Garage door cost in Topeka, KS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $650 – $3,450
- Per door
- $647 – $3,253
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #229
- 1 = most expensive
Topeka homeowners pay roughly $650 to $3,450 to replace a garage door at 1 door, or $647 to $3,253 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Topeka is 7% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.0).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Topeka, KS, standard level
$1,500 to $2,600
About $1,429 to $2,471 per door before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $460 | $710 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $120 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Topeka, KS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 67% |
| Labor | $270 | $590 | $900 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $650 | $2,050 | $3,450 | 100% |
Why Topeka prices look the way they do
Labor is 29% 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 Topeka the blended ratio comes out at 0.90.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Topeka metro is 94.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,350, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (88.8) and land at $0 to $180.
Is Topeka cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Topeka. Joplin is the lowest at about $2,050 (midpoint, 1 door), 150 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KSthis page | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | |
| Kansas City, MO75 miles | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +5% |
| Wichita, KS125 miles | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Lincoln, NE135 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Joplin, MO150 miles | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | level |
| Omaha, NE155 miles | $660 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Kansas (statewide) | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +2% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Topeka comes in at #229 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Topeka is 2% below the Kansas figure.
Other Kansas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Topeka's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Topeka against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −2% |
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | −4% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | −4% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +4% |
Cost by quality level and size in Topeka
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Topeka 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
$650 to $1,750
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,500 to $2,600
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,300 to $3,450
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $650 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,450 |
| double door | $650 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,450 |
| two single doors | $1,300 – $3,450 | $2,900 – $5,050 | $4,550 – $6,700 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Topeka is 0.90 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.62 an hour, which is 15% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.76 and $29.63 an hour. BLS counts 360 of them working in the area, 31.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $31.50 an hour, 4% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.85 and $38.73 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 44.1 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 $22.41 an hour, 6% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.61 and $28.31 an hour. About 990 work in the metro. That is 85.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.63 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $65. At the 25th percentile ($22.76) it shrinks by about $25. The total moves by 3.3% or 1.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 115,750 jobs in the Topeka area. That makes it the 188th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.76 | $24.62 | $29.63 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $28.85 | $31.50 | $38.73 | $30.38 | 1.04 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.61 | $22.41 | $28.31 | $23.84 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Why two Topeka 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.
Planning more than one job in Topeka?
Because every project leans on different trades, Topeka's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs −6% and patio door −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,700 – $53,600 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,650 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −10% |
When to schedule garage door in Topeka
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Topeka Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and August through November are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Topeka (9 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F; July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January 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.
Topeka gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 17 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.2 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 1.3 and 1.8 inches. The station averages about 50 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 | 40 | 20 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 24 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 34 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 55 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 69 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 67 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 45 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 33 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 24 | 1.5 | Cold |
Optional extras in Topeka
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Topeka by the average of the local wage index (0.90) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.92. 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) | $280 – $830 |
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Garage door in Topeka: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Topeka?
For 1 door, expect $650 to $3,450 in the Topeka area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,500 to $2,600. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Topeka?
About $647 to $3,253 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 Topeka or Kansas City?
Kansas City is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,150, which is 5% more than Topeka ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Topeka?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $590 out of $2,050. Materials are 67% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Topeka?
$650 to $3,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Topeka?
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 Topeka area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Topeka expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Kansas?
Topeka is 2% below the Kansas statewide estimate ($2,100 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Kansas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Topeka?
The BLS median is $24.62 an hour in the Topeka area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.76 to $29.63.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Topeka?
For 1 door, basic work runs $650 to $1,750 and premium work $2,300 to $3,450. 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 Topeka?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and August through November. February 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 Topeka?
$280 to $830, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Topeka
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