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Garage Door Replacement Cost in Philadelphia (2026)

Average cost in Philadelphia

US$1,398avg

US$908 — US$2,997

US$1,093 — US$1,674 per sq ft

+4.2% YoY
12 sources
Updated 3 days ago
Greater Philadelphia

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Door panels, tracks, and hardware

US$550 — US$1,800

57%

Labor

Professional installation and alignment

US$350 — US$650

32%

Permits & Fees

City of Philadelphia L&I permits

US$100 — US$250

7%

Disposal

Old door removal and haul-away

US$50 — US$150

4%

🧾Sales Tax (6%) — Pennsylvania
Base cost + $84 tax$1,482

Sales Tax at 6%

📋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.

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Interactive

Estimated Cost

US$1,970

US$1,576 — US$2,364

Based on 12 sources and market data for Philadelphia. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

US$1,342

Today

US$1,398

Garage Door Replacement in Philadelphia is 4.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about US$56 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 Philadelphia

Verified providers
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American Garage Door Supplies & Repairs

4900 Rhawn St, Philadelphia, PA 19136, USA

5.0
★★★★★

379 reviews

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garage door service repairs inc

7159 Torresdale Ave #2nd, Philadelphia, PA 19135, USA

5.0
★★★★★

185 reviews

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Experts Garage Doors

1427 N Carlisle St, Philadelphia, PA 19121, USA

4.9
★★★★½

779 reviews

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Overhead Garage Doors

1425 Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA

4.9
★★★★½

655 reviews

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High Quality Garage Doors

1230 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA

4.9
★★★★½

166 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 Philadelphia requires a permit if the replacement involves structural modifications, resizing the opening, or if the property is in a historic district. Fees typically range from $100 to $250.

A standard double-car garage door (16x7) in Philadelphia averages between $2,186 and $3,348 installed, compared to $1,093 to $1,674 for a single-car door.

For Philadelphia's historic rowhomes, custom wood doors that match architectural standards average $2,500, with premium carriage-style models often exceeding $2,800.

Typically no. A new garage door opener installation in Philadelphia is a separate expense, averaging $411, with a range of $269 to $585 depending on the model and features.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ 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 days 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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