Garage door cost in Cape Coral, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $640 – $3,450
- Per door
- $642 – $3,264
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #205
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Cape Coral, FL usually costs $640 to $3,450 for 1 door. That works out to about $642 to $3,264 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $140 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.66 an hour in the Cape Coral area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Cape Coral, FL, standard level
$1,500 to $2,600
About $1,429 to $2,477 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $440 | $680 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Cape Coral, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 68% |
| Labor | $260 | $560 | $860 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 5% |
| Total | $640 | $2,050 | $3,450 | 100% |
Where the Cape Coral 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 $23.66 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Cape Coral is 0.86 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 27% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Cape Coral is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,400 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 102.3: $0 to $200.
Cape Coral 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, Ft Myers Page Fld Ap (10 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 Cape Coral are October through April: 7 of 12. Outside them, May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Cape Coral gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (10.4 inches in August). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 1.8 and 1.8 inches. The station averages about 120 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 | 75 | 54 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 78 | 57 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 81 | 60 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 85 | 64 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 90 | 69 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Jun | 91 | 74 | 9.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 75 | 9.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 75 | 10.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 74 | 9.0 | Hot |
| Oct | 87 | 69 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 81 | 62 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 77 | 57 | 1.9 | Workable |
Add-ons priced for Cape Coral
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for Cape Coral, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.86) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $270 – $820 |
What nearby projects cost in Cape Coral
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Cape Coral wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−7%) and concrete driveway lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,300 – $52,800 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,200 | −10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Cape Coral
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Cape Coral. 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
$640 to $1,750
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,500 to $2,600
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,350 to $3,450
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $640 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,350 – $3,450 |
| double door | $640 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,350 – $3,450 |
| two single doors | $1,300 – $3,450 | $2,900 – $5,100 | $4,550 – $6,750 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Cape Coral bid
Permit
Like-for-like replacement often needs no permit. Opening up the wall or adding wiring can.
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.
Is Cape Coral cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $2,000 to $2,200 across Cape Coral and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral, FLthis page | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | |
| Punta Gorda, FL25 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Naples, FL45 miles | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | level |
| North Port, FL60 miles | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | level |
| Lakeland, FL100 miles | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −2% |
| Miami, FL100 miles | $680 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +7% |
| Florida (statewide) | $650 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Cape Coral ranks #205 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Cape Coral is 1% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $680 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +7% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | level |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | level |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cape Coral against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $660 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +3% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $720 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +9% |
What local crews earn in Cape Coral
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 Cape Coral the blend is 0.86.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.66 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $28.72 an hour. About 2,640 work in the metro. That is 86.6 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 $27.85 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.07 and $29.49 an hour. BLS counts 2,140 of them working in the area, 70.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.25 an hour, which is 7% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.62 and $27.15 an hour. BLS counts 3,520 of them working in the area, 115.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $70 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $25. That is a swing of roughly 1.3% to 3.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Cape Coral-Fort Myers has 304,790 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 83rd 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% | $21.73 | $23.66 | $28.72 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $23.07 | $27.85 | $29.49 | $30.38 | 0.92 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.62 | $22.25 | $27.15 | $23.84 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
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Garage door in Cape Coral: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Cape Coral?
For 1 door, expect $640 to $3,450 in the Cape Coral area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,500 to $2,600. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Cape Coral?
About $642 to $3,264 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Cape Coral or Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,050, which is 1% less than Cape Coral ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cape Coral?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $560 out of $2,050. Materials are 68% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Cape Coral?
$640 to $3,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Cape Coral?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $200 for fees in the Cape Coral area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cape Coral expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Florida?
Cape Coral is 1% below the Florida statewide estimate ($2,100 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Cape Coral?
The BLS median is $23.66 an hour in the Cape Coral area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.73 to $28.72.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Cape Coral?
For 1 door, basic work runs $640 to $1,750 and premium work $2,350 to $3,450. 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 Cape Coral?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. February and November 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 Cape Coral?
$270 to $820, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Cape Coral
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