Garage door cost in Shreveport, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $630 – $3,350
- Per door
- $628 – $3,186
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #274
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Shreveport, LA usually costs $630 to $3,350 for 1 door. That works out to about $628 to $3,186 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $210 less. Carpenters earn a median of $22.56 an hour in the Shreveport area, 23% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Shreveport, LA, standard level
$1,450 to $2,550
About $1,396 to $2,419 per door before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $430 | $670 |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,550 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Shreveport, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 68% |
| Labor | $250 | $550 | $840 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $85 | $170 | 4% |
| Total | $630 | $2,000 | $3,350 | 100% |
Where the Shreveport 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, Shreveport wages are 0.84 times the national level. Labor makes up about 28% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Shreveport is at 93.7 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 84.8: $0 to $170.
Shreveport: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Shreveport. 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
$630 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 | $630 – $1,700 | $1,450 – $2,550 | $2,250 – $3,350 |
| double door | $630 – $1,700 | $1,450 – $2,550 | $2,250 – $3,350 |
| two single doors | $1,250 – $3,350 | $2,850 – $4,950 | $4,450 – $6,550 |
Shreveport 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, Shreveport (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 Shreveport are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Shreveport gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 4.3 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 99 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 | 58 | 37 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 48 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 64 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 71 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 74 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 95 | 73 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 67 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 55 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 45 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 39 | 4.9 | Workable |
Extras that change the Shreveport total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.89 for Shreveport, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.84) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $270 – $800 |
Is Shreveport 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 $1,950 to $2,000 across Shreveport and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport, LAthis page | $630 – $3,350 | $2,000 | |
| Longview, TX55 miles | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | −1% |
| Texarkana, TX75 miles | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | −3% |
| Tyler, TX90 miles | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | −2% |
| Monroe, LA100 miles | $630 – $3,350 | $2,000 | level |
| Alexandria, LA105 miles | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | −2% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | +1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Shreveport ranks #274 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Shreveport is 1% below the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $640 – $3,400 | $2,000 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $660 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +4% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $630 – $3,350 | $2,000 | level |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −1% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $630 – $3,350 | $2,000 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Shreveport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +4% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +10% |
| Beaumont, TX | 163,220 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +4% |
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $660 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +4% |
What local crews earn in Shreveport
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 Shreveport the blend is 0.84.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $22.56 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.97 and $28.14 an hour. About 480 work in the metro. That is 29.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 20%) the local median is $29.25 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.60 and $31.84 an hour. BLS counts 800 of them working in the area, 49.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.27 an hour, which is 7% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.18 and $29.02 an hour. BLS counts 2,110 of them working in the area, 129.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $75 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $50. That is a swing of roughly 2.4% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Shreveport-Bossier City has 162,750 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 146th 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% | $18.97 | $22.56 | $28.14 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $22.60 | $29.25 | $31.84 | $30.38 | 0.96 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $17.18 | $22.27 | $29.02 | $23.84 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Shreveport
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Shreveport wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−10%) and concrete driveway lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $25,500 – $51,100 | −12% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,900 | −14% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $840 | −12% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,250 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −13% |
Why two Shreveport quotes can differ
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).
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Garage door in Shreveport: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Shreveport?
For 1 door, expect $630 to $3,350 in the Shreveport 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 Shreveport?
About $628 to $3,186 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 Shreveport or Longview?
Longview is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,950, which is 1% less than Shreveport ($2,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Shreveport?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $550 out of $2,000. Materials are 68% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Shreveport?
$630 to $3,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Shreveport?
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 Shreveport area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Shreveport expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Shreveport 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 Shreveport?
The BLS median is $22.56 an hour in the Shreveport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.97 to $28.14.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Shreveport?
For 1 door, basic work runs $630 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 Shreveport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. 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 Shreveport?
$270 to $800, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Shreveport
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