Garage Door Installation cost in Modesto, CA
Modesto homeowners typically pay $900 – $3,500 for garage door installation. Local labor and materials price right at the national average.
Modesto average
$1,900
Typical low
$900
Typical high
$3,500
Per door
$700 – $6,000
Sample ZIP
95350
What drives Modesto pricing
Local labor
Modesto labor rates sit close to the national average.
Permits & code
City permits apply to structural, roofing and fence work.
Climate & conditions
Valley heat drives cooling loads in summer.
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Estimated project cost
$800 – $2,200
Most homeowners pay around $1,500
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Cost by material in Modesto
Installed Modesto pricing per door.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Steel | $800 – $2,200 |
| Aluminum and glass | $1,200 – $4,000 |
| Wood composite | $1,200 – $3,200 |
| Solid wood | $1,800 – $6,000 |
| Fiberglass | $1,000 – $2,800 |
Where the money goes in Modesto
A typical $1,900 Modesto project, broken down by line item.
- Door and panels52% · $988
- Labor25% · $475
- Opener and hardware15% · $285
- Removal and disposal8% · $152
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Modesto quotes but rarely in the headline price.
New opener
Windows in panels
Keypad and remotes
Spring replacement
Track and hardware replacement
Old door haul-away
Ways to save in Modesto
- Choose a stock size and color — custom doors add 30% or more and take weeks.
- Skip windows unless you need the light; they add $150 to $800 and reduce insulation.
- Keep your existing opener if it is under ten years old and works.
- Insulate only if the garage is attached or conditioned.
- Ask about builder-grade lines from the same manufacturer for a rental or flip.
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