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Garage Door Replacement: Installation Cost, Sizes and Materials

Garage door replacement — removing the old door and installing a new one with springs, tracks and hardware — costs $850–$1,138 at the companies in this directory that publish a price, depending mostly on size, material and insulation.

Updated October 2026Panels and new doors

What a new garage door costs installed

Prices garage door companies publish

Middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the prices on companies' own websites, October 2026; dot = median.

From 15 companies' own websites (October 2026); entry prices are usually for a single, non-insulated steel door.

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Standard sizes

DoorCommon sizes (width × height)Notes
Single8×7 ft, 9×7 ft9 ft wide is easier with modern cars and mirrors
Double16×7 ft, 18×7 ftOne double door is usually cheaper than two singles
Tall8 ft high and upFor trucks, vans and lifted vehicles

Materials and insulation

  • Steel: the most common choice; single-layer is cheapest, two- and three-layer doors add insulation and quietness
  • Aluminum and glass: modern look, light, less insulated
  • Wood: beautiful, heavier and needs refinishing
  • Composite / faux wood: wood look with less upkeep
  • Insulation (R-value): worth it for attached garages, rooms above the garage or harsh climates
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What an installation quote should include

  1. Removal and disposal of the old door
  2. New springs matched to the new door's weight, tracks and hardware
  3. Weather seal at the bottom and sides
  4. Opener adjustment or a new opener, priced separately
  5. Permit, if your city requires one
  6. Lead time and warranty on the door, springs and labor

Companies that install new doors

1,282 companies mention it in total. Find the nearest one.

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Common questions

How much does it cost to replace a garage door?

Companies that publish prices list $850–$1,138 for a new installed door (median $999), from 15 websites (October 2026).

How long does garage door installation take?

Usually half a day to a day for a standard door once it has arrived; custom doors can take weeks to be delivered.

Should I replace the opener with the door?

If it's more than 10–15 years old or lacks the safety sensors, it often makes sense to do both in one visit.

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