Garage door cost in Connecticut
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $720 – $3,750
- Per door
- $723 – $3,546
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $2,200
- Metros covered
- 5
Connecticut prices for garage door: $720 to $3,750 for 1 door, or $723 to $3,546 per door without the permit. The state midpoint is 2% above the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $30.80 an hour.
Inside Connecticut, the metros we cover range from $2,200 (Waterbury) to $2,250 (New Haven) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Connecticut (statewide), standard level
$1,650 to $2,850
About $1,570 to $2,699 per door before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,000 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $570 | $880 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $150 |
| Total | $1,650 | $2,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Connecticut
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,450 | 63% |
| Labor | $330 | $720 | $1,100 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 5% |
| Total | $720 | $2,250 | $3,750 | 100% |
Wages behind the Connecticut number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.11 for Connecticut.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $30.80 an hour, which is 6% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.66 and $38.86 an hour. BLS counts 5,160 of them working in the state, 30.4 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 $37.28 an hour, 23% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.91 and $45.71 an hour. About 7,710 work in the state. That is 45.5 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 $27.70 an hour, 16% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.89 and $34.21 an hour. About 11,700 work in the state. That is 69.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($38.86 an hour) would add about $110 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.66) would take off about $40. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,696,170 jobs across Connecticut (May 2025), which is 1.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $27.66 | $30.80 | $38.86 | $29.12 | 1.06 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $27.91 | $37.28 | $45.71 | $30.38 | 1.23 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.89 | $27.70 | $34.21 | $23.84 | 1.16 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
Weather windows across Connecticut
Season matters for garage door. For each Connecticut metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every Connecticut metro on the list has 9 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 42 inches a year in New Haven to 52 in Norwich.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 20 | 85 | 43 | 9: March through November |
| Bridgeport | 24 | 83 | 44 | 9: March through November |
| New Haven | 23 | 82 | 42 | 9: March through November |
| Waterbury | 19 | 84 | 45 | 9: March through November |
| Norwich | 21 | 84 | 52 | 9: March through November |
Which Connecticut city is cheapest for garage door?
1 of the 5 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,250, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 door) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | $730 – $3,800 | $2,250 | +1% |
| Hartford, CT | $730 – $3,750 | $2,250 | level |
| Bridgeport, CT | $720 – $3,750 | $2,250 | level |
| Norwich, CT | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −1% |
| Waterbury, CT | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −2% |
Optional extras in Connecticut
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Connecticut by the average of the local wage index (1.11) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 1.04. 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) | $310 – $940 |
If you are planning more than one job in Connecticut
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Connecticut wages and prices. Against national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+8%) and front door lowest (level), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $30,200 – $60,600 | +4% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,900 – $9,950 | +8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $960 | +2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,500 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,600 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $610 – $6,200 | +3% |
Garage door: what moves the price in Connecticut
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.
Permit
Like-for-like replacement often needs no permit. Opening up the wall or adding wiring can.
Connecticut against its neighbors
Connecticut ranks 13 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for garage door, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $2,650 and the cheapest Arkansas at $1,950, both for 1 door at the midpoint. Connecticut sits at $2,250. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 80 miles away | $790 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +9% |
| Rhode Island | 80 miles away | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −2% |
| Massachusetts | 110 miles away | $760 – $3,900 | $2,350 | +5% |
| New Hampshire | 110 miles away | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −2% |
| New Jersey | 150 miles away | $760 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +6% |
Quality levels and sizes in Connecticut
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Connecticut wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$720 to $1,950
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,650 to $2,850
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,550 to $3,750
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $720 – $1,950 | $1,650 – $2,850 | $2,550 – $3,750 |
| double door | $720 – $1,950 | $1,650 – $2,850 | $2,550 – $3,750 |
| two single doors | $1,450 – $3,800 | $3,200 – $5,550 | $4,950 – $7,300 |
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Garage door in Connecticut: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Connecticut?
$720 to $3,750 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Connecticut can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Connecticut is cheapest for garage door?
Waterbury at about $2,200 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is New Haven at $2,250.
+Is garage door cheaper in Connecticut than the US average?
It is 2% more expensive: $2,250 against $2,200 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Connecticut?
About 32% ($720). Materials are 63%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.11x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Connecticut?
The BLS statewide median is $30.80 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.66 to $38.86.
+Where does Connecticut rank for garage door costs?
13th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,250 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Connecticut?
For 1 door, basic work runs $720 to $1,950 and premium work $2,550 to $3,750. Basic means: basic single door, standard steel panels. Premium means: premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware.
+Does the season matter for garage door in Connecticut?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Connecticut metros we cover, Hartford has the most comfortable months (9 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add a new opener" add in Connecticut?
$310 to $940, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Garage door by city in Connecticut
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