Garage door cost in Durham, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $660 – $3,500
- Per door
- $655 – $3,312
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #172
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a garage door in Durham, plan on $660 to $3,500 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $655 to $3,312 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $24.78 an hour in the Durham area, 15% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Durham, NC, standard level
$1,500 to $2,650
About $1,452 to $2,515 per door before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,000 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $460 | $710 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,650 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Durham, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 67% |
| Labor | $270 | $580 | $900 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 5% |
| Total | $660 | $2,100 | $3,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Durham number
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, Durham wages are 0.90 times the national level. Labor makes up about 28% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Durham metro is 96.6 (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 (97.6) and land at $0 to $200.
Why two Durham quotes can differ
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.
Durham 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 Durham is 0.90 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.78 an hour, which is 15% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.40 and $29.03 an hour. BLS counts 520 of them working in the area, 15.1 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 $28.47 an hour, 6% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.95 and $30.77 an hour. About 1,160 work in the metro. That is 33.7 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 $23.62 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.96 and $29.31 an hour. About 2,830 work in the metro. That is 82.3 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 ($29.03 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $55. At the 25th percentile ($21.40) it shrinks by about $45. The total moves by 2.7% or 2.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 344,020 jobs in the Durham-Chapel Hill area. That makes it the 74th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.22% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $21.40 | $24.78 | $29.03 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $23.95 | $28.47 | $30.77 | $30.38 | 0.94 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.96 | $23.62 | $29.31 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Durham
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Durham by the average of the local wage index (0.90) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 0.93. 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) | $280 – $840 |
Climate in Durham: timing your garage door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Raleigh Durham Intl Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
August through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Durham (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Durham gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 5 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (5.2 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 52 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 | 52 | 32 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 34 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 63 | 40 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 73 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 80 | 58 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 66 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 70 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 69 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 63 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 73 | 50 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 63 | 40 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 55 | 34 | 3.4 | Workable |
How Durham compares
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 $2,050 to $2,100 across Durham and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NCthis page | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | |
| Burlington, NC15 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Greensboro, NC40 miles | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Raleigh, NC40 miles | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | level |
| Fayetteville, NC65 miles | $630 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Winston, NC70 miles | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Durham comes in at #172 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Durham is 1% above the North Carolina figure.
Other North Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | level |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | level |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Durham's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Durham against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $740 – $3,800 | $2,300 | +10% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $1,950 | −5% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $590 – $3,250 | $1,950 | −7% |
Cost by quality level and size in Durham
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Durham 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
$660 to $1,800
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,500 to $2,650
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,350 to $3,500
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $660 – $1,800 | $1,500 – $2,650 | $2,350 – $3,500 |
| double door | $660 – $1,800 | $1,500 – $2,650 | $2,350 – $3,500 |
| two single doors | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,950 – $5,150 | $4,600 – $6,800 |
Planning more than one job in Durham?
Because every project leans on different trades, Durham's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, front door runs −6% and concrete driveway −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,700 – $53,600 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | −11% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $890 | −7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $560 – $5,450 | −9% |
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Garage door in Durham: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Durham?
For 1 door, expect $660 to $3,500 in the Durham area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,500 to $2,650. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Durham?
About $655 to $3,312 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 Durham or Burlington?
Burlington is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,050, which is 2% less than Durham ($2,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Durham?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $580 out of $2,100. Materials are 67% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Durham?
$660 to $3,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Durham?
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 Durham area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Durham expensive for garage door compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Durham is 1% above 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 Durham?
The BLS median is $24.78 an hour in the Durham area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.40 to $29.03.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Durham?
For 1 door, basic work runs $660 to $1,800 and premium work $2,350 to $3,500. 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 Durham?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. February 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 Durham?
$280 to $840, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Durham
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