Garage Door Repair Cost USA 2026
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Garage door repair costs in the US
What most homeowners pay for garage door job, parts and labor for one repair. Pick your city for local prices.
How we get this data- Typical
- $275
- Low end
- $80
- High end
- $1,250
One garage door repair in the US costs $150–$550 in 2026, parts and labor, and most homeowners pay about $275. A broken spring is the most common call; sensor and cable fixes sit at the low end, and opener and panel work near the top.
$150–$550 for a typical garage door repair in the US, parts and labor — $275 typical. Both torsion springs run $200–$500, a lift cable $100–$350, and a new opener installed $300–$900. Pick your city ↓
- One garage door repair: $150–$550 ($275 typical)
- Both torsion springs $200–$500; cables $100–$350; off-track reset $125–$300
- New opener installed $300–$900; new double steel door $1,200–$3,500
- Every opener made since 1993 must reverse on contact; California also requires battery backup
- Pick a city below for local prices across 195 US metros
Prices below come from national cost guides, retailer and contractor price lists, dated city price pages and federal wage data for repair workers, applied across 195 US metros and re-checked in November 2026. Repair prices include parts and labor; openers and doors are installed. Pick your city for local pricing.
A small fix in a cheap market can come in near $80; a full overhaul with springs, cables, rollers and track work can reach $1,250. Parts are a small share of any bill: a torsion spring alone is $30–$100. Most of a quote is the technician's time, the trip and the warranty. A new opener ($500 typical) or door ($2,000 for a double) costs more, but only makes sense when the old one is worn out.
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 68+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Garage door repair cost by city
Typical garage door repair ranges, re-verified November 2026 across 68+ sources. Largest cities first.
Among the biggest metros, New York is the priciest at $320 and Tampa the least at $270.
Half of the 195 metros we price sit between $265 and $285.
| City | Typical range |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | $175–$640 per repair |
| Los Angeles, CA | $170–$625 per repair |
| Chicago, IL | $155–$570 per repair |
| Dallas, TX | $155–$570 per repair |
| Houston, TX | $150–$545 per repair |
| Washington, DC | $165–$605 per repair |
| Atlanta, GA | $155–$560 per repair |
| Philadelphia, PA | $155–$565 per repair |
| Miami, FL | $150–$540 per repair |
| Phoenix, AZ | $155–$570 per repair |
| Boston, MA | $170–$615 per repair |
| San Francisco, CA | $175–$635 per repair |
| Riverside, CA | $155–$570 per repair |
| Detroit, MI | $150–$555 per repair |
| Seattle, WA | $165–$610 per repair |
| Minneapolis, MN | $155–$575 per repair |
| San Diego, CA | $160–$590 per repair |
| Tampa, FL | $145–$540 per repair |
| Orange County, CA | $165–$600 per repair |
| Denver, CO | $160–$585 per repair |
| Oakland, CA | $175–$635 per repair |
| Charlotte, NC | $155–$570 per repair |
| Baltimore, MD | $155–$575 per repair |
| St. Louis, MO | $160–$585 per repair |
| Orlando, FL | $145–$540 per repair |
| Brooklyn, NY | $170–$615 per repair |
| San Antonio, TX | $145–$525 per repair |
| Fort Worth, TX | $150–$545 per repair |
| Austin, TX | $150–$555 per repair |
| Portland, OR | $165–$610 per repair |
| Sacramento, CA | $165–$600 per repair |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $150–$560 per repair |
| Las Vegas, NV | $155–$575 per repair |
| Cincinnati, OH | $165–$600 per repair |
| Kansas City, MO | $150–$555 per repair |
| Columbus, OH | $160–$580 per repair |
| Newark, NJ | $170–$615 per repair |
| Nashville, TN | $150–$555 per repair |
| Indianapolis, IN | $155–$560 per repair |
| Cleveland, OH | $155–$575 per repair |
| San Jose, CA | $175–$635 per repair |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | $150–$540 per repair |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $145–$540 per repair |
| Jacksonville, FL | $145–$540 per repair |
| Providence, RI | $150–$555 per repair |
| Milwaukee, WI | $165–$600 per repair |
| Raleigh, NC | $155–$565 per repair |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $140–$515 per repair |
| West Palm Beach, FL | $145–$530 per repair |
| New Orleans, LA | $145–$535 per repair |
| Memphis, TN | $150–$555 per repair |
| Richmond, VA | $150–$555 per repair |
| Louisville, KY | $150–$555 per repair |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $160–$580 per repair |
| Hartford, CT | $165–$600 per repair |
| Birmingham, AL | $145–$530 per repair |
| Buffalo, NY | $150–$555 per repair |
| Rochester, NY | $150–$550 per repair |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $150–$545 per repair |
| Tucson, AZ | $145–$525 per repair |
| Honolulu, HI | $160–$590 per repair |
| Tulsa, OK | $145–$530 per repair |
| Fresno, CA | $155–$560 per repair |
| Omaha, NE | $155–$560 per repair |
| St. Petersburg, FL | $145–$530 per repair |
| Worcester, MA | $155–$570 per repair |
| Bridgeport, CT | $160–$590 per repair |
| Greenville, SC | $145–$540 per repair |
| Tacoma, WA | $165–$610 per repair |
| Albuquerque, NM | $145–$535 per repair |
| Bakersfield, CA | $150–$545 per repair |
| Albany, NY | $150–$550 per repair |
| Knoxville, TN | $145–$530 per repair |
| McAllen, TX | $130–$470 per repair |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $145–$530 per repair |
| El Paso, TX | $130–$480 per repair |
| Sarasota, FL | $145–$525 per repair |
| New Haven, CT | $160–$585 per repair |
| Columbia, SC | $145–$535 per repair |
| Oxnard, CA | $155–$565 per repair |
| Charleston, SC | $150–$545 per repair |
| Dayton, OH | $150–$545 per repair |
| Boise, ID | $145–$530 per repair |
| Fort Myers, FL | $140–$520 per repair |
| Stockton, CA | $160–$590 per repair |
| Greensboro, NC | $145–$525 per repair |
| Lakeland, FL | $140–$520 per repair |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $145–$535 per repair |
| Little Rock, AR | $140–$515 per repair |
| Des Moines, IA | $150–$545 per repair |
| Wilmington, DE | $150–$540 per repair |
| Akron, OH | $150–$555 per repair |
| Daytona Beach, FL | $135–$500 per repair |
| Provo, UT | $145–$535 per repair |
| Springfield, MA | $150–$555 per repair |
| Ogden, UT | $150–$550 per repair |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $145–$525 per repair |
| Madison, WI | $160–$580 per repair |
| Syracuse, NY | $155–$565 per repair |
| Durham, NC | $150–$545 per repair |
| Wichita, KS | $145–$525 per repair |
| Toledo, OH | $160–$580 per repair |
| Augusta, GA | $140–$520 per repair |
| Palm Bay, FL | $140–$515 per repair |
| Jackson, MS | $140–$515 per repair |
| Harrisburg, PA | $145–$535 per repair |
| Spokane, WA | $150–$555 per repair |
| Chattanooga, TN | $145–$525 per repair |
| Fayetteville, AR | $145–$530 per repair |
| Scranton, PA | $145–$540 per repair |
| Portland, ME | $150–$555 per repair |
| Modesto, CA | $160–$590 per repair |
| Lansing, MI | $145–$530 per repair |
| Youngstown, OH | $145–$535 per repair |
| Fayetteville, NC | $140–$510 per repair |
| Lexington, KY | $140–$515 per repair |
| Huntsville, AL | $140–$520 per repair |
| Pensacola, FL | $140–$515 per repair |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $130–$475 per repair |
| Mesa, AZ | $150–$545 per repair |
| Reno, NV | $150–$550 per repair |
| Springfield, MO | $145–$525 per repair |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $160–$585 per repair |
| Asheville, NC | $145–$525 per repair |
| Killeen, TX | $140–$515 per repair |
| Visalia, CA | $150–$545 per repair |
| Lafayette, LA | $135–$490 per repair |
| Long Beach, CA | $165–$600 per repair |
| Santa Barbara, CA | $150–$555 per repair |
| Salinas, CA | $150–$545 per repair |
| Mobile, AL | $130–$475 per repair |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $135–$490 per repair |
| Manchester, NH | $155–$560 per repair |
| Salem, OR | $150–$560 per repair |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $145–$535 per repair |
| Brownsville, TX | $125–$465 per repair |
| Gulfport, MS | $140–$520 per repair |
| Appleton, WI | $160–$580 per repair |
| Savannah, GA | $140–$520 per repair |
| Anchorage, AK | $160–$580 per repair |
| Beaumont, TX | $140–$515 per repair |
| Flint, MI | $140–$515 per repair |
| Peoria, IL | $150–$545 per repair |
| Canton, OH | $150–$545 per repair |
| Arlington, TX | $150–$545 per repair |
| Shreveport, LA | $140–$520 per repair |
| Tallahassee, FL | $135–$505 per repair |
| Montgomery, AL | $130–$475 per repair |
| Trenton, NJ | $155–$560 per repair |
| Eugene, OR | $145–$535 per repair |
| Davenport, IA | $150–$550 per repair |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $145–$535 per repair |
| Fort Collins, CO | $150–$560 per repair |
| Gainesville, FL | $140–$520 per repair |
| Lincoln, NE | $150–$545 per repair |
| Rockford, IL | $155–$560 per repair |
| Lubbock, TX | $135–$495 per repair |
| Columbus, GA | $135–$500 per repair |
| Boulder, CO | $160–$580 per repair |
| Green Bay, WI | $160–$585 per repair |
| Evansville, IN | $145–$535 per repair |
| South Bend, IN | $145–$530 per repair |
| Roanoke, VA | $145–$535 per repair |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $145–$530 per repair |
| Wilmington, NC | $140–$520 per repair |
| Stamford, CT | $160–$590 per repair |
| Waco, TX | $145–$525 per repair |
| Jersey City, NJ | $170–$615 per repair |
| Duluth, MN | $160–$585 per repair |
| Laredo, TX | $125–$465 per repair |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $150–$550 per repair |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $130–$480 per repair |
| Amarillo, TX | $140–$515 per repair |
| Erie, PA | $140–$520 per repair |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $145–$535 per repair |
| Fargo, ND | $150–$550 per repair |
| Charleston, WV | $130–$480 per repair |
| Norfolk, VA | $145–$540 per repair |
| Macon, GA | $140–$520 per repair |
| Champaign, IL | $155–$570 per repair |
| Burlington, VT | $160–$585 per repair |
| Topeka, KS | $145–$525 per repair |
| Rochester, MN | $155–$565 per repair |
| Athens, GA | $130–$480 per repair |
| Las Cruces, NM | $135–$500 per repair |
| Columbia, MO | $140–$520 per repair |
| St. George, UT | $140–$510 per repair |
| Hilo, HI | $155–$570 per repair |
| Billings, MT | $145–$530 per repair |
| Greenville, NC | $140–$515 per repair |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $130–$475 per repair |
| Santa Fe, NM | $140–$505 per repair |
| Missoula, MT | $145–$525 per repair |
| Cheyenne, WY | $145–$530 per repair |
| Fairbanks, AK | $165–$605 per repair |
Each city page has local rates by area, real-world garage door repair costs and a city-specific FAQ. Prices shown are the low end of the typical range, per repair.
Alabama
- Birminghamfrom $145
- Huntsvillefrom $140
- Mobilefrom $130
- Montgomeryfrom $130
- Tuscaloosafrom $130
Arkansas
- Little Rockfrom $140
- Fayettevillefrom $145
California
- Los Angelesfrom $170
- San Franciscofrom $175
- Riversidefrom $155
- San Diegofrom $160
- Orange Countyfrom $165
- Oaklandfrom $175
- Sacramentofrom $165
- San Josefrom $175
- Fresnofrom $155
- Bakersfieldfrom $150
- Oxnardfrom $155
- Stocktonfrom $160
- Modestofrom $160
- Santa Rosafrom $160
- Visaliafrom $150
- Long Beachfrom $165
- Santa Barbarafrom $150
- Salinasfrom $150
Colorado
- Denverfrom $160
- Colorado Springsfrom $145
- Fort Collinsfrom $150
- Boulderfrom $160
Connecticut
- Hartfordfrom $165
- Bridgeportfrom $160
- New Havenfrom $160
- Stamfordfrom $160
Delaware
- Wilmingtonfrom $150
District of Columbia
- Washingtonfrom $165
Florida
- Miamifrom $150
- Tampafrom $145
- Orlandofrom $145
- Fort Lauderdalefrom $150
- Jacksonvillefrom $145
- West Palm Beachfrom $145
- St. Petersburgfrom $145
- Sarasotafrom $145
- Fort Myersfrom $140
- Lakelandfrom $140
- Daytona Beachfrom $135
- Palm Bayfrom $140
- Pensacolafrom $140
- Tallahasseefrom $135
- Gainesvillefrom $140
Georgia
Idaho
- Boisefrom $145
Indiana
- Indianapolisfrom $155
- Fort Waynefrom $145
- Evansvillefrom $145
- South Bendfrom $145
Iowa
- Des Moinesfrom $150
- Davenportfrom $150
- Cedar Rapidsfrom $150
Kentucky
- Louisvillefrom $150
- Lexingtonfrom $140
Louisiana
- New Orleansfrom $145
- Baton Rougefrom $145
- Lafayettefrom $135
- Shreveportfrom $140
Maine
- Portlandfrom $150
Maryland
- Baltimorefrom $155
Massachusetts
- Bostonfrom $170
- Worcesterfrom $155
- Springfieldfrom $150
Michigan
- Detroitfrom $150
- Grand Rapidsfrom $150
- Lansingfrom $145
- Flintfrom $140
- Ann Arborfrom $145
Minnesota
- Minneapolisfrom $155
- Duluthfrom $160
- Rochesterfrom $155
Mississippi
- Jacksonfrom $140
- Gulfportfrom $140
- Hattiesburgfrom $130
Missouri
- St. Louisfrom $160
- Kansas Cityfrom $150
- Springfieldfrom $145
- Columbiafrom $140
New Hampshire
- Manchesterfrom $155
New Jersey
- Newarkfrom $170
- Trentonfrom $155
- Jersey Cityfrom $170
- Atlantic Cityfrom $145
New Mexico
- Albuquerquefrom $145
- Las Crucesfrom $135
- Santa Fefrom $140
New York
North Carolina
- Charlottefrom $155
- Raleighfrom $155
- Greensborofrom $145
- Winston-Salemfrom $145
- Durhamfrom $150
- Fayettevillefrom $140
- Ashevillefrom $145
- Wilmingtonfrom $140
- Greenvillefrom $140
North Dakota
- Fargofrom $150
Ohio
- Cincinnatifrom $165
- Columbusfrom $160
- Clevelandfrom $155
- Daytonfrom $150
- Akronfrom $150
- Toledofrom $160
- Youngstownfrom $145
- Cantonfrom $150
Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Cityfrom $140
- Tulsafrom $145
Pennsylvania
- Philadelphiafrom $155
- Pittsburghfrom $150
- Harrisburgfrom $145
- Scrantonfrom $145
- Eriefrom $140
Rhode Island
- Providencefrom $150
South Carolina
- Greenvillefrom $145
- Columbiafrom $145
- Charlestonfrom $150
- Myrtle Beachfrom $130
South Dakota
- Sioux Fallsfrom $145
Tennessee
- Nashvillefrom $150
- Memphisfrom $150
- Knoxvillefrom $145
- Chattanoogafrom $145
Texas
- Dallasfrom $155
- Houstonfrom $150
- San Antoniofrom $145
- Fort Worthfrom $150
- Austinfrom $150
- McAllenfrom $130
- El Pasofrom $130
- Killeenfrom $140
- Corpus Christifrom $135
- Brownsvillefrom $125
- Beaumontfrom $140
- Arlingtonfrom $150
- Lubbockfrom $135
- Wacofrom $145
- Laredofrom $125
- Amarillofrom $140
Utah
- Salt Lake Cityfrom $160
- Provofrom $145
- Ogdenfrom $150
- St. Georgefrom $140
Vermont
- Burlingtonfrom $160
Virginia
- Virginia Beachfrom $145
- Richmondfrom $150
- Roanokefrom $145
- Norfolkfrom $145
West Virginia
- Charlestonfrom $130
Wyoming
- Cheyennefrom $145
Garage door repair prices, 2026
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door repair, typical single fix (parts and labor)per repair | $150 | $275 | $550 |
| Service call or diagnostic visit (often waived if you go ahead)per visit | $50 | $75 | $150 |
| Emergency, night or weekend surcharge (on top of the repair)per visit | $100 | $150 | $300 |
| Torsion spring replacement, both springs (one door)per door | $200 | $300 | $500 |
| Torsion spring replacement, one springper door | $140 | $200 | $300 |
| Extension spring replacement, pair (lighter or older doors)per door | $120 | $200 | $350 |
| Convert extension springs to torsion springsper door | $400 | $600 | $825 |
| Lift cable replacement (both sides)per door | $100 | $200 | $350 |
| Roller replacement, full setper door | $100 | $150 | $250 |
| Off-track door reset and track realignmentper door | $125 | $200 | $300 |
| Door panel (one section) replacementper section | $250 | $500 | $1,000 |
| Safety sensor (photo eye) repair or realignmentper job | $85 | $150 | $250 |
| Opener repair (gear, motor, circuit board or remote)per job | $100 | $200 | $400 |
| Opener replacement, chain or belt drive, installedinstalled | $300 | $500 | $900 |
| Smart opener with Wi-Fi and battery backup, installedinstalled | $550 | $775 | $1,000 |
| Wall-mount (jackshaft) opener, installedinstalled | $650 | $900 | $1,150 |
| Tune-up: lube, balance, tighten and safety checkper visit | $75 | $125 | $225 |
| New single garage door (8×7 or 9×7 steel), installedinstalled | $750 | $1,200 | $2,200 |
| New double garage door (16×7 steel), installedinstalled | $1,200 | $2,000 | $3,500 |
| New insulated double door (16×7 steel), installedinstalled | $1,700 | $2,600 | $4,000 |
| New wood or carriage-style double door, installedinstalled | $1,800 | $3,500 | $6,500 |
| Labor only to hang a door you boughtper door | $200 | $350 | $700 |
| Old door removal and haul-awayper door | $50 | $100 | $250 |
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 68+ American pricing sources · See methodology
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Springs, Openers and Doors: Garage Door Costs by Type
Springs are the most common repair at $120–$500 for a pair. Openers and new doors cost more and last longer. Prices are installed, parts and labor included.
| Part or door type | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion springs (pair) | $200–$500 per door | Most two-car doors. One bar of springs above the door; rated about 10,000–20,000 cycles, or 8–15 years. |
| Extension springs (pair) | $120–$350 per door | Lighter and older doors. Springs run along each side track; rated about 8,000–15,000 cycles, or 7–12 years. |
| Chain or belt-drive opener | $300–$900 installed | The standard choice. Chain is cheapest and loudest; belt is quieter, which matters with a room over the garage. |
| Smart opener with battery backup | $550–$1,000 installed | Phone control, alerts and a door that still works in a power outage. Battery backup is required in California. |
| Wall-mount (jackshaft) opener | $650–$1,150 installed | High or cathedral ceilings and garages where you want the ceiling clear. Mounts beside the door. |
| Single steel door (8×7 or 9×7) | $750–$2,200 installed | One-car garages and two-door setups. The cheapest new door to buy and hang. |
| Double steel door (16×7) | $1,200–$3,500 installed | Most two-car garages. One wide door costs less than two singles. |
| Insulated double steel door | $1,700–$4,000 installed | Attached garages, rooms above the garage, and hot or cold climates. Insulated doors run about R-6 to R-18. |
| Wood or carriage-style door | $1,800–$6,500 installed | Older homes and street-facing garages where looks matter. Wood needs repainting or refinishing over time. |
Torsion vs extension comes down to what your door already has: most two-car doors use torsion springs ($300 typical for a pair). An older door on extension springs can be converted for $400–$825. For openers, a belt drive at $500 installed suits most homes; add battery backup if power outages are common, and in California it's the law.
Common Garage Door Jobs and What They Cost (2026)
Most repairs cost $150–$550, and a spring or cable job usually takes under two hours. New openers and doors take longer and cost more.
| Block or rate | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replace both torsion springs (1–2 hrs) | $200 | $300 | $500 |
| Replace one torsion spring (1–2 hrs) | $140 | $200 | $300 |
| Replace extension springs, pair (1–2 hrs) | $120 | $200 | $350 |
| Replace lift cables, both sides | $100 | $200 | $350 |
| Put an off-track door back and realign the track | $125 | $200 | $300 |
| Replace a full set of rollers | $100 | $150 | $250 |
| Fix or realign safety sensors | $85 | $150 | $250 |
| Repair an opener | $100 | $200 | $400 |
| Install a new chain or belt-drive opener (2–6 hrs) | $300 | $500 | $900 |
| Replace one door panel | $250 | $500 | $1,000 |
| Tune-up: lube, balance and safety check | $75 | $125 | $225 |
| Install a new double steel door (3–6 hrs) | $1,200 | $2,000 | $3,500 |
What moves these prices: the spring type and door weight, what else is worn, your city's labor rates and whether you call on a weekday. A night or weekend call adds about $150 at the typical price.
Repair vs New Opener vs New Door: What Each Costs
A repair at $275 typical fixes most doors. A new opener at $500 or a new double door at $2,000 only pays when the old one is worn out.
| Factor | Repair the door | New opener | New double door |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $275 | $500 | $2,000 |
| Usual range | $150–$550 | $300–$900 | $1,200–$3,500 |
| Time on site | 1–2 hours for springs | 2–6 hours | 3–6 hours |
| Best when | The door is sound and one part failed | The opener is old, noisy or lacks safety sensors | Panels are cracked, rotted or no longer made |
| Watch out for | Being upsold a new door for a spring | No battery backup in California | Haul-away and a new opener not in the price |
Doing two jobs on one visit saves a second service call ($50–$150). Remodeling's 2025 Cost vs Value Report found a new garage door adds more to resale value than it costs (about 268% back), so a worn-out door is one of the better places to spend.
Garage Door Upkeep Costs Per Year
A garage door costs about $120 a year to keep running in a typical home, counting a tune-up every other year, springs spread over their life and lubricant. Low = light use, high = a busy door.
| Per year | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro tune-up (every 2 years; yearly on the high end) | $40 | $65 | $225 |
| Torsion springs spread over their 8–15-year life | $15 | $25 | $65 |
| Lubricant for springs, hinges and rollers (DIY) | $20 | $30 | $40 |
| All-in upkeep per year | $75 | $120 | $330 |
Spring cost per year = a pair at $200, $300 and $500 divided by 15, 11.5 and 8 years. A door used many times a day wears springs faster; high-cycle springs ($40–$100 extra for a pair) cut that cost.
What affects garage door repair costs
Spring type
A pair of torsion springs costs $200–$500; extension springs $120–$350. Heavy wood and insulated doors need bigger springs.
What broke
Sensor and cable fixes sit at the low end ($85–$250 and $100–$350); panel work at the top ($250–$1,000).
Opener type
A repair is $100–$400. A new chain or belt-drive unit is $300–$900 installed, and smart or wall-mount models more.
Door size and material
A double steel door costs $1,200–$3,500 installed; an insulated double $1,700–$4,000; wood $1,800–$6,500.
Your city
Labor drives the gap between cities. New York ($320 typical) sits at the top and Laredo ($230) at the bottom, against the US typical of $275.
Timing
A night or weekend call adds $100–$300, so a spring job runs $300–$800 instead of $200–$500.
How to save on garage door repair
- Replace both springs at once.A pair at $300 typical costs less than two visits for one spring at $200 each.
- Book a weekday visit.Night and weekend calls add $100–$300. If the car isn't stuck, wait.
- Ask about the service call.Many companies charge $50–$150 to come out and waive it if you book the repair.
- Get an itemized quote.Each part and the labor should be on its own line. Be wary of a whole new door pitched for a spring or cable problem.
- Repair a sound door.A typical repair at $275 costs far less than a new double door at $2,000, unless the panels are cracked or rotted.
- Keep it tuned.A tune-up every year or two ($75–$225) and a little lubricant keep springs balanced and catch worn cables early.
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Garage Door Cost by Garage Size
One-car garage: a new single steel door at $750–$2,200. Two-car: one double door at $1,200–$3,500, or $1,700–$4,000 insulated. Three-car (one double, one single): $1,950–$5,700.
Worked example: a two-car garage with a broken spring and a 20-year-old opener. Both springs at $300 plus a new belt-drive opener at $500 comes to about $800 on one visit, against $875 with a second service call.
Replacing everything instead: a double steel door at $2,000 plus a new opener at $500 is about $2,500, plus haul-away ($50–$250) if it isn't included. That only makes sense when the door itself is worn out.
What a garage door repair quote should include
A real garage door quote answers all of these. If it answers fewer than six, ask before you agree to the work.
- The service call fee, and whether it's waived if you go ahead
- The price of each part: springs, cables, rollers, hinges
- Whether both springs are replaced, and their cycle rating
- Labor charge and expected time on site
- Warranty on parts and on labor
- Any night, weekend or holiday charge
- For a new opener: model, drive type, battery backup, remotes and keypad
- For a new door: size, insulation, tracks and springs included
- Removal and haul-away of old parts or the old door
Garage door repair cost: FAQ
How much does garage door repair cost?
$150–$550 for one repair, parts and labor, with $275 typical in 2026. Both torsion springs run $200–$500, a cable $100–$350.
How much does garage door spring replacement cost?
$200–$500 for both torsion springs on one door, about $300 typical. One spring is $140–$300; extension springs $120–$350 a pair.
How much does a new garage door opener cost?
$300–$900 installed for a chain or belt-drive opener; $550–$1,000 for a smart one with battery backup; $650–$1,150 for a wall-mount model.
How much is a new garage door?
$1,200–$3,500 for a double steel door installed and $750–$2,200 for a single. Insulated doubles run $1,700–$4,000.
Can I fix a garage door spring myself?
It's not worth the risk. Springs hold the full weight of the door under high tension, and the door makers' trade group says spring systems should be repaired only by trained pros.
Should I repair or replace my garage door?
Repair it if the door is sound and one part failed ($150–$550). Replace it if panels are cracked or rotted, or parts are no longer made.
How long do garage door springs last?
Torsion springs about 10,000–20,000 cycles, or 8–15 years; extension springs about 7–12 years. A busy door wears them faster.
Is there a law about garage door opener safety?
Yes. Federal rules require every residential opener made since January 1, 1993 to reverse on contact and to have photo-eye sensors, a door-edge sensor or a hold-to-close button. California has also required battery backup on new openers since July 1, 2019.
Why does garage door repair cost more in some cities?
Labor. Parts cost about the same everywhere; technicians in high-wage metros charge more per visit. New York is the priciest city in this guide at $320 typical, Laredo the cheapest at $230.
What's the average garage door repair cost in 2026?
From the cost guides and price data we checked, the national typical is $275 for one repair, parts and labor, an estimated 2% above 2025, in line with repair workers' pay.
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