How much does a new garage door cost in Wichita?
Most new garage doors in the Wichita area cost $900 to $4,500 installed. These are ballpark figures based on published 2025–2026 cost data. Your written price depends on the size, material, insulation, style and options you choose. Installation and replacement come with a free written estimate.
| Door | Typical Wichita cost (installed) |
|---|---|
| Single (one-car) non-insulated steel | $900–$1,800 |
| Double (two-car) insulated steel | $1,600–$4,500 |
| Wood, carriage-house or custom | Higher than steel, priced by design |
| New opener added | $350–$900 |
A typical quote includes the door, tracks, springs sized to the new door’s weight, hardware, weatherseal, installation, and removal and haul-away of the old door.
How much does a single vs. a double garage door cost?
A one-car door (often 8 or 9 feet wide) costs less because it uses less material and lighter springs. A two-car door (usually 16 feet wide) weighs more, needs heavier torsion springs, and costs more to build and install.
Some homes have two single doors instead of one double. That means two doors, two sets of springs and often two openers, so the total is higher than one double door, but you keep one bay working if the other needs service.
How do materials change the price?
- Steel is the most common choice in Wichita. It’s affordable, low-maintenance and available in many styles, including wood-look finishes.
- Wood looks great on older homes in neighborhoods like College Hill, Riverside and Crown Heights, but it costs more and needs regular refinishing to handle Kansas sun and moisture.
- Carriage-house styles (steel or wood) mimic swing-out barn doors and cost more than a plain raised-panel door.
- Aluminum and glass full-view doors are a modern look with a premium price and less insulation.
Manufacturers like Clopay, Amarr and Wayne Dalton all make steel doors across a range of price points, so similar-looking doors can differ a lot in gauge, insulation and build quality.
Is an insulated garage door worth it in Wichita?
For many homes, yes. Wichita summers are hot, and cold snaps are hard on unheated garages. Insulation helps if:
- The garage is attached and shares a wall with living space
- You have a bedroom or bonus room above the garage
- You use the garage as a workshop or gym
- You want a quieter door (insulated doors are more solid and rattle less)
Insulated doors are also stiffer, which helps them resist dents. Our insulated vs. non-insulated garage doors page goes through the tradeoffs.
Do windows and style options add to the cost?
Yes. Common options that raise the price:
- Window sections in the top panel, with clear, frosted or decorative glass
- Decorative hardware like handles and hinges on carriage-style doors
- Premium colors and wood-grain finishes
- Long or short raised panels, flush panels, or recessed designs
Windows let light in but are one more thing hail can crack, so think about how exposed the door is.
What about hail-resistant and heavier gauge steel?
Kansas gets frequent spring hail, and a thin steel door dents easily. Steel thickness is measured in gauge: the lower the number, the thicker the steel. A heavier gauge door, especially one with insulation bonded to the steel, resists dents better than a thin single-layer door.
If your current door is covered in hail dents, a heavier gauge insulated door is worth pricing. It costs more than the most basic steel door, but it holds up better to the next storm. See our hail damage guide for what to do after a storm.
Should you add a new opener?
If your opener is more than about 12 to 15 years old, replacing it with the door often makes sense. A new door may weigh more or less than your old one, and the new springs are balanced to it, so a modern opener is a good match. A new mid-range belt or chain drive opener typically runs $350 to $900 installed. Wall-mount (jackshaft) units cost more. See opener installation or compare brands in LiftMaster vs. Chamberlain.
Is haul-away of the old door included?
In a typical quote, yes. We remove the old door, tracks and springs and haul them away. Older doors with extension springs need to be taken down carefully, since those springs are still under tension. Ask any company you’re comparing to confirm haul-away is in the price.
Do you need a permit for a new garage door in Wichita?
Permits in Wichita and Sedgwick County go through the Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD), 316-660-1840, which also has an online portal. Like-for-like door swaps are usually treated as routine work. Resizing the opening or changing the framing goes through MABCD. We check before the job so you don’t have to sort it out yourself.
Should you replace the door or just repair it?
Not every old door needs replacing. If the problem is a spring, cable or opener, a repair is much cheaper. A new door makes sense when several sections are damaged, the door is discontinued so panels can’t be matched, or you want insulation and better dent resistance. Panel replacement runs $350 to $1,200 per section, so replacing two or three sections can approach the cost of a new door. Our repair vs. replacement comparison helps you decide.
How long does installation take?
Most single and double door replacements are done in a few hours to a day, once the door has arrived. Custom and special-order doors take longer to come in from the manufacturer. We’ll give you the expected lead time with your written estimate.
What’s the next step?
Call (316) 330-0609 or contact us for a free written estimate on garage door installation. We serve Wichita and nearby towns including Derby, Andover, Maize, Goddard, Bel Aire and Park City.
