saves $200 to $500 in labour. It risks 3 things. First, the torsion spring: a wound spring holds 150 to 200 foot-pounds of torque and can break bones. Second, the door balance: a door 10 lbs out of balance wears out its opener in 2 to 3 years. Third, the warranty: a DIY fit can void a 5-year warranty on a $2,000 door.
A pro install is recommended for any door with torsion springs — that is most sectional doors. Check the spring size first with the garage door spring calculator. An 8×7 steel door needs a 207x2x22 spring. If the cables are worn too, check the length with the garage door cable length calculator.
The 50% rule is simple. If the repair costs more than 50% of a new door, replace the door. If it costs less than 40%, repair it. Between 40% and 60%, look at the age.
Most repairs cost $150 to $350, average $265 (HomeAdvisor, June 2026). Price your repair first with the garage door repair cost calculator.
A door under 10 years old is worth repairing. A door over 20 years old with 2 or 3 faults is a replacement.
Try this test. Divide the cost by the years it buys you. A $450 repair that gives 5 more years costs $90 per year. A $2,400 replacement that lasts 10 years costs $240 per year. The repair wins by $150 a year — unless the door fails again in year 2.
A new garage door returned 268% of its cost at resale (Zonda Cost vs. Value, 2025). The Zonda project cost $4,672 and added $12,507 in value — a premium double door, not a basic single. Do not expect $12,507 back from a $1,200 door. The 194% figure in some 2026 guides is from the older Cost vs. Value edition, not the 2025 report.
Watch: What Garage Door Repairs Cost in 2026 (Springs, Openers, Panels, New Doors) — American Garage Door, 5 Nov 2026. YouTube labels this video as content made with AI.
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How much does a full garage door replacement cost in 2026? A full replacement costs $700 to $4,500 installed. Most standard steel jobs land between $1,200 and $2,800. The national average is $1,231 (Angi, 21 Sep 2026).
What is included in a garage door replacement cost? The full job covers the door, removal and haul-away, labour, tracks, springs and hardware, and the opener if you buy a new one. A permit costs $40 to $120 when one is required.
How much does it cost to replace a double garage door? A double door costs $1,200 to $2,800 in basic steel and $1,700 to $4,000 insulated. A custom wood or full-glass double passes $6,000 installed (SensibleDigs, 2026).
Should I repair or replace my garage door? Repair it if the door is under 10 years old and the repair costs less than 50% of a new door. Replace it if the door is over 20 years old or the repair costs more than 50% of a new door.
How long does a garage door replacement take? A straight replacement takes 3 to 5 hours with 2 installers. A custom door takes 4 to 8 weeks to arrive, then 1 day to install.
