Garage Door Cost by Size: Single, Double, and RV Doors
Installed, a single garage door (8–10 ft wide) typically runs $750–$2,500, a double door (12–18 ft wide) runs $1,500–$5,000, and an oversized RV door (10–16 ft wide and up to 14 ft tall) runs $2,500–$7,000+. Size is the biggest cost driver because a wider, taller door needs more material, heavier-duty springs and tracks, and often a stronger opener. Your final price mostly comes down to width, height, material, and whether the opening already exists or has to be built.
Step by step
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Start with the door size you actually have
Measure the rough opening width and height (in feet) before you call for quotes. A single door is usually 8 or 9 ft wide and 7 ft tall; a double is 16 ft wide (sometimes 12, 14, or 18); an RV door is taller than standard, commonly 8, 9, or 10 ft wide but 8 to 14 ft tall to clear a motorhome. Knowing your numbers up front keeps quotes apples-to-apples and stops a contractor from upselling you a bigger door than your opening needs.
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Budget for the single door range: $750–$2,500 installed
A basic single steel door installed lands around $750–$1,200. Step up to insulated steel, a window row, or a faux-wood look and you're in the $1,200–$2,500 zone. Real wood or full-view glass on a single door can push past $3,000. The opener, if you need a new one, adds roughly $300–$600 installed on top of these numbers.
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Budget for the double door range: $1,500–$5,000 installed
Double doors cost more than two singles' worth of material because the wider panels need heavier springs, longer tracks, and stronger reinforcement. Basic insulated steel doubles run $1,500–$3,000 installed; carriage-house styles, thicker insulation, or premium finishes climb to $3,500–$5,000. If you're replacing two old singles with one double, factor in framing and possibly a new header — that's a remodel, not just a door swap.
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Budget for the RV door range: $2,500–$7,000+ installed
RV doors cost the most per square foot because the extra height demands taller tracks, a more powerful opener (often 3/4 to 1-1/4 HP or a jackshaft side-mount), and sometimes high-lift or vertical-lift track to gain headroom. Expect $2,500–$4,500 for a standard-build RV door and $5,000–$7,000+ for tall, wide, or insulated units. If your ceiling is too low for the track you need, add structural work to that figure.
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Add the hidden, opening-related costs
Two openings the same size can cost very different amounts. New construction or widening an opening means framing, a new header, and possibly drywall and electrical — that can add $1,000–$3,000+. Haul-away of the old door (often $50–$150), permits in some cities, and reinforced tracks for high-wind or coastal areas all stack on top. Always ask whether a quote is for the door only or fully installed with old-door removal included.
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Compare quality, not just the bottom-line price
On any size door, insulation (measured as R-value), gauge of the steel, and spring cycle rating separate a door that lasts 8 years from one that lasts 25. A 25,000-cycle spring versus a builder-grade 10,000-cycle spring is a small upcharge that pays for itself. Get two or three itemized written quotes and make sure they spell out the door, springs, tracks, opener, labor, and removal so you can compare line by line.
When to call a pro
Call a pro for an in-home measurement and quote any time you're replacing a double or RV door, widening an opening, or your garage door has fallen, won't lift, or has a broken spring — broken springs and cables are under extreme tension and are not a safe DIY fix.
Call (888) 290-7421Frequently asked
Is a double garage door cheaper than two single doors?
Usually, yes — for the same garage. One 16-ft double typically costs less than two separate single doors plus the extra center post, framing, and second opener. But if your garage was originally built for two singles, switching to one double means removing the center support and adding a longer header, which can erase the savings. For a clean new build, the double is generally the better value.
Why does an RV door cost so much more than a regular door?
It's the height, not just the size. Taller doors need longer tracks, heavier-duty or doubled-up springs, and a stronger opener to lift the extra weight. Many RV doors also require high-lift or vertical-lift track to clear your ceiling, plus structural reinforcement. All of that specialized hardware is why a 10x12 RV door can cost double a standard single door.
Does insulation change the price much by size?
Yes, and it matters more as doors get bigger. Adding insulation to a single door might add $150–$400; on a double or RV door, where there's far more surface area, an insulated (polyurethane-core) door can add $500–$1,200 over a hollow steel one. If your garage is attached, heated, or used as a workshop, the upgrade usually pays you back in comfort and energy bills.
Can I save money by reusing my old tracks and opener?
Sometimes, but be careful. If you're keeping the same door size and your tracks and opener are in good shape and rated for the new door's weight, a reputable installer can reuse them and knock a few hundred dollars off. But going to a larger or heavier door — or a taller RV door — almost always requires new tracks, springs, and often a stronger opener for safety. Have the installer confirm the existing hardware is rated for the new door before you count on the savings.
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