Garage door cost in Davenport, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $690 – $3,600
- Per door
- $691 – $3,404
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #123
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Davenport, IA usually costs $690 to $3,600 for 1 door. That works out to about $691 to $3,404 per door before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.2).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Davenport, IA, standard level
$1,550 to $2,700
About $1,505 to $2,590 per door before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $530 | $830 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $120 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Davenport, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 64% |
| Labor | $310 | $680 | $1,050 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $690 | $2,150 | $3,600 | 100% |
Where the Davenport price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 60%, electricians at 20%, general maintenance and repair workers at 20%. Weighted together, Davenport wages are 1.05 times the national level. Labor makes up about 32% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Davenport is at 94.2 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 89.1: $0 to $180.
What local crews earn in Davenport
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 Davenport the blend is 1.05.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $29.06 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $35.60 an hour. About 670 work in the metro. That is 37.1 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 $36.99 an hour, which is 22% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $24.82 and $41.20 an hour. BLS counts 1,450 of them working in the area, 80.4 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 $24.61 an hour, which is 3% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.73 and $30.55 an hour. BLS counts 1,940 of them working in the area, 107.5 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 $90 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $80. That is a swing of roughly 3.7% to 4.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island has 180,450 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 128th 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% | $23.15 | $29.06 | $35.60 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $24.82 | $36.99 | $41.20 | $30.38 | 1.22 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $19.73 | $24.61 | $30.55 | $23.84 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Davenport
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Davenport. 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
$690 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 | $690 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,600 |
| double door | $690 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,600 |
| two single doors | $1,400 – $3,600 | $3,050 – $5,300 | $4,750 – $7,000 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Davenport 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.
Davenport 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, Davenport (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 Davenport 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.
Davenport gets about 36 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.8 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.3 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 13 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 | 30 | 14 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 18 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 29 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 39 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 51 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 61 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 42 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 30 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 20 | 1.6 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Davenport
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Davenport 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 | $28,800 – $57,800 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,600 | +4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −3% |
Add-ons priced for Davenport
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.00 for Davenport, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.05) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $300 – $900 |
How Davenport compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Rockford is the priciest of the group at $2,250. Iowa City is the cheapest at $2,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IAthis page | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | |
| Iowa City, IA60 miles | $640 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −6% |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $740 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +4% |
| Dubuque, IA75 miles | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −2% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA75 miles | $660 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −3% |
| Rockford, IL100 miles | $740 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +5% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −3% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Davenport ranks #123 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Davenport is 3% above the Iowa figure.
Elsewhere in Iowa
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −1% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $660 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −3% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $640 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −6% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −3% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −3% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Davenport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −3% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −7% |
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −5% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −4% |
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Garage door in Davenport: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Davenport?
For 1 door, expect $690 to $3,600 in the Davenport 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 Davenport?
About $691 to $3,404 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Davenport or Iowa City?
Iowa City is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,000, which is 6% less than Davenport ($2,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Davenport?
About 32% at the midpoint, or $680 out of $2,150. Materials are 64% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Davenport?
$690 to $3,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Davenport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $180 for fees in the Davenport area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Davenport expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Iowa?
Davenport is 3% above the Iowa statewide estimate ($2,100 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Davenport?
The BLS median is $29.06 an hour in the Davenport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.15 to $35.60.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Davenport?
For 1 door, basic work runs $690 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 Davenport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Davenport?
$300 to $900, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Davenport
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