Garage Door Replacement Cost in Los Angeles (2026)
Average cost in Los Angeles
$1,200 – $4,500
$1,200 – $4,500 per sq ft
In Los Angeles, the average is $1,883 and most projects cost between $1,200 and $4,500, or about $1,200 – $4,500 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 8 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedSectional steel or composite door panels
55%
Professional installation and track alignment
28%
Springs, tracks, rollers, and hinges
10%
LADBS building and safety permits
4%
Haul-away and recycling of old door
3%
Sales Tax at 7.25%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically 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
LiveYour estimate in Los Angeles
Likely range $1,200 – $4,143
- Materials55%$1,036
- Labor28%$527
- Hardware & Supplies10%$188
- Permits & Fees4%$75
- Disposal3%$56
Single-car steel (basic)
$1,883
Double-car steel
$2,799
Insulated premium
$3,715
Custom wood / glass
$5,700
Calibrated to 8 researched sources for Los Angeles. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$1,802
Today
$1,883
Garage Door Replacement in Los Angeles is ↑ 4.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $81 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 Los Angeles
Verified providersJust In Time Garage Doors
6350 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 121F, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
343 reviews
All Garage Doors and Gates
12740 Oxnard St, North Hollywood, CA 91606, USA
363 reviews
Precision Garage Door Service Los Angeles
4376 S Western Ave Ste G, Los Angeles, CA 90062, USA
954 reviews
First Garage Door and Gate Repair Inc - Los Angeles, CA
633 W 5th St #2884, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
164 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
In the Los Angeles market, a garage door replacement offers one of the highest ROIs for home improvement, averaging approximately 194%. This means homeowners often nearly double their investment in added property value.
Yes, the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) typically requires a permit if the replacement involves structural framing changes or new electrical wiring for an opener. Permit fees generally range from $75 to $250.
Professional labor for a standard installation in Los Angeles ranges from $300 to $800. Rates are higher than the national average due to the city's cost of living and strict building codes, with technicians charging between $40 and $70 per hour.
Insulated steel and wood-composite are recommended for LA to withstand year-round sun and coastal humidity. While basic steel doors start around $1,200, premium glass roll-up doors popular in modern LA neighborhoods can exceed $9,500.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
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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