Garage door cost in Washington, DC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $740 – $3,900
- Per door
- $741 – $3,695
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #39
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Washington, DC usually costs $740 to $3,900 for 1 door. That works out to about $741 to $3,695 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $130 more. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 104.8).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Washington, DC, standard level
$1,700 to $2,950
About $1,627 to $2,809 per door before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $550 | $850 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $150 |
| Total | $1,700 | $2,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Washington, DC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $1,500 | $2,600 | 65% |
| Labor | $320 | $700 | $1,050 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $110 | $220 | 5% |
| Total | $740 | $2,350 | $3,900 | 100% |
Where the Washington price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.23 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Washington is 1.07 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 30% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Washington is at 104.8 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 108.9: $0 to $220.
Washington 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, Washington Reagan 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 Washington are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Washington gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 14 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.3 inches in July). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.9 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 40 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 | 45 | 30 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 48 | 32 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 39 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 48 | 3.2 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 58 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 68 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 72 | 4.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 71 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 64 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 52 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 42 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 49 | 35 | 3.4 | Workable |
Why two Washington quotes can differ
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.
What local crews earn in Washington
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 Washington the blend is 1.07.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $29.23 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.62 and $35.56 an hour. About 13,280 work in the metro. That is 42.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 20%) the local median is $36.50 an hour, which is 20% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.40 and $49.65 an hour. BLS counts 16,580 of them working in the area, 52.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $27.52 an hour, which is 15% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.10 and $33.40 an hour. BLS counts 23,100 of them working in the area, 73.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $85 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $35. That is a swing of roughly 1.5% to 3.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria has 3,136,190 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 6th 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% | $26.62 | $29.23 | $35.56 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $28.40 | $36.50 | $49.65 | $30.38 | 1.20 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $22.10 | $27.52 | $33.40 | $23.84 | 1.15 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
Washington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Washington. 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
$740 to $2,000
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,700 to $2,950
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,650 to $3,900
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $740 – $2,000 | $1,700 – $2,950 | $2,650 – $3,900 |
| double door | $740 – $2,000 | $1,700 – $2,950 | $2,650 – $3,900 |
| two single doors | $1,500 – $3,950 | $3,300 – $5,750 | $5,150 – $7,600 |
What nearby projects cost in Washington
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Washington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (+5%) and concrete driveway lowest (+3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $30,100 – $60,500 | +4% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,450 | +3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $990 | +4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,600 | +4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,750 – $15,800 | +5% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $630 – $6,300 | +5% |
Washington against nearby metros and the rest of the District of Columbia
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 $2,050 to $2,350 across Washington and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DCthis page | $740 – $3,900 | $2,350 | |
| Hagerstown, MD55 miles | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −9% |
| Baltimore, MD60 miles | $720 – $3,800 | $2,250 | −3% |
| Winchester, VA60 miles | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −11% |
| Lexington Park, MD65 miles | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −5% |
| Chambersburg, PA75 miles | $670 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −8% |
| District of Columbia (statewide) | $760 – $4,000 | $2,350 | +2% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Washington ranks #39 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Washington is 2% below the District of Columbia figure.
Washington is the only District of Columbia metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Washington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $660 – $3,600 | $2,100 | −9% |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −6% |
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $670 – $3,650 | $2,150 | −7% |
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $670 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −8% |
Optional extras in Washington
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.06 for Washington, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.07) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $320 – $950 |
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Garage door in Washington: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Washington?
For 1 door, expect $740 to $3,900 in the Washington area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,700 to $2,950. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Washington?
About $741 to $3,695 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $220 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Washington or Hagerstown?
Hagerstown is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,100, which is 9% less than Washington ($2,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Washington?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $700 out of $2,350. Materials are 65% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Washington?
$740 to $3,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Washington?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $220 for fees in the Washington area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Washington expensive for garage door compared with the rest of District of Columbia?
Washington is 2% below the District of Columbia statewide estimate ($2,350 at the midpoint).
+What do carpenters earn in Washington?
The BLS median is $29.23 an hour in the Washington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.62 to $35.56.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Washington?
For 1 door, basic work runs $740 to $2,000 and premium work $2,650 to $3,900. 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 Washington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August 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 Washington?
$320 to $950, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Washington
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