Garage door cost in Houston, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $660 – $3,600
- Per door
- $663 – $3,384
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #137
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a garage door in Houston, plan on $660 to $3,600 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $663 to $3,384 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.88 an hour in the Houston area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Houston, TX, standard level
$1,550 to $2,700
About $1,479 to $2,567 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,050 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $440 | $690 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Houston, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $400 | $1,450 | $2,500 | 69% |
| Labor | $260 | $560 | $870 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 5% |
| Total | $660 | $2,100 | $3,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Houston number
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, Houston wages are 0.87 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 Houston metro is 100.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,450, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.6) and land at $0 to $200.
Optional extras in Houston
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Houston by the average of the local wage index (0.87) and goods index (1.01), a factor of 0.94. 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 – $840 |
Houston 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 Houston is 0.87 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.88 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.40 and $28.94 an hour. BLS counts 9,600 of them working in the area, 29.2 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 $28.45 an hour, 6% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.71 and $35.44 an hour. About 19,730 work in the metro. That is 60.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $22.46 an hour, 6% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $29.07 an hour. About 32,050 work in the metro. That is 97.4 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 ($28.94 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $70. At the 25th percentile ($22.40) it shrinks by about $20. The total moves by 3.2% or 0.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 3,289,720 jobs in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area. That makes it the 5th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 2.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.40 | $23.88 | $28.94 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $22.71 | $28.45 | $35.44 | $30.38 | 0.94 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.55 | $22.46 | $29.07 | $23.84 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Houston
Because every project leans on different trades, Houston's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −4% and concrete driveway −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,800 – $53,700 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | −11% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $900 | −6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,450 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,500 | −4% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,550 | −7% |
Climate in Houston: timing your garage door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Houston Hobby Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Houston (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Houston gets about 56 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (6.1 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and March are the driest, at 2.9 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 101 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 | 64 | 46 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 68 | 50 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 56 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 62 | 4.1 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 69 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 75 | 6.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 77 | 4.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 77 | 5.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 73 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 82 | 64 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 73 | 54 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 48 | 4.3 | Workable |
Is Houston cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Houston is the priciest of the group. College Station is the cheapest at $1,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TXthis page | $660 – $3,600 | $2,100 | |
| Beaumont, TX70 miles | $660 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −2% |
| College Station, TX95 miles | $610 – $3,300 | $1,950 | −8% |
| Lake Charles, LA130 miles | $630 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −6% |
| Austin, TX140 miles | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −4% |
| Waco, TX170 miles | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −7% |
| Texas (statewide) | $650 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −2% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Houston comes in at #137 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Houston is 2% above the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $670 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +2% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −4% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −5% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $590 – $3,250 | $1,950 | −9% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $590 – $3,250 | $1,900 | −10% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −6% |
Cities with a workforce like Houston's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Houston against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $670 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +2% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $740 – $3,900 | $2,350 | +10% |
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $840 – $4,250 | $2,550 | +20% |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +3% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Houston bid
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Houston
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Houston 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
$660 to $1,850
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,550 to $2,700
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,400 to $3,600
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $660 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,700 | $2,400 – $3,600 |
| double door | $660 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,700 | $2,400 – $3,600 |
| two single doors | $1,350 – $3,600 | $3,000 – $5,250 | $4,700 – $6,950 |
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Garage door in Houston: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Houston?
For 1 door, expect $660 to $3,600 in the Houston area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,550 to $2,700. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Houston?
About $663 to $3,384 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 Houston or Beaumont?
Beaumont is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,050, which is 2% less than Houston ($2,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Houston?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $560 out of $2,100. Materials are 69% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Houston?
$660 to $3,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Houston?
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 Houston area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Houston expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Texas?
Houston is 2% 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 Houston?
The BLS median is $23.88 an hour in the Houston area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.40 to $28.94.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Houston?
For 1 door, basic work runs $660 to $1,850 and premium work $2,400 to $3,600. 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 Houston?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and March 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 Houston?
$280 to $840, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Houston
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