Garage door cost in Virginia Beach, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $660 – $3,500
- Per door
- $657 – $3,320
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #164
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a garage door in Virginia Beach, plan on $660 to $3,500 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $657 to $3,320 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $24.76 an hour in the Virginia Beach area, 15% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Virginia Beach, VA, standard level
$1,500 to $2,650
About $1,456 to $2,521 per door before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,000 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $460 | $710 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,650 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Virginia Beach, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 67% |
| Labor | $270 | $590 | $900 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 5% |
| Total | $660 | $2,100 | $3,500 | 100% |
Where the Virginia Beach price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.76 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Virginia Beach is 0.90 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 28% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Virginia Beach metro is 96.8 (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 (97.9) and land at $0 to $200.
What nearby projects cost in Virginia Beach
Because every project leans on different trades, Virginia Beach'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 | $26,500 – $53,100 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | −11% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $890 | −7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,650 | −6% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Virginia Beach
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Virginia Beach 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 $1,800
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 | $4,650 – $6,850 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Virginia Beach bid
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.
Permit
Like-for-like replacement often needs no permit. Opening up the wall or adding wiring can.
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach is 0.90 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.76 an hour, which is 15% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.13 and $29.02 an hour. BLS counts 4,020 of them working in the area, 52.7 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 $29.98 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.76 and $35.42 an hour. About 5,740 work in the metro. That is 75.2 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 $22.99 an hour, 4% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.25 and $29.01 an hour. About 7,100 work in the metro. That is 93.0 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 ($29.02 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $55. At the 25th percentile ($22.13) it shrinks by about $35. The total moves by 2.7% or 1.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 763,060 jobs in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area. That makes it the 40th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.49% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.13 | $24.76 | $29.02 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $23.76 | $29.98 | $35.42 | $30.38 | 0.99 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.25 | $22.99 | $29.01 | $23.84 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.90 | |||||
Climate in Virginia Beach: timing your garage door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Oceana Nas (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Virginia Beach: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Virginia Beach gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (5.8 inches in July). The station averages about 32 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 | 50 | 32 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 53 | 33 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 39 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 69 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 56 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 66 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 70 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 69 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 64 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 53 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 42 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 54 | 35 | 3.3 | Workable |
Is Virginia Beach cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Virginia Beach. Greenville is the lowest at about $2,000 (midpoint, 1 door), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VAthis page | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | |
| Richmond, VA70 miles | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | level |
| Greenville, NC100 miles | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −3% |
| Lexington Park, MD100 miles | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +6% |
| Raleigh, NC135 miles | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Charlottesville, VA145 miles | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $690 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +4% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Virginia Beach comes in at #164 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Virginia Beach is 4% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,100 | level |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Virginia Beach's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Virginia Beach against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | −1% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | +4% |
| Providence, RI | 714,120 jobs | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +5% |
Add-ons priced for Virginia Beach
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Virginia Beach by the average of the local wage index (0.90) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 0.93. 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 |
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Garage door in Virginia Beach: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Virginia Beach?
For 1 door, expect $660 to $3,500 in the Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
About $657 to $3,320 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 Virginia Beach or Richmond?
Richmond is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,100, which is 0% more than Virginia Beach ($2,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Virginia Beach?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $590 out of $2,100. Materials are 67% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Virginia Beach?
$660 to $3,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Virginia Beach?
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 Virginia Beach area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Virginia Beach expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Virginia?
Virginia Beach is 4% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($2,150 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Virginia Beach?
The BLS median is $24.76 an hour in the Virginia Beach area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.13 to $29.02.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Virginia Beach?
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.
+Is there a bad season to replace a garage door in Virginia Beach?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add a new opener" add in Virginia Beach?
$280 to $840, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Virginia Beach
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