Garage door cost in Florence, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $640 – $3,450
- Per door
- $641 – $3,259
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #235
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a garage door in Florence, plan on $640 to $3,450 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $641 to $3,259 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.68 an hour in the Florence area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Florence, SC, standard level
$1,500 to $2,600
About $1,426 to $2,474 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $430 | $670 |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $120 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Florence, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 69% |
| Labor | $260 | $550 | $850 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $85 | $170 | 4% |
| Total | $640 | $2,050 | $3,450 | 100% |
Why Florence prices look the way they do
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, Florence wages are 0.85 times the national level. Labor makes up about 27% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Florence metro is 96.3 (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 (86.8) and land at $0 to $170.
Florence 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 Florence is 0.85 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.68 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.36 and $31.04 an hour. BLS counts 130 of them working in the area, 14.6 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 $27.67 an hour, 9% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.22 and $29.11 an hour. About 240 work in the metro. That is 26.9 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 $21.52 an hour, 10% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.74 and $28.40 an hour. About 1,250 work in the metro. That is 140.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.04 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $100. At the 25th percentile ($19.36) it shrinks by about $60. The total moves by 4.8% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 89,060 jobs in the Florence area. That makes it the 221st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $19.36 | $23.68 | $31.04 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $23.22 | $27.67 | $29.11 | $30.38 | 0.91 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $17.74 | $21.52 | $28.40 | $23.84 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Climate in Florence: timing your garage door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Florence Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Florence (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Florence gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 3.0 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 70 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 | 57 | 36 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 39 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 44 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 52 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 61 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 69 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 72 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 71 | 4.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 85 | 66 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 77 | 54 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 67 | 44 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
Is Florence cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Charlotte is the priciest of the group at $2,100. Myrtle Beach is the cheapest at $2,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, SCthis page | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | |
| Myrtle Beach, SC50 miles | $620 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −2% |
| Columbia, SC70 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Fayetteville, NC75 miles | $630 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Charleston, SC80 miles | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Charlotte, NC90 miles | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +2% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Florence comes in at #235 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Florence is 1% below the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +3% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $620 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −2% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Florence's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Florence against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $740 – $3,900 | $2,350 | +14% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $730 – $3,700 | $2,250 | +9% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $630 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $630 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −2% |
Extras that change the Florence total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Florence by the average of the local wage index (0.85) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.91. 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) | $270 – $820 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Florence 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).
Cost by quality level and size in Florence
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Florence 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
$640 to $1,750
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,500 to $2,600
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,300 to $3,450
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $640 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,450 |
| double door | $640 – $1,750 | $1,500 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,450 |
| two single doors | $1,300 – $3,450 | $2,900 – $5,050 | $4,550 – $6,700 |
Related projects, priced for Florence
Because every project leans on different trades, Florence's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −7% and concrete driveway −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,300 – $52,800 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | −11% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −9% |
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Garage door in Florence: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Florence?
For 1 door, expect $640 to $3,450 in the Florence 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 Florence?
About $641 to $3,259 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $170 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Florence or Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,000, which is 2% less than Florence ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Florence?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $550 out of $2,050. Materials are 69% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Florence?
$640 to $3,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Florence?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $170 for fees in the Florence area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Florence expensive for garage door compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Florence is 1% below the South Carolina statewide estimate ($2,050 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Florence?
The BLS median is $23.68 an hour in the Florence area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.36 to $31.04.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Florence?
For 1 door, basic work runs $640 to $1,750 and premium work $2,300 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 Florence?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. 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 Florence?
$270 to $820, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Florence
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