Garage door cost in Wilmington, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $640 – $3,450
- Per door
- $644 – $3,275
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #204
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a garage door in the Wilmington 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 $24.44 an hour in the Wilmington area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Wilmington, NC, 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 | $60 | $130 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Wilmington, NC
| 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% |
Where the Wilmington price comes from
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, Wilmington wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 27% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Wilmington 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 96.4: $0 to $190.
Is Wilmington cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $2,000 to $2,050 across Wilmington and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NCthis page | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | |
| Myrtle Beach, SC60 miles | $620 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −2% |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $630 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Greenville, NC100 miles | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −2% |
| Florence, SC100 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Raleigh, NC105 miles | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Wilmington ranks #204 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Wilmington is 0% above 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 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +1% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Wilmington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $690 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +5% |
| Pensacola, FL | 190,480 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −2% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −3% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $760 – $3,950 | $2,350 | +15% |
Related projects, priced for Wilmington
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Wilmington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−6%) and concrete driveway lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,500 – $53,200 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,100 | −12% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
Who does the work: Wilmington 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 Wilmington the blend is 0.86.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $24.44 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.06 and $28.70 an hour. About 640 work in the metro. That is 33.5 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 $26.00 an hour, which is 14% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.07 and $28.87 an hour. BLS counts 910 of them working in the area, 47.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.04 an hour, which is 8% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.01 and $26.12 an hour. BLS counts 1,700 of them working in the area, 88.9 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 $30. That is a swing of roughly 1.6% to 2.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Wilmington has 191,280 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 120th 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% | $22.06 | $24.44 | $28.70 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $22.07 | $26.00 | $28.87 | $30.38 | 0.86 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.01 | $22.04 | $26.12 | $23.84 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
The best months for garage door in Wilmington
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Wilmington 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 Wilmington are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Wilmington gets about 60 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (8.7 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and April are the driest, at 3.5 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 45 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 | 57 | 36 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 60 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 67 | 44 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 53 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 61 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 69 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 73 | 6.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 72 | 8.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 67 | 8.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 56 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 45 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 39 | 3.7 | Workable |
Garage door: what moves the price in Wilmington
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.
Wilmington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Wilmington. 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
$2,350 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 | $2,950 – $5,100 | $4,550 – $6,750 |
Optional extras in Wilmington
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for Wilmington, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.86) 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 – $820 |
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Garage door in Wilmington: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Wilmington?
For 1 door, expect $640 to $3,450 in the Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
About $644 to $3,275 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 Wilmington or Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,000, which is 2% less than Wilmington ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Wilmington?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $560 out of $2,050. Materials are 68% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Wilmington?
$640 to $3,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Wilmington?
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 Wilmington area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Wilmington expensive for garage door compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Wilmington is 0% 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 Wilmington?
The BLS median is $24.44 an hour in the Wilmington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.06 to $28.70.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Wilmington?
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.
+When is the best time to replace a garage door in Wilmington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. February and April 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 Wilmington?
$270 to $820, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Wilmington
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