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New Garage Door Cost in 2026 (Single, Double and Custom)
Published price ranges for new garage doors by size and material, the extras that add up, and what the latest Cost vs. Value data says about getting your money back.
By The Best Garage Door · Updated September 2026 · 5 min read
A new garage door is one of the more visible home improvements you can make, and the price range is wide. A basic non-insulated steel door for a single-car garage and a custom wood carriage-house pair for a North Shore Tudor are both "new garage doors." This guide breaks down where your door is likely to fall.
All figures are third-party national estimates as published by HomeGuide, This Old House and the JLC Cost vs. Value report, checked September 2026. They are not our prices. The Best Garage Door confirms your price before any work starts.
National ranges by size
| Door | HomeGuide (installed) | This Old House (installed) |
|---|---|---|
| Single / one-car | $700–$2,700 | $1,093–$1,674 |
| Double / two-car | $1,000–$3,500 | $2,186–$3,348 |
| Door only, no install | $400–$2,500 | — |
| Installation labor | $200–$500 | — |
HomeGuide garage door installation cost (July 2025); This Old House garage door cost (updated March 2026, Homewyse data).
Price by material
| Material | HomeGuide, installed | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Steel | $700–$2,500 | Common budget choice; price climbs with gauge, insulation and wood-look finishes |
| Aluminum | $800–$2,500 | Light and rust-resistant; often paired with glass |
| Fiberglass | $1,000–$2,100 | Can mimic a wood grain look |
| Composite / faux wood | $1,200–$2,800 | Wood look with less upkeep; Clopay says it resists moisture and salt air |
| Wood | $1,200–$4,000 | Heavy; needs periodic refinishing |
| Glass | $2,500–$6,000 | Modern look; privacy glass and insulated glass add cost |
HomeGuide installed ranges by material, national. Door-only prices for double doors run higher: HomeGuide lists wood doubles at $1,200 to $8,000 and custom doors at $800 to $10,000 before installation.
For help choosing, see our garage door styles and materials guide.
Why 2026 prices may differ from older quotes
Many garage doors are made of steel or aluminum, and those metals have been hit by trade policy. The White House raised Section 232 tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% effective June 4, 2025, and restructured them again in April 2026, with 50% on goods made entirely or almost entirely of those metals and 25% on many derivative products.
How much of that reaches your door depends on the manufacturer and its supply chain, and we couldn't confirm specific manufacturer price increases from official sources. The practical takeaway: cost guides last updated in 2025 may understate 2026 prices, so get a current written quote.
Insulation and R-value upcharges
Insulation is one of the biggest price jumps within the same style. HomeGuide's insulated door page lists:
| Size | Non-insulated, installed | Insulated, installed |
|---|---|---|
| 1-car | $550–$1,300 | $750–$1,900 |
| 2-car | $800–$1,800 | $1,500–$3,700+ |
Polyurethane-insulated doors cost more than polystyrene but offer higher R-values and more dent resistance. Our insulated garage door guide explains whether it's worth it for your garage.
Carriage-house and custom wood
Carriage-house doors, the swing-out look with decorative hardware, suit many of the colonials, Tudors and shingle-style homes around Great Neck, Manhasset and Port Washington. HomeGuide lists carriage-house doors at $600 to $3,500 for the door alone, and This Old House puts installed carriage doors at $1,412 to $1,869 (average $1,641). Custom wood is the top of the market: HomeGuide's custom door range runs to $10,000 before installation.
Heavier doors also need properly sized springs and sometimes a stronger opener, which adds to the total. If yours needs replacing, see our garage door opener installation page.
Removal, opener and trim extras
| Extra | HomeGuide |
|---|---|
| Old door removal and disposal | $50–$250 |
| Permits (where required) | $50–$250 |
| New opener, installed | $300–$900 |
| Weatherstripping | May be extra (Fixr lists $100–$200) |
Other items that can come up: rotted wood jambs or trim around the opening, a new track and spring system sized to the new door, windows or decorative hardware, and a rail extension for an 8-foot-tall door. If your opener is reliable and rated for the new door, you may be able to keep it. See our opener installation cost guide.
In the Village of Great Neck and some neighboring villages, a new door that changes the look of the house may need architectural review. Our styles guide covers the village rules, and our post on Great Neck village rules for garage doors walks through the review process.
Resale value: Cost vs. Value data
Garage door replacement has been a standout in the annual Cost vs. Value report published by JLC (formerly by Remodeling magazine):
| 2025 report | Job cost | Resale value | Cost recouped |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | $4,672 | $12,507 | 268% |
| Middle Atlantic region | $4,501 | $15,152 | 336.6% |
| New York, NY market | $4,498 | $14,548 | 323.4% |
Source: JLC Cost vs. Value 2025, garage door replacement. We didn't find a 2026 edition as of September 2026. The report prices a specific defined project, so its job cost can differ from a basic door.
Resale estimates come from real estate professionals' opinions, not closed sales, so treat them as a sign of buyer appeal rather than a guaranteed return. Still, if you're preparing to sell and your door is tired, it's hard to find a more visible upgrade.
Questions to ask before you order
- Is removal and disposal of the old door included?
- Are new springs, tracks and hardware included, sized to the new door's weight?
- What insulation and construction (layers, steel gauge) is the quote for?
- Will my current opener work with the new door's weight and height, or do I need a new one?
- Does the price include weatherstripping, a new bottom seal and any trim repair?
- Who handles village approval or a permit, if one is needed?
- What warranty covers the door, the hardware and the installation labor?
Getting the same answers from each company makes quotes much easier to compare.
Before you replace: is a repair enough?
A door with a broken spring, snapped cable or noisy rollers usually doesn't need replacing. If the sections are sound, a repair costs a fraction of a new door. See repair or replace your garage door and our repair cost guide.
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