Should I Repair or Replace My Garage Door?
If your repair quote keeps creeping up, replacement might actually be cheaper. Run through these five questions.
1. Is the Door Older Than 20 Years?
Hardware availability becomes a problem. Even simple repairs cost more because parts are harder to source.
2. Are Multiple Panels Damaged?
Panel replacement runs $349–$549 each. Two panels approaches the cost of a new builder-grade door.
3. Is It Insulated?
If you use the garage as a workshop or have living space above, an R-18 insulated door pays back the upgrade cost in HVAC savings within 4–6 years.
4. How Often Are You Repairing It?
Three service calls in two years means you've already spent half a new door's cost on a depreciating asset.
5. Are You Selling Soon?
Per Remodeling Magazine's 2024 Cost vs. Value Report, garage door replacement returns 193.9% — the highest ROI of any home upgrade. If you're listing within 18 months, replace.
If two of these are 'yes' for you, replacement is usually the better long-term value.
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