Garage door cost in Modesto, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $780 – $4,050
- Per door
- $785 – $3,843
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #17
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Modesto, CA usually costs $780 to $4,050 for 1 door. That works out to about $785 to $3,843 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $220 more. Carpenters earn a median of $35.45 an hour in the Modesto area, 22% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Modesto, CA, standard level
$1,750 to $3,050
About $1,702 to $2,926 per door before permits. Labor is about 33% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $620 | $960 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $150 |
| Total | $1,750 | $3,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Modesto, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $1,500 | $2,650 | 63% |
| Labor | $360 | $790 | $1,200 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 4% |
| Total | $780 | $2,400 | $4,050 | 100% |
Where the Modesto price comes from
Labor is 33% 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 Modesto the blended ratio comes out at 1.21.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Modesto is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,500 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 104.1: $0 to $210.
What nearby projects cost in Modesto
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Modesto wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+24%) and window replacement lowest (+7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $33,200 – $66,600 | +15% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,450 – $11,500 | +24% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +12% |
| Front door | 1 door | $570 – $2,700 | +10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,850 – $16,100 | +7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $650 – $6,650 | +11% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Modesto bid
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.
Permit
Like-for-like replacement often needs no permit. Opening up the wall or adding wiring can.
Modesto 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, Modesto City Co 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 Modesto are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Modesto gets about 12 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and December (2.6 inches in January). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 0.1 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 90 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 | 56 | 39 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 42 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 45 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 48 | 1.0 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 54 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 59 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 63 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 62 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 59 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 52 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 43 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 39 | 2.2 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Modesto
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Modesto. 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
$780 to $2,100
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,750 to $3,050
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,750 to $4,050
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $780 – $2,100 | $1,750 – $3,050 | $2,750 – $4,050 |
| double door | $780 – $2,100 | $1,750 – $3,050 | $2,750 – $4,050 |
| two single doors | $1,550 – $4,100 | $3,450 – $6,000 | $5,350 – $7,900 |
What local crews earn in Modesto
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 Modesto the blend is 1.21.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $35.45 an hour, 22% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.52 and $40.15 an hour. About 1,430 work in the metro. That is 73.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 20%) the local median is $36.88 an hour, which is 21% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.42 and $48.36 an hour. BLS counts 770 of them working in the area, 39.4 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 $28.68 an hour, which is 20% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.72 and $35.65 an hour. BLS counts 1,660 of them working in the area, 85.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $65 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $95. That is a swing of roughly 3.8% to 2.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Modesto has 195,230 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 117th 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% | $28.52 | $35.45 | $40.15 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $28.42 | $36.88 | $48.36 | $30.38 | 1.21 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $22.72 | $28.68 | $35.65 | $23.84 | 1.20 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.21 | |||||
How Modesto compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. San Jose is the priciest of the group at $2,500. Stockton is the cheapest at $2,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CAthis page | $780 – $4,050 | $2,400 | |
| Stockton, CA30 miles | $770 – $4,000 | $2,400 | −1% |
| Merced, CA30 miles | $780 – $4,050 | $2,400 | level |
| San Jose, CA50 miles | $820 – $4,200 | $2,500 | +4% |
| Santa Cruz, CA65 miles | $780 – $4,050 | $2,400 | level |
| Vallejo, CA70 miles | $800 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +1% |
| California (statewide) | $790 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Modesto ranks #17 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Modesto is 1% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $790 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +1% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $860 – $4,400 | $2,600 | +8% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $750 – $3,900 | $2,300 | −4% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $790 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +1% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $820 – $4,200 | $2,500 | +4% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $780 – $4,050 | $2,400 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Modesto against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −16% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −18% |
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −9% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $690 – $3,650 | $2,150 | −10% |
Add-ons priced for Modesto
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.13 for Modesto, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.21) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $340 – $1,000 |
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Garage door in Modesto: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Modesto?
For 1 door, expect $780 to $4,050 in the Modesto area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,750 to $3,050. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Modesto?
About $785 to $3,843 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $210 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Modesto or Stockton?
Stockton is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,400, which is 1% less than Modesto ($2,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Modesto?
About 33% at the midpoint, or $790 out of $2,400. Materials are 63% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Modesto?
$780 to $4,050. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Modesto?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $210 for fees in the Modesto area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Modesto expensive for garage door compared with the rest of California?
Modesto is 1% below the California statewide estimate ($2,450 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Modesto?
The BLS median is $35.45 an hour in the Modesto area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.52 to $40.15.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Modesto?
For 1 door, basic work runs $780 to $2,100 and premium work $2,750 to $4,050. 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 Modesto?
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 Modesto?
$340 to $1,000, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Modesto
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