How Much Does a Double Garage Door Cost?
A new double garage door typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000 installed, with most homeowners landing around $1,800 to $2,500. A basic steel door runs $1,000 to $1,800, while insulated, carriage-style, or custom wood and glass doors climb to $4,000 and beyond. Your final price depends mostly on material, insulation (R-value), and whether you also replace the opener or any worn hardware.
Step by step
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Start with the door material — it drives most of the price
Material is the single biggest cost lever. A non-insulated steel double door is the budget pick at roughly $1,000 to $1,800 installed. Insulated steel runs $1,500 to $2,800. Aluminum and glass (the modern, sleek look) lands around $2,000 to $4,500. Real wood and wood-composite carriage doors are the premium tier at $3,000 to $7,000+. If you just want reliable and affordable, insulated steel is the sweet spot most of your neighbors choose.
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Decide how much insulation you actually need
Insulation is measured by R-value. If your garage is detached and you never set foot in it during winter, a non-insulated or low R-value door (R-6 to R-9) is fine and saves you a few hundred dollars. If the garage is attached, sits under a bedroom, or doubles as a gym or workshop, step up to R-12 to R-18. Better insulation costs $200 to $800 more upfront but cuts energy loss and makes the door noticeably quieter.
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Add windows, hardware, and style — the upgrades that add up
A plain door is cheapest. Decorative window inserts add $200 to $600. Carriage-house handles and hinges add $100 to $300. Frosted or tinted glass, custom paint or stain, and smart wireless features (a battery backup or Wi-Fi opener) each tack on $100 to $500. None of these are required, but they're where a $1,800 quote quietly becomes $3,000 — so pick what matters to you and skip the rest.
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Don't forget the opener and labor
Installation labor for a double door usually runs $300 to $700 and is often bundled into the quote. If your old opener is more than 10 to 15 years old, replacing it at the same time is smart and saves a second service call — budget $200 to $600 for a new opener plus install. Hauling away the old door is typically included, but confirm it so you're not stuck with disposal.
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Get 2 to 3 itemized quotes and compare apples to apples
Prices vary a lot by region and by company, so get at least two or three written quotes. Make sure each one breaks out the door, insulation/R-value, windows, hardware, opener, labor, and haul-away separately. A suspiciously low bid often skips the track, weatherstripping, or new springs — and those add up fast. The lowest sticker price isn't always the lowest total.
When to call a pro
Call a pro when you're ready to measure, get an accurate quote, or if your door won't open at all — measuring a double opening and handling high-tension torsion springs is genuinely dangerous to DIY, so let a technician size it and install it safely.
Call (888) 290-7421Frequently asked
Is a double garage door cheaper than two single doors?
Usually, yes. One double door costs less than two separate single doors because you're buying one door, one opener, and one set of tracks instead of doubling everything up. Two singles run roughly $1,800 to $5,000+ installed versus $1,000 to $4,000 for a comparable double. Singles do give you a center post for structural strength and a backup if one door fails, but for most homeowners a single double door is the better value.
How much does it cost to just replace the door panels and not the whole system?
If your tracks, springs, and opener are in good shape and only a panel is dented, you can sometimes replace a single section for $250 to $800 depending on material and color match. That said, panels on older or discontinued doors can be hard to match, and once a door is 15-plus years old, replacing the whole thing is often the smarter long-term spend. A technician can tell you quickly which way makes sense.
What size is a standard double garage door?
A standard double door is 16 feet wide by 7 feet tall, though 16x8 is common too, especially for newer homes and taller vehicles. Width is what makes a door a 'double' — it's built for two cars side by side. If your opening is an odd or custom size, expect to pay more for a made-to-order door, which is another reason to have a pro measure before you order.
Does insulation really pay off on a garage door?
It depends on how you use the space. If your garage is attached to the house or you spend real time out there, insulation pays for itself in comfort, lower energy bills, and much quieter operation — well worth the $200 to $800 upgrade. For a detached garage you only use for parking and storage, you can skip it and put that money toward a better opener or warranty instead.
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