Most Sydney homeowners pay between $1,500 and $4,500 for a new garage door supplied and installed. The final price depends on the door type, size, material and whether you add an automatic opener. The ranges below are indicative only. Every home is different, which is why we quote after a free on-site inspection.
Garage door prices by type
These are typical supplied-and-installed ranges we see across Sydney in 2026 for a standard double door:
- Sectional garage doors: $1,800 to $4,500. The most popular choice for Sydney homes. Colorbond finishes sit at the lower end, timber-look and custom panel profiles at the upper end. See our sectional door range.
- Roller garage doors: $900 to $2,500. The most budget-friendly option, ideal where ceiling space is limited.
- Tilt garage doors: $1,500 to $3,500. A single-panel classic. Pricing varies with cladding material, since tilt doors are often customised to match the house facade.
- Cedar and timber garage doors: $4,000 to $10,000+. Premium natural timber for high-end street appeal. Price depends on timber grade, size and finish.
- Commercial roller shutters: from $2,500. Priced per project based on opening size, motor duty cycle and security requirements.
Quick price comparison
The same ranges side by side, with the situation each door type suits best. Remember these are supplied-and-installed figures for a standard double door; a single door sits below each range:
| Door type | Typical installed price | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Sectional | $1,800 – $4,500 | Street-facing garages, insulation, custom looks |
| Roller | $900 – $2,500 | Tight budgets, low headroom, clear ceilings |
| Tilt | $1,500 – $3,500 | Matching a facade with custom cladding |
| Cedar / timber | $4,000 – $10,000+ | Premium street appeal on high-end homes |
| Commercial roller shutter | From $2,500 | Warehouses, shopfronts, security openings |
If you are weighing the two most popular options against each other, our sectional vs roller comparison goes deeper than price alone.
What changes the price
Two identical-looking doors can be quoted very differently. The main factors:
- Size. A single door (roughly 2.4 m wide) costs significantly less than a double (4.8 m or wider). Non-standard openings need custom-made doors.
- Material and finish. Standard Colorbond is the baseline. Timber-look laminates, powder-coated custom colours and real cedar all add cost.
- Insulation. Insulated panels reduce noise and heat transfer, useful for garages under living areas, and add a few hundred dollars.
- Automation. A quality automatic opener adds roughly $600 to $1,600 installed, depending on the motor. Our guide to choosing a garage door opener breaks this down.
- Removal of the old door. Taking down and disposing of an existing door is usually a modest add-on. Confirm it is included in any quote you compare.
- Structural work. If the opening, lintel or tracks need repair before a new door can go in, that work is quoted separately.
Repair or replace?
If your existing door is structurally sound, a repair is often the smarter spend. Spring replacement, new cables, rollers or a new motor typically cost a fraction of a new door. Our post on broken garage door springs covers the most common repair. As a rule of thumb: if the door is over 20 years old, rusting, or repairs keep recurring, replacement usually wins on value.
What common repairs cost
For context when weighing repair against replacement, these are the two repairs with well-established Sydney price ranges:
- Spring replacement: roughly $250 to $550, depending on spring type and door size, and usually done in about an hour. Our spring replacement guide explains what is included.
- New opener: roughly $600 to $1,600 installed, from a basic chain drive up to a belt drive with wifi and battery backup. See the opener guide for how to choose.
- Cables, rollers, tracks and panels: these vary too much with door model and damage to give an honest flat figure, so we price them after the free inspection and confirm before any work starts.
If a door needs several of these at once, the totals start approaching roller door replacement territory, which is when we will tell you straight that a new door is the better spend.
Sydney factors that move a quote
- Coastal exposure. Homes near the water, from Bondi to the Northern Beaches, benefit from corrosion-conscious hardware choices and finishes, which can nudge the price up but pay for themselves in door life.
- Strata and duplex approvals. In townhouses and strata schemes, a door visible from the street often needs approval for colour and profile. It does not usually change the door price, but allow time for it in your planning.
- Access. Tight inner-city driveways and garages under buildings can add handling time; big open new-estate garages in areas like Box Hill and Oran Park are usually the fastest installs.
- Non-standard openings. Older homes with odd-sized or out-of-square openings need custom-made doors and occasionally minor framing work, both quoted up front.
How to get an accurate price
Be cautious of firm prices quoted over the phone without measurements. A reliable quote needs the opening measured, the headroom and side room checked, and the condition of existing tracks and framing assessed. We do this as a free on-site inspection anywhere in Sydney, from Castle Hill to Mosman, and give you a fixed written quote with no obligation.
Frequently asked questions
How long does installation take?
A standard replacement is usually done in half a day. Custom doors or jobs needing structural work can take longer.
Is a cheaper door from a hardware store worth it?
DIY kits can suit sheds, but for a family home the door is a large moving object under spring tension. Professional installation protects the warranty and, more importantly, your safety.
Do prices include GST?
All quotes we provide are in Australian dollars and include GST. Always confirm this when comparing quotes.
