Published 2026-05-09 · Houston Garage Door Pros
New Garage Door Installation Cost in Houston (Insulated vs Hurricane-Rated)
Quick answer: A standard 16-foot insulated steel door installed in Houston usually runs $1,600 to $2,800, a 9-foot single $1,000 to $1,700, and custom wood or full-view aluminum $3,200 to $5,800 or more. A hurricane-rated (Wind Code Texas) upgrade adds $400 to $900 and often earns a windstorm-mitigation insurance discount that recovers the cost over a few years.
What the install includes
The price covers the door, tracks, rollers, weatherstripping, and haul-away of the old door. It does not include a new opener unless you add one. We start with a free in-home measurement because headroom, side room, and opening size all affect what fits.
Insulated steel is the Houston standard. An R-12 to R-18 door on a west-facing attached garage can drop the adjacent room temperature 8 to 12 degrees in August and ease the AC load.
Hurricane rating: when it is required
The garage door is the largest opening on the house and the most common hurricane failure point. Some post-Harvey HOA covenants in Friendswood, Pearland, parts of Sugar Land, and parts of Katy now require a Wind Code Texas or IBHS FORTIFIED door on new installs. We know which subdivisions require what.
Even where it is optional, the $400 to $900 rating premium frequently pays back through a homeowners windstorm-mitigation discount, and we supply the wind-load certification your insurer wants.
Material and lead time
Stock Clopay, Wayne Dalton, Amarr, and Haas doors in standard colors arrive in 5 to 10 business days. Custom colors and hurricane-rated panels run 2 to 4 weeks. Wayne Dalton's fiberglass line resists Gulf humidity and does not rust, which makes it a smart pick for Pearland and Bay-coastal homes.
Frequently asked
How much does a hurricane-rated door add?
Roughly $400 to $900 over the equivalent standard door, depending on size and wind-load class. It often earns a windstorm-mitigation insurance discount that recovers the cost over a few years.
What insulation R-value should I get in Houston?
R-12 to R-18 for an attached garage with living space beside or above it. The point in Houston is keeping August heat out of the conditioned space, not winter heat in.
How long does a new door install take?
A standard single-door install runs 3 to 4 hours. We work in daylight and never leave an opening exposed overnight, and we suspend installs during an active named storm.
Which brands do you install?
Clopay, Wayne Dalton, Amarr, and Haas. We match your subdivision's common door where it helps the streetscape and resale.
Do you remove the old door?
Yes, haul-away is included in the install price.
Related reading
- New Door Installation
- Hurricane Prep Checklist
- Insulated vs Non-Insulated in Houston
- Houston Cost Guide