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AfterHow Much Does Garage Door Installation Cost in Los Angeles?
New garage door installation in Los Angeles typically runs $825 to $2,595 for a standard single-car door and hardware, with most homeowners landing around $1,200 to $1,800 once an opener and haul-away are figured in. A double-car door or a custom Clopay or Amarr design pushes the project higher, often into the $2,000 to $4,000 range. Onyx Garage Door Service provides free on-site estimates across Los Angeles, so you get a firm number for your specific door and opening before any work begins.
We install and service every major residential brand, including LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Genie, Clopay, Amarr, Wayne Dalton, Craftsman, and Raynor. That means the quote you get reflects the actual door and opener you own or want, not a generic package. Call (877) 588-8251 to schedule a free estimate.
Garage Door Installation Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s how the numbers break out for a typical Los Angeles installation. The ranges below reflect the local market as of 2026 and cover the door, the hardware, the opener, and labor.
| Line Item | Los Angeles Price Range (2026) |
|---|---|
| New single-car door (installed) | $825 – $2,595 |
| Double-car door (installed) | $1,600 – $4,000 |
| Opener installation (belt, chain, or screw drive) | $295 – $650 |
| Opener repair (if reusing existing unit) | $140 – $380 |
| Panel replacement (single section) | $295 – $590 |
| Spring repair or replacement | $210 – $400 |
| Cable repair | $155 – $295 |
| Track realignment | $140 – $285 |
| Roller replacement | $130 – $260 |
| General garage door repair | $175 – $710 |
The biggest cost driver is the door itself. A basic steel raised-panel door in a standard 8×7 or 9×7 opening sits at the low end. Insulated doors, carriage-house styles, glass and aluminum modern doors, and anything with a custom finish climb fast. The opener is a separate line, and whether you reuse your LiftMaster or Chamberlain unit or add a new one changes the total by several hundred dollars. On many installs we also replace worn springs and cables at the same time, since it’s the right moment to do it and saves a second service call.
Wondering how a full replacement stacks up against a repair? Our garage door repair in Los Angeles page walks through when fixing beats replacing. For a complete look at what Onyx installs, see our home page.
What Affects Garage Door Installation Pricing in Los Angeles
- Door size and material. A single-car steel door is the cheapest path. A double-car door, an insulated door, or a wood or glass design can double the material cost. Homeowners in Hancock Park and Los Feliz often lean toward carriage-house styles, which carry a premium over standard raised-panel.
- Whether you add an opener. If your existing opener is a modern LiftMaster or Genie unit in good shape, we can usually reuse it. A tired Craftsman chain-drive from the 1990s is worth replacing during the install, and a new belt-drive unit adds $295 to $650.
- Hardware condition. Old springs, frayed cables, and bent tracks get addressed during installation. Installing a new door onto failing hardware is a mistake, so we factor a spring or cable replacement ($210 to $400 for springs, $155 to $295 for cables) into the quote when needed.
- Opening condition. If the framing or header around the garage opening needs work, that adds to the job. We check this during the free estimate so there are no surprises.
- Permits and LA code. The City of Los Angeles handles garage door replacement through its building permit process, and properties in certain zones and hillside areas can carry additional requirements. We’ll flag what applies to your address during the estimate.
- Haul-away and disposal. Removing and disposing of an old door and hardware is part of a clean job. We include it in the quote rather than adding it later.
If you’re in a neighborhood where homes sit close together, like South Gate or the flats of Culver City, the size and weight of the door also affects how it’s delivered and set. We plan the delivery and install around the site, not the other way around. For homeowners further south, our team also handles Garage Door Installation in South Gate.
How to Save on Garage Door Installation
The most reliable way to save is to avoid installing a new door onto worn hardware, which just means paying twice. Beyond that, a few practical moves keep the price sensible without cutting corners:
- Get a free estimate in writing. A firm, itemized quote removes the guesswork. Call (877) 588-8251 and we’ll measure your opening and price the door, hardware, and opener together.
- Reuse a healthy opener. If your LiftMaster, Chamberlain, or Genie opener is recent and working well, there’s no reason to replace it. We’ll tell you honestly whether it’s worth keeping.
- Bundle repairs with the install. Replacing springs and cables at the same time as the door is cheaper than a separate service call later, and it’s the smart time to do it.
- Match the door to the job. A standard insulated steel door delivers most of what a Los Angeles homeowner needs at a fraction of the price of a custom wood or glass door.
- Ask about panel-only options. If only one section is damaged, a single panel replacement ($295 to $590) may be all you need instead of a full new door.
We don’t push replacements when a repair will do. If you’re weighing options, our garage door repair in South Gate and garage door repair in Downey pages explain common failure points. And if it’s the opener that’s failing, our garage door opener repair in Los Angeles page covers the usual culprits.
Why LA Homeowners Choose Onyx for Installation
Onyx is a multi-brand specialist, which matters more than it sounds. We work on your brand, not just our preferred one. Whether you own a Clopay door, a Raynor system, or a Wayne Dalton model, we know the specific parts, features, and quirks of each. That fluency means we diagnose faster and spec the right door and hardware the first time, instead of trial-and-error.
We also handle the full spectrum: the door panels, the mechanical hardware, and the opener system, all under one roof. One call resolves everything, so you’re not coordinating a door installer and an opener tech on separate days. From a broken spring to a full new installation, it’s one company and one call.
Precision matters when your garage door is the largest moving part of your home. The Onyx standard means every job is finished cleanly, aligned, and balanced, not just functional. Repairs done right the first time, with no upsell pressure.
If you’re nearby in Long Beach or Pasadena, our crews cover those areas too: garage door installation in Long Beach, garage door repair in Long Beach, garage door installation in Pasadena, and garage door repair in Pasadena. We also serve the South Bay with garage door installation in Torrance, and the San Gabriel Valley with garage door repair in Glendale and garage door installation in Glendale.
Is It Cheaper to Repair or Replace My Garage Door?
Repair is cheaper when one or two parts have failed: a broken spring ($210 to $400), a snapped cable ($155 to $295), or a single damaged panel ($295 to $590) can usually be fixed for well under $600. Replacement makes more sense when several sections are rusted or dented, the hardware is failing across the board, or the door is old enough that parts are hard to find. A general garage door repair runs $175 to $710, so if your bill is climbing toward the low end of a new installation ($825), a replacement is worth a conversation. Call (877) 588-8251 for a free estimate and an honest recommendation.
How Much Does a New Garage Door Opener Add to the Install?
A new opener installation adds $295 to $650 on top of the door, depending on the drive type. Belt-drive units are the quietest and sit near the top of that range; chain-drive units are the most budget-friendly. Brands like LiftMaster, Chamberlain, and Genie all work with the doors we install, and we’ll match the opener to your door weight and opening height. If your current opener can be reused, we’ll say so and save you the cost. Call (877) 588-8251 and we’ll price door and opener together.
Can You Install a Garage Door the Same Day?
In most cases, a standard door replacement is a one-day job once the door is on hand, and routine repairs like springs or cables are often finished the same visit. Custom and special-order doors take longer because of lead time on the door itself, not the labor. Call (877) 588-8251 and we’ll give you a realistic timeline for your door during the free estimate.
Do I Need a Permit to Replace a Garage Door in Los Angeles?
Garage door replacement in the City of Los Angeles typically goes through the building permit process, and certain properties and hillside zones carry extra requirements. Requirements can vary by address, so the safest move is to confirm before work starts. We’ll walk you through what applies to your property during the estimate. Call (877) 588-8251 with your address and we’ll help you sort it out.
What Brands Can You Install and Service?
We install and service eight of the most common residential brands: LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Genie, Clopay, Amarr, Wayne Dalton, Craftsman, and Raynor. That covers the vast majority of systems found in Los Angeles garages. Because we know each brand’s parts and features, we spec the right door and hardware for your opening and match a compatible opener, rather than steering you toward a single product line. Call (877) 588-8251 and tell us your brand.
Contact Onyx Garage Door Service
Whether you’re replacing an aging door in Silver Lake, adding an opener to a new build, or just want a straight answer on cost, Onyx Garage Door Service is ready to help. We offer free estimates across Los Angeles, install and repair every major brand, and handle the door, the hardware, and the opener in one visit. Call (877) 588-8251 today for a free estimate on your garage door installation.
Written by the team at Onyx Garage Door Service.
Pricing reflects the Los Angeles market as of 2026. Onyx Garage Door Service offers free estimates – call (877) 588-8251.
What Our Customers Say
"The old chain drive sounded like a freight train through the bedroom above the garage. Went with the belt drive they recommended and now I genuinely cannot hear it open from upstairs."
— Jamal Nash"Fixed the spring properly and the door works fine. He did leave the old spring and some hardware by the side of the house, and I had to text to ask about hauling it off. They came back for it, just took a couple of days."
— David Kim"Keypad stopped working, which I assumed meant a whole new system. It was the batteries and a reprogram. He charged me the minimum service call and told me how to do it myself next time."
— Sarah Schaefer