A new garage door installation can vary in cost to a significant degree, with the final total depending on a number of important factors. If you are in the process of deciding whether to repair or replace your existing door, you need to take all of the below-listed factors into account when estimating the cost of the replacement option. The more accurate you can make your repair and replacement estimates, the easier it will be for you to make an informed decision that's right for you and your family.
Estimating Overhead Door Installation Cost: Key Factors to Consider
Make sure that you don't underestimate or overestimate the total cost of a new garage door by taking all of the following factors into account:
- Design – The Arapahoe Garage Door Service team will be the first to tell you just how much the overhead door market has changed over the last few decades in the USA. If it has been some time since you had a new garage door installed in your home, we think you will be in for a pleasant surprise. You will find a huge variety of different designs on the market today, utilizing ideas, materials, and technologies that were simply not available or practical in the past. As in all markets, the more cutting-edge the design, the greater the price. This is something you must bear in mind when estimating the cost of a replacement door: if you choose one of the latest designs that makes use of space-age materials and new engineering concepts, you will need to make allowance for these features in your budget.
- Size – Generally speaking, the larger the door you need, the more you will have to pay for it. There may be a few exceptions but they will mainly be for garage doors that are made with extremely cheap materials, so we would recommend steering well clear of these models unless price is your sole concern. For doors that are made from quality alloys or timber, you can expect a linear price increase as dimensions get progressively bigger. If you are in any doubt about the effect of size on garage door prices, please feel free to get in touch with us. As overhead door installation and sales specialists, we can provide you with as much detail as you desire on pricing for overhead garage doors in the USA today.
- Specifications – The specifications of the garage door you are considering as a replacement for your existing door will play a big part in deciding its total cost. In addition to the design considerations we have already mentioned, you should pay close attention to the materials that are mentioned in the specifications for your new garage door. Any exotic timbers or cutting-edge materials will inevitably push up the price of the door. Top-quality glazing and hardware will also have an upward effect on prices so be sure to bear all this in mind when making your final calculations.
- Custom Features – Expect to pay handsomely for any custom features you may desire. If you want a unique garage door, with a design, hardware, and functionality combination that just isn't available in any standard range, you will have to place a special order, either through a local garage door sales team or directly with a manufacturer. In addition to the cost of the materials, which may include etched glazing, integral LED lighting, and special trim colors, you will also need to factor in the premium that manufacturers charge for one-off orders. If your existing door was a special custom model, you may find that repair and refurbishment is a more economical choice than replacement.
- Opening Mechanism – The opening mechanisms that are fitted to modern overhead doors represent a large part of the total cost of a new garage door installation, in Littleton or elsewhere. The effect that your choice of opening mechanism will have on price is most evident when comparing roll-up garage doors with up-and-over doors: the cost of the latter will be significantly more when comparing like for like in every other way. This is because more energy is required to lift such a door open. Oversized doors are more expensive for the same reason: they require more robust opening mechanisms, driven by more powerful motors. If you require any special functionality from the opening mechanism of your new garage door, this will also increase the total price.
- Professional Labor – If you decide to invest in a brand new garage door, we recommend that you have it installed by local professionals. If you are planning a new overhead door installation in Littleton, you're welcome to call and speak to us at any time. If you are planning a new installation in another part of the country, we suggest that you search for local overhead door specialists and request quotes from two or three of them. In either case, you will need to include the cost of labor in your replacement door estimate and unless you plan on repairing/refurbishing your existing door by yourself, you will also need to factor labor costs into this option. If you often tackle home maintenance tasks without outside assistance, you may be tempted to install a new garage door on your own. However, unless you have specific experience with the installation of overhead doors, we strongly urge you not to do this. The installation procedure involves a number of risks that you need to be aware of in order to complete the work safely.
- Location – Prices for new doors will inevitably differ from one region to another, and even within regions at times. To determine the effect this will have on the cost of a replacement door, you should solicit quotations for a few standard models from local garage door companies. In addition to your regional location, you should also take your precise geographical location into account. If, for example, your property is in a particularly remote area, you can expect to pay more for your new door to be delivered and installed. If you are in a city center location, with few or no local parking options, you can also expect a corresponding increase in the cost of a replacement garage door. For details of the costs involved in either case, you will need to approach your local garage door specialists.
By taking all of the above factors into account when making your calculations, you can avoid seriously underestimating or overestimating the costs associated with a new garage door installation, in Littleton or anywhere else in the country.