Garage door cost in Providence, RI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $700 – $3,700
- Per door
- $704 – $3,480
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #84
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a garage door in Providence, plan on $700 to $3,700 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $704 to $3,480 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 97.1).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Providence, RI, standard level
$1,600 to $2,800
About $1,537 to $2,647 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 Providence, RI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,450 | 64% |
| Labor | $320 | $680 | $1,050 | 31% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 5% |
| Total | $700 | $2,200 | $3,700 | 100% |
Where the Providence price comes from
Labor is 31% 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 Providence the blended ratio comes out at 1.05.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Providence metro is 97.1 (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 (101.8) and land at $0 to $200.
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Providence
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Providence 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 – $5,450 | $4,850 – $7,150 |
Why two Providence quotes can differ
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.
Permit
Like-for-like replacement often needs no permit. Opening up the wall or adding wiring can.
Add-ons priced for Providence
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Providence 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 |
What nearby projects cost in Providence
Because every project leans on different trades, Providence's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +10% and front door −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $30,100 – $60,300 | +4% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,950 – $10,100 | +10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,900 | −1% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $6,050 | level |
Climate in Providence: timing your garage door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Providence T F Green Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Providence (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December 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.
Providence gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 37 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and December (4.9 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and July are the driest, at 3.4 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 12 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 | 38 | 22 | 4.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 24 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 30 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 40 | 4.3 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 49 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 59 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 65 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 64 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 57 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 45 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 36 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 43 | 28 | 4.7 | Cold |
Providence against nearby metros and the rest of Rhode Island
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 $2,200 to $2,350 across Providence and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RIthis page | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | |
| Norwich, CT45 miles | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +1% |
| Worcester, MA55 miles | $740 – $3,800 | $2,300 | +4% |
| Boston, MA60 miles | $770 – $3,950 | $2,350 | +8% |
| Barnstable, MA60 miles | $740 – $3,800 | $2,250 | +4% |
| Hartford, CT65 miles | $730 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +2% |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | level |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Providence comes in at #84 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Providence is 0% above the Rhode Island figure.
Providence is the only Rhode Island metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Providence's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Providence against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −5% |
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −4% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −5% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −9% |
Providence 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 Providence is 1.05 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $29.76 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.71 and $38.38 an hour. BLS counts 4,140 of them working in the area, 58.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $35.57 an hour, 17% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $26.62 and $45.42 an hour. About 3,560 work in the metro. That is 49.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $24.37 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.21 and $29.95 an hour. About 6,370 work in the metro. That is 89.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($38.38 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $120. At the 25th percentile ($26.71) it shrinks by about $40. The total moves by 5.3% or 1.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 714,120 jobs in the Providence-Warwick area. That makes it the 42nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.46% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $26.71 | $29.76 | $38.38 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $26.62 | $35.57 | $45.42 | $30.38 | 1.17 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.21 | $24.37 | $29.95 | $23.84 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
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Garage door in Providence: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Providence?
For 1 door, expect $700 to $3,700 in the Providence 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 Providence?
About $704 to $3,480 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 Providence or Norwich?
Norwich is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,200, which is 1% more than Providence ($2,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Providence?
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 Providence?
$700 to $3,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Providence?
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 Providence area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Providence expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Rhode Island?
Providence is 0% above the Rhode Island statewide estimate ($2,200 at the midpoint).
+What do carpenters earn in Providence?
The BLS median is $29.76 an hour in the Providence area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.71 to $38.38.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Providence?
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 Providence?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. May and July 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 Providence?
$300 to $910, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Providence
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