Garage door cost in Burlington, VT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $710 – $3,700
- Per door
- $710 – $3,500
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #80
- 1 = most expensive
Burlington homeowners pay roughly $710 to $3,700 to replace a garage door at 1 door, or $710 to $3,500 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Burlington is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $30.19 an hour in the Burlington area, 4% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Burlington, VT, standard level
$1,600 to $2,800
About $1,547 to $2,663 per door before permits. Labor is about 31% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,000 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $540 | $840 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Burlington, VT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,450 | 64% |
| Labor | $320 | $690 | $1,050 | 31% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 5% |
| Total | $710 | $2,200 | $3,700 | 100% |
Why Burlington 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, Burlington wages are 1.07 times the national level. Labor makes up about 31% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Burlington metro is 97.3 (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 (100.9) and land at $0 to $200.
When to schedule garage door in Burlington
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Burlington Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Burlington (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Burlington gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 88 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and October (4.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 8 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 | 29 | 13 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 14 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 24 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 36 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 48 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 62 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 61 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 53 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 42 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 32 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 21 | 2.5 | Cold |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Burlington is 1.07 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $30.19 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.00 and $31.59 an hour. BLS counts 900 of them working in the area, 74.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $32.14 an hour, 6% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.21 and $37.69 an hour. About 470 work in the metro. That is 39.1 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 $27.96 an hour, 17% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $24.03 and $32.02 an hour. About 950 work in the metro. That is 79.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.59 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $20. At the 25th percentile ($25.00) it shrinks by about $70. The total moves by 0.9% or 3.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 120,150 jobs in the Burlington-South Burlington area. That makes it the 182nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $25.00 | $30.19 | $31.59 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $28.21 | $32.14 | $37.69 | $30.38 | 1.06 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $24.03 | $27.96 | $32.02 | $23.84 | 1.17 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Burlington
Because every project leans on different trades, Burlington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +4% and front door level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $29,400 – $58,900 | +1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,600 | +4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $960 | +1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,450 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $14,900 | level |
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $6,100 | +2% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Burlington 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.
Is Burlington cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Albany is the priciest of the group at $2,200. Utica is the cheapest at $2,150.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VTthis page | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | |
| Albany, NY140 miles | $710 – $3,750 | $2,200 | +1% |
| Manchester, NH140 miles | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −1% |
| Utica, NY140 miles | $690 – $3,650 | $2,150 | −2% |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | level |
| Pittsfield, MA160 miles | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −1% |
| Vermont (statewide) | $700 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Burlington comes in at #80 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Burlington is 1% above the Vermont figure.
Burlington is the only Vermont metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Burlington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Burlington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $690 – $3,650 | $2,150 | −2% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −8% |
| Ocala, FL | 120,980 jobs | $620 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −9% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $680 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −3% |
Optional extras in Burlington
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Burlington by the average of the local wage index (1.07) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 1.02. 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) | $310 – $920 |
Burlington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Burlington 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
$710 to $1,900
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,600 to $2,800
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,500 to $3,700
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $710 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,700 |
| double door | $710 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,700 |
| two single doors | $1,400 – $3,750 | $3,150 – $5,450 | $4,900 – $7,200 |
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Garage door in Burlington: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Burlington?
For 1 door, expect $710 to $3,700 in the Burlington area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,600 to $2,800. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Burlington?
About $710 to $3,500 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 Burlington or Albany?
Albany is 140 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,200, which is 1% more than Burlington ($2,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Burlington?
About 31% at the midpoint, or $690 out of $2,200. Materials are 64% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Burlington?
$710 to $3,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Burlington?
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 Burlington area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Burlington expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Vermont?
Burlington is 1% above the Vermont statewide estimate ($2,200 at the midpoint).
+What do carpenters earn in Burlington?
The BLS median is $30.19 an hour in the Burlington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.00 to $31.59.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Burlington?
For 1 door, basic work runs $710 to $1,900 and premium work $2,500 to $3,700. 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 Burlington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. April 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 Burlington?
$310 to $920, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Burlington
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