Garage door cost in Barnstable, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $740 – $3,800
- Per door
- $742 – $3,606
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #51
- 1 = most expensive
Barnstable homeowners pay roughly $740 to $3,800 to replace a garage door at 1 door, or $742 to $3,606 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Barnstable is 3% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $33.93 an hour in the Barnstable area, 17% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Barnstable, MA, standard level
$1,650 to $2,900
About $1,601 to $2,747 per door before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,000 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $600 | $930 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,650 | $2,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Barnstable, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,450 | 62% |
| Labor | $350 | $770 | $1,200 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 4% |
| Total | $740 | $2,250 | $3,800 | 100% |
Why Barnstable prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $33.93 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Barnstable is 1.18 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 34% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Barnstable metro is 97.0 (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 (98.4) and land at $0 to $200.
Specs and site conditions that change a Barnstable bid
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.
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 Barnstable is 1.18 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $33.93 an hour, which is 17% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.39 and $38.65 an hour. BLS counts 1,280 of them working in the area, 136.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $37.78 an hour, 24% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.37 and $47.54 an hour. About 470 work in the metro. That is 49.9 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 $27.70 an hour, 16% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.55 and $31.23 an hour. About 1,050 work in the metro. That is 111.6 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 ($38.65 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $65. At the 25th percentile ($29.39) it shrinks by about $60. The total moves by 2.8% or 2.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 94,110 jobs in the Barnstable Town area. That makes it the 212th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $29.39 | $33.93 | $38.65 | $29.12 | 1.17 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $28.37 | $37.78 | $47.54 | $30.38 | 1.24 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $22.55 | $27.70 | $31.23 | $23.84 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Barnstable against nearby metros and the rest of Massachusetts
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group at $2,350. Manchester is the cheapest at $2,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MAthis page | $740 – $3,800 | $2,250 | |
| Providence, RI60 miles | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −3% |
| Boston, MA70 miles | $770 – $3,950 | $2,350 | +4% |
| Worcester, MA100 miles | $740 – $3,800 | $2,300 | level |
| Norwich, CT100 miles | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −3% |
| Manchester, NH115 miles | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −4% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $760 – $3,900 | $2,350 | +3% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −3% |
Across 300 US metros, Barnstable comes in at #51 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Barnstable is 3% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $770 – $3,950 | $2,350 | +4% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $740 – $3,800 | $2,300 | level |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $750 – $3,800 | $2,300 | +1% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $720 – $3,750 | $2,250 | −2% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Barnstable's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Barnstable against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −13% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −5% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $600 – $3,250 | $1,950 | −15% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $640 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −11% |
Extras that change the Barnstable total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Barnstable by the average of the local wage index (1.18) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 1.08. 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) | $320 – $970 |
Related projects, priced for Barnstable
Because every project leans on different trades, Barnstable's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs +15% and front door +2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $31,400 – $63,100 | +9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,000 – $10,300 | +11% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $990 | +5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $540 – $2,500 | +2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,150 – $16,400 | +11% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $660 – $6,950 | +15% |
When to schedule garage door in Barnstable
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Hyannis Barnstable Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Barnstable (10 of 12 months). January and February have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January and February 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.
Barnstable gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.7 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and July are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 2 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 | 24 | 3.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 25 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 30 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 55 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 65 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 58 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 65 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 63 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 56 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 46 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 37 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 29 | 4.7 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Barnstable
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Barnstable 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
$740 to $1,950
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,650 to $2,900
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,600 to $3,800
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $740 – $1,950 | $1,650 – $2,900 | $2,600 – $3,800 |
| double door | $740 – $1,950 | $1,650 – $2,900 | $2,600 – $3,800 |
| two single doors | $1,500 – $3,850 | $3,250 – $5,650 | $5,050 – $7,400 |
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Garage door in Barnstable: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Barnstable?
For 1 door, expect $740 to $3,800 in the Barnstable area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,650 to $2,900. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Barnstable?
About $742 to $3,606 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $200 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Barnstable or Providence?
Providence is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,200, which is 3% less than Barnstable ($2,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Barnstable?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $770 out of $2,250. Materials are 62% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Barnstable?
$740 to $3,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Barnstable?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $200 for fees in the Barnstable area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Barnstable expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Barnstable is 3% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($2,350 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Barnstable?
The BLS median is $33.93 an hour in the Barnstable area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.39 to $38.65.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Barnstable?
For 1 door, basic work runs $740 to $1,950 and premium work $2,600 to $3,800. 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 Barnstable?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through December. June and July 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 Barnstable?
$320 to $970, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Barnstable
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