How Much Does a Panel Lift Garage Door Cost? (2026 Australian Guide)

    Adam Duce, Limitless Team 25 May 2026 9 min read

    TL;DR — Quick Summary

    In 2026 a panel lift garage door supplied and installed in Australia ranges from $1,890 for a single non-insulated Colorbond door to $5,800+ for a double insulated Decowood timber-look door with automation. The most common configuration — a 2.4m x 5.0m double Colorbond panel lift with automation, two remotes and standard installation — runs $3,400–$4,200 in the Toowoomba region. Add $400–$700 for insulation, $300–$600 for Decowood finish, and $200–$300 for premium colours.

    The 2026 pricing range, at a glance

    • Single panel lift, Colorbond, no automation: $1,890–$2,400
    • Single panel lift, Colorbond, with automation: $2,540–$3,200
    • Single panel lift, insulated, with automation: $2,940–$3,800
    • Double panel lift, Colorbond, no automation: $2,800–$3,600
    • Double panel lift, Colorbond, with automation: $3,400–$4,200
    • Double panel lift, insulated Decowood, with automation: $4,400–$5,800
    • Custom oversized or feature finish: quote on inspection

    What the line items mean

    Colorbond standard colours

    Eleven Colorbond colours (Surfmist, Shale Grey, Wallaby, Monument, Basalt, Jasper, Manor Red, Cottage Green, Pale Eucalypt, Classic Cream, Night Sky) are included in the base price. Specialty colours like Cove and Dover White add $200–$300.

    Insulation

    A foam-filled insulated panel adds $400–$700 and is well worth specifying if your garage is integrated under the house, in direct western sun, or used as a workshop. R-value goes from R0.5 (single skin) to R3.0 (insulated).

    Decowood timber-look

    Digitally-printed woodgrain Colorbond panels — the look of solid timber without the cost or maintenance. Eight grain finishes from Blackbutt to Walnut. Adds $300–$600 to the door.

    Automation

    A B&D Controll-A-Door or Merlin Tiltmaster motor with two remotes adds $650–$950 to the install. WiFi-enabled openers (Merlin MyQ, B&D SmartPhone) add another $150–$250.

    What changes the price up or down

    • Reduced headroom. Houses with less than 300mm clearance above the opening need a low-headroom track kit (+$200–$400).
    • Awkward access. Steep driveways, narrow side access or upper-storey garages add labour time.
    • Removal of old door. Included in our pricing. Disposal of timber or asbestos-suspect doors may add a small fee.
    • Window inserts. Each row of window inserts adds $180–$320 to the door.

    Brands we install

    As authorised dealers we install B&D (Icon, Panelmaster, Firmadoor), Steel-Line (Steeline range), Gliderol and Stoddart. Pricing is broadly comparable across brands; we recommend specific models based on aperture, exposure and budget.

    Get a written quote

    Call (07) 4615 4481 with your opening width, height and Colorbond preference — we'll quote within 24 hours. Free onsite measure for finalising the order.

    About the author

    Adam Duce is the founder of Limitless Garage Doors & Gates (formerly Darling Downs Garage Doors & Gates), based in Harlaxton, Toowoomba. Adam has been installing, repairing and automating garage doors and gates across the Darling Downs, Lockyer Valley and South East Queensland since 2015. The Limitless team are authorised dealers for B&D, Steel-Line, Gliderol, Merlin, Centsys and Grifco, with 4.9 stars across 268 Google reviews.

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