Garage door cost in Lexington, KY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $650 – $3,450
- Per door
- $648 – $3,284
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #202
- 1 = most expensive
Lexington homeowners pay roughly $650 to $3,450 to replace a garage door at 1 door, or $648 to $3,284 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Lexington is 6% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $25.01 an hour in the Lexington area, 14% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Lexington, KY, standard level
$1,500 to $2,600
About $1,439 to $2,493 per door before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $450 | $690 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Lexington, KY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 68% |
| Labor | $260 | $570 | $880 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 5% |
| Total | $650 | $2,050 | $3,450 | 100% |
Why Lexington prices look the way they do
Labor is 28% 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 Lexington the blended ratio comes out at 0.88.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Lexington metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,400, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.9) and land at $0 to $190.
Is Lexington cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 door range from $2,050 to $2,100 across Lexington and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KYthis page | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | |
| Cincinnati, OH65 miles | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +3% |
| Louisville, KY70 miles | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Huntington, WV100 miles | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Dayton, OH120 miles | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +1% |
| Bowling Green, KY130 miles | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Kentucky (statewide) | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | level |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Lexington comes in at #202 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Lexington is 0% below the Kentucky figure.
Other Kentucky metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Lexington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lexington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +7% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $730 – $3,800 | $2,250 | +9% |
| Stockton, CA | 289,660 jobs | $770 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +16% |
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $700 – $3,650 | $2,200 | +6% |
When to schedule garage door in Lexington
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Lexington Bluegrass Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Lexington (11 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Lexington gets about 50 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 15 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (5.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, September and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 25 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 | 42 | 25 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 28 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 56 | 36 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 45 | 4.4 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 55 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 63 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 67 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 65 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 58 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 47 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 36 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 30 | 4.2 | Workable |
Garage door: what moves the price in Lexington
Labor
Installation labor is about $200-$500, so the door itself is most of the bill.
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).
Extras that change the Lexington total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Lexington by the average of the local wage index (0.88) and goods index (0.96), 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 |
Related projects, priced for Lexington
Because every project leans on different trades, Lexington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs −6% and patio door −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,900 – $53,900 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,650 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $560 – $5,450 | −9% |
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 Lexington is 0.88 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $25.01 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.63 and $29.61 an hour. BLS counts 1,200 of them working in the area, 41.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $27.56 an hour, 9% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.03 and $32.38 an hour. About 1,500 work in the metro. That is 52.3 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 $21.59 an hour, 9% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.51 and $27.88 an hour. About 3,220 work in the metro. That is 112.2 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 ($29.61 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $60. At the 25th percentile ($22.63) it shrinks by about $30. The total moves by 3.0% or 1.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 286,910 jobs in the Lexington-Fayette area. That makes it the 90th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.18% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.63 | $25.01 | $29.61 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $21.03 | $27.56 | $32.38 | $30.38 | 0.91 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $17.51 | $21.59 | $27.88 | $23.84 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Lexington
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Lexington 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 $1,800
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,500 to $2,600
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,350 to $3,450
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $650 – $1,800 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,350 – $3,450 |
| double door | $650 – $1,800 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,350 – $3,450 |
| two single doors | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,950 – $5,100 | $4,550 – $6,750 |
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Garage door in Lexington: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Lexington?
For 1 door, expect $650 to $3,450 in the Lexington 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 Lexington?
About $648 to $3,284 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 Lexington or Cincinnati?
Cincinnati is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,100, which is 3% more than Lexington ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lexington?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $570 out of $2,050. Materials are 68% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Lexington?
$650 to $3,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Lexington?
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 Lexington area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lexington expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Kentucky?
Lexington is 0% below the Kentucky statewide estimate ($2,050 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Kentucky; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Lexington?
The BLS median is $25.01 an hour in the Lexington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.63 to $29.61.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Lexington?
For 1 door, basic work runs $650 to $1,800 and premium work $2,350 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 Lexington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. September 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 Lexington?
$280 to $830, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Lexington
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