Garage door cost in Fort Smith, AR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $600 – $3,250
- Per door
- $601 – $3,095
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #295
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a garage door in Fort Smith, plan on $600 to $3,250 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $601 to $3,095 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $20.39 an hour in the Fort Smith area, 30% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Fort Smith, AR, standard level
$1,400 to $2,450
About $1,349 to $2,346 per door before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $960 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $380 | $600 |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,450 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Fort Smith, AR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 70% |
| Labor | $230 | $490 | $750 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $85 | $170 | 4% |
| Total | $600 | $1,950 | $3,250 | 100% |
Why Fort Smith prices look the way they do
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, Fort Smith wages are 0.75 times the national level. Labor makes up about 25% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fort Smith metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,350, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (85.9) and land at $0 to $170.
Extras that change the Fort Smith total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Fort Smith by the average of the local wage index (0.75) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.85. 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) | $250 – $760 |
What nearby projects cost in Fort Smith
Because every project leans on different trades, Fort Smith's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −11% and concrete driveway −22%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $24,200 – $48,600 | −16% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,150 | −22% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $290 – $820 | −15% |
| Front door | 1 door | $400 – $2,250 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $520 – $5,050 | −16% |
Fort Smith: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fort Smith 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
$600 to $1,650
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,400 to $2,450
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,200 to $3,250
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $600 – $1,650 | $1,400 – $2,450 | $2,200 – $3,250 |
| double door | $600 – $1,650 | $1,400 – $2,450 | $2,200 – $3,250 |
| two single doors | $1,200 – $3,250 | $2,750 – $4,800 | $4,300 – $6,350 |
Garage door: what moves the price in Fort Smith
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.
Fort Smith against nearby metros and the rest of Arkansas
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 $1,950 to $2,050 across Fort Smith and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, ARthis page | $600 – $3,250 | $1,950 | |
| Fayetteville, AR50 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | +3% |
| Tulsa, OK110 miles | $630 – $3,350 | $2,000 | +3% |
| Joplin, MO115 miles | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | +5% |
| Little Rock, AR125 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $1,950 | +2% |
| Texarkana, TX135 miles | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | level |
| Arkansas (statewide) | $620 – $3,300 | $1,950 | +2% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Fort Smith comes in at #295 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Fort Smith is 2% below the Arkansas figure.
Other Arkansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $1,950 | +2% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | +3% |
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $600 – $3,250 | $1,950 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Fort Smith's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fort Smith against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $610 – $3,350 | $2,000 | +3% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | +3% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $740 – $3,900 | $2,300 | +20% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $740 – $3,800 | $2,250 | +18% |
Fort Smith labor market for garage door
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 Fort Smith is 0.75 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $20.39 an hour, which is 30% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.84 and $23.62 an hour. BLS counts 240 of them working in the area, 25.1 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 $25.24 an hour, 17% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $19.09 and $31.02 an hour. About 370 work in the metro. That is 38.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $20.05 an hour, 16% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.67 and $24.13 an hour. About 910 work in the metro. That is 95.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($23.62 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $45. At the 25th percentile ($17.84) it shrinks by about $35. The total moves by 2.2% or 1.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 95,560 jobs in the Fort Smith area. That makes it the 210th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $17.84 | $20.39 | $23.62 | $29.12 | 0.70 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $19.09 | $25.24 | $31.02 | $30.38 | 0.83 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $16.67 | $20.05 | $24.13 | $23.84 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.75 | |||||
Climate in Fort Smith: timing your garage door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Ft Smith Rgnl Ap (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Fort Smith (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Fort Smith gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (5.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.9 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 78 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 | 51 | 30 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 57 | 33 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 50 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 60 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 68 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 72 | 3.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 71 | 3.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 87 | 63 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 51 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 63 | 40 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 32 | 3.5 | Workable |
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Garage door in Fort Smith: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Fort Smith?
For 1 door, expect $600 to $3,250 in the Fort Smith area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,400 to $2,450. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Fort Smith?
About $601 to $3,095 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $170 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Fort Smith or Fayetteville?
Fayetteville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,000, which is 3% more than Fort Smith ($1,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fort Smith?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $490 out of $1,950. Materials are 70% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Fort Smith?
$600 to $3,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Fort Smith?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $170 for fees in the Fort Smith area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fort Smith expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Arkansas?
Fort Smith is 2% below the Arkansas statewide estimate ($1,950 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Arkansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Fort Smith?
The BLS median is $20.39 an hour in the Fort Smith area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.84 to $23.62.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Fort Smith?
For 1 door, basic work runs $600 to $1,650 and premium work $2,200 to $3,250. 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 Fort Smith?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. January and February 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 Fort Smith?
$250 to $760, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Fort Smith
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