Garage door cost in Athens, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $610 – $3,350
- Per door
- $613 – $3,165
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #280
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Athens, GA usually costs $610 to $3,350 for 1 door. That works out to about $613 to $3,165 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $220 less. Carpenters earn a median of $21.51 an hour in the Athens area, 26% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Athens, GA, standard level
$1,450 to $2,550
About $1,378 to $2,399 per door before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $390 | $600 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,550 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Athens, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 70% |
| Labor | $230 | $490 | $760 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 5% |
| Total | $610 | $2,000 | $3,350 | 100% |
What is behind the Athens number
Labor is 25% of the midpoint bill here, against 30% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), electricians (20%), general maintenance and repair workers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Athens the blended ratio comes out at 0.76.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Athens is at 96.3 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 93.3: $0 to $190.
Athens: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Athens. 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
$610 to $1,700
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,450 to $2,550
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,250 to $3,350
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $610 – $1,700 | $1,450 – $2,550 | $2,250 – $3,350 |
| double door | $610 – $1,700 | $1,450 – $2,550 | $2,250 – $3,350 |
| two single doors | $1,250 – $3,350 | $2,800 – $4,950 | $4,400 – $6,500 |
What nearby projects cost in Athens
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Athens wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−8%) and concrete driveway lowest (−16%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $25,200 – $50,500 | −13% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,700 | −16% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Front door | 1 door | $420 – $2,300 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,200 | −13% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Athens bid
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.
Athens against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Atlanta is the priciest of the group at $2,150.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens, GAthis page | $610 – $3,350 | $2,000 | |
| Gainesville, GA45 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +3% |
| Greenville, SC70 miles | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +4% |
| Atlanta, GA70 miles | $670 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +8% |
| Augusta, GA80 miles | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +7% |
| Macon, GA80 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | level |
| Georgia (statewide) | $660 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +6% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Athens ranks #280 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Athens is 5% below the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $670 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +8% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +7% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | +2% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | +1% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +3% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Athens against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $740 – $3,900 | $2,300 | +17% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $600 – $3,250 | $1,950 | −2% |
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $720 – $3,750 | $2,200 | +12% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | level |
Extras that change the Athens total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.86 for Athens, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.76) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $260 – $770 |
What local crews earn in Athens
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 Athens the blend is 0.76.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $21.51 an hour, 26% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.97 and $25.72 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 10.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 20%) the local median is $23.92 an hour, which is 21% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $18.28 and $34.50 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 40.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.82 an hour, which is 21% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.82 and $22.96 an hour. BLS counts 1,830 of them working in the area, 191.0 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 $55 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $45. That is a swing of roughly 2.4% to 2.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Athens-Clarke County has 95,800 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 209th 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% | $17.97 | $21.51 | $25.72 | $29.12 | 0.74 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $18.28 | $23.92 | $34.50 | $30.38 | 0.79 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.82 | $18.82 | $22.96 | $23.84 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.76 | |||||
Athens 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, Athens Ben Epps 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 Athens are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Athens gets about 49 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and December (4.9 inches in June). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 62 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 | 55 | 34 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 59 | 37 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 67 | 43 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 50 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 59 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 67 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 70 | 4.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 69 | 4.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 63 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 52 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 42 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 57 | 36 | 4.4 | Workable |
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Garage door in Athens: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Athens?
For 1 door, expect $610 to $3,350 in the Athens area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,450 to $2,550. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Athens?
About $613 to $3,165 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Athens or Gainesville?
Gainesville is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,050, which is 3% more than Athens ($2,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Athens?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $490 out of $2,000. Materials are 70% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Athens?
$610 to $3,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Athens?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Athens area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Athens expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Georgia?
Athens is 5% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($2,100 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Athens?
The BLS median is $21.51 an hour in the Athens area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.97 to $25.72.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Athens?
For 1 door, basic work runs $610 to $1,700 and premium work $2,250 to $3,350. 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 Athens?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May and October 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 Athens?
$260 to $770, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Athens
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