Quick Answer

Garage Door Replacement Cost in Dallas (2026)

Average cost in Dallas

$1,920avg

$850 – $5,500

$900 – $3,800 per sq ft

In Dallas, the average is $1,920 and most projects cost between $850 and $5,500, or about $900 – $3,800 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 8 sources.

+6.5% YoY
8 sources
Updated 3 weeks ago
DFW Metroplex

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Garage door panels and hardware

$500 – $3,500

55%

Labor

Professional installation and alignment

$350 – $850

30%

Garage Door Opener

Unit and motor installation

$250 – $700

10%

Permits and Disposal

City fees and old door haul-away

$125 – $450

5%

🧾Sales Tax (6.25%) — Texas
Base cost + $120 tax$2,040

Sales Tax at 6.25%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Standard steel garage door
  • Tracks & hardware
  • Spring system
  • Weather stripping
  • Labor & installation
  • Old door removal

Typically Excludes

  • Smart opener or motor
  • Insulated or premium doors
  • Custom designs or windows
  • Extra doors
  • Electrical work

Based on a standard 16x7 ft double garage door in steel.

🧮Estimate your project

Live
doors
Door Type
Opener
Window Insets

Your estimate in Dallas

$1,920

Likely range $864 – $4,224

  • Materials55%$1,056
  • Labor30%$576
  • Garage Door Opener10%$192
  • Permits and Disposal5%$96

Single-car steel (basic)

$1,920

Double-car steel

$2,854

Insulated premium

$3,788

Custom wood / glass

$5,812

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Calibrated to 8 researched sources for Dallas. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$1,803

Today

$1,920

Garage Door Replacement in Dallas is ↑ 6.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $117 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Garage Door Contractors in Dallas

Verified providers
🔨

Quick access garage door repair

9330 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy #900, Dallas, TX 75243, USA

5.0
★★★★★

316 reviews

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The Xperts Garage Door repair

6046 Preston Crest Ln, Dallas, TX 75230, USA

5.0
★★★★★

843 reviews

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Metro Garage Door Repair

2544 Southwell Rd, Dallas, TX 75229, USA

5.0
★★★★★

408 reviews

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Garage Door Repair Dallas USA

15150 Preston Rd #300, Dallas, TX 75248, USA

4.9
★★★★½

246 reviews

🔨

Core Garage Door Repair

5353 Alpha Rd #206, Dallas, TX 75240, USA

4.9
★★★★½

314 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

❓Common Questions

Yes, the City of Dallas typically requires a building permit for garage door replacements, especially if structural modifications are made. Standard permit fees start at approximately $125 per trade, and electrical permits for new openers range from $50 to $100.

Due to extreme North Texas heat and occasional severe storms, Dallas homeowners often opt for insulated doors (R-value 12-18) and wind-rated models. These features add $200 to $600 to the base price but improve energy efficiency and durability against UV warping.

In 2026, a standard single-car door (8x7) installed in Dallas averages $900 to $2,500, while a double-car door (16x7) typically ranges from $1,400 to $3,800 depending on the material and insulation level.

Garage door replacement remains one of the highest ROI home improvements in Dallas, with recent 2026 data suggesting a cost recovery of up to 268% at resale due to significant boosts in curb appeal and energy ratings.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 6+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 3 weeks ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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