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Garage Door Replacement Cost in St. John's (2026)

Average cost in St. John's

$3,100avg

$1,450 — $7,200

$18 — $42 per sq ft

+6.8% YoY
7 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Newfoundland and Labrador

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Insulated door panels, tracks, and heavy-duty springs

$950 — $4,800

65%

Labor

Professional installation and alignment

$350 — $950

20%

Removal & Disposal

Haul-away of old door and hardware

$100 — $250

8%

Hardware & Accessories

Weather stripping, rollers, and decorative trim

$50 — $300

5%

Permits

City of St. John's administrative fees

$0 — $150

2%

🧾HST (15%) — Newfoundland and Labrador
Base cost + $465 tax$3,565

HST at 15%

📋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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Estimated Cost

$1,670

$1,336 — $2,004

Based on 7 sources and market data for St. John's. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$2,903

Today

$3,100

Garage Door Replacement in St. John's is 6.8% compared to roughly a year ago — about $197 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 St. John's

Verified providers
🔨

Coastline Specialties

46 Robin Hood Bay Rd, St. John's, NL A1A 5V3, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

10 reviews

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Interex Systems Ltd

34 Dundee Ave, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 4R3, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

17 reviews

🔨

Overhead Door (NFLD)

99 Clyde Ave, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 4R9, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

59 reviews

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Atlantic Windoor Ltd

290 Industrial Dr, Saint John, NB E2R 1A5, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

30 reviews

🔨

KV Overhead Door Repair

301 Prince St, Saint John, NB E2K 1K5, Canada

4.5
★★★★½

31 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

Due to high salt spray and moisture levels in St. John's, fiberglass or vinyl-coated steel doors are recommended over wood to prevent rot and corrosion. These materials typically add $500–$1,200 to the base price but offer significantly longer lifespans in coastal conditions.

A permit is generally not required for a 'like-for-like' replacement of an existing door. However, if you are enlarging the opening or making structural changes to the header, a renovation permit from the City of St. John's is required, costing approximately $50 to $150 depending on the project value.

In the St. John's market, a standard single 9x7 steel door averages $2,100–$3,500 installed, while a double 16x7 door typically ranges from $4,200–$6,800. Premium carriage-house styles or high R-value insulated models can push double door costs above $9,000.

No, the average replacement cost of $2,950 typically covers the door and tracks only. Adding a modern belt-drive opener with Wi-Fi connectivity in 2026 adds an additional $550–$850 to the total project cost, including professional installation.

📊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: 4 days ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.

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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