Garage door cost in Morgantown, WV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $630 – $3,450
- Per door
- $635 – $3,240
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #244
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a garage door in the Morgantown area: $630 to $3,450 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 8% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.64 an hour in the Morgantown area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Morgantown, WV, standard level
$1,450 to $2,600
About $1,416 to $2,458 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $990 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $420 | $660 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,450 | $2,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Morgantown, WV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $390 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 69% |
| Labor | $250 | $540 | $830 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 5% |
| Total | $630 | $2,050 | $3,450 | 100% |
Where the Morgantown price comes from
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, Morgantown wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 27% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Morgantown is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,400 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.3: $0 to $190.
The best months for garage door in Morgantown
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Morgantown Hart 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 Morgantown are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Morgantown gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.9 inches in July). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 13 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 | 40 | 24 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 44 | 26 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 53 | 33 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 52 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 60 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 63 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 56 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 45 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 36 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 29 | 3.2 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Morgantown
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Morgantown. 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
$630 to $1,750
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,450 to $2,600
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,300 to $3,450
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $630 – $1,750 | $1,450 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,450 |
| double door | $630 – $1,750 | $1,450 – $2,600 | $2,300 – $3,450 |
| two single doors | $1,250 – $3,450 | $2,900 – $5,050 | $4,500 – $6,650 |
Add-ons priced for Morgantown
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.90 for Morgantown, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.83) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $270 – $810 |
Related projects, priced for Morgantown
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Morgantown wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−7%) and patio door lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $26,600 – $53,400 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,350 – $8,400 | −9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −10% |
Who does the work: Morgantown 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 Morgantown the blend is 0.83.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.64 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $28.06 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 66.8 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 $29.62 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.45 and $36.81 an hour. BLS counts 320 of them working in the area, 47.5 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 $17.98 an hour, which is 25% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $15.21 and $21.86 an hour. BLS counts 940 of them working in the area, 139.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $60 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $25. That is a swing of roughly 1.3% to 2.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Morgantown has 67,370 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 268th 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% | $21.73 | $23.64 | $28.06 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $23.45 | $29.62 | $36.81 | $30.38 | 0.97 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $15.21 | $17.98 | $21.86 | $23.84 | 0.75 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Garage door: what moves the price in Morgantown
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.
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).
Morgantown against nearby metros and the rest of West Virginia
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 $2,050 to $2,200 across Morgantown and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WVthis page | $630 – $3,450 | $2,050 | |
| Wheeling, WV65 miles | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Pittsburgh, PA65 miles | $710 – $3,750 | $2,200 | +9% |
| Winchester, VA75 miles | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Harrisonburg, VA85 miles | $650 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Hagerstown, MD95 miles | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +4% |
| West Virginia (statewide) | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Morgantown ranks #244 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Morgantown is 0% below the West Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in West Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | +1% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Morgantown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,050 | +2% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +4% |
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +6% |
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Garage door in Morgantown: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Morgantown?
For 1 door, expect $630 to $3,450 in the Morgantown area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,450 to $2,600. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Morgantown?
About $635 to $3,240 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Morgantown or Wheeling?
Wheeling is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,050, which is 2% more than Morgantown ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Morgantown?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $540 out of $2,050. Materials are 69% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Morgantown?
$630 to $3,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Morgantown?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Morgantown area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Morgantown expensive for garage door compared with the rest of West Virginia?
Morgantown is 0% below the West Virginia statewide estimate ($2,050 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in West Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Morgantown?
The BLS median is $23.64 an hour in the Morgantown area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.73 to $28.06.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Morgantown?
For 1 door, basic work runs $630 to $1,750 and premium work $2,300 to $3,450. 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 Morgantown?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. October 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 Morgantown?
$270 to $810, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Morgantown
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