Garage door cost in Kahului, HI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $860 – $4,400
- Per door
- $861 – $4,172
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +19%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #2
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a garage door in Kahului, plan on $860 to $4,400 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $861 to $4,172 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 19% higher than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $39.47 an hour in the Kahului area, 36% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Kahului, HI, standard level
$1,900 to $3,350
About $1,854 to $3,179 per door before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $710 | $1,100 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $150 |
| Total | $1,900 | $3,350 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Kahului, HI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $450 | $1,600 | $2,800 | 62% |
| Labor | $410 | $900 | $1,400 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $110 | $220 | 4% |
| Total | $860 | $2,650 | $4,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Kahului number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $39.47 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Kahului is 1.38 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 34% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kahului metro is 111.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,600, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (109.4) and land at $0 to $220.
Specs and site conditions that change a Kahului 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.
Optional extras in Kahului
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Kahului by the average of the local wage index (1.38) and goods index (1.12), a factor of 1.25. 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) | $370 – $1,100 |
Climate in Kahului: timing your garage door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Kahului Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through July is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Kahului (10 of 12 months). August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Kahului gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, March and December (2.8 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and July are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 39 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82 | 64 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 82 | 64 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 83 | 65 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 85 | 67 | 1.3 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 68 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 70 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 72 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 90 | 72 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 71 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 89 | 70 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 86 | 68 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 83 | 66 | 2.8 | Workable |
Is Kahului cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Kahului. Santa Cruz is the lowest at about $2,400 (midpoint, 1 door), 2350 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HIthis page | $860 – $4,400 | $2,650 | |
| Honolulu, HI110 miles | $890 – $4,500 | $2,700 | +2% |
| Santa Rosa, CA2340 miles | $800 – $4,100 | $2,450 | −6% |
| Santa Cruz, CA2350 miles | $780 – $4,050 | $2,400 | −8% |
| San Francisco, CA2355 miles | $860 – $4,400 | $2,600 | level |
| Napa, CA2370 miles | $810 – $4,150 | $2,500 | −6% |
| Hawaii (statewide) | $860 – $4,400 | $2,650 | level |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −16% |
Across 300 US metros, Kahului comes in at #2 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Kahului is 0% below the Hawaii figure.
Other Hawaii metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $890 – $4,500 | $2,700 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Kahului's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kahului against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −22% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −19% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −22% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −24% |
Kahului: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kahului wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$860 to $2,250
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,900 to $3,350
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$3,000 to $4,400
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $860 – $2,250 | $1,900 – $3,350 | $3,000 – $4,400 |
| double door | $860 – $2,250 | $1,900 – $3,350 | $3,000 – $4,400 |
| two single doors | $1,700 – $4,450 | $3,750 – $6,500 | $5,850 – $8,550 |
Planning more than one job in Kahului?
Because every project leans on different trades, Kahului's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +56% and front door +18%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $37,700 – $75,600 | +30% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $5,500 – $14,600 | +56% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $430 – $1,150 | +21% |
| Front door | 1 door | $630 – $2,900 | +18% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,450 – $17,700 | +19% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $720 – $7,450 | +24% |
Kahului labor market for garage door
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Kahului is 1.38 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $39.47 an hour, which is 36% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $30.77 and $48.89 an hour. BLS counts 700 of them working in the area, 94.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $47.34 an hour, 56% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.05 and $57.68 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 42.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $30.76 an hour, 29% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $27.16 and $38.06 an hour. About 1,350 work in the metro. That is 183.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($48.89 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $130. At the 25th percentile ($30.77) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 4.8% or 4.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 73,750 jobs in the Kahului-Wailuku area. That makes it the 250th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $30.77 | $39.47 | $48.89 | $29.12 | 1.36 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $29.05 | $47.34 | $57.68 | $30.38 | 1.56 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $27.16 | $30.76 | $38.06 | $23.84 | 1.29 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.38 | |||||
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Garage door in Kahului: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Kahului?
For 1 door, expect $860 to $4,400 in the Kahului area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $3,350. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Kahului?
About $861 to $4,172 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 Kahului or Honolulu?
Honolulu is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,700, which is 2% more than Kahului ($2,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kahului?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $900 out of $2,650. Materials are 62% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Kahului?
$860 to $4,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Kahului?
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 Kahului area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kahului expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Hawaii?
Kahului is 0% below the Hawaii statewide estimate ($2,650 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Hawaii; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Kahului?
The BLS median is $39.47 an hour in the Kahului area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.77 to $48.89.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Kahului?
For 1 door, basic work runs $860 to $2,250 and premium work $3,000 to $4,400. 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 Kahului?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through July. June and July 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 Kahului?
$370 to $1,100, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Kahului
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