Garage door cost in Daphne, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $620 – $3,400
- Per door
- $622 – $3,199
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #264
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Daphne, AL usually costs $620 to $3,400 for 1 door. That works out to about $622 to $3,199 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $190 less. Carpenters earn a median of $22.59 an hour in the Daphne area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Daphne, AL, standard level
$1,450 to $2,550
About $1,395 to $2,426 per door before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $400 | $620 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,550 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Daphne, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 70% |
| Labor | $240 | $510 | $790 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 5% |
| Total | $620 | $2,000 | $3,400 | 100% |
Where the Daphne price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 60%, electricians at 20%, general maintenance and repair workers at 20%. Weighted together, Daphne wages are 0.79 times the national level. Labor makes up about 26% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Daphne 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 94.7: $0 to $190.
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Daphne
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Daphne. 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
$620 to $1,750
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,450 to $2,550
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,300 to $3,400
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $620 – $1,750 | $1,450 – $2,550 | $2,300 – $3,400 |
| double door | $620 – $1,750 | $1,450 – $2,550 | $2,300 – $3,400 |
| two single doors | $1,250 – $3,400 | $2,850 – $5,000 | $4,450 – $6,600 |
Add-ons priced for Daphne
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.88 for Daphne, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.79) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $260 – $790 |
Daphne against nearby metros and the rest of Alabama
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 door range from $2,000 to $2,050 across Daphne and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne, ALthis page | $620 – $3,400 | $2,000 | |
| Mobile, AL25 miles | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Pensacola, FL35 miles | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | +1% |
| Gulfport, MS75 miles | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Crestview, FL85 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Hattiesburg, MS95 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | level |
| Alabama (statewide) | $630 – $3,400 | $2,050 | +1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Daphne ranks #264 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Daphne is 1% below the Alabama figure.
Elsewhere in Alabama
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Daphne against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $690 – $3,550 | $2,150 | +6% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $630 – $3,350 | $2,000 | level |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +2% |
Why two Daphne quotes can differ
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.
Planning more than one job in Daphne?
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Daphne wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−8%) and concrete driveway lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $25,400 – $51,100 | −12% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,750 | −15% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −12% |
What local crews earn in Daphne
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 Daphne the blend is 0.79.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $22.59 an hour, 22% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.16 and $25.41 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 31.0 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 $24.44 an hour, which is 20% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.78 and $30.42 an hour. BLS counts 410 of them working in the area, 47.1 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 $19.35 an hour, which is 19% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.37 and $22.78 an hour. BLS counts 1,070 of them working in the area, 122.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $40 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $60. That is a swing of roughly 3.0% to 1.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley has 87,120 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 225th 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% | $18.16 | $22.59 | $25.41 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $21.78 | $24.44 | $30.42 | $30.38 | 0.80 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $17.37 | $19.35 | $22.78 | $23.84 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Daphne 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, Fairhope 3 Ne (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Daphne: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Daphne gets about 66 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.6 inches in July). The station averages about 47 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 | 61 | 39 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 43 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 47 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 53 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 61 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 70 | 6.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 72 | 7.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 71 | 7.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 86 | 67 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 56 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 46 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 42 | 5.1 | Workable |
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Garage door in Daphne: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Daphne?
For 1 door, expect $620 to $3,400 in the Daphne area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,450 to $2,550. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Daphne?
About $622 to $3,199 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Daphne or Mobile?
Mobile is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,050, which is 1% more than Daphne ($2,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Daphne?
About 26% at the midpoint, or $510 out of $2,000. Materials are 70% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Daphne?
$620 to $3,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Daphne?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Daphne area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Daphne expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Alabama?
Daphne is 1% below 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 Daphne?
The BLS median is $22.59 an hour in the Daphne area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.16 to $25.41.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Daphne?
For 1 door, basic work runs $620 to $1,750 and premium work $2,300 to $3,400. Basic means: basic single door, standard steel panels. Premium means: premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware.
+Is there a bad season to replace a garage door in Daphne?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add a new opener" add in Daphne?
$260 to $790, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Daphne
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