Garage door cost in Flint, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $690 – $3,550
- Per door
- $686 – $3,381
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #133
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Flint, MI usually costs $690 to $3,550 for 1 door. That works out to about $686 to $3,381 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $75 less. 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 Flint, MI, standard level
$1,550 to $2,700
About $1,495 to $2,572 per door before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $530 | $820 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Flint, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 64% |
| Labor | $310 | $670 | $1,050 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $690 | $2,150 | $3,550 | 100% |
Why Flint 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, Flint wages are 1.04 times the national level. Labor makes up about 32% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Flint 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 93.0: $0 to $190.
Flint 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, Flint Bishop Intl Ap (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 Flint are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Flint gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 52 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, July and August (3.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 30 | 16 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 17 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 43 | 25 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 57 | 35 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 56 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 60 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 58 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 50 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 40 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 31 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 23 | 1.9 | Cold |
Flint against nearby metros and the rest of Michigan
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Detroit is the priciest of the group at $2,250. Grand Rapids is the cheapest at $2,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint, MIthis page | $690 – $3,550 | $2,150 | |
| Saginaw, MI30 miles | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | level |
| Detroit, MI35 miles | $730 – $3,800 | $2,250 | +6% |
| Lansing, MI50 miles | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +1% |
| Ann Arbor, MI55 miles | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | +2% |
| Grand Rapids, MI100 miles | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −2% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $700 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +2% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Flint ranks #133 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Flint is 2% below the Michigan figure.
Elsewhere in Michigan
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $730 – $3,800 | $2,250 | +6% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −2% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | +2% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +1% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −1% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Flint against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $700 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +2% |
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | −8% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $740 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +6% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | level |
What local crews earn in Flint
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 Flint the blend is 1.04.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $29.50 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.41 and $33.59 an hour. About 330 work in the metro. That is 24.4 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 $37.63 an hour, which is 24% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.37 and $44.38 an hour. BLS counts 790 of them working in the area, 58.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $21.73 an hour, which is 9% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.74 and $28.50 an hour. BLS counts 1,270 of them working in the area, 94.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $55 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $80. That is a swing of roughly 3.8% to 2.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Flint has 135,040 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 163rd 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% | $23.41 | $29.50 | $33.59 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $28.37 | $37.63 | $44.38 | $30.38 | 1.24 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.74 | $21.73 | $28.50 | $23.84 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Flint
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Flint. 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
$690 to $1,850
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,550 to $2,700
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,400 to $3,550
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $690 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,700 | $2,400 – $3,550 |
| double door | $690 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,700 | $2,400 – $3,550 |
| two single doors | $1,350 – $3,600 | $3,050 – $5,250 | $4,700 – $6,950 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Flint 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.
Related projects, priced for Flint
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Flint wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+6%) and window replacement lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $29,600 – $59,400 | +2% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,800 – $9,800 | +6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,750 | −4% |
Optional extras in Flint
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.99 for Flint, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.04) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $300 – $890 |
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Garage door in Flint: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Flint?
For 1 door, expect $690 to $3,550 in the Flint area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,550 to $2,700. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Flint?
About $686 to $3,381 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 Flint or Saginaw?
Saginaw is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,150, which is 0% more than Flint ($2,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Flint?
About 32% at the midpoint, or $670 out of $2,150. Materials are 64% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Flint?
$690 to $3,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Flint?
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 Flint area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Flint expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Michigan?
Flint is 2% below 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 Flint?
The BLS median is $29.50 an hour in the Flint area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.41 to $33.59.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Flint?
For 1 door, basic work runs $690 to $1,850 and premium work $2,400 to $3,550. 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 Flint?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. October 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 Flint?
$300 to $890, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Flint
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