Garage door cost in South Carolina
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $650 – $3,500
- Per door
- $650 – $3,289
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $2,200
- Metros covered
- 7
What does it cost to replace a garage door in South Carolina? Plan on $650 to $3,500 for 1 door. Wages (0.88x the US blend), materials (price index 96.3) and permit costs (93.7) put the state below the national midpoint by 6%.
Inside South Carolina, the metros we cover range from $2,000 (Myrtle Beach) to $2,100 (Spartanburg) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in South Carolina (statewide), standard level
$1,500 to $2,650
About $1,442 to $2,497 per door before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $450 | $700 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,650 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in South Carolina
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 68% |
| Labor | $260 | $570 | $880 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 5% |
| Total | $650 | $2,050 | $3,500 | 100% |
Extras that change the South Carolina total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to South Carolina by the average of the local wage index (0.88) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.92. 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 – $830 |
Weather windows across South Carolina
Season matters for garage door. For each South Carolina metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Charleston has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in South Carolina at 12 months; Columbia has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 44 inches a year in Columbia to 54 inches in Myrtle Beach.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 35 | 91 | 47 | 11: August through June |
| Columbia | 37 | 93 | 44 | 9: September through May |
| Charleston | 44 | 88 | 44 | 12: all year |
| Spartanburg | 32 | 90 | 50 | 11: August through June |
| Myrtle Beach | 34 | 87 | 54 | 12: all year |
| Florence | 36 | 92 | 45 | 10: September through June |
| Hilton Head | 40 | 92 | 45 | 10: September through June |
Quality levels and sizes in South Carolina
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide South Carolina wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$650 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 | $650 – $1,800 | $1,500 – $2,650 | $2,350 – $3,500 |
| double door | $650 – $1,800 | $1,500 – $2,650 | $2,350 – $3,500 |
| two single doors | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,950 – $5,150 | $4,600 – $6,750 |
If you are planning more than one job in South Carolina
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide South Carolina wages and prices. Against national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−6%) and concrete driveway lowest (−10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,500 – $53,100 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,250 | −10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $560 – $5,500 | −8% |
Garage door: what moves the price in South Carolina
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.
Permit
Like-for-like replacement often needs no permit. Opening up the wall or adding wiring can.
South Carolina against its neighbors
South Carolina ranks 42 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for garage door, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $2,650 and the cheapest Arkansas at $1,950, both for 1 door at the midpoint. South Carolina sits at $2,050. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 120 miles away | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Georgia | 180 miles away | $660 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +1% |
| Virginia | 300 miles away | $690 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +5% |
| West Virginia | 340 miles away | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Tennessee | 350 miles away | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | level |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in South Carolina
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.88 for South Carolina.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.36 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.97 and $30.10 an hour. BLS counts 6,950 of them working in the state, 30.2 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 $28.24 an hour, 7% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.03 and $31.82 an hour. About 8,010 work in the state. That is 34.7 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 $23.02 an hour, 3% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.61 and $29.31 an hour. About 28,020 work in the state. That is 121.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.10 an hour) would add about $75 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.97) would take off about $45. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,305,080 jobs across South Carolina (May 2025), which is 1.5% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $20.97 | $24.36 | $30.10 | $29.12 | 0.84 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $23.03 | $28.24 | $31.82 | $30.38 | 0.93 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.61 | $23.02 | $29.31 | $23.84 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Which South Carolina city is cheapest for garage door?
1 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $2,050, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 door) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg, SC | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +1% |
| Charleston, SC | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | level |
| Greenville, SC | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | level |
| Hilton Head, SC | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Columbia, SC | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Florence, SC | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $620 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −3% |
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Garage door in South Carolina: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in South Carolina?
$650 to $3,500 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside South Carolina can sit above or below that.
+Which city in South Carolina is cheapest for garage door?
Myrtle Beach at about $2,000 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Spartanburg at $2,100.
+Is garage door cheaper in South Carolina than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $2,050 against $2,200 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in South Carolina?
About 28% ($570). Materials are 68%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.88x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in South Carolina?
The BLS statewide median is $24.36 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.97 to $30.10.
+Where does South Carolina rank for garage door costs?
42nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $2,050 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in South Carolina?
For 1 door, basic work runs $650 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.
+Does the season matter for garage door in South Carolina?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the South Carolina metros we cover, Charleston has the most comfortable months (12 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add a new opener" add in South Carolina?
$280 to $830, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Garage door by city in South Carolina
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