GARAGE DOORS EXPERT

If you consider what is at stake, there is no better garage investment than a new door and proper professional installation. Because there are different costs involved due to the mere fact that there are so many styles, sizes, custom creations, and companies to choose from, installation prices are bound to reflect each accordingly. And unless otherwise stipulated in contractual advance, installation costs are extra.

Upon average and to give you a generalized idea:

• A regular one car garage door can cost $550 to $1,300 to replace

• A 2-car, garage door costs $800 to $1,800 installed.

• New single garage door prices are $400 to $1,100Labor cost to install a garage door is $150 to $700.

• Triple door? Cost ratio is $1,300 to $2,800.

• Tack on the remote and Opener for an additional $250 to $600.

• Included is removing the old door, professionally graded new track assembly and affixation with manufacturers hardware, connecting to the opener and a warranty on labor.

Thoughts to ponder while budgeting.

Many at-home renovators, hobby mechanics, or general construction enthusiasts claim that a garage door installation can be a weekend project to tackle yourself. Please avoid this at all costs. The damage and detriment that could ensue far outweigh the thought of a successful home job. By using a professional, here are some of the boons and benefits you’ll get:

• Properly installed Garage doors last 15 to 30 years on average, offer a 95% return on investment, and boost the home’s curb appeal.

• Depending on the daily usage, door quality, and maintenance, your garage door openers will last 10 to 15 years.

• Garage door springs will return the favor by lasting 7 to 14 years or 10,000 to 15,000 cycles. Depending on the daily opening frequency.

• Installing a garage door takes 2 professionals 3 to 6 hours.

• Garage door replacement is not a safe DIY project and voids warranties.

Wrap it up with a warranty.

You have the right to ask questions about, go over and even request additional coverage with a warranty for your garage door installations and or repairs. Most take care of these basics:

• A 1-year labor warranty.

• 10-year to limited lifetime warranty on most insulated garage doors.

• Delamination or section-damage coverage is up to 5 years.

• The springs have 1 to 3 years of manufacture warranty coverage.

Your choice of garage door is your business, but our business is keeping you safe, secure, and covered from all angles. Pick the pros to close the door on your investment.