Garage door cost in Bellingham, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $800 – $4,100
- Per door
- $801 – $3,895
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #11
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a garage door in the Bellingham area: $800 to $4,100 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 runs 11% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $35.22 an hour in the Bellingham area, 21% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Bellingham, WA, standard level
$1,800 to $3,100
About $1,729 to $2,966 per door before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $650 | $1,000 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,800 | $3,100 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Bellingham, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $1,500 | $2,650 | 62% |
| Labor | $380 | $820 | $1,250 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $210 | 4% |
| Total | $800 | $2,450 | $4,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Bellingham number
Labor is 34% 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 Bellingham the blended ratio comes out at 1.27.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bellingham is at 105.0 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 103.3: $0 to $210.
Who does the work: Bellingham 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 Bellingham the blend is 1.27.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $35.22 an hour, 21% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.17 and $46.22 an hour. About 950 work in the metro. That is 104.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 20%) the local median is $46.92 an hour, which is 54% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $33.38 and $60.08 an hour. BLS counts 560 of them working in the area, 61.3 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 $27.93 an hour, which is 17% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.34 and $33.34 an hour. BLS counts 880 of them working in the area, 96.3 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 $150 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $80. That is a swing of roughly 3.3% to 6.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bellingham has 91,390 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 217th 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% | $29.17 | $35.22 | $46.22 | $29.12 | 1.21 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $33.38 | $46.92 | $60.08 | $30.38 | 1.54 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $22.34 | $27.93 | $33.34 | $23.84 | 1.17 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.27 | |||||
Extras that change the Bellingham total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.16 for Bellingham, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.27) and goods price index (1.05). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $350 – $1,050 |
The best months for garage door in Bellingham
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Bellingham Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Bellingham: 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.
Bellingham gets about 35 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (5.2 inches in November).
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 | 46 | 34 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 49 | 35 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 53 | 38 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 42 | 2.8 | Workable |
| May | 64 | 47 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 68 | 52 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 73 | 55 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 73 | 55 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 68 | 50 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 43 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 38 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 34 | 4.3 | Workable |
Bellingham: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bellingham. 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
$800 to $2,100
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,800 to $3,100
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,800 to $4,100
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $800 – $2,100 | $1,800 – $3,100 | $2,800 – $4,100 |
| double door | $800 – $2,100 | $1,800 – $3,100 | $2,800 – $4,100 |
| two single doors | $1,600 – $4,150 | $3,500 – $6,100 | $5,450 – $8,000 |
How Bellingham compares
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 $2,300 to $2,500 across Bellingham and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WAthis page | $800 – $4,100 | $2,450 | |
| Bremerton, WA90 miles | $760 – $4,000 | $2,350 | −3% |
| Seattle, WA95 miles | $810 – $4,150 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Olympia, WA140 miles | $770 – $4,000 | $2,400 | −3% |
| Yakima, WA175 miles | $740 – $3,900 | $2,300 | −5% |
| Spokane, WA200 miles | $740 – $3,900 | $2,300 | −5% |
| Washington (statewide) | $800 – $4,100 | $2,450 | level |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bellingham ranks #11 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bellingham is 0% above the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $810 – $4,150 | $2,500 | +1% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $740 – $3,900 | $2,300 | −5% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $770 – $4,000 | $2,400 | −3% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $780 – $4,000 | $2,400 | −2% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $740 – $3,900 | $2,300 | −5% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $760 – $4,000 | $2,350 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bellingham against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $760 – $4,000 | $2,350 | −3% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $630 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −17% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $770 – $3,850 | $2,300 | −6% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $630 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −17% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Bellingham 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.
Related projects, priced for Bellingham
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bellingham wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+24%) and window replacement lowest (+8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $33,400 – $67,000 | +15% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,450 – $11,500 | +24% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $390 – $1,050 | +11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $570 – $2,700 | +9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,200 | +8% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $660 – $6,700 | +11% |
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Garage door in Bellingham: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Bellingham?
For 1 door, expect $800 to $4,100 in the Bellingham area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,800 to $3,100. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Bellingham?
About $801 to $3,895 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 Bellingham or Bremerton?
Bremerton is 90 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,350, which is 3% less than Bellingham ($2,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bellingham?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $820 out of $2,450. Materials are 62% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Bellingham?
$800 to $4,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Bellingham?
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 Bellingham area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bellingham expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Washington?
Bellingham is 0% above the Washington statewide estimate ($2,450 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bellingham?
The BLS median is $35.22 an hour in the Bellingham area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.17 to $46.22.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Bellingham?
For 1 door, basic work runs $800 to $2,100 and premium work $2,800 to $4,100. 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 Bellingham?
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 Bellingham?
$350 to $1,050, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Bellingham
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