The cost of a new garage door can vary depending on your preferences, customizations, geographic location, door style and materials. As a result, it can take some research to determine how much you’ll pay for your new garage door. Explore our guide to help you know what to expect.
The average cost of a new garage door can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars — a standard garage door will cost around $250, and a detailed, customized model could be upwards of $10,000. Here’s what to consider when calculating the price of a new garage door:
The door type and style you select are crucial cost considerations. These prices will be your starting point and can help inform you of how much you can spend on other aspects.
A standard garage door size can range between 7 to 10 feet wide and 7 to 8 feet high. You can select a single-, double- or triple-panel garage door depending on your space and how many cars you need to store. The bigger the garage door, the more you can expect to pay — double and triple doors can often cost more than single-panel doors.
You’ll want to pick a door material that pairs well with your home’s structure and design. Garage door materials can vary in durability, efficiency, strength and aesthetics, making some types more costly than others.
Adding garage door hardware like hinges and handles can increase overall prices, primarily if you customize your hardware materials and design. Door windows are another accessory to consider when weighing garage door prices. Adding windows can increase costs, especially when you frost or tint them.
Insulated garage doors add a layer of warmth to the space, helping make your home more energy-efficient. However, you can expect to pay more when buying insulated doors or adding insulation. Insulated garage doors can increase your overall costs by $200 to $600.
Garage door brands have different quality levels, and opting for a high-quality garage door from a recognized brand may cost you more. For example, Clopay garage doors can range between $700 to $6,000 due to their level of craftsmanship.
Every new garage door tends to need a new garage door opener, so you’ll want to factor this equipment into your budget, too. The average cost of a new garage door opener ranges between $250 and $500. These prices can vary depending on numerous factors, including size, horsepower, opener type, security and technology features.
You’ll have to choose between chain, belt, screw and direct drive openers to support your door style and size. Some of these devices can cost more than others because of their unique capabilities and features like opening speed and reduced noise levels.
Garage door openers have varying sizes and horsepower, making them capable of lifting different doors. Specific openers can have powerful motors for lifting heavy wood and steel garage doors. If you have a heavier door, you may need to pay more for an opener, increasing your overall door costs.
Security and technology capabilities are other opener costs to consider. Today, openers have advanced features like motion detection, auto reverse, removal and manual control. Some openers also allow you to control them using your smartphone. While these features can offer greater convenience and safety, they can also cost more, increasing the price of your opener.
The average cost to install a new garage door is between about $750 and $1,600. Several factors can influence your garage door installation cost, including labor, geographic location and repairs.
Labor is an essential component when installing a garage door professionally. The average labor cost to install a garage door can range between $200 and $500, depending on the number of doors.
You might prefer a manual garage door over an automatic one, or vice versa. Either way, each garage door solution will come with different costs.
Manual garage doors can require less labor, making them more affordable to install at an average price range of $600 to $2,150. In comparison, automatic door installation will include installing an opener, so you must add that cost on top of the initial installation price — usually $200 to $500 more.
Your location may impact your installation costs. For example, homes in areas that experience severe weather like high winds or hurricanes will benefit most from durable, highly reinforced garage doors, which may cost more to install. Various areas can also have specific building codes, meaning you could need a permit to replace or install a garage door, which can add to your installation overheads.
Adding door customizations like windows can be an intricate task. Professional installers must work extra cautiously to prevent breakage when installing them. These customizations can add to the installation time, increasing labor costs.
If you’re replacing your garage door, your installation company will check for worn parts and wall damage before installing. They must repair these faults before installing your new door to prevent further issues. These repairs can add to your installation costs.
When replacing and old garage door, your installation company might add debris removal fees to the initial cost, while others can charge you additional removal and transport prices.
Depending on the garage door design and style, you might have to modify your garage’s structure. Resizing or renovating your garage can be another cost to add to your installation fees.
The total cost of installing a new garage door can range between about $1,500 to more than $3,350 when considering the average prices of a new garage door, opener and professional installation.
Is it time to replace your old garage door with a new model? We’re here to help. You can count on Drake Reed Door Co. for reputable, quality garage door installations and replacements. With over 50 years of industry experience, we can provide accurate garage door installation estimates, helping you choose the best option for your budget.
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