Expect roughly $1,100 to $4,000 installed for a full garage door replacement, depending on material, size, and insulation. A basic steel single door lands at the low end; an insulated double door or a custom wood door pushes toward the high end. Get two quotes before you sign anything — installed pricing varies more by contractor than most homeowners expect.
What drives garage door replacement cost
Three things move the number more than anything else: door size, material, and insulation. A single-car door (8 to 9 feet wide) costs less than a double-car door (16 feet), simply because there's more material and a bigger, heavier opener load to account for. Insulated doors cost more upfront than uninsulated steel but hold up better against a west-facing garage that bakes all afternoon, which is most of them in the Phoenix metro.
Track hardware and the opener itself are usually priced separately from the door panel unless you're replacing the whole system at once. If your opener is more than ten years old, ask the installer for a bundled quote — swapping both at the same time often saves a second service call later.
New garage door installation cost by type
| Door type | Installed cost (national estimate) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steel, non-insulated, single | $700–$1,600 | Most common budget replacement |
| Steel, insulated, single | $1,100–$2,400 | Better against summer heat transfer into the garage |
| Steel, insulated, double | $1,600–$3,500 | Two-car garages, heavier opener requirements |
| Aluminum or fiberglass | $1,200–$3,000 | Lighter, more resistant to coastal-style corrosion, less common here |
| Custom wood or wood composite | $3,000–$10,000+ | Highest material and finish cost, needs more upkeep in direct sun |
| Carriage-style steel (wood look) | $1,800–$4,500 | Popular in newer Valley subdivisions, wide price spread by hardware detail |
These are national estimates, not a Phoenix-specific number — get two local quotes before treating any of this as your actual price. A contractor's in-person quote will account for your exact opening size, track type, and whether the old opener and hardware can be reused.
Why replacement cost varies so much even for the "same" door
Two identical-looking steel doors from different installers can price hundreds of dollars apart because of what's bundled in. Full-price installs typically include haul-away of the old door, new weatherstripping, new tracks and rollers if the old ones are worn, and a basic opener safety check. A lower quote sometimes strips those out and prices them as add-ons later. Ask what's included before comparing two numbers side by side.
Arizona sun is also a real factor in door choice, even if it doesn't show up as a line item. West- and south-facing doors take direct afternoon sun for years and are the ones most likely to show warping or faded panels first, particularly on cheaper non-insulated steel. Homeowners replacing a door on that side of the house sometimes spend a little more upfront on insulated panels specifically because of that exposure.
Repair or replace?
Not every damaged door needs full replacement. A single dented panel, a broken spring, or a bent track are usually repair jobs, often a few hundred dollars rather than a few thousand. Our garage door spring replacement cost guide covers the most common repair-instead-of-replace scenario. Replacement makes more sense once the door is warped enough that it no longer seals well, the track and hardware are worn past adjustment, or repair costs start stacking up close to half of what a new door would run.
Licensing note
Garage door installation isn't uniformly a licensed trade category the way HVAC is in Arizona — licensing requirements vary by scope of work and dollar amount. Look up any contractor at azroc.gov's license lookup before hiring for a job this size, and ask directly whether the specific work you need falls under a licensed category.
Common questions
What is the average cost to install a new garage door?
Expect roughly $1,100 to $4,000 installed for most residential jobs, depending on size, material, and insulation. A basic steel single door sits near the bottom of that range; an insulated double door or custom wood door sits near the top. Get two local quotes before treating either number as your actual price.
What is the average cost for a two-car garage door?
A double-car door, typically 16 feet wide, generally runs $1,600 to $3,500 installed for steel, insulated construction, more for wood or custom carriage styles. The wider opening and heavier opener load push the price above single-door installs. Before comparing quotes side by side, confirm what each includes: haul-away and new tracks both matter.
What's the cheapest way to replace a garage door?
A non-insulated steel single door is the lowest-cost option, typically $700 to $1,600 installed. Skipping insulation saves money upfront but costs more in summer heat transfer into the garage. Getting multiple quotes also keeps the total in check: ask each installer whether haul-away, new weatherstripping, and an opener safety check are bundled in.
How much does Home Depot charge to replace a garage door?
Home Depot's installation service listed roughly $1,800 for one door and $3,600 for two as of 2026, plus separate opener and labor charges. That's one data point, not a local baseline. Independent installers sometimes beat or exceed that depending on the job, so get a couple of quotes to compare.
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