Garage door cost in Chattanooga, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $660 – $3,500
- Per door
- $661 – $3,322
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #167
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Chattanooga, TN usually costs $660 to $3,500 for 1 door. That works out to about $661 to $3,322 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $120 less. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.0).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Chattanooga, TN, standard level
$1,500 to $2,650
About $1,459 to $2,524 per door before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $470 | $730 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,650 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Chattanooga, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 67% |
| Labor | $280 | $600 | $920 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $660 | $2,100 | $3,500 | 100% |
Why Chattanooga 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, Chattanooga wages are 0.92 times the national level. Labor makes up about 29% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Chattanooga is at 96.0 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 91.5: $0 to $180.
Add-ons priced for Chattanooga
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.94 for Chattanooga, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.92) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $280 – $850 |
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Chattanooga
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Chattanooga. 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
$660 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 | $660 – $1,800 | $1,500 – $2,650 | $2,350 – $3,500 |
| double door | $660 – $1,800 | $1,500 – $2,650 | $2,350 – $3,500 |
| two single doors | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,950 – $5,200 | $4,600 – $6,850 |
Chattanooga against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Chattanooga. Dalton is the lowest at about $2,000 (midpoint, 1 door), 35 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TNthis page | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | |
| Dalton, GA35 miles | $620 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −4% |
| Huntsville, AL80 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Knoxville, TN95 miles | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Gainesville, GA100 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Nashville, TN105 miles | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Chattanooga ranks #167 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Chattanooga is 1% above the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +1% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Chattanooga against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $760 – $4,050 | $2,400 | +16% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | −3% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −3% |
Chattanooga 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, Chattanooga Lovell Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Chattanooga are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Chattanooga gets about 55 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 4 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, July and December (5.3 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 3.9 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 58 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 | 51 | 32 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 36 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 50 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 59 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 67 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 71 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 70 | 3.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 64 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 62 | 40 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 35 | 5.3 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Chattanooga
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Chattanooga wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, front door comes out highest (−7%) and concrete driveway lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,600 – $53,400 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,050 | −12% |
| 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 – $5,450 | −9% |
What local crews earn in Chattanooga
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 Chattanooga the blend is 0.92.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $24.41 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.40 and $29.19 an hour. About 620 work in the metro. That is 23.1 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 $34.77 an hour, which is 14% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.68 and $37.19 an hour. BLS counts 1,760 of them working in the area, 65.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.68 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.88 and $28.51 an hour. BLS counts 2,840 of them working in the area, 105.7 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 $65 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $25. That is a swing of roughly 1.3% to 3.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Chattanooga has 268,750 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 98th 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% | $22.40 | $24.41 | $29.19 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $23.68 | $34.77 | $37.19 | $30.38 | 1.14 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $17.88 | $22.68 | $28.51 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Chattanooga bid
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.
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Garage door in Chattanooga: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Chattanooga?
For 1 door, expect $660 to $3,500 in the Chattanooga area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,500 to $2,650. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Chattanooga?
About $661 to $3,322 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 Chattanooga or Dalton?
Dalton is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,000, which is 4% less than Chattanooga ($2,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Chattanooga?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $600 out of $2,100. Materials are 67% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Chattanooga?
$660 to $3,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Chattanooga?
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 Chattanooga area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Chattanooga expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Chattanooga is 1% above the Tennessee statewide estimate ($2,050 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Chattanooga?
The BLS median is $24.41 an hour in the Chattanooga area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.40 to $29.19.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Chattanooga?
For 1 door, basic work runs $660 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.
+When is the best time to replace a garage door in Chattanooga?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. May and October 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 Chattanooga?
$280 to $850, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Chattanooga
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