Garage door cost in Delaware
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $680 – $3,600
- Per door
- $682 – $3,394
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $2,200
- Metros covered
- 1
Across Delaware, a garage door costs about $680 to $3,600 for 1 door. Statewide, that midpoint is 3% below the US figure of $2,200. Carpenters earn a median $28.46 an hour in Delaware (US: $29.12).
Delaware has one metro in our dataset, Dover, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Delaware (statewide), standard level
$1,550 to $2,700
About $1,495 to $2,580 per door before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $510 | $780 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Delaware
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 65% |
| Labor | $300 | $640 | $990 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 5% |
| Total | $680 | $2,150 | $3,600 | 100% |
Delaware seasons and garage door
Season matters for garage door. For each Delaware metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Dover has 11 comfortable months (February through December), with about 48 inches of precipitation a year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 28 | 87 | 48 | 11: February through December |
If you are planning more than one job in Delaware
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Delaware wages and prices. Against national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (−2%) and front door lowest (−3%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $28,300 – $56,700 | −2% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $9,000 | −2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −3% |
Extras that change the Delaware total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Delaware by the average of the local wage index (0.99) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.98. 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) | $290 – $880 |
Wages behind the Delaware 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 0.99 for Delaware.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $28.46 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.35 and $36.24 an hour. BLS counts 2,250 of them working in the state, 46.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $30.63 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.10 and $43.52 an hour. About 2,260 work in the state. That is 46.6 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 $24.11 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.87 and $29.89 an hour. About 3,310 work in the state. That is 68.3 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 ($36.24 an hour) would add about $100 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.35) would take off about $70. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 484,790 jobs across Delaware (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.35 | $28.46 | $36.24 | $29.12 | 0.98 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $23.10 | $30.63 | $43.52 | $30.38 | 1.01 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $20.87 | $24.11 | $29.89 | $23.84 | 1.01 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Garage door cost by metro in Delaware
Delaware has one metro in our dataset, Dover, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $650 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −3% |
Garage door: what moves the price in Delaware
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.
Quality levels and sizes in Delaware
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Delaware wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$680 to $1,850
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,550 to $2,700
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,450 to $3,600
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $680 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,600 |
| double door | $680 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,600 |
| two single doors | $1,350 – $3,600 | $3,050 – $5,300 | $4,750 – $7,000 |
Delaware versus the states around it
Delaware ranks 27 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. Delaware sits at $2,150. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 60 miles away | $760 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +11% |
| Maryland | 60 miles away | $730 – $3,850 | $2,300 | +7% |
| Pennsylvania | 100 miles away | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +2% |
| District of Columbia | 110 miles away | $760 – $4,000 | $2,350 | +11% |
| New York | 150 miles away | $790 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +14% |
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Garage door in Delaware: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Delaware?
$680 to $3,600 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Delaware can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Delaware is cheapest for garage door?
Dover at about $2,100 (midpoint, 1 door).
+Is garage door cheaper in Delaware than the US average?
It is 3% cheaper: $2,150 against $2,200 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Delaware?
About 30% ($640). Materials are 65%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.99x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Delaware?
The BLS statewide median is $28.46 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.35 to $36.24.
+Where does Delaware rank for garage door costs?
27th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,150 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Delaware?
For 1 door, basic work runs $680 to $1,850 and premium work $2,450 to $3,600. 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 Delaware?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Delaware metros we cover, Dover has the most comfortable months (11 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 Delaware?
$290 to $880, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Garage door by city in Delaware
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