Garage door cost in Philadelphia, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $700 – $3,700
- Per door
- $702 – $3,471
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #88
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a garage door in Philadelphia, plan on $700 to $3,700 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $702 to $3,471 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 3% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.8).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Philadelphia, PA, standard level
$1,600 to $2,800
About $1,533 to $2,641 per door before permits. Labor is about 31% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,000 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $540 | $830 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Philadelphia, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 64% |
| Labor | $320 | $680 | $1,050 | 31% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 5% |
| Total | $700 | $2,200 | $3,700 | 100% |
Where the Philadelphia price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.70 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Philadelphia is 1.05 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 31% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Philadelphia metro is 96.8 (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 (102.6) and land at $0 to $210.
Climate in Philadelphia: timing your garage door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Philadelphia Ne Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Philadelphia (11 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Philadelphia gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (4.5 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.6 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 29 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 | 42 | 27 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 28 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 53 | 35 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 54 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 64 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 69 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 68 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 60 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 68 | 48 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 38 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 31 | 4.0 | Workable |
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia is 1.05 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.70 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.17 and $36.83 an hour. BLS counts 14,260 of them working in the area, 49.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $35.86 an hour, 18% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.84 and $50.11 an hour. About 10,090 work in the metro. That is 34.8 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 $24.14 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.26 and $30.24 an hour. About 22,470 work in the metro. That is 77.5 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 ($36.83 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $95. At the 25th percentile ($23.17) it shrinks by about $85. The total moves by 4.4% or 4.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 2,897,830 jobs in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area. That makes it the 7th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.86% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.17 | $29.70 | $36.83 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $27.84 | $35.86 | $50.11 | $30.38 | 1.18 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.26 | $24.14 | $30.24 | $23.84 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Philadelphia
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Philadelphia by the average of the local wage index (1.05) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 1.01. 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) | $300 – $910 |
Is Philadelphia cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Philadelphia. Lancaster is the lowest at about $2,200 (midpoint, 1 door), 50 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PAthis page | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | |
| Vineland, NJ40 miles | $720 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +3% |
| Trenton, NJ40 miles | $750 – $3,900 | $2,300 | +6% |
| Reading, PA50 miles | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +1% |
| Lancaster, PA50 miles | $690 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −1% |
| Atlantic City, NJ50 miles | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | level |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | level |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Philadelphia comes in at #88 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Philadelphia is 0% above the Pennsylvania figure.
Other Pennsylvania metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $710 – $3,750 | $2,200 | +1% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $710 – $3,750 | $2,200 | +1% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +1% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +1% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $690 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −1% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $710 – $3,750 | $2,200 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Philadelphia's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Philadelphia against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $740 – $3,900 | $2,350 | +6% |
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $670 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −3% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $660 – $3,600 | $2,100 | −3% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $680 – $3,700 | $2,200 | level |
What nearby projects cost in Philadelphia
Because every project leans on different trades, Philadelphia's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +6% and front door −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $29,600 – $59,500 | +2% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,850 – $9,800 | +6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $6,050 | level |
Why two Philadelphia 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.
Cost by quality level and size in Philadelphia
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Philadelphia 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
$700 to $1,900
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,600 to $2,800
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,500 to $3,700
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $700 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,700 |
| double door | $700 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,700 |
| two single doors | $1,400 – $3,700 | $3,150 – $5,400 | $4,850 – $7,150 |
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Garage door in Philadelphia: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Philadelphia?
For 1 door, expect $700 to $3,700 in the Philadelphia area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,600 to $2,800. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Philadelphia?
About $702 to $3,471 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $210 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Philadelphia or Vineland?
Vineland is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,250, which is 3% more than Philadelphia ($2,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Philadelphia?
About 31% at the midpoint, or $680 out of $2,200. Materials are 64% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Philadelphia?
$700 to $3,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Philadelphia?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $210 for fees in the Philadelphia area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Philadelphia expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia is 0% above the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($2,200 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Philadelphia?
The BLS median is $29.70 an hour in the Philadelphia area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.17 to $36.83.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Philadelphia?
For 1 door, basic work runs $700 to $1,900 and premium work $2,500 to $3,700. 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 Philadelphia?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. 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 Philadelphia?
$300 to $910, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Philadelphia
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