Garage Door Repair Cost in Virginia
$80 – $620We estimate garage door repair in Virginia at $80 to $620 for one repair such as a spring, cable, roller or opener part. The national estimate is $80 to $620. Virginia handyman pay is 0% below the national median, ranking 27 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $20 | $300 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 3 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $59 | $107 |
| Estimated total | $80 | $620 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Virginia median wage from BLS (2025, $23.79 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. |
Who can legally do this in Virginia
A project of more than $1,000 but less than $30,000 requires a Class C license, $30,000 or more but less than $150,000 requires Class B, and $150,000 or more requires Class A, all issued by the Board for Contractors.
Check a license with Virginia DPOR License Lookup
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $29.00 | $90 | $690 |
| Kentucky | $22.50 | $80 | $600 |
| Maryland | $24.76 | $80 | $630 |
| North Carolina | $23.03 | $80 | $610 |
| Tennessee | $22.71 | $80 | $610 |
| West Virginia | $18.70 | $70 | $550 |
Other handyman jobs in Virginia
Garage Door Repair cost in every state · Virginia home repair guide
Sources
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.