How Much Does It Cost To Install A Garage Door Opener?
$384
(special price single-door opener)
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Garage Door Opener Costs
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Garage Door Opener Costs
Installing a garage door opener will save you the inconvenience of leaving your car to operate the door.
You will find that the cost to install an average garage door opener depends on the door size, accessories, quality of finish, and labor rate.
In the following tables the Labor Cost figures are what the able DIY person should expect to save by performing the complete installation.
Garage door opener: economy special price single-door opener with remote.
| Item | Unit Cost | Quantity | Line Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Door opener: 1/2 HP chain drive; 2 remotes; wall switch; 2 lamps (bulbs not included). | $152 | each | 1 | $152 |
| 2. Circuit upgrade: 25' of surface mounted cable; connectors; screws and miscellaneous. | $87 | each | 1 | $87 |
| Equipment and Material Cost | $239 | each | 1 | $239 |
| 3. + Labor Cost (mount) | $40 | per hour | 2 | $80 |
| 4. + Labor Cost (electrical) | $43 | per hour | 1.5 | $65 |
| Total Cost | $384 | each | 1 | $384 |
Garage door opener: deluxe double door opener; backup battery, smartphone ready, with remotes.
| Item | Unit Cost | Quantity | Line Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Door opener: 1.25 HP belt drive; 2 remotes; wall switch; 2 lamps (bulbs not included) | $275 | each | 1 | $275 |
| 2. Circuit upgrade: 25' of surface mounted cable; connectors; screws and miscellaneous. | $87 | each | 1 | $87 |
| Equipment and Material Cost | $362 | each | 1 | $362 |
| 3. + Labor Cost (mount) | $40 | per hour | 2 | $80 |
| 4. + Labor Cost (electrical) | $43 | per hour | 1.5 | $65 |
| Total Cost | $507 | each | 1 | $507 |
Other considerations and costs
- Taxes and permit fees are not included.
DIY considerations
- The work may be suitable for DIY.
- The opener is ceiling mounted requiring a drill and anchors and the skills to use them.
- The work may be atop ladders or scaffold that will increase the price and safety risk.
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.
How much does it cost to install a garage door opener in your city?
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Cost by city
(special price single-door opener)
- New York, NY$617
- Bronx, NY$507
- Brooklyn, NY$422
- Philadelphia, PA$527
- Washington, DC$457
- Atlanta, GA$414
- Miami, FL$376
- Fort Lauderdale, FL$394
- Minneapolis, MN$462
- Chicago, IL$539
- Houston, TX$556
- San Antonio, TX$373
- Austin, TX$422
- Denver, CO$357
- Phoenix, AZ$377
- Las Vegas, NV$413
- Los Angeles, CA$466
- San Diego, CA$423
- San Jose, CA$510
- Seattle, WA$374
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