Garage door cost in Montgomery, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $620 – $3,350
- Per door
- $621 – $3,193
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #270
- 1 = most expensive
Montgomery homeowners pay roughly $620 to $3,350 to replace a garage door at 1 door, or $621 to $3,193 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Montgomery is 9% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $22.77 an hour in the Montgomery area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Montgomery, AL, standard level
$1,450 to $2,550
About $1,392 to $2,421 per door before permits. Labor is about 25% 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 Montgomery, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 70% |
| Labor | $230 | $510 | $780 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $620 | $2,000 | $3,350 | 100% |
Why Montgomery prices look the way they do
Labor is 25% 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 Montgomery the blended ratio comes out at 0.78.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Montgomery metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,400, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.7) and land at $0 to $180.
When to schedule garage door in Montgomery
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Montgomery Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Montgomery (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Montgomery gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.2 inches in March). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.7 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 93 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 37 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 40 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 72 | 47 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 53 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 69 | 4.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 72 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 71 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 66 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 80 | 55 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 43 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 62 | 39 | 5.0 | Workable |
How Montgomery compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Montgomery. Dothan is the lowest at about $1,950 (midpoint, 1 door), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, ALthis page | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | |
| Auburn, AL50 miles | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | +1% |
| Birmingham, AL80 miles | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +3% |
| Columbus, GA90 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | level |
| Dothan, AL95 miles | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | −2% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL95 miles | $630 – $3,400 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $630 – $3,400 | $2,050 | +1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Montgomery comes in at #270 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Montgomery is 1% below the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +3% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +3% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $620 – $3,400 | $2,000 | level |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Montgomery's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Montgomery against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $740 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +12% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +5% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $600 – $3,250 | $1,950 | −3% |
| Beaumont, TX | 163,220 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +4% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Montgomery is 0.78 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $22.77 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.72 and $26.19 an hour. BLS counts 300 of them working in the area, 18.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $23.99 an hour, 21% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.26 and $30.23 an hour. About 760 work in the metro. That is 45.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $18.59 an hour, 22% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $14.68 and $23.62 an hour. About 1,360 work in the metro. That is 82.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.19 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $45. At the 25th percentile ($17.72) it shrinks by about $70. The total moves by 2.3% or 3.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 165,550 jobs in the Montgomery area. That makes it the 142nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $17.72 | $22.77 | $26.19 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $22.26 | $23.99 | $30.23 | $30.38 | 0.79 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $14.68 | $18.59 | $23.62 | $23.84 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Montgomery
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Montgomery wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$620 to $1,700
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,450 to $2,550
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,250 to $3,350
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $620 – $1,700 | $1,450 – $2,550 | $2,250 – $3,350 |
| double door | $620 – $1,700 | $1,450 – $2,550 | $2,250 – $3,350 |
| two single doors | $1,250 – $3,350 | $2,850 – $4,950 | $4,450 – $6,550 |
Garage door: what moves the price in Montgomery
Permit
Like-for-like replacement often needs no permit. Opening up the wall or adding wiring can.
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.
Add-ons priced for Montgomery
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Montgomery by the average of the local wage index (0.78) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.87. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $260 – $790 |
Planning more than one job in Montgomery?
Because every project leans on different trades, Montgomery's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −8% and concrete driveway −17%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $25,300 – $50,800 | −13% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,600 | −17% |
| 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% |
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Garage door in Montgomery: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Montgomery?
For 1 door, expect $620 to $3,350 in the Montgomery 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 Montgomery?
About $621 to $3,193 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 Montgomery or Auburn?
Auburn is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,000, which is 1% more than Montgomery ($2,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Montgomery?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $510 out of $2,000. Materials are 70% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Montgomery?
$620 to $3,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Montgomery?
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 Montgomery area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Montgomery expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Alabama?
Montgomery 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 Montgomery?
The BLS median is $22.77 an hour in the Montgomery area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.72 to $26.19.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Montgomery?
For 1 door, basic work runs $620 to $1,700 and premium work $2,250 to $3,350. 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 Montgomery?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. 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 Montgomery?
$260 to $790, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Montgomery
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