Garage door cost in Atlanta, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $670 – $3,600
- Per door
- $668 – $3,398
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #128
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a garage door in the Atlanta area: $670 to $3,600 for 1 door. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 3% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $24.37 an hour in the Atlanta area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Atlanta, GA, standard level
$1,550 to $2,700
About $1,487 to $2,579 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,050 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $450 | $700 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Atlanta, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $1,450 | $2,500 | 68% |
| Labor | $270 | $580 | $890 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 5% |
| Total | $670 | $2,150 | $3,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Atlanta number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.37 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Atlanta is 0.89 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 27% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Atlanta is at 100.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,450 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.1: $0 to $200.
Planning more than one job in Atlanta?
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Atlanta wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−3%) and concrete driveway lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $27,000 – $54,200 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,200 | −11% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $910 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $460 – $2,450 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,400 | −5% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,500 | −8% |
Cost by quality level and size in Atlanta
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Atlanta. 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
$670 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 | $670 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,600 |
| double door | $670 – $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 |
Atlanta 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. Athens is the cheapest at $2,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GAthis page | $670 – $3,600 | $2,150 | |
| Gainesville, GA50 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −4% |
| Athens, GA70 miles | $610 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −7% |
| Macon, GA70 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −7% |
| Dalton, GA80 miles | $620 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −6% |
| Warner Robins, GA95 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −4% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $660 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −2% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Atlanta ranks #128 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Atlanta is 2% above the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −1% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −5% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −7% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −4% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $610 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −7% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlanta against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +3% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $680 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +3% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $740 – $3,900 | $2,350 | +9% |
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $770 – $3,950 | $2,350 | +11% |
The best months for garage door in Atlanta
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Atlanta Fulton Co 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 Atlanta are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Atlanta gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are February, March and July (5.0 inches in July). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 54 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 | 54 | 34 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 58 | 37 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 43 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 50 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 58 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 67 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 70 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 69 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 63 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 41 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 36 | 4.2 | Workable |
Extras that change the Atlanta total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.95 for Atlanta, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.89) and goods price index (1.00). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $280 – $850 |
Garage door: what moves the price in Atlanta
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.
Who does the work: Atlanta trade wages
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 Atlanta the blend is 0.89.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $24.37 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.71 and $28.29 an hour. About 6,380 work in the metro. That is 22.1 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 $28.20 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.51 and $37.94 an hour. BLS counts 13,430 of them working in the area, 46.5 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 $23.86 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.00 and $29.72 an hour. BLS counts 25,190 of them working in the area, 87.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $50 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $35. That is a swing of roughly 1.7% to 2.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell has 2,889,670 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 8th 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% | $21.71 | $24.37 | $28.29 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $22.51 | $28.20 | $37.94 | $30.38 | 0.93 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.00 | $23.86 | $29.72 | $23.84 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
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Garage door in Atlanta: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Atlanta?
For 1 door, expect $670 to $3,600 in the Atlanta area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,550 to $2,700. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Atlanta?
About $668 to $3,398 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 Atlanta or Gainesville?
Gainesville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,050, which is 4% less than Atlanta ($2,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlanta?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $580 out of $2,150. Materials are 68% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Atlanta?
$670 to $3,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Atlanta?
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 Atlanta area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlanta expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Georgia?
Atlanta is 2% above 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 Atlanta?
The BLS median is $24.37 an hour in the Atlanta area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.71 to $28.29.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Atlanta?
For 1 door, basic work runs $670 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.
+When is the best time to replace a garage door in Atlanta?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. September 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 Atlanta?
$280 to $850, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Atlanta
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