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How much does a garage door repair cost?

US national rangeUpdated Prices checked October 20261 source

A garage door repair costs $155 to $379 in the US, with a typical job around $265. Basis: per repair visit: typical range of customer-reported repairs. Figures from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

US national range, per repair visit: typical range of customer-reported repairs

Low
$155
Typical
$265
High
$379

Garage door repair cost: low, typical and high

Each row says exactly what the figures are and where they come from.

Garage door repair cost: low, typical and high
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
US national range$155$265$379Per repair visit: typical range of customer-reported repairs (HomeAdvisor)October 2026

Garage door repair cost by type or size

US national figures in USD, as published by each source.

Garage door repair cost by type or size
Type or sizePrice (USD)Source
Spring replacement (parts)$180 to $350HomeAdvisor
New opener (parts)$100 to $500HomeAdvisor

What drives the cost of a garage door repair

  1. The problem

    Reprogramming a remote costs little; track or motor damage costs more.

  2. Parts

    Springs run $180 to $350; openers $100 to $500.

  3. Door size and type

    Heavy, custom, multi-panel and smart doors use pricier parts.

  4. Labor

    Technicians charge about $75 to $150 per hour.

  5. Emergency service

    After-hours calls carry an extra fee.

Permits and what's included

Permit note

Garage door repairs do not normally need a permit.

What’s usually included

  • Service call and diagnosis
  • Parts for the repair
  • Labor and safety test

Scopes vary. Get the scope in writing on every quote.

Garage door repair cost: questions

How much does a garage door repair cost?

A garage door repair costs $155 to $379 in the US, with a typical job around $265. Basis: per repair visit: typical range of customer-reported repairs. Figures from HomeAdvisor, checked October 2026.

What affects the cost of a garage door repair?

The problem: reprogramming a remote costs little; track or motor damage costs more. Parts: springs run $180 to $350; openers $100 to $500. Door size and type: heavy, custom, multi-panel and smart doors use pricier parts. Labor: technicians charge about $75 to $150 per hour.

Do I need a permit for a garage door repair?

Garage door repairs do not normally need a permit.

What is usually included in the price?

Service call and diagnosis; Parts for the repair; Labor and safety test. Always get the scope in writing on the quote.

How much does a garage door repair cost by type or size?

Spring replacement (parts): $180 to $350; New opener (parts): $100 to $500.

Where do these prices come from?

The low, typical and high figures come from HomeAdvisor (“Garage door repair cost”, updated June 20, 2026). We checked them in October 2026. They are national estimates, not quotes.

Sources

Checked October 2026. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

  1. HomeAdvisor: Garage door repair cost · page updated June 20, 2026 · checked October 2026Primary source. Used for: Low, typical and high; parts; drivers.
These are published estimates, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: $155 to $379. Editorial policy

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