Garage door cost in Birmingham, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $650 – $3,450
- Per door
- $645 – $3,275
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #209
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Birmingham, AL usually costs $650 to $3,450 for 1 door. That works out to about $645 to $3,275 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $150 less. Carpenters earn a median of $24.23 an hour in the Birmingham area, 17% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Birmingham, AL, standard level
$1,500 to $2,600
About $1,434 to $2,486 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $440 | $680 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Birmingham, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 68% |
| Labor | $260 | $560 | $870 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $650 | $2,050 | $3,450 | 100% |
Where the Birmingham price comes from
Labor is 27% of the midpoint bill here, against 30% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), electricians (20%), general maintenance and repair workers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Birmingham the blended ratio comes out at 0.87.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Birmingham is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,400 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.6: $0 to $180.
What local crews earn in Birmingham
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Birmingham the blend is 0.87.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $24.23 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.00 and $28.95 an hour. About 1,660 work in the metro. That is 31.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 20%) the local median is $27.23 an hour, which is 10% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.84 and $30.69 an hour. BLS counts 2,780 of them working in the area, 53.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.29 an hour, which is 7% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.22 and $27.50 an hour. BLS counts 3,720 of them working in the area, 71.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $65 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $30. That is a swing of roughly 1.5% to 3.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Birmingham has 520,290 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 50th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.00 | $24.23 | $28.95 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $22.84 | $27.23 | $30.69 | $30.38 | 0.90 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.22 | $22.29 | $27.50 | $23.84 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Garage door: what moves the price in Birmingham
Door size and style
A standard door with 4-5 rectangular panels is $400-$1,400 before installation; add windows and it's $600-$2,500 (HomeGuide).
Opener
A new opener is a separate line at $300-$900 installed.
Labor
Installation labor is about $200-$500, so the door itself is most of the bill.
Is Birmingham cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Decatur is the priciest of the group at $2,050. Montgomery is the cheapest at $2,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, ALthis page | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | |
| Tuscaloosa, AL60 miles | $630 – $3,400 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Decatur, AL75 miles | $660 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Montgomery, AL80 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −3% |
| Huntsville, AL90 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Auburn, AL100 miles | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −2% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $630 – $3,400 | $2,050 | −1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Birmingham ranks #209 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Birmingham is 1% above the Alabama figure.
Elsewhere in Alabama
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −3% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $620 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −2% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Birmingham against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $720 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +9% |
| Omaha, NE | 498,100 jobs | $660 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +8% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Birmingham
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Birmingham. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from single door to two single doors.
Basic
$650 to $1,750
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,500 to $2,600
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,350 to $3,450
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $650 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,350 – $3,450 |
| double door | $650 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,350 – $3,450 |
| two single doors | $1,300 – $3,450 | $2,900 – $5,100 | $4,550 – $6,750 |
Birmingham weather and the garage door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Birmingham Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Birmingham are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Birmingham gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 1 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and July (5.7 inches in March). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 4.0 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 65 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | 35 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 59 | 38 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 67 | 45 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 52 | 5.1 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 61 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 69 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 5.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 71 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 65 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 54 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 43 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 57 | 38 | 4.9 | Workable |
Optional extras in Birmingham
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for Birmingham, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.87) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $270 – $820 |
Planning more than one job in Birmingham?
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Birmingham wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−7%) and concrete driveway lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,000 – $52,200 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | −13% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
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Garage door in Birmingham: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Birmingham?
For 1 door, expect $650 to $3,450 in the Birmingham area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,500 to $2,600. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Birmingham?
About $645 to $3,275 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Birmingham or Tuscaloosa?
Tuscaloosa is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,050, which is 1% less than Birmingham ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Birmingham?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $560 out of $2,050. Materials are 68% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Birmingham?
$650 to $3,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Birmingham?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $180 for fees in the Birmingham area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Birmingham expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Alabama?
Birmingham is 1% above the Alabama statewide estimate ($2,050 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Birmingham?
The BLS median is $24.23 an hour in the Birmingham area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.00 to $28.95.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Birmingham?
For 1 door, basic work runs $650 to $1,750 and premium work $2,350 to $3,450. Basic means: basic single door, standard steel panels. Premium means: premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware.
+When is the best time to replace a garage door in Birmingham?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. September and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add a new opener" add in Birmingham?
$270 to $820, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Birmingham
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Garage Door Replacement Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020