Cost of Installing a New Garage Door
What Should I Pay when Installing a New Garage Door
Statistics show that installing a new garage door can yield about 84% in resale value. Not only will it improve the value of your property, it will improve functionally and give your exterior a facelift. And most importantly it will ensure protection of both your home’s entryway but also the contents of your garage. A garage door installation is an extensive job which involves heavy lifting and removal of an old door. It will also involve some electrical work. So utilizing a garage door professional like A Plus Garage Doors is a best practice.
Here are a list of factors you need to consider before you invest in a new garage door:
- Types of Garage Doors
- What Price Options are Available
- Installation Costs
- Cost of the Garage Door Opener
- Customization Options
Cost of Installing a New Garage Door
A new garage door could cost anywhere from $200 for a single door to $4,000 for 2 or more doors. The average a home owner normally spends is $1062 for the door and installation. When purchasing remember the total price should include new tracks for the door to move along, also associated adhesives, fasteners and connectors.
Insulation will increase energy efficiency and can help lower utility bills. This is very important when the garage door is attached to the home. The higher the R-value the better your door will be insulated against noise and cold and hot air.
Two safety features you should consider when buying your door is if it has Pinch Resistance ( this pushes fingers out of the way if they are too close to a door) and Tamper Resistance (bottom brackets reduce injury risk from door components.
Installation Costs
Here are the factors involved in installation costs
- Electrical Wiring
- Heavy & awkward installation
- Proper Removal and disposal of the old garage door
Looking at these factors it is always best to have your new garage door installed by a professional.
Finally the style and material you use will impact the final cost of the project.
Typically it will cost less to install a steel garage door without an opener than a wood door with an opener. Recent innovations have developed high-tech doors with thick insulation as well as finished interior surfaces and other upgrades. These doors are obviously more expensive but are also more durable.
Remember when looking to install a new garage door give us a call at A Plus Garage Doors. We have years of experience with garage doors and can help you make the right choices that are best for your particular home and situation. You can call us in Eastern Shore at 251 626-0773 and South Baldwin County at 251 971-3331.