How much does a garage door cost in Adelaide?
Roller door prices sit near the top of what Adelaide searchers ask, so here they are: one-car automatic rollers go in for $1,100–$3,225 and two-car ones for $1,850–$4,150, with $2,950 a typical figure. On a tight budget, a hand-operated single roller costs $830–$2,025. Sectional doors, which can be insulated and leave more headroom, start from $2,125 with a motor and climb to $6,900 for the dearest double. Swapping a tired door for a new one with its opener costs $1,375–$5,050 on a single opening. Supply, installation and GST are in every band.
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Detailed Pricing — Garage Door Cost in Adelaide 2026
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| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single roller door (auto, installed) | $1,100installed | $2,025 | $3,225 |
| Single sectional door, with motor (installed) | $2,125installed | $2,800 | $4,600 |
| Double roller door (auto, installed) | $1,850installed | $2,950 | $4,150 |
| Double sectional door, with motor (installed) | $2,300installed | $3,625 | $6,900 |
| Garage door motor / opener | $370installed | $720 | $920 |
| Motor upgrade (belt-drive quiet) | $505installed | $735 | $1,100 |
| Garage door repair (minor) | $110per job | $200 | $370 |
| Spring replacement (pair) | $260per job | $370 | $505 |
| Panel replacement | $275per panel | $460 | $830 |
| Full door replacement (single, with motor) | $1,375installed | $2,575 | $5,050 |
| Full door replacement (double, with motor) | $2,300installed | $3,450 | $7,350 |
| Annual service / tune-up | $140per visit | $185 | $320 |
| Single roller door (manual, installed) | $830installed | $1,375 | $2,025 |
| Spring replacement (single, roller or sectional) | $165per job | $230 | $320 |
| Single sectional door, manual (no motor, installed) | $1,100installed | $1,850 | $2,750 |
| Tilt door, single, manual (installed) | $920installed | $1,575 | $2,575 |
| Lift cable replacement | $100per job | $195 | $370 |
| Track realignment / repair | $92per job | $165 | $320 |
| Remote or keypad replacement (supply + program) | $74per job | $140 | $200 |
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Garage door prices in Adelaide (2026): installation, roller, sectional, single and double
Garage doors in Adelaide cost $1,100–$6,900 supplied and installed, from $1,100 for a single roller door with a basic opener to $6,900 for a double sectional door. Every band below is an installed price with the motor included, which is the number to compare against a door-only price from a supplier.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single roller door (auto, installed) | $1,100 | $2,025 | $3,225 |
| Double roller door (auto, installed) | $1,850 | $2,950 | $4,150 |
| Single sectional door, with motor (installed) | $2,125 | $2,800 | $4,600 |
| Double sectional door, with motor (installed) | $2,300 | $3,625 | $6,900 |
| Full door replacement (single, with motor) | $1,375 | $2,575 | $5,050 |
| Full door replacement (double, with motor) | $2,300 | $3,450 | $7,350 |
| Garage door motor / opener | $370 | $720 | $920 |
| Panel replacement (per panel) | $275 | $460 | $830 |
| Garage door repair (minor) | $110 | $200 | $370 |
Roller vs sectional in Adelaide: a roller door is one curtain of steel that coils above the opening, the cheapest door to buy and install ($1,100–$3,225 single, $1,850–$4,150 double, with the motor). A sectional door is hinged panels on tracks along the ceiling, $2,125–$4,600 single and $2,300–$6,900 double, with more profiles and colours and a quieter run.
Replacement and repair: swapping an old door for new, with the old one removed, is $1,375–$5,050 for a single and $2,300–$7,350 for a double. A minor repair (rollers, cables, a door off its track) is $110–$370, a damaged panel $275–$830 each, and a new motor $370–$920 fitted.
What moves a garage door quote in Adelaide:
- Size: a double door is more steel and a stronger motor; non-standard heights or widths are made to order.
- Door type and finish: a plain roller door in a standard colour is the base; sectional profiles, timber-look finishes and insulation cost more.
- Motor: a basic opener is included in the installed bands above; a quiet belt-drive, battery backup or smartphone control is an upgrade.
- The opening: new tracks, a new lintel or an opening that is out of square add labour.
- Removal: taking away the old door and motor is a separate line when it is not a like-for-like swap.
Garage door installers in Adelaide quote the bands above once they know the opening size, roller or sectional, and whether an old door has to come out.
What Affects Garage Doors Costs in Adelaide
The budget end
Locals hunting for cheap or budget roller doors should start with the manual roller at $830–$2,025, the lowest-priced new door in our table. A single manual tilt door is $920–$2,575. An opener can be added later for $370–$920, though buying door and motor together typically works out a little cheaper than the two bought separately.
Three bedrooms is the norm
Just over half of Adelaide homes, 51.3%, have exactly three bedrooms, where the Australian share is 39%, and three in four (75%) stand as separate houses (ABS 2021 Census). Semi-detached homes and townhouses are 16.3%, against 12.6% across Australia. Whatever the home, measure the opening and the space above it before choosing: a roller needs room for its drum over the opening, and a sectional door needs clear ceiling for its tracks.
January heat and insulated doors
Afternoons in January average 28.7 °C at West Terrace, the peak of the year, with February only a tenth of a degree lower (BOM averages). An uninsulated steel door taking the western sun warms the whole garage, and insulated doors come up in local searches as well. For building purposes Adelaide is NCC climate zone 5. Ask for an insulated sectional panel to be priced beside the standard one, since it costs more.
Electric openers
Electric garage doors are a regular Adelaide search, and the motor is its own line on a quote. Openers are priced at $370–$920 for a standard unit, with a quiet belt-drive at $505–$1,100, typically only slightly more. When a motor dies on a door that still runs smoothly, a new opener on its own is the cheaper path. A lost remote or a new keypad, supplied and programmed, costs $74–$200.
What a service call costs
Roller door service cost is another common Adelaide search. A yearly tune-up is $140–$320; straightening a bent track costs $92–$320, and a new lift cable $100–$370. Replacing a single spring is $165–$320, while both together cost $260–$505. A minor repair visit is $110–$370, and a single damaged panel can often be swapped for $275–$830.
Licensing and paperwork in South Australia
In South Australia anyone running a business that carries out building work for others must hold a building work contractor licence. Domestic jobs under $20,000 count as minor domestic building work, with no legal requirement for a written contract or building indemnity insurance, though the trades must still be licensed. Every job on this page sits below that line, so get the scope and price in a written quote.
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Our Methodology
These are independent estimates from public cost guides, marketplaces and industry rate data, and no tradesperson can influence them, so always get a few quotes. Last reviewed October 2026. Read our full methodology →