Garage door cost in Burlington, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $640 – $3,450
- Per door
- $637 – $3,252
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #232
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a garage door in the Burlington area: $640 to $3,450 for 1 door. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 7% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.69 an hour in the Burlington area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Burlington, NC, standard level
$1,500 to $2,600
About $1,422 to $2,468 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,000 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $430 | $660 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Burlington, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 69% |
| Labor | $250 | $540 | $840 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 5% |
| Total | $640 | $2,050 | $3,450 | 100% |
Why Burlington prices look the way they do
Labor is 27% of the midpoint bill here, against 30% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (60%), electricians (20%), general maintenance and repair workers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Burlington the blended ratio comes out at 0.84.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Burlington is at 96.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,400 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.2: $0 to $190.
Add-ons priced for Burlington
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.90 for Burlington, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.84) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $270 – $810 |
Is Burlington cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Burlington. Fayetteville is the lowest at about $2,050 (midpoint, 1 door), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, NCthis page | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | |
| Durham, NC15 miles | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Greensboro, NC20 miles | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Winston, NC55 miles | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC55 miles | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $630 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Burlington ranks #232 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Burlington is 1% below the North Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in North Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Burlington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | 68,080 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $630 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
The best months for garage door in Burlington
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Burlington Alamance 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 Burlington are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Burlington gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and September (4.7 inches in July). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 48 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 | 52 | 30 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 33 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 48 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 57 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 65 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 70 | 4.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 68 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 62 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 73 | 49 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 63 | 38 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 55 | 33 | 3.1 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Burlington 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.
Burlington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Burlington. 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
$640 to $1,750
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,500 to $2,600
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,300 to $3,450
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $640 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,450 |
| double door | $640 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,450 |
| two single doors | $1,250 – $3,450 | $2,900 – $5,050 | $4,500 – $6,700 |
Planning more than one job in Burlington?
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Burlington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−7%) and concrete driveway lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,100 – $52,300 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,000 | −13% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −10% |
Who does the work: Burlington trade wages
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 Burlington the blend is 0.84.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.69 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.18 and $27.09 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 14.7 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 $24.71 an hour, which is 19% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.82 and $28.86 an hour. BLS counts 230 of them working in the area, 33.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.13 an hour, which is 7% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.88 and $27.02 an hour. BLS counts 520 of them working in the area, 76.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $45 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $35. That is a swing of roughly 1.6% to 2.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Burlington has 67,830 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 266th 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% | $21.18 | $23.69 | $27.09 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $21.82 | $24.71 | $28.86 | $30.38 | 0.81 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $17.88 | $22.13 | $27.02 | $23.84 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
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Garage door in Burlington: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Burlington?
For 1 door, expect $640 to $3,450 in the Burlington area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,500 to $2,600. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Burlington?
About $637 to $3,252 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 Burlington or Durham?
Durham is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,100, which is 2% more than Burlington ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Burlington?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $540 out of $2,050. Materials are 69% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Burlington?
$640 to $3,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Burlington?
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 Burlington area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Burlington expensive for garage door compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Burlington is 1% below the North Carolina statewide estimate ($2,050 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Burlington?
The BLS median is $23.69 an hour in the Burlington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.18 to $27.09.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Burlington?
For 1 door, basic work runs $640 to $1,750 and premium work $2,300 to $3,450. 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 Burlington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. January and February 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 Burlington?
$270 to $810, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Burlington
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