New Garage Door Cost Seattle 2026 - Complete Installed Price Guide
New Garage Door Prices in Seattle - At a Glance
A new garage door in Seattle costs $800 to $4,500+ installed, depending on material, size, style, and insulation. The majority of Seattle homeowners replacing a standard steel door spend $1,200 to $2,200 for a double-car garage. Here are the full ranges:
Door Type & Size
- Steel – single (8×7 or 9×7)
- Steel – double (16×7)
- Insulated steel – double (R-16)
- Wood carriage-house – double
- Aluminum / glass panel – double
- New opener (add if replacing)
Door + Parts
- $500–$900
- $800–$1,400
- $1,000–$1,800
- $1,400–$3,000
- $1,000–$2,500
- $150–$350
Labor
- $300–$500
- $400–$800
- $500–$1,000
- $600–$1,500
- $500–$1,500
- $150–$250
Total Installed
- $800 – $1,400
- $1,200 – $2,200
- $1,500 – $2,800
- $2,000 – $4,500
- $1,500 – $4,000
- $300 – $600 additional
Choosing the right door is only part of the investment. Quality garage door installation Seattle ensures safe operation and lasting performance.
Factors That Affect New Door Cost in Seattle
The total cost of garage door replacement in Seattle depends on the type of door, labor, and any additional upgrades.
Material
Steel is the most affordable and most popular choice. Wood is 2-3x more expensive and requires more maintenance in Seattle’s climate. Aluminum with glass panels is mid-to-high range and the most contemporary-looking option.
Insulation (R-Value)
For attached garages in Seattle, insulation is worth the upgrade. An R-16 insulated door costs $200-400 more than an uninsulated steel door but meaningfully reduces heat transfer in Seattle’s 37-46°F winter temperatures. Uninsulated doors in attached garages can reduce adjacent room temperatures by 3-5°F on cold nights.
Size
Standard sizes (8×7, 9×7 single; 16×7 double) are the most affordable. Custom or non-standard sizes (common in older Seattle homes built before standard sizing was established) add $200-$600 to material costs.
Old Door Removal
We include old door removal and disposal in all our installation quotes. Some companies charge $75-$150 as a separate line item. Confirm this when comparing quotes.
In some cases, the garage door repair cost Seattle residents pay is much lower than the cost of a full replacement.
FAQ - New Garage Door Cost Seattle
Can I save money by buying the door myself and hiring just for installation?
Rarely. Door pricing through installation contractors is typically at or below retail because of volume purchasing. More importantly, any defect or damage claim on a door you supplied goes to the manufacturer, not to us. When we supply the door, any defect is our problem to resolve. The convenience and warranty protection of contractor-supplied materials outweighs any marginal price savings.
Does the quote include new springs and hardware?
Yes. All our installation quotes include new springs (20,000-cycle oil-tempered), cables, and hardware appropriate for the new door’s weight. Reusing old springs with a new door is not something we do. Spring sizing must match the door weight precisely.