Garage Door Replacement Cost in California
$780 – $3,500We estimate garage door replacement in California at $780 to $3,500 for one standard door with new track and springs. The national estimate is $750 to $3,300. California carpenter pay is 25% above the national median, ranking 3 of 51.
| 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 | $91 | $164 |
| Estimated total | $780 | $3,500 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the California median wage from BLS (2025, $36.50 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. |
Cities in California
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $36.41 | $780 | $3,500 |
| San Francisco | $42.89 | $810 | $3,650 |
| Riverside | $34.08 | $770 | $3,400 |
| San Diego | $35.19 | $780 | $3,450 |
Who can legally do this in California
A contractor's license is required for projects of $1,000 or more in labor, materials and all other items. An unlicensed person may do smaller jobs only if the work needs no permit and the person employs no workers.
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Compared with neighboring states
Other carpenter jobs in California
Garage Door Replacement cost in every state · California 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.