Garage door cost in North Carolina
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $640 – $3,450
- Per door
- $644 – $3,275
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,200
- Metros covered
- 11
North Carolina prices for garage door: $640 to $3,450 for 1 door, or $644 to $3,275 per door without the permit. The state midpoint is 7% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $23.61 an hour.
Inside North Carolina, the metros we cover range from $2,000 (Greenville) to $2,100 (Charlotte) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in North Carolina (statewide), standard level
$1,500 to $2,600
About $1,434 to $2,486 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,000 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $440 | $680 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in North Carolina
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 68% |
| Labor | $260 | $560 | $860 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 5% |
| Total | $640 | $2,050 | $3,450 | 100% |
Wages behind the North Carolina number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.86 for North Carolina.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.61 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.27 and $28.27 an hour. BLS counts 13,480 of them working in the state, 27.3 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 $27.31 an hour, 10% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.63 and $29.77 an hour. About 21,640 work in the state. That is 43.8 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 $23.03 an hour, 3% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.74 and $28.63 an hour. About 43,440 work in the state. That is 87.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($28.27 an hour) would add about $60 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.27) would take off about $45. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,941,820 jobs across North Carolina (May 2025), which is 3.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $20.27 | $23.61 | $28.27 | $29.12 | 0.81 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $22.63 | $27.31 | $29.77 | $30.38 | 0.90 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.74 | $23.03 | $28.63 | $23.84 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
North Carolina metro-by-metro prices
4 of the 11 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,050, and the top-to-bottom gap is 3%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 door) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +1% |
| Durham, NC | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Asheville, NC | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Greensboro, NC | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Wilmington, NC | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Winston, NC | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Burlington, NC | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Hickory, NC | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $630 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Greenville, NC | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −2% |
Garage door: what moves the price in North Carolina
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.
Permit
Like-for-like replacement often needs no permit. Opening up the wall or adding wiring can.
Related projects, priced for North Carolina
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide North Carolina wages and prices. Against national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−7%) and concrete driveway lowest (−11%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,400 – $53,000 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | −11% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
North Carolina versus the states around it
North Carolina ranks 43 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for garage door, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $2,650 and the cheapest Arkansas at $1,950, both for 1 door at the midpoint. North Carolina sits at $2,050. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 120 miles away | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | level |
| Virginia | 180 miles away | $690 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +6% |
| West Virginia | 240 miles away | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| District of Columbia | 260 miles away | $760 – $4,000 | $2,350 | +15% |
| Georgia | 270 miles away | $660 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +2% |
Extras that change the North Carolina total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to North Carolina by the average of the local wage index (0.86) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 0.91. 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) | $270 – $820 |
When North Carolina weather lets you replace
Season matters for garage door. For each North Carolina metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Greensboro has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in North Carolina at 12 months; Burlington has the shortest at 11 (August through June). Rainfall runs from 41 inches a year in Asheville to 60 inches in Wilmington.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 32 | 90 | 44 | 11: August through June |
| Raleigh | 32 | 91 | 46 | 11: August through June |
| Greensboro | 30 | 89 | 46 | 12: all year |
| Durham | 32 | 91 | 46 | 11: August through June |
| Winston | 31 | 88 | 43 | 12: all year |
| Wilmington | 36 | 90 | 60 | 11: August through June |
| Asheville | 29 | 86 | 41 | 12: all year |
| Hickory | 30 | 87 | 47 | 12: all year |
| Fayetteville | 34 | 91 | 45 | 11: August through June |
| Greenville | 33 | 90 | 53 | 11: August through June |
| Burlington | 30 | 91 | 43 | 11: August through June |
Quality levels and sizes in North Carolina
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide North Carolina wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$640 to $1,750
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,500 to $2,600
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,350 to $3,450
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $640 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,350 – $3,450 |
| double door | $640 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,350 – $3,450 |
| two single doors | $1,300 – $3,450 | $2,900 – $5,100 | $4,550 – $6,750 |
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Garage door in North Carolina: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in North Carolina?
$640 to $3,450 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside North Carolina can sit above or below that.
+Which city in North Carolina is cheapest for garage door?
Greenville at about $2,000 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Charlotte at $2,100.
+Is garage door cheaper in North Carolina than the US average?
It is 7% cheaper: $2,050 against $2,200 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in North Carolina?
About 27% ($560). Materials are 68%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.86x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in North Carolina?
The BLS statewide median is $23.61 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.27 to $28.27.
+Where does North Carolina rank for garage door costs?
43rd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,050 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in North Carolina?
For 1 door, basic work runs $640 to $1,750 and premium work $2,350 to $3,450. Basic means: basic single door, standard steel panels. Premium means: premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware.
+Does the season matter for garage door in North Carolina?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the North Carolina metros we cover, Greensboro has the most comfortable months (12 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add a new opener" add in North Carolina?
$270 to $820, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Garage door by city in North Carolina
- Charlotte, NC$2,100 midpoint
- Durham, NC$2,100 midpoint
- Raleigh, NC$2,050 midpoint
- Asheville, NC$2,050 midpoint
- Greensboro, NC$2,050 midpoint
- Wilmington, NC$2,050 midpoint
- Winston, NC$2,050 midpoint
- Burlington, NC$2,050 midpoint
- Hickory, NC$2,050 midpoint
- Fayetteville, NC$2,050 midpoint
- Greenville, NC$2,000 midpoint
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