Garage door cost in Lafayette, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $620 – $3,350
- Per door
- $622 – $3,167
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #281
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a garage door in Lafayette, plan on $620 to $3,350 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $622 to $3,167 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $22.81 an hour in the Lafayette area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Lafayette, LA, standard level
$1,450 to $2,550
About $1,385 to $2,403 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $420 | $650 |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,550 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Lafayette, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 69% |
| Labor | $250 | $540 | $820 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $85 | $170 | 4% |
| Total | $620 | $2,000 | $3,350 | 100% |
Where the Lafayette price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.81 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Lafayette is 0.82 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 27% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Lafayette metro is 93.7 (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 (87.2) and land at $0 to $170.
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Lafayette
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Lafayette 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
$620 to $1,700
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,450 to $2,550
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,250 to $3,350
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $620 – $1,700 | $1,450 – $2,550 | $2,250 – $3,350 |
| double door | $620 – $1,700 | $1,450 – $2,550 | $2,250 – $3,350 |
| two single doors | $1,250 – $3,350 | $2,800 – $4,950 | $4,400 – $6,500 |
Is Lafayette cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Beaumont is the priciest of the group at $2,050. Alexandria is the cheapest at $1,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LAthis page | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | |
| Lake Charles, LA65 miles | $630 – $3,350 | $2,000 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA70 miles | $660 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +4% |
| Houma, LA90 miles | $630 – $3,350 | $2,000 | level |
| Alexandria, LA95 miles | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | −1% |
| Beaumont, TX125 miles | $660 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +4% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | +1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Lafayette comes in at #281 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Lafayette is 1% below the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $640 – $3,400 | $2,000 | +2% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $660 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +4% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $630 – $3,350 | $2,000 | +1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $630 – $3,350 | $2,000 | +1% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | level |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $630 – $3,350 | $2,000 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Lafayette's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lafayette against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +8% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +3% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +4% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $790 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +24% |
Lafayette 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 Lafayette is 0.82 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $22.81 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $27.69 an hour. BLS counts 580 of them working in the area, 32.3 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 $28.76 an hour, 5% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.72 and $31.75 an hour. About 730 work in the metro. That is 40.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $19.68 an hour, 17% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.12 and $23.30 an hour. About 2,100 work in the metro. That is 116.9 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 ($27.69 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $65. At the 25th percentile ($18.55) it shrinks by about $55. The total moves by 3.3% or 2.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 179,570 jobs in the Lafayette area. That makes it the 129th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $18.55 | $22.81 | $27.69 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $22.72 | $28.76 | $31.75 | $30.38 | 0.95 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $16.12 | $19.68 | $23.30 | $23.84 | 0.83 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Lafayette 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.
Climate in Lafayette: timing your garage door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Lafayette Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Lafayette (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Lafayette gets about 63 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.1 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and March are the driest, at 4.1 and 3.7 inches. The station averages about 91 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 | 62 | 44 | 5.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 47 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 53 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 59 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 67 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 73 | 7.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 75 | 6.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 75 | 6.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 70 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 60 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 50 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 45 | 5.0 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Lafayette
Because every project leans on different trades, Lafayette's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −10% and patio door −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $25,700 – $51,600 | −11% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,250 | −10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Front door | 1 door | $420 – $2,250 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $530 – $5,200 | −13% |
Optional extras in Lafayette
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Lafayette by the average of the local wage index (0.82) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.88. 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) | $260 – $790 |
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Garage door in Lafayette: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Lafayette?
For 1 door, expect $620 to $3,350 in the Lafayette area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,450 to $2,550. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Lafayette?
About $622 to $3,167 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $170 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Lafayette or Lake Charles?
Lake Charles is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,000, which is 1% more than Lafayette ($2,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lafayette?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $540 out of $2,000. Materials are 69% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Lafayette?
$620 to $3,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Lafayette?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $170 for fees in the Lafayette area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lafayette expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Lafayette is 1% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($2,000 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Lafayette?
The BLS median is $22.81 an hour in the Lafayette area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.55 to $27.69.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Lafayette?
For 1 door, basic work runs $620 to $1,700 and premium work $2,250 to $3,350. 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 Lafayette?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and March 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 Lafayette?
$260 to $790, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Lafayette
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