- Most openers cost $218 to $540 installed on HomeAdvisor's numbers and $300 to $600 on Fixr's.
- Labor is a big share: HomeAdvisor puts installers at $60 to $80 an hour for two to six hours.
- Chain drives are the cheapest and loudest. Belt drives cost a little more and run quietly.
- Battery backups, new sensors and extension kits are small add-ons that are easy to forget on a quote.
Opener cost by drive type
The calculator adds the opener's price to HomeAdvisor's installer labor of $130 to $510. Opener prices are the middle of HomeAdvisor's and Bob Vila's ranges where both list the drive.
| Drive | HomeAdvisor | Bob Vila | Installed in the calculator, typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chain | $150 to $250 | $150 to $250 | $520 |
| Belt | $160 to $350 | $160 to $450 | $600 |
| Screw | $150 to $300 | $200 to $500 | $608 |
| Direct | $280 to $500 | $280 to $500 | $710 |
| Wall-mount (jackshaft) | Not listed | $250 to $515 | $703 |
Fixr's own table runs a little lower for the units themselves, from $130 to $200 for chain drives to $550 to $640 for jackshaft drives, which is why its typical installed job is $480.
Horsepower and door weight
A light single steel door is fine with a 1/2 hp opener. A heavy wood or two-car door needs more. Fixr lists 1/2 hp units at $120 to $200 and 2 hp units at $250 to $550. HomeAdvisor notes a 1/2 horsepower opener can cost as little as $100. If the door is hard to lift by hand, the springs need service first: an opener is not meant to lift an unbalanced door.
Add-ons that change the quote
| Add-on | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Battery backup | $50 to $150 | HomeAdvisor |
| Safety sensors, pair | $50 to $100 | HomeAdvisor |
| Extension kit, door over 7 ft | $45 to $85 | HomeAdvisor |
| Replacement keypad | $30 to $60 | Bob Vila |
| Remote | $15 to $40 each | Bob Vila |
HomeAdvisor notes federal law has required safety sensors on new openers since 1993, so every modern opener includes them. Older systems may need new ones.
A worked example
A belt drive opener with no add-ons, at the US average: labor $130 / $320 / $510 plus the opener $160 / $280 / $400 gives $290 to $910, about $600 typical. Add a battery backup and the typical rises by $100. Enter a ZIP and the 55% labor share is scaled to your state's wages.
Quoting opener installs
- Show the unit and the labor. Homeowners shop the opener online, so make the labor line clear.
- Check the door first. Balance and springs before the opener.
- Ask about power. No ceiling outlet means an electrician.
- Offer upgrades as options. Backup, keypad and smart control as separate lines the customer can tick.
Send it as an estimate in Koira with each add-on as its own line.
Last checked October 9, 2026. More for your trade: how trades run on Koira.