Garage door cost in Manchester, NH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $700 – $3,700
- Per door
- $699 – $3,468
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #89
- 1 = most expensive
Manchester homeowners pay roughly $700 to $3,700 to replace a garage door at 1 door, or $699 to $3,468 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Manchester is almost level. Building materials run about 2% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.7).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Manchester, NH, standard level
$1,600 to $2,800
About $1,529 to $2,637 per door before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,000 | $1,850 |
| Labor | $520 | $810 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $150 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Manchester, NH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,450 | 65% |
| Labor | $310 | $670 | $1,050 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $110 | $210 | 5% |
| Total | $700 | $2,200 | $3,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Manchester number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.47 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Manchester is 1.03 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 30% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Manchester metro is 97.7 (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 (105.7) and land at $0 to $210.
When to schedule garage door in Manchester
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Manchester 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 Manchester (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.
Manchester gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.0 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and July are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 16 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 | 34 | 17 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 19 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 27 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 38 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 58 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 54 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 33 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 24 | 3.3 | Cold |
How Manchester compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Manchester. Portland comes closest at about $2,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NHthis page | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | |
| Worcester, MA45 miles | $740 – $3,800 | $2,300 | +4% |
| Boston, MA45 miles | $770 – $3,950 | $2,350 | +8% |
| Amherst, MA60 miles | $720 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +2% |
| Springfield, MA70 miles | $750 – $3,800 | $2,300 | +4% |
| Portland, ME85 miles | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +1% |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | level |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, Manchester comes in at #89 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Manchester is 0% below the New Hampshire figure.
Manchester is the only New Hampshire metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Manchester's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Manchester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $780 – $4,050 | $2,400 | +10% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −8% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $750 – $3,800 | $2,300 | +4% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $780 – $4,050 | $2,400 | +10% |
Garage door: what moves the price in Manchester
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 Manchester is 1.03 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.47 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.91 and $35.02 an hour. BLS counts 820 of them working in the area, 41.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $30.81 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.83 and $38.66 an hour. About 970 work in the metro. That is 48.6 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 $25.73 an hour, 8% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.89 and $30.62 an hour. About 1,570 work in the metro. That is 78.7 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 ($35.02 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $75. At the 25th percentile ($23.91) it shrinks by about $75. The total moves by 3.4% or 3.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 199,560 jobs in the Manchester-Nashua area. That makes it the 115th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.13% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.91 | $29.47 | $35.02 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $22.83 | $30.81 | $38.66 | $30.38 | 1.01 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.89 | $25.73 | $30.62 | $23.84 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Manchester
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Manchester by the average of the local wage index (1.03) and goods index (0.98), a factor of 1.00. 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) | $300 – $900 |
Related projects, priced for Manchester
Because every project leans on different trades, Manchester's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs level and front door −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $28,800 – $57,800 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,200 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $950 | level |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $6,000 | level |
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Manchester
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Manchester 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
$700 to $1,900
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,600 to $2,800
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,500 to $3,700
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $700 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,700 |
| double door | $700 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,700 |
| two single doors | $1,400 – $3,700 | $3,100 – $5,400 | $4,850 – $7,150 |
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Garage door in Manchester: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Manchester?
For 1 door, expect $700 to $3,700 in the Manchester area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,600 to $2,800. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Manchester?
About $699 to $3,468 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $210 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Manchester or Worcester?
Worcester is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,300, which is 4% more than Manchester ($2,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Manchester?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $670 out of $2,200. Materials are 65% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Manchester?
$700 to $3,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Manchester?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $210 for fees in the Manchester area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Manchester expensive for garage door compared with the rest of New Hampshire?
Manchester is 0% below the New Hampshire statewide estimate ($2,200 at the midpoint).
+What do carpenters earn in Manchester?
The BLS median is $29.47 an hour in the Manchester area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.91 to $35.02.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Manchester?
For 1 door, basic work runs $700 to $1,900 and premium work $2,500 to $3,700. 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 Manchester?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. April 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 Manchester?
$300 to $900, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Manchester
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