Garage door cost in Ann Arbor, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $710 – $3,650
- Per door
- $705 – $3,444
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #99
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a garage door in Ann Arbor, plan on $710 to $3,650 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $705 to $3,444 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.7).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Ann Arbor, MI, standard level
$1,600 to $2,750
About $1,527 to $2,623 per door before permits. Labor is about 33% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $560 | $870 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Ann Arbor, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 62% |
| Labor | $330 | $720 | $1,100 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 5% |
| Total | $710 | $2,200 | $3,650 | 100% |
Why Ann Arbor prices look the way they do
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, Ann Arbor wages are 1.10 times the national level. Labor makes up about 33% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Ann Arbor 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 (100.9) and land at $0 to $200.
Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor is 1.10 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $31.33 an hour, which is 8% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.61 and $36.52 an hour. BLS counts 640 of them working in the area, 29.1 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 $39.16 an hour, 29% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.29 and $50.13 an hour. About 610 work in the metro. That is 27.8 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 $23.64 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.85 and $29.71 an hour. About 1,680 work in the metro. That is 76.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($36.52 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $70. At the 25th percentile ($26.61) it shrinks by about $65. The total moves by 3.2% or 2.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 219,730 jobs in the Ann Arbor area. That makes it the 110th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.14% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $26.61 | $31.33 | $36.52 | $29.12 | 1.08 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $29.29 | $39.16 | $50.13 | $30.38 | 1.29 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $19.85 | $23.64 | $29.71 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
Ann Arbor against nearby metros and the rest of Michigan
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 $2,150 to $2,250 across Ann Arbor and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MIthis page | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | |
| Detroit, MI45 miles | $730 – $3,800 | $2,250 | +4% |
| Toledo, OH50 miles | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −1% |
| Lansing, MI50 miles | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −1% |
| Flint, MI55 miles | $690 – $3,550 | $2,150 | −2% |
| Saginaw, MI75 miles | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −2% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $700 – $3,650 | $2,150 | level |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Ann Arbor comes in at #99 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Ann Arbor is 0% above the Michigan figure.
Other Michigan metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $730 – $3,800 | $2,250 | +4% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −4% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −1% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $690 – $3,550 | $2,150 | −2% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −3% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Ann Arbor's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ann Arbor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $620 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −8% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −1% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | −7% |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $800 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +13% |
Cost by quality level and size in Ann Arbor
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Ann Arbor 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
$710 to $1,900
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,600 to $2,750
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,450 to $3,650
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $710 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,650 |
| double door | $710 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,650 |
| two single doors | $1,400 – $3,700 | $3,100 – $5,400 | $4,800 – $7,100 |
Climate in Ann Arbor: timing your garage door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Ann Arbor Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Ann Arbor (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Ann Arbor gets about 30 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (3.6 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.9 and 2.1 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 32 | 15 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 16 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 25 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 35 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 54 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 57 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 57 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 48 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 38 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 30 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 36 | 22 | 1.7 | Cold |
Why two Ann Arbor 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).
Related projects, priced for Ann Arbor
Because every project leans on different trades, Ann Arbor's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +2% and window replacement −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $29,400 – $59,100 | +2% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,450 | +2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,900 | −2% |
Add-ons priced for Ann Arbor
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Ann Arbor by the average of the local wage index (1.10) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 1.02. 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) | $310 – $920 |
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Garage door in Ann Arbor: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Ann Arbor?
For 1 door, expect $710 to $3,650 in the Ann Arbor area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,600 to $2,750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Ann Arbor?
About $705 to $3,444 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 Ann Arbor or Detroit?
Detroit is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,250, which is 4% more than Ann Arbor ($2,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ann Arbor?
About 33% at the midpoint, or $720 out of $2,200. Materials are 62% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Ann Arbor?
$710 to $3,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Ann Arbor?
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 Ann Arbor area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ann Arbor expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Michigan?
Ann Arbor is 0% above the Michigan statewide estimate ($2,150 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Michigan; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Ann Arbor?
The BLS median is $31.33 an hour in the Ann Arbor area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.61 to $36.52.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Ann Arbor?
For 1 door, basic work runs $710 to $1,900 and premium work $2,450 to $3,650. 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 Ann Arbor?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Ann Arbor?
$310 to $920, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Ann Arbor
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