Garage door cost in Mobile, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $640 – $3,400
- Per door
- $636 – $3,243
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #247
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Mobile, AL usually costs $640 to $3,400 for 1 door. That works out to about $636 to $3,243 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $170 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.34 an hour in the Mobile area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Mobile, AL, standard level
$1,450 to $2,600
About $1,418 to $2,461 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $420 | $660 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $120 |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Mobile, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 69% |
| Labor | $250 | $540 | $830 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $640 | $2,050 | $3,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Mobile number
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, Mobile wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 27% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Mobile 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 88.1: $0 to $180.
Optional extras in Mobile
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.90 for Mobile, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.83) 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 – $810 |
Planning more than one job in Mobile?
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Mobile wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−8%) and concrete driveway lowest (−16%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $25,800 – $51,700 | −11% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,700 | −16% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,300 | −12% |
What local crews earn in Mobile
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 Mobile the blend is 0.83.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.34 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.96 and $27.51 an hour. About 630 work in the metro. That is 36.5 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 $29.68 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.42 and $31.44 an hour. BLS counts 1,360 of them working in the area, 78.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.71 an hour, which is 22% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.42 and $23.23 an hour. BLS counts 1,240 of them working in the area, 71.9 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 $55 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $30. That is a swing of roughly 1.6% to 2.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Mobile has 172,550 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 135th 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% | $20.96 | $23.34 | $27.51 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $23.42 | $29.68 | $31.44 | $30.38 | 0.98 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $17.42 | $18.71 | $23.23 | $23.84 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Mobile bid
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 Mobile cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 Mobile and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile, ALthis page | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | |
| Daphne, AL25 miles | $620 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −1% |
| Gulfport, MS50 miles | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Pensacola, FL60 miles | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | level |
| Hattiesburg, MS70 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −2% |
| Slidell, LA105 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −2% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $630 – $3,400 | $2,050 | level |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Mobile ranks #247 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Mobile is 0% above the Alabama figure.
Elsewhere in Alabama
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −2% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,050 | level |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $620 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −1% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Mobile against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples, FL | 173,880 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Visalia, CA | 171,140 jobs | $730 – $3,850 | $2,300 | +14% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +6% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
Mobile 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, Mobile Dwtn 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 Mobile are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Mobile gets about 61 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.1 inches in August). Inside the workable window, February and October are the driest, at 3.8 and 3.8 inches. The station averages about 73 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 | 62 | 43 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 46 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 52 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 59 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 66 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 73 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 75 | 6.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 75 | 7.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 72 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 61 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 50 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 45 | 5.3 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Mobile
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Mobile. 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
$1,450 to $2,600
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 | $640 – $1,750 | $1,450 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,400 |
| double door | $640 – $1,750 | $1,450 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,400 |
| two single doors | $1,250 – $3,450 | $2,900 – $5,050 | $4,500 – $6,650 |
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Garage door in Mobile: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Mobile?
For 1 door, expect $640 to $3,400 in the Mobile area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,450 to $2,600. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Mobile?
About $636 to $3,243 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 Mobile or Daphne?
Daphne is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,000, which is 1% less than Mobile ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Mobile?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $540 out of $2,050. Materials are 69% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Mobile?
$640 to $3,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Mobile?
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 Mobile area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Mobile expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Alabama?
Mobile is 0% 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 Mobile?
The BLS median is $23.34 an hour in the Mobile area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.96 to $27.51.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Mobile?
For 1 door, basic work runs $640 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.
+When is the best time to replace a garage door in Mobile?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February 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 Mobile?
$270 to $810, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Mobile
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