How much does garage door repair cost?
Garage door repair costs $150 to $350 on average in the United States, according to HomeGuide, whose cost guide was last updated in January 2026. Angi, updated in August 2026, puts most repairs at $155 to $379 with an average of $265. Small jobs such as a sensor swap or a minor dent can come in under the bottom of that range, though a shop may still charge a minimum call-out. What you pay turns on the door type, the material, how bad the damage is, and local labour rates.
$150 – $350
average cost of a repair
$265
national average
Cost breakdown
Each table below comes from one source, named underneath it, with the date that source last revised the figures. Everything is a United States figure in USD.
Garage door repair cost by job
| Repair | Average cost |
|---|---|
| Sensor | $125 – $300 |
| Opener repair | $100 – $200 |
| Dent repair (minor dents) | $100 – $300 |
| Locks | $100 – $325 |
| Chain repair | $120 – $220 |
| Replacing tracks | $125 – $300 |
| Glass repair | $150 – $350 |
| Spring replacement | $150 – $350 |
| Cable repair | $150 – $350 |
| Painting | $100 – $500 |
| Panel replacement | $300 – $900 per panel |
| Annual inspection and tune-up | $100 – $250 |
Replacement panel cost by door style
| Door style | Average cost per panel |
|---|---|
| Sectional | $300 – $900 |
| Glass panels | $400 – $1,000+ |
| Side-sliding panels | $300 – $1,000+ |
| Tilt-up door (single large panel) | $400 – $1,000+ |
| French door (single large panel) | $500 – $1,200+ |
A bar for each row of the table above, 12 of them, drawn to the same scale so the spread is visible at a glance. The figure beside each bar is the one the table prints.
What changes the price
- Which part failed
- A snapped torsion spring is specialised, heavily loaded work. Popping a roller back onto its track is not. The same door can produce either bill.
- Door material and size
- A custom wood carriage door costs more to put right than a standard steel or aluminium roll-up, because the parts are heavier and harder to get. A double-car door needs stronger springs and more labour than a single.
- When you call
- Weekend and after-hours call-outs carry a premium. If the car is shut in and you can wait until Monday, waiting is the cheapest thing you can do.
- Where you live
- Labour in high-cost metros runs well above the national figure. The ranges on this page are national and will read low in San Francisco and high in a rural county.
- One visit or two
- Most technicians charge a flat fee just to arrive. Two doors seen in one visit costs less per door than two separate trips.
How to pay less
- Lubricate it once a year
- A can of garage door lubricant on the rollers, tracks and springs twice a year is the cheapest maintenance there is, and it heads off the failures that cost real money.
- Look before you call
- Cobwebs or a knocked sensor account for a lot of doors that will not close. Check that first and you may save yourself a call-out fee entirely.
- Bundle the jobs
- If the rollers squeak and the spring is old, have both done on one visit rather than paying a second trip charge later.
- Ask about supplying parts
- Some contractors will fit an opener or springs you bought yourself, which avoids their markup. It can also void the labour warranty, so ask before you buy.
Questions
Can I repair a garage door myself to save money?
For small fixes, yes. Spring and cable work is the exception and it is genuinely dangerous: those components are under extreme tension and can injure you badly. That one is worth paying for.
Are emergency garage door repairs more expensive?
Yes. Same-day and out-of-hours work carries urgency and overtime charges on top of the standard price.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a garage door?
Repair usually wins on a single fault in a door under about ten years old with a sound frame. Replacement starts to make sense when several panels are rusted, the frame is sagging, or the repair quote approaches what a new door would cost.
Why do garage door repair costs vary so much?
Because the repair type, local labour rates, the size and weight of the door, the quality and availability of the part, and any after-hours fee all move independently.
How long do garage door springs last?
HomeGuide puts most springs at 10,000 to 20,000 cycles, which is roughly seven to fourteen years in an average household. Uneven movement or a door that will not stay open is the usual warning.
Where these figures come from
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How Much Does Garage Door Repair Cost?
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How Much Do Garage Door Repairs Cost? [2026 Data]