Garage Door Replacement Cost in Denver (2026)
Updated July 2026 · 7 min read
Replacing a garage door in Denver isn't just about the door itself — Colorado's altitude, winter temperature swings, and dry air push most homeowners toward insulated steel. Here's what a full replacement really costs in the Denver metro in 2026, broken down by size, material, and R-value.
The short answer
Installed price for a new garage door in Denver — door, hardware, removal of the old door, and labor. Most single-car replacements land around $1,650, most two-car replacements around $2,400.
Cost by size and material
| Door | Non-insulated steel | Insulated steel | Carriage / wood-grain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8' × 7' single | $1,150 – $1,450 | $1,450 – $1,950 | $2,100 – $3,200 |
| 9' × 7' single | $1,250 – $1,550 | $1,550 – $2,100 | $2,300 – $3,400 |
| 16' × 7' double | $1,750 – $2,150 | $2,200 – $3,100 | $3,400 – $4,800 |
Prices include the door, tracks, hardware, springs, installation, and haul-away of the old door. A new opener adds $380 – $650 depending on model.
R-value: what actually matters in Colorado
R-value measures how well the door resists heat loss. For Denver and the Front Range, the door faces sub-zero mornings and 90°F afternoons in the same week — insulation isn't optional if the garage is attached, heated, or shares a wall with a bedroom.
Detached shed or unheated garage only. Rarely worth it in the Denver metro.
Good baseline for attached garages. Cuts opener wear in winter and blocks most road noise.
Best value for attached Denver garages — noticeably warmer garage, quieter operation, and eligible for most Xcel rebates when paired with weatherstripping upgrades.
What's included in a proper Denver installation
- Removal and haul-away of the old door and tracks
- New torsion springs sized to door weight (not stock builder-grade)
- New tracks, rollers, hinges, cables, and bottom weatherseal
- Reinforcement strut across the top panel (required for openers)
- Balance test, opener force adjustment, and safety-reverse test
- Written 1-year labor warranty + manufacturer warranty on the door
Repair or replace?
Replace if two or more panels are dented, the door is single-layer with no insulation, or the door is 20+ years old and you've already replaced springs, cables, and rollers. For one bent panel or a broken spring on an otherwise-solid door, a repair is almost always the better call — see our spring replacement cost guide for the numbers.
Red flags to avoid
Watch out for:
- Quotes that don't specify R-value — you'll get the cheapest single-layer door on the truck.
- "Installation included" that omits haul-away of the old door (adds $150 – $250 later).
- Reusing old springs on a heavier insulated door — they'll fail within a year.
- No written warranty on labor.
Ready for a new door? Free quote, no trip charge.
We'll measure, walk you through R-value options, and quote flat-rate — usually within 24 hours across the Denver metro.