Garage Door Repair Cost
$80 – $620A typical garage door repair costs about $80 to $620 in the U.S. That covers one repair such as a spring, cable, roller or opener part. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $20 | $300 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 3 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $60 | $107 |
| Estimated total | $80 | $620 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the national median wage from BLS (2025, $23.84 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What our assumptions are based on
| Item | Sourced figure | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor hours | 0.75 – 5 | Spring replacement 45 minutes to 2 hours; multi-component repair about 2.5 hours; comprehensive repairs 3 to 5 hours. | This Old House |
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixr | $150 | $350 | Overall repair. Page dated January 2025. |
| This Old House | $98 | $860 | Overall repair. Page dated May 2026. |
| Fixr | $200 | $350 | Torsion spring replacement. Page dated January 2025. |
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Estimated cost by state
| State | Handyman median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $20.97 | $70 | $580 |
| Alaska | $28.97 | $90 | $690 |
| Arizona | $22.90 | $80 | $610 |
| Arkansas | $20.87 | $70 | $580 |
| California | $27.41 | $90 | $670 |
| Colorado | $24.65 | $80 | $630 |
| Connecticut | $27.70 | $90 | $670 |
| Delaware | $24.11 | $80 | $630 |
| District of Columbia | $29.00 | $90 | $690 |
| Florida | $22.15 | $80 | $600 |
| Georgia | $22.92 | $80 | $610 |
| Hawaii | $27.86 | $90 | $680 |
| Idaho | $23.17 | $80 | $610 |
| Illinois | $27.27 | $90 | $670 |
| Indiana | $23.99 | $80 | $620 |
| Iowa | $25.08 | $80 | $640 |
| Kansas | $22.70 | $80 | $610 |
| Kentucky | $22.50 | $80 | $600 |
| Louisiana | $21.13 | $70 | $590 |
| Maine | $23.76 | $80 | $620 |
| Maryland | $24.76 | $80 | $630 |
| Massachusetts | $28.04 | $90 | $680 |
| Michigan | $22.87 | $80 | $610 |
| Minnesota | $28.46 | $90 | $680 |
| Mississippi | $21.32 | $70 | $590 |
| Missouri | $23.26 | $80 | $610 |
| Montana | $22.54 | $80 | $600 |
| Nebraska | $24.38 | $80 | $630 |
| Nevada | $25.17 | $80 | $640 |
| New Hampshire | $25.40 | $80 | $640 |
| New Jersey | $26.35 | $90 | $660 |
| New Mexico | $22.00 | $80 | $600 |
| New York | $27.79 | $90 | $680 |
| North Carolina | $23.03 | $80 | $610 |
| North Dakota | $23.96 | $80 | $620 |
| Ohio | $25.68 | $80 | $650 |
| Oklahoma | $20.55 | $70 | $580 |
| Oregon | $26.13 | $90 | $650 |
| Pennsylvania | $23.70 | $80 | $620 |
| Rhode Island | $24.47 | $80 | $630 |
| South Carolina | $23.02 | $80 | $610 |
| South Dakota | $23.13 | $80 | $610 |
| Tennessee | $22.71 | $80 | $610 |
| Texas | $22.44 | $80 | $600 |
| Utah | $24.26 | $80 | $630 |
| Vermont | $26.69 | $90 | $660 |
| Virginia | $23.79 | $80 | $620 |
| Washington | $28.44 | $90 | $680 |
| West Virginia | $18.70 | $70 | $550 |
| Wisconsin | $26.83 | $90 | $660 |
| Wyoming | $23.03 | $80 | $610 |
Common questions
How much does garage door repair cost?
A typical garage door repair costs about $80 to $620 in the U.S. That covers one repair such as a spring, cable, roller or opener part. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
Which states cost the most for garage door repair?
Labor is the part that changes by state. See the table on this page for each state's estimate.
How long does it take to fix a garage door spring?
This Old House says simple repairs such as spring replacement take experienced technicians 45 minutes to two hours. Comprehensive repairs with several components can take 3 to 5 hours. Source
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.