Garage door cost in Huntsville, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $640 – $3,450
- Per door
- $643 – $3,267
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #215
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Huntsville, AL usually costs $640 to $3,450 for 1 door. That works out to about $643 to $3,267 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $150 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.54 an hour in the Huntsville area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Huntsville, AL, standard level
$1,500 to $2,600
About $1,430 to $2,480 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 Huntsville, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 68% |
| Labor | $260 | $560 | $860 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 5% |
| Total | $640 | $2,050 | $3,450 | 100% |
What is behind the Huntsville number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.54 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Huntsville is 0.86 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 27% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Huntsville 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 93.1: $0 to $190.
Huntsville 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, Huntsville Intl 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 Huntsville are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Huntsville gets about 54 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 2 inches of snow. The wettest months are February, March and December (5.9 inches in December). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 62 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 | 52 | 33 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 57 | 36 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 43 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 51 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 60 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 68 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 71 | 4.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 70 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 63 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 52 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 55 | 36 | 5.9 | Workable |
Why two Huntsville 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 Huntsville?
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Huntsville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−7%) and concrete driveway lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $25,900 – $51,900 | −11% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,900 | −14% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −11% |
What local crews earn in Huntsville
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 Huntsville the blend is 0.86.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.54 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.69 and $28.06 an hour. About 430 work in the metro. That is 16.1 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 $28.13 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.75 and $32.00 an hour. BLS counts 1,030 of them working in the area, 38.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.32 an hour, which is 6% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.05 and $27.38 an hour. BLS counts 1,540 of them working in the area, 57.8 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 $60 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $40. That is a swing of roughly 1.9% to 3.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Huntsville has 266,650 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 99th 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% | $20.69 | $23.54 | $28.06 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $22.75 | $28.13 | $32.00 | $30.38 | 0.93 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.05 | $22.32 | $27.38 | $23.84 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Huntsville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Huntsville. 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
$640 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 | $640 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,350 – $3,450 |
| double door | $640 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,350 – $3,450 |
| two single doors | $1,300 – $3,450 | $2,900 – $5,100 | $4,550 – $6,700 |
Extras that change the Huntsville total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for Huntsville, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.86) 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 |
Huntsville 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 $2,100 across Huntsville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, ALthis page | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | |
| Decatur, AL30 miles | $660 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Chattanooga, TN80 miles | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Nashville, TN90 miles | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +3% |
| Birmingham, AL90 miles | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Dalton, GA105 miles | $620 – $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, Huntsville ranks #215 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Huntsville is 1% above the Alabama figure.
Elsewhere in Alabama
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $650 – $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 Huntsville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −1% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $760 – $4,050 | $2,400 | +17% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $740 – $3,900 | $2,300 | +13% |
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Garage door in Huntsville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Huntsville?
For 1 door, expect $640 to $3,450 in the Huntsville 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 Huntsville?
About $643 to $3,267 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 Huntsville or Decatur?
Decatur is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,050, which is 1% more than Huntsville ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Huntsville?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $560 out of $2,050. Materials are 68% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Huntsville?
$640 to $3,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Huntsville?
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 Huntsville area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Huntsville expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Alabama?
Huntsville 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 Huntsville?
The BLS median is $23.54 an hour in the Huntsville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.69 to $28.06.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Huntsville?
For 1 door, basic work runs $640 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 Huntsville?
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 Huntsville?
$270 to $820, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Huntsville
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