How Much Does It Cost To Install Double-Car Garage Doors?

$1,644

(double-car garage door replacement)
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Double-Car Garage Door Costs

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Doors that are exterior facing must close against weather and intrusion. The garage door allows automobile entry for storage. Overhead garage doors may be roll-up segmented type, or tilt-up single-sheet type.

You will find that the cost to install average double-car garage doors depends upon material and finish grade, size, structural preparation and special needs, and the labor rate.

In the following table the Labor Cost figure is what the able and prepared DIY persons should expect to save by performing the corresponding tasks.

Double car garage door replacement: remove and dispose of existing door, install new door; include all material, equipment, and waste.

The Cost of Double Car Garage Door Installation

Item Unit Cost Quantity Line Cost
1. Economy door set: 18' wide x 7' tall x 25-gauge steel; non insulated, no windows, painted steel surface; including all trim, sealing, hardware, and touch up. $1,128 each 1 $1,128
2. Upgrade: additional cost to install premium grade door, 9' x 7' x 1-3/8" thick; 8.9 R-value, polyurethane foam core; ultra-grain painted-steel surface. $649 each 1 $649
3. Remove and dispose: existing door; include transport and non-hazardous dump fees. $45 per CY 2 $90
Material Cost $1,867 each 1 $1,867
4. + Labor Cost (remove) $32 per hour 5 $160
5. + Labor Cost (replace) $38 per hour 7 $266
6. + Labor Cost (upgrade) $38 per hour 1 $38
Total Cost $2,331 each 1 $2,331

Other considerations and costs

  • These prices are for service in the immediate area of the provider.
  • Taxes and permit fees are not included.
  • Garages typically will have another door to provide a safety exit for persons.
  • During contractor inspection the homeowner should be informed of any repair concerns like rot, and the cost to adapt the existing garage-opening structure.
  • A project to replace more than 2 doors should enjoy a unit price discount.
  • There may be local or national subsidy for energy efficiency improvements.

Check out our guide if you need a loan for your home improvement project.

DIY considerations

  • This project may suitable for DIY with carpentry skills, unless of a critical deadline.
  • Partial DIY of removal and disposal tasks are possible for the prepared DIY.

References

  • Craftsman Estimator Costbook, complete series year 2015.
  • Latest prices found on Home Depot and other vendor Web sites.
  • Literature review of DIY Web sites.
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Cost by city

(double-car garage door replacement)
  • New York, NY$2,641
  • Bronx, NY$2,170
  • Brooklyn, NY$1,809
  • Philadelphia, PA$2,256
  • Washington, DC$1,958
  • Atlanta, GA$1,771
  • Miami, FL$1,611
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL$1,688
  • Minneapolis, MN$1,980
  • Chicago, IL$2,307
  • Houston, TX$2,379
  • San Antonio, TX$1,597
  • Austin, TX$1,808
  • Denver, CO$1,528
  • Phoenix, AZ$1,612
  • Las Vegas, NV$1,769
  • Los Angeles, CA$1,994
  • San Diego, CA$1,809
  • San Jose, CA$2,185
  • Seattle, WA$1,600

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