Garage Door Replacement Cost in Seattle (2026)
Average cost in Seattle
US$910 — US$3,550
US$1,121 — US$1,731 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedDoor, tracks, and hardware
45%
Professional installation and setup
35%
Seattle combined rate (10.25%)
10%
SDCI compliance and minor permits
5%
Old door removal and hauling
5%
Sales Tax at 6.5%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically Includes
- Standard steel garage door
- Tracks & hardware
- Spring system
- Weather stripping
- Labor & installation
- Old door removal
Typically Excludes
- Smart opener or motor
- Insulated or premium doors
- Custom designs or windows
- Extra doors
- Electrical work
Based on a standard 16x7 ft double garage door in steel.
🧮Estimate Your Cost
InteractiveEstimated Cost
US$1,600 — US$2,400
Based on 5 sources and market data for Seattle. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
🏢Top Garage Door Contractors in Seattle
Verified providersCHS Garage Door Repair of Seattle
12544 15th Ave NE UNIT 309, Seattle, WA 98125, USA
365 reviews
Advanced Garage Door Of Seattle
2105 5th Ave apt 2303, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
291 reviews
Same Day Garage Door Service
14040 NE 8th St Suite 275, Bellevue, WA 98007, USA
443 reviews
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💬What People Actually Paid
Community❓Common Questions
Standard replacements generally do not require a full permit unless structural framing changes occur. However, all work must comply with Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) standards. If a permit is required, costs typically range from $75 to $200.
Due to Seattle's damp and cool climate, rust-resistant materials like galvanized steel or aluminum are recommended. Insulated doors with R-values of 12 to 18 are also popular to manage humidity and temperature, typically adding $200 to $500 to the base material cost.
Labor rates in Seattle are approximately 21% higher than the national average, with technicians charging between $75 and $150 per hour. A standard installation project usually results in total labor costs between $300 and $700.
Seattle's combined sales tax rate is 10.25%, which applies to both the materials and the labor for the project. For an average $1,552 replacement, homeowners should expect to pay roughly $159 in taxes.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.