Garage door cost in the District of Columbia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $760 – $4,000
- Per door
- $757 – $3,767
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $2,200
- Metros covered
- 1
District of Columbia prices for garage door: $760 to $4,000 for 1 door, or $757 to $3,767 per door without the permit. The state midpoint is 8% above the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $29.67 an hour.
District of Columbia has one metro in our dataset, Washington, 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 District of Columbia (statewide), standard level
$1,750 to $3,000
About $1,660 to $2,864 per door before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,000 |
| Labor | $560 | $870 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $150 |
| Total | $1,750 | $3,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in District of Columbia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $430 | $1,550 | $2,650 | 65% |
| Labor | $330 | $720 | $1,100 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $110 | $220 | 5% |
| Total | $760 | $2,350 | $4,000 | 100% |
Weather windows across the District of Columbia
Season matters for garage door. For each District of Columbia metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Washington has 11 comfortable months (August through June), with about 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 30 | 90 | 42 | 11: August through June |
Garage door: what moves the price in the District of Columbia
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.
Wages behind the District of Columbia 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 1.10 for the District of Columbia.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.67 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.48 and $36.18 an hour. BLS counts 1,540 of them working in the state, 21.9 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 $37.97 an hour, 25% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.44 and $58.68 an hour. About 2,440 work in the state. That is 34.8 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 $29.00 an hour, 22% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $23.67 and $36.64 an hour. About 4,860 work in the state. That is 69.2 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 ($36.18 an hour) would add about $85 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($27.48) would take off about $30. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 701,920 jobs across the District of Columbia (May 2025), which is 0.5% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $27.48 | $29.67 | $36.18 | $29.12 | 1.02 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $29.44 | $37.97 | $58.68 | $30.38 | 1.25 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $23.67 | $29.00 | $36.64 | $23.84 | 1.22 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
District of Columbia metro-by-metro prices
District of Columbia has one metro in our dataset, Washington, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $740 – $3,900 | $2,350 | −2% |
How District of Columbia compares with nearby states
District of Columbia ranks 9 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. District of Columbia sits at $2,350. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 50 miles away | $730 – $3,850 | $2,300 | −4% |
| Virginia | 110 miles away | $690 – $3,650 | $2,150 | −8% |
| Pennsylvania | 110 miles away | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −8% |
| Delaware | 110 miles away | $680 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −10% |
| New Jersey | 160 miles away | $760 – $4,000 | $2,400 | level |
Add-ons priced for District of Columbia
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to District of Columbia by the average of the local wage index (1.10) and goods index (1.07), a factor of 1.08. 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) | $330 – $980 |
If you are planning more than one job in the District of Columbia
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide District of Columbia wages and prices. Against national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (+11%) and front door lowest (+6%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $30,900 – $62,000 | +7% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,950 – $9,950 | +8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | +6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $530 – $2,650 | +6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,050 – $16,500 | +11% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $660 – $6,650 | +10% |
Quality levels and sizes in the District of Columbia
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide District of Columbia wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$760 to $2,050
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,750 to $3,000
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,700 to $4,000
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $760 – $2,050 | $1,750 – $3,000 | $2,700 – $4,000 |
| double door | $760 – $2,050 | $1,750 – $3,000 | $2,700 – $4,000 |
| two single doors | $1,500 – $4,000 | $3,400 – $5,900 | $5,250 – $7,750 |
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Garage door in the District of Columbia: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in the District of Columbia?
$760 to $4,000 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside the District of Columbia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in the District of Columbia is cheapest for garage door?
Washington at about $2,350 (midpoint, 1 door).
+Is garage door cheaper in the District of Columbia than the US average?
It is 8% more expensive: $2,350 against $2,200 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in the District of Columbia?
About 30% ($720). Materials are 65%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.10x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in the District of Columbia?
The BLS statewide median is $29.67 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.48 to $36.18.
+Where does District of Columbia rank for garage door costs?
9th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,350 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in the District of Columbia?
For 1 door, basic work runs $760 to $2,050 and premium work $2,700 to $4,000. 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 the District of Columbia?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the District of Columbia metros we cover, Washington 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 the District of Columbia?
$330 to $980, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Garage door by city in the District of Columbia
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