Garage door cost in Dallas, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $670 – $3,650
- Per door
- $671 – $3,438
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #109
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a garage door in the Dallas area: $670 to $3,650 for 1 door. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.44 an hour in the Dallas area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Dallas, TX, standard level
$1,550 to $2,750
About $1,501 to $2,608 per door before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,050 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $440 | $680 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Dallas, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $410 | $1,500 | $2,550 | 69% |
| Labor | $260 | $560 | $870 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 5% |
| Total | $670 | $2,150 | $3,650 | 100% |
Why Dallas prices look the way they do
Labor is 26% 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 Dallas the blended ratio comes out at 0.87.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Dallas is at 102.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,500 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.1: $0 to $210.
Dallas against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
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 $1,950 to $2,150 across Dallas and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TXthis page | $670 – $3,650 | $2,150 | |
| Waco, TX90 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −8% |
| Tyler, TX105 miles | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | −9% |
| Killeen, TX125 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −8% |
| Longview, TX135 miles | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | −9% |
| College Station, TX145 miles | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | −9% |
| Texas (statewide) | $650 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −4% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Dallas ranks #109 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Dallas is 4% above the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $660 – $3,600 | $2,100 | −2% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −6% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −7% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $590 – $3,250 | $1,950 | −11% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $590 – $3,250 | $1,900 | −12% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dallas against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $840 – $4,250 | $2,550 | +18% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $660 – $3,600 | $2,100 | −2% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $790 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +13% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $740 – $3,900 | $2,350 | +8% |
Garage door: what moves the price in Dallas
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.
Related projects, priced for Dallas
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Dallas wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−2%) and concrete driveway lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $27,300 – $54,800 | −6% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,400 – $8,450 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $910 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $460 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,800 | −2% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,600 | −6% |
Cost by quality level and size in Dallas
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Dallas. 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
$670 to $1,850
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,550 to $2,750
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,450 to $3,650
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $670 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,650 |
| double door | $670 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,750 | $2,450 – $3,650 |
| two single doors | $1,350 – $3,650 | $3,050 – $5,350 | $4,800 – $7,100 |
Who does the work: Dallas trade wages
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 Dallas the blend is 0.87.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.44 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.98 and $27.40 an hour. About 9,480 work in the metro. That is 23.4 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 $28.37 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.85 and $34.32 an hour. BLS counts 20,930 of them working in the area, 51.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $23.49 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.24 and $29.30 an hour. BLS counts 39,740 of them working in the area, 98.1 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 $55 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $35. That is a swing of roughly 1.5% to 2.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington has 4,049,800 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 4th 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% | $20.98 | $23.44 | $27.40 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $22.85 | $28.37 | $34.32 | $30.38 | 0.93 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $19.24 | $23.49 | $29.30 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Extras that change the Dallas total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.95 for Dallas, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.87) and goods price index (1.03). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $280 – $850 |
The best months for garage door in Dallas
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Dallas Love Fld (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 Dallas are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Dallas gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 2 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and October (4.8 inches in October). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 108 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 | 58 | 38 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 42 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 57 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 66 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 93 | 74 | 3.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 97 | 78 | 1.7 | Hot |
| Aug | 97 | 77 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 70 | 3.1 | Hot |
| Oct | 80 | 59 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 48 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 40 | 3.2 | Workable |
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Garage door in Dallas: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Dallas?
For 1 door, expect $670 to $3,650 in the Dallas area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,550 to $2,750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Dallas?
About $671 to $3,438 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 Dallas or Waco?
Waco is 90 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,000, which is 8% less than Dallas ($2,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dallas?
About 26% at the midpoint, or $560 out of $2,150. Materials are 69% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Dallas?
$670 to $3,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Dallas?
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 Dallas area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dallas expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Texas?
Dallas is 4% above the Texas statewide estimate ($2,100 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Dallas?
The BLS median is $23.44 an hour in the Dallas area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.98 to $27.40.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Dallas?
For 1 door, basic work runs $670 to $1,850 and premium work $2,450 to $3,650. 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 Dallas?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. January and February 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 Dallas?
$280 to $850, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Dallas
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