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Garage Door Replacement Cost in St. John's (2026)

Average cost in St. John's

$3,450avg

$1,850 — $8,500

$33 — $75 per sq ft

+4.8% YoY
7 sources
Updated today
Newfoundland and Labrador

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Insulated steel door panels and hardware

$1,200 — $5,500

65%

Labor

Professional installation and track alignment

$350 — $950

18%

Garage Door Opener

New motor unit and rail system

$350 — $750

12%

Aluminum Capping

Exterior frame wrapping for weatherproofing

$250 — $500

4%

Permits and Disposal

City of St. John's permit and old door haul-away

$100 — $250

1%

🧾HST (15%) — Newfoundland and Labrador
Base cost + $518 tax$3,968

HST at 15%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically 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.

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Estimated Cost

$1,670

$1,336 — $2,004

Based on 7 sources and market data for St. John's. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

🏢Top Garage Door Contractors in St. John's

Verified providers
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Coastline Specialties

46 Robin Hood Bay Rd, St. John's, NL A1A 5V3, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

10 reviews

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Interex Systems Ltd

34 Dundee Ave, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 4R3, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

17 reviews

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Overhead Door (NFLD)

99 Clyde Ave, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 4R9, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

58 reviews

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Atlantic Windoor Ltd

290 Industrial Dr, Saint John, NB E2R 1A5, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

30 reviews

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KV Overhead Door Repair

301 Prince St, Saint John, NB E2K 1K5, Canada

4.5
★★★★½

31 reviews

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💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

Yes, the City of St. John's requires a permit for renovations and repairs. The fee is calculated at $9 per $1,000 of construction value, with a minimum permit fee of $50.

Due to average winter temperatures of -3.9°C and high North Atlantic winds, local experts recommend a minimum R-value of 12.0, with many homeowners opting for R-16 to R-18.4 polyurethane-insulated doors to maximize energy efficiency.

St. John's coastal environment can cause rapid corrosion. Homeowners should budget for high-quality galvanized steel or aluminum doors with corrosion-resistant finishes, which typically add $200–$500 to the base material cost.

A standard 16x7 double steel insulated door professionally installed typically ranges from $4,200 to $6,500 CAD, depending on the insulation thickness and window options.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 7+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.