Wondering how much new garage doors cost? The good news is, you have many price options.
Replacing your garage doors can be the easiest way to boost your home’s curb appeal and recent studies show that replacing your garage doors is a home improvement that has high return on investment. So, what can you expect when it comes to the cost of new residential garage doors? Well, there are multiple factors that impact the cost and we’ve outlined them below.
Certain things can impact the cost of your garage doors
The larger your garage door (in width and height) the greater the cost, not only in required materials, but often in the cost of labor for the installation as well. Garage door sizes can vary though most are relatively standard. The following is a cost range for some of the most basic steel garage doors, installed, in the most common sizes.
Single-car garage door (8’ x 7’): $1,100 – $1,785
Double-car garage door (16’ x 7’): $1,750 – $3,000
The type of garage door can influence cost
There are a variety of garage doors, and the types are often categorized by the way they open and close. Pricing is often influenced by the material and hardware selected. Below are the two most common types of residential garage doors.
Sectionals:
These are the most popular garage doors and are composed of horizontal, hinged sections that roll up through tracks that are mounted along the garage walls and ceiling.
Single panel:
These garage doors are composed of a single piece that slides up above the car when opened and do not bend or curve like sectional doors.
Material can impact your new garage door price
The type of material used to construct your door can have the most impact on the overall cost. Below are some of the most common materials:
Metal:
Steel doors are the most common and are typically the least expensive option. They have a variety of construction and aesthetic options.
As for construction there are two main options. First, they can be a single layer -of steel referred to as a “Pan Style” which can either be insulated or not. Or secondly, they can be an upgraded version, with two layers of steel often referred to as a “Sandwich Style”, which is always insulated with either polystyrene or polyurethane sandwiched between the two layers of steel. but are lightweight and least insulated.
They have many aesthetic options such as, a contemporary flush style, a more traditional short or long raised panel, a stamped steel carriage style, or a recessed shaker panel style. Steel doors are also offered with overlays added on top of a flush door. This is often referred to as an overlay carriage house door, which can add a lot of depth and dimension to your garage door.
Also, as far as aesthetics, steel doors are offered in a variety of finishes, standard painted colors, custom painted options, and now even an upgraded wood looking options. Steel doors now offer a lot of versatility that wasn’t available years ago, all of which can affect the cost.
Fiberglass and vinyl:
Both materials are low-maintenance and can have a wood appearance
Composite:
Composite garage doors have become increasingly popular over the past couple of decades as a great alternate to wood. They are a durable, low-maintenance, and have very good insulation. They can have a painted or stained appearance and are typically custom with a great deal of flexibility in design and finishes.
Glass:
Glass makes for a beautiful garage door and available in non-insulated and insulated glass. You can also choose from tinted, obscure, seeded, frosted and tempered glass.
Wood:
Wood doors offer a great deal of eco-friendly design possibilities, in both insulated and non-insulated options, and are available in a variety of wood species. However, the material is best suited for mild climates and requires regular maintenance—having a potential to warp, swell or rot.
Custom garage doors or added accessories can increase cost
Stretching beyond a standard garage door or completely customizing your doors can add to your cost. Choosing windows, patterns, certain material, unique sizes or even hardware can increase your final cost. However, minor customizations, such as door handles, can be an inexpensive option, falling under $100.
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