Garage door cost in Winston, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $650 – $3,450
- Per door
- $645 – $3,278
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #207
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Winston, NC usually costs $650 to $3,450 for 1 door. That works out to about $645 to $3,278 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $150 less. Carpenters earn a median of $24.01 an hour in the Winston area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Winston, NC, standard level
$1,500 to $2,600
About $1,435 to $2,488 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 Winston, 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 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $650 | $2,050 | $3,450 | 100% |
Where the Winston price comes from
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 Winston the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Winston 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 92.0: $0 to $180.
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Winston
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Winston. 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
$650 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 | $650 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,350 – $3,450 |
| double door | $650 – $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 |
What nearby projects cost in Winston
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Winston 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 | $26,200 – $52,600 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | −13% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
Extras that change the Winston total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.91 for Winston, 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 |
Is Winston 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 $2,050 to $2,100 across Winston and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston, NCthis page | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | |
| Greensboro, NC30 miles | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Burlington, NC55 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Hickory, NC65 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Charlotte, NC70 miles | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +1% |
| Durham, NC70 miles | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +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, Winston ranks #207 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Winston is 0% 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 | +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% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Winston against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −3% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $700 – $3,650 | $2,200 | +6% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | −1% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Winston bid
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.
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).
What local crews earn in Winston
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 Winston the blend is 0.86.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $24.01 an hour, 18% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.95 and $27.79 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 18.8 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 $26.97 an hour, which is 11% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.39 and $29.08 an hour. BLS counts 1,120 of them working in the area, 41.2 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 $22.64 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.30 and $28.81 an hour. BLS counts 2,480 of them working in the area, 91.2 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 $50 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $40. That is a swing of roughly 2.0% to 2.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Winston-Salem has 271,980 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 94th 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% | $20.95 | $24.01 | $27.79 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $22.39 | $26.97 | $29.08 | $30.38 | 0.89 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.30 | $22.64 | $28.81 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Winston weather and the garage door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Winston Salem Rynlds Ap (10 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Winston: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Winston gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (4.5 inches in August). The station averages about 33 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 | 49 | 31 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 53 | 33 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 61 | 40 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 57 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 65 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 69 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 68 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 61 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 49 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 60 | 39 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 34 | 3.3 | Workable |
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Garage door in Winston: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Winston?
For 1 door, expect $650 to $3,450 in the Winston 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 Winston?
About $645 to $3,278 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Winston or Greensboro?
Greensboro is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,050, which is 0% more than Winston ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Winston?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $560 out of $2,050. Materials are 68% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Winston?
$650 to $3,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Winston?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $180 for fees in the Winston area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Winston expensive for garage door compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Winston is 0% 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 Winston?
The BLS median is $24.01 an hour in the Winston area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.95 to $27.79.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Winston?
For 1 door, basic work runs $650 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.
+Is there a bad season to replace a garage door in Winston?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add a new opener" add in Winston?
$270 to $820, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Winston
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