A new single garage door costs $1,200 to $2,400 installed in the Capital Region and a double costs $1,800 to $4,500, including removal of the old door, new track, new springs and hardware. Insulation level and panel style are the two biggest price drivers.
A garage door is often the largest single element on the front of a house, and it is also part of the building envelope on an attached garage. Both are arguments for not defaulting to the cheapest option.
Here is what the tiers actually cost and what the money buys.
Installed cost by type
| Door | Single | Double | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsulated steel | $1,200 to $1,700 | $1,800 to $2,600 | Detached, unheated garage |
| Insulated steel R-6 to R-9 | $1,500 to $2,100 | $2,300 to $3,400 | Attached garage, most homes |
| Insulated steel R-12 to R-18 | $1,800 to $2,400 | $2,800 to $4,200 | Heated garage or workshop |
| Carriage house style | $2,000 to $3,200 | $3,200 to $5,500 | Curb appeal priority |
| Wood or composite | $2,400 to $4,000 | $3,800 to $7,000 | Historic or high-end homes |
| Full view aluminium and glass | $2,800 to $4,500 | $4,500 to $8,500 | Contemporary architecture |
What should be included
- Removal and disposal of the old door, track and springs, with springs unwound rather than cut.
- New galvanised track, not the old track reused. This is a real and common exclusion.
- Springs calculated to the weight of the new door rather than reused or guessed.
- Nylon rollers on ball bearings rather than plain steel, which is the single biggest difference in how quiet the door is.
- New bottom seal and perimeter weatherstrip.
- Opener reconnected with force and travel limits reset for the new door weight.
- Safety reverse tested against an obstruction and photo-eyes verified.
- Haul-away and warranty registration.
What adds cost
| Item | Added cost | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Windows in the top section | $150 to $600 | Light inside, breaks up a blank facade |
| Decorative hardware | $60 to $250 | Completes a carriage house look |
| Custom colour | $200 to $700 | Beyond the standard palette |
| Custom width or height | $300 to $1,200 | Common on older detached garages |
| Low headroom track kit | $150 to $400 | Under about 12 inches of headroom |
| Framing repair at the opening | $200 to $900 | Rot or impact damage |
| New opener at the same time | $450 to $950 | Often sensible on an old opener |
| High cycle springs | $80 to $250 | Worth it if the garage is your main entrance |
Where to spend and where not to
Spend on insulation if the garage is attached, heated, or has living space above it, because that is a real envelope improvement you feel in the room upstairs. Spend on nylon rollers, which cost very little and transform how loud the door is. Spend on high cycle springs if the garage is your main entrance, since it can double the service life and avoid an emergency call. Do not spend on a very high R-value for a detached unheated garage that only shelters a car, where the money is better put into a heavier steel gauge that resists dents. Do not spend on full view glass unless the architecture genuinely calls for it, because it is the most expensive option and the least insulating.
Ranges reflect typical Capital Region projects and are for planning only. Every Sundog quote is written, itemized, and free.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a new garage door cost installed?
A single insulated steel door runs $1,500 to $2,400 installed in the Capital Region and a double runs $2,300 to $4,200. That includes removing and disposing of the old door, new track, new springs sized to the door, and all hardware. Uninsulated is less and carriage house or wood is more.
Is an insulated garage door worth the extra cost?
If the garage is attached to the house, heated, or has a room above it, yes. The door is a large part of that shared boundary. On a detached unheated garage that only shelters a car, the R-value buys very little and the money is better spent on a heavier steel gauge that resists dents.
Does the price include a new opener?
Not usually, and you should check. A sound opener under about twelve years old can be reconnected, and resetting the force and limits for the new door weight should be included as standard. A new opener is $450 to $950 on top if the existing one is old, underpowered or fixed code.
Why do quotes vary so much for a garage door?
Usually insulation level and what is excluded. A quote that reuses the old track, reuses the springs, or fits plain steel rollers will be meaningfully cheaper and meaningfully worse. Ask specifically whether new track, new springs sized to the door, and nylon rollers are included.
How long does it take to install a garage door?
Four to six hours for a standard single or double replacement in an existing opening. Lead time to get the door is one to three weeks for a standard size and colour, and three to six weeks for custom sizes, custom colours or carriage house styles.
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