Garage door cost in Kenosha, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $750 – $3,950
- Per door
- $746 – $3,724
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #38
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a garage door in the Kenosha area: $750 to $3,950 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 6% higher than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 106.2).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Kenosha, WI, standard level
$1,700 to $2,950
About $1,639 to $2,831 per door before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $2,000 |
| Labor | $550 | $850 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $140 |
| Total | $1,700 | $2,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Kenosha, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $420 | $1,550 | $2,650 | 66% |
| Labor | $320 | $700 | $1,050 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $100 | $200 | 4% |
| Total | $750 | $2,350 | $3,950 | 100% |
Where the Kenosha price comes from
Labor is 30% 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 Kenosha the blended ratio comes out at 1.07.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Kenosha is at 106.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,550 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 101.1: $0 to $200.
Related projects, priced for Kenosha
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Kenosha wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+7%) and storm door lowest (+5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $30,500 – $61,200 | +5% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,900 – $9,800 | +7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | +5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,650 | +5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,800 – $15,900 | +6% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $630 – $6,300 | +5% |
Extras that change the Kenosha total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.07 for Kenosha, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.07) and goods price index (1.06). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $320 – $960 |
Who does the work: Kenosha 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 Kenosha the blend is 1.07.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $28.90 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.15 and $35.62 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 41.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 20%) the local median is $36.04 an hour, which is 19% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.67 and $42.33 an hour. BLS counts 120 of them working in the area, 15.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $28.24 an hour, which is 18% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.86 and $34.76 an hour. BLS counts 840 of them working in the area, 111.3 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 $90 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $65. That is a swing of roughly 2.7% to 3.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Kenosha has 75,450 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 245th 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% | $24.15 | $28.90 | $35.62 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $23.67 | $36.04 | $42.33 | $30.38 | 1.19 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.86 | $28.24 | $34.76 | $23.84 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
Why two Kenosha quotes can differ
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Kenosha
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Kenosha. 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
$750 to $2,000
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,700 to $2,950
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,650 to $3,950
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $750 – $2,000 | $1,700 – $2,950 | $2,650 – $3,950 |
| double door | $750 – $2,000 | $1,700 – $2,950 | $2,650 – $3,950 |
| two single doors | $1,500 – $3,950 | $3,350 – $5,800 | $5,200 – $7,650 |
Kenosha against nearby metros and the rest of Wisconsin
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Chicago is the priciest of the group at $2,550. Racine is the cheapest at $2,150.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WIthis page | $750 – $3,950 | $2,350 | |
| Racine, WI15 miles | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −8% |
| Milwaukee, WI20 miles | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −7% |
| Chicago, IL55 miles | $840 – $4,250 | $2,550 | +9% |
| Janesville, WI60 miles | $750 – $3,750 | $2,250 | −3% |
| Rockford, IL60 miles | $740 – $3,750 | $2,250 | −4% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −7% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | −6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Kenosha ranks #38 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Kenosha is 8% above the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −7% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | −7% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −8% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −8% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $770 – $3,850 | $2,300 | −1% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $690 – $3,550 | $2,150 | −9% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kenosha against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −12% |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $600 – $3,250 | $1,950 | −17% |
| Racine, WI | 76,280 jobs | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −8% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −11% |
The best months for garage door in Kenosha
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Kenosha Rgnl Ap (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 Kenosha 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.
Kenosha gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, June and August (3.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.0 and 2.0 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 31 | 16 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 19 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 28 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 37 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 47 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 57 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 61 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 53 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 43 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 32 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 37 | 22 | 1.5 | Cold |
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Garage door in Kenosha: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Kenosha?
For 1 door, expect $750 to $3,950 in the Kenosha area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,700 to $2,950. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Kenosha?
About $746 to $3,724 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 Kenosha or Racine?
Racine is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,150, which is 8% less than Kenosha ($2,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kenosha?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $700 out of $2,350. Materials are 66% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Kenosha?
$750 to $3,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Kenosha?
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 Kenosha area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kenosha expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Kenosha is 8% above the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($2,150 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Kenosha?
The BLS median is $28.90 an hour in the Kenosha area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.15 to $35.62.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Kenosha?
For 1 door, basic work runs $750 to $2,000 and premium work $2,650 to $3,950. 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 Kenosha?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Kenosha?
$320 to $960, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Kenosha
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