Garage Door Replacement Cost in Alabama
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $600 | $2,500 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 2 | 6 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $58 | $104 |
| Estimated total | $720 | $3,150 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Alabama median wage from BLS (2025, $23.18 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 | 2 – 6 | 4 to 6 hours (Today's Homeowner); 2 to 4 hours for a single door (Fixr; its FAQ says 1 to 3). | Today's Homeowner, Fixr |
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today's Homeowner | $600 | $2,000 | Single door, 8 to 10 feet wide, installed. Page dated April 2025. |
| Bob Vila | $1,500 | $6,000 | Single door, citing Angi. Page dated May 2024. |
| Fixr | $550 | $2,200 | Installed replacement. Page dated January 2025. |
Who can legally do this in Alabama
A residential home builder license is required when the cost of a home construction, repair or improvement job, including labor and materials, exceeds $10,000. Commercial or public work of $100,000 or more falls under the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors instead.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $23.98 | $720 | $3,150 |
| Georgia | $23.72 | $720 | $3,150 |
| Mississippi | $23.39 | $720 | $3,150 |
| Tennessee | $24.44 | $720 | $3,150 |
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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.