Garage Door Panel Replacement Cost in 2026: Price per Panel vs. a New Door
Replacing one garage door panel costs $300 to $900 installed, according to HomeGuide, with the panel itself $150 to $400 and labor $150 to $500. Angi's 2026 average is $550. Glass and one-piece tilt-up doors cost more. If your panel is discontinued or several are damaged, a new door often makes more sense.
Garage door panel replacement costs $300 to $900 per panel installed (HomeGuide, Jun 25, 2025). Angi's newer data puts the national average at $550, with most homeowners paying $350 to $900 (updated Oct 13, 2026). The panel itself is usually the smaller part of the bill: HomeGuide puts a standard panel at $150 to $400 and labor at $150 to $500.
Panel replacement only works on sectional doors, the common kind built from hinged horizontal sections. One-piece tilt-up and side-hinged doors can't be fixed a section at a time. The bigger catch is matching: if your door's model or color has been discontinued, a new panel may not line up or look right, and the job can turn into a whole-door decision.
Garage Door Repair Network is a referral service: we route your request to independent local techs who identify your door's model and quote the exact panel. Pick "Damaged panel" in the estimator at the top of this page to price the repair. The ranges below are national figures from HomeGuide, Angi, and This Old House, each with its date.
Typical national range
$300 – $900
Per panel, installed (HomeGuide, Jun 25, 2025), the same range our repair estimator uses. Angi (Oct 13, 2026): $350–$900, average $550.
Garage door panel cost by panel type
| Item | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sectional door panel, installed (per panel) | $300 – $900 | HomeGuide's range and our estimator's. Premium materials and custom matches run higher. |
| Panel replacement, typical job (Angi) | $350 – $900 | Angi's national average is $550; high-end models reach $3,400 (Oct 13, 2026). |
| Replacement panel only (part) | $150 – $400 | HomeGuide's standard-panel price. Angi's range for the panel is wider, $150–$800. |
| Labor to replace one panel | $150 – $500 | HomeGuide. Angi puts it at $200–$500, roughly half the total. |
| Glass panel (per panel) | $400 – $1,000 | HomeGuide: $400–$1,000 or more, by size, glass type, and frame. |
| Roll-up door panel | $150 – $400 | Angi. |
| Tilt-up (one-piece) door replacement | $400 – $1,900 | Angi: $400–$1,400 canopy style, $700–$1,900 up-and-over. One panel, so the whole door is replaced. |
| Minor dent repair instead of a new panel | $100 – $300 | HomeGuide and Angi. Dents in metal doors are easier to fix than wood or composite. |
| Garage door painting (to blend a new panel) | $100 – $500 | HomeGuide's garage door painting range. |
| New single garage door, installed | $700 – $2,700 | Our new-door calculator and replacement cost guide. |
| New double garage door, installed | $1,000 – $3,500 | Our new-door calculator and replacement cost guide. |
What changes the price
Providers quote their own work — these are the factors that consistently move the number.
- Door style: sectional panels are the cheapest to replace, while glass ($400–$1,000+) and one-piece tilt-up doors ($400–$1,900) cost more (HomeGuide, Angi).
- Material: HomeGuide says steel and aluminum panels are generally the most affordable, and wood, glass, and insulated panels cost more. This Old House puts a basic steel section at $500–$900 by size, with insulated steel 10–20% more.
- Matching: a discontinued model or faded color can mean a special order, a mismatch you have to paint, or a whole new door.
- Number of panels: each extra panel adds material and labor, and several damaged panels quickly approach the price of a new door.
- Which section: the bottom section carries the bottom brackets and lift cables, which are tied to spring tension, so it's a careful, pro-only swap.
- Related repairs: Angi says springs, cables, rollers, tracks, and sensors needing work at the same time can add $150–$550 in parts.
How much does it cost to replace one garage door panel?
One sectional panel costs $300 to $900 installed, according to HomeGuide (Jun 25, 2025), and our repair estimator uses the same range. Angi's 2026 data puts the average at $550, with most jobs between $350 and $900 and high-end models reaching $3,400 (updated Oct 13, 2026). Angi's style table puts a sectional panel at $250 to $500.
Labor is often half the bill. HomeGuide puts labor at $150 to $500 per panel, and Angi at $200 to $500. HomeGuide says a single panel takes 1 to 3+ hours depending on the door style. If several things are worn, Angi suggests having the same tech handle springs, rollers, or an opener problem on the same visit to avoid a second trip.
Garage door panel cost by material and style
Neither HomeGuide nor Angi publishes a dollar price for each panel material. HomeGuide says steel and aluminum panels are generally the most affordable, and wood, glass, and insulated panels cost more. Angi says aluminum sits at the low end, steel and fiberglass in the middle, and real wood and specialty styles cost much more. This Old House (updated Apr 16, 2026) puts a basic steel section at $500–$900 depending on size, and insulated steel at 10–20% more.
Style matters as much as material. HomeGuide puts sectional panels at $300–$900, glass panels at $400–$1,000+, side-sliding panels at $300–$1,000+, tilt-up doors at $400–$1,000+, and French-style doors at $500–$1,200+. Angi notes that tilt-up and side-hinged doors are built as single panels, so the entire door has to be replaced when one is damaged.
Where to buy garage door replacement panels online
HomeGuide says you can buy replacement panels from home improvement stores like Home Depot or Lowe's, directly from the door manufacturer, from authorized local dealers, or from online retailers and specialty garage door suppliers. The catch is compatibility: the panel has to match your door's model, section size, and color exactly.
Clopay, for example, says its dealers need four things to order a section: the door model, the size of the section, the color, and which section you need (top, bottom, or middle). Clopay says the serial number is the easiest way to identify the model, and on its newer doors the 15- to 16-digit serial number is on the interior bottom section. Clopay also warns that replacing panels involves heavy sections and spring tension, so installation is a job for a pro even if you order the part yourself.
Matching discontinued or faded garage door panels
HomeGuide warns that matching new panels to an older door can be difficult when the manufacturer or color is discontinued, and that a good match can mean replacing more panels or the whole door. Angi says custom doors or doors with uniquely styled panels can be hard to match, so you may need a new door. This Old House adds that discontinued or custom panels can need special ordering, longer lead times, and sometimes a minimum order.
Even a current panel won't match a door that has faded for 15 years. Painting the whole door to blend a new section costs $100 to $500 according to HomeGuide. Before you order, ask the tech to confirm the exact model and color, and to price both the panel and a new door.
Garage door panel replacement vs. a new door
Replace a single panel when the rest of the door is in good shape and the panel is still made. HomeGuide says replacing just the damaged panels is usually more cost-effective when only one or two are damaged. When several panels are damaged, the door is old, or matching is difficult, a whole new door is often the better long-term buy.
The math tips fast. ESTIMATE: two panels at HomeGuide's $300–$900 each come to $600–$1,800 (2 × $300 and 2 × $900), against $700–$2,700 for a new single door installed in our calculator. This Old House recommends a new door when the panel cost exceeds half the price of a new door. Our repair-or-replace quiz weighs the door's age and damage the same way.
How we built these numbers
The short version. Every price on this page comes from a published, cited source. When no source publishes a figure we need, we make an estimate, label it as an estimate, and show how we got it. These are planning ranges, not quotes. This page is published by Cornelia Cove LLC.
How each range was built:
Headline range ($300–$900 per panel). Copied as published from HomeGuide's garage door panel replacement cost guide (Jun 25, 2025), along with its part ($150–$400) and labor ($150–$500) split, its prices by door style, its painting range ($100–$500), and its where-to-buy and matching guidance. Our repair estimator uses the same $300–$900 per panel.
Angi figures. The $550 average, $350–$900 typical range, $3,400 high end, $150–$800 panel and $200–$500 labor, and the style table (sectional, roll-up, tilt-up, side-sliding, side-hinged) are as published in Angi's panel replacement cost guide (updated Oct 13, 2026).
Material pricing. Only This Old House (updated Apr 16, 2026) publishes a dollar figure by material: basic steel at $500–$900 per section, insulated steel 10–20% more. HomeGuide and Angi rank materials without dollar figures, and we report them that way.
Ordering a matching panel. The four details a dealer needs and where the serial number sits come from Clopay's own blog post on replacing panel sections (Sep 28, 2016).
New door prices ($700–$2,700 single, $1,000–$3,500 double). HomeGuide's installed figures, the same ones our new garage door cost calculator and replacement cost guide quote.
Date window. Source pages were published or updated between Sep 28, 2016 (Clopay, ordering guidance only) and Oct 13, 2026; every dollar figure comes from a page dated Jun 25, 2025 or later. All were accessed Oct 18, 2026.
Estimates on this page (labeled where they appear): Two panels ($600–$1,800) = 2 × HomeGuide's $300–$900 per panel.
How we choose figures: As published. We copy a source's range exactly. We don't round, blend or adjust for inflation. When sources disagree, we show both and name each one. Same numbers everywhere: this page, the embedded repair estimator and our other guides use the same figures.
Limits. These ranges are national, not local. They aren't quotes, because we don't survey contractors. Discontinued, custom, and wood panels can fall well outside them.
Reusing this data. The cost tables on this page are licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). You can reuse them with attribution and a link back to this page. Suggested credit: Source: Garage Door Repair Network, Garage Door Panel Replacement Cost (Cornelia Cove LLC), https://garagedoorrepairnetwork.com/cost/garage-door-panel-replacement-cost
Corrections. Spot a wrong or outdated figure? Email partners@corneliacove.com. We check reported errors against the cited source, then update the page and its review date.
Last updated: October 2026. We refresh these tables at least once a year.
Repair or replace?
Not every damaged panel needs replacing. HomeGuide and Angi both put minor dent repair at $100–$300, and Angi says whether a dent is fixable depends on its severity, how close it is to the door's moving parts, and the material, with dents in metal doors the easiest to fix.
Replace the whole door when more than one or two panels are damaged, the panel is discontinued, or the door is old enough that springs, rollers, and cables are also due. A new single door runs $700–$2,700 installed and a double $1,000–$3,500 (HomeGuide); the replacement cost guide linked below breaks that down by material.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to replace a garage door panel?
HomeGuide puts it at $300–$900 per panel installed, and our repair estimator uses the same range. Angi's 2026 average is $550, with most homeowners paying $350–$900. Glass panels cost $400–$1,000 or more (HomeGuide).
How much does a garage door panel cost without installation?
HomeGuide puts a standard replacement panel at $150–$400, and Angi's range is $150–$800. Labor adds $150–$500 (HomeGuide). Because the panels connect to the hinges, rollers, and bottom brackets, installation is a pro job.
Where can I buy garage door replacement panels online?
HomeGuide lists home improvement stores like Home Depot and Lowe's, the door manufacturer, authorized dealers, and online garage door suppliers. Clopay says a dealer needs your door's model, section size, color, and which section you need, and the serial number on the inside of the bottom section identifies the model.
Can you replace just one panel on a garage door?
Yes, on a sectional door, if the panel is still made and the rest of the door is sound. One-piece tilt-up and side-hinged doors can't be fixed one section at a time, so Angi says the whole door is replaced.
Is it cheaper to replace a panel or the whole garage door?
For one panel, yes: $300–$900 against $700–$2,700 for a new single door installed. By two or three panels, or a discontinued panel that won't match, a new door is often the better buy. This Old House recommends a new door once panel costs pass half its price.
What if my garage door panel is discontinued?
HomeGuide says matching can be difficult when the manufacturer or color is discontinued, and you may need to replace more panels or the whole door. Ask the tech to check the model label first, and get a price for both the panel and a new door.
Does homeowners insurance cover garage door panel replacement?
HomeGuide says most policies cover sudden damage from storms or vandalism but not wear and tear. If a storm or a vehicle caused it, photograph the damage before the repair and get an itemized quote.
Estimates only — independent local providers quote their own pricing. Data last reviewed 2026-10.
Sources
- HomeGuide — Garage Door Panel Replacement Cost (Jun 25, 2025) (third-party estimate)
- Angi — How Much Do Garage Door Panel Replacements Cost? (updated Oct 13, 2026) (third-party estimate)
- This Old House — Garage Door Panel Replacement Cost (updated Apr 16, 2026) (third-party estimate)
- Clopay — Can I Replace My Garage Door Panels? (Sep 28, 2016)
- Angi — How Much Do Garage Door Repairs Cost? (updated Aug 3, 2026) (third-party estimate)
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