Garage door cost in Bloomington, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $680 – $3,550
- Per door
- $679 – $3,364
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #143
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a garage door in the Bloomington area: $680 to $3,550 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 4% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.3).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Bloomington, IN, standard level
$1,550 to $2,700
About $1,485 to $2,558 per door before permits. Labor is about 31% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $510 | $790 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Bloomington, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 65% |
| Labor | $300 | $650 | $1,000 | 31% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $680 | $2,100 | $3,550 | 100% |
Why Bloomington prices look the way they do
Labor is 31% 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 Bloomington the blended ratio comes out at 1.01.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bloomington is at 94.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,350 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.1: $0 to $190.
Optional extras in Bloomington
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.97 for Bloomington, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.01) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $290 – $880 |
Related projects, priced for Bloomington
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bloomington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+4%) and front door lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $28,500 – $57,300 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,650 | +4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,900 | −2% |
How Bloomington compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Lafayette is the priciest of the group at $2,150. Louisville is the cheapest at $2,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, INthis page | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | |
| Terre Haute, IN40 miles | $690 – $3,550 | $2,150 | +1% |
| Indianapolis, IN50 miles | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +1% |
| Louisville, KY90 miles | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | level |
| Lafayette, IN90 miles | $710 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +3% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $700 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +2% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +2% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bloomington ranks #143 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bloomington is 2% below the Indiana figure.
Elsewhere in Indiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +1% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | level |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $700 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +2% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +1% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +2% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $710 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bloomington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $860 – $4,400 | $2,650 | +24% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −5% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −4% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $660 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −1% |
Cost by quality level and size in Bloomington
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bloomington. 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
$680 to $1,850
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,550 to $2,700
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,400 to $3,550
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $680 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,700 | $2,400 – $3,550 |
| double door | $680 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,700 | $2,400 – $3,550 |
| two single doors | $1,350 – $3,600 | $3,050 – $5,250 | $4,700 – $6,900 |
The best months for garage door in Bloomington
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Bloomington Indiana Univ (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Bloomington are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Bloomington gets about 49 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 18 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (5.4 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and August are the driest, at 3.7 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 21 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 | 37 | 21 | 3.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 42 | 23 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 32 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 42 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 62 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 65 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 64 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 56 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 34 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 26 | 3.5 | Cold |
Why two Bloomington 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.
Who does the work: Bloomington 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 Bloomington the blend is 1.01.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $29.50 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.82 and $35.36 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 36.9 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 $31.57 an hour, which is 4% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $24.25 and $44.46 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 28.7 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 $22.69 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.83 and $28.32 an hour. BLS counts 760 of them working in the area, 103.8 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 $80 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $75. That is a swing of roughly 3.6% to 3.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bloomington has 73,240 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 251st 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% | $23.82 | $29.50 | $35.36 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $24.25 | $31.57 | $44.46 | $30.38 | 1.04 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.83 | $22.69 | $28.32 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
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Garage door in Bloomington: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Bloomington?
For 1 door, expect $680 to $3,550 in the Bloomington 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 Bloomington?
About $679 to $3,364 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 Bloomington or Terre Haute?
Terre Haute is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,150, which is 1% more than Bloomington ($2,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bloomington?
About 31% at the midpoint, or $650 out of $2,100. Materials are 65% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Bloomington?
$680 to $3,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Bloomington?
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 Bloomington area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bloomington expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Indiana?
Bloomington is 2% below the Indiana statewide estimate ($2,150 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Indiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bloomington?
The BLS median is $29.50 an hour in the Bloomington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.82 to $35.36.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Bloomington?
For 1 door, basic work runs $680 to $1,850 and premium work $2,400 to $3,550. 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 Bloomington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and August 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 Bloomington?
$290 to $880, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Bloomington
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