Guide
Repair or replace a garage door: what drives cost
Most broken doors need a repair. A spring, a roller or a bent track is one worn part on a sound door. Replacing starts to make sense when several things have gone at once.
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Signs it may be time to replace
- You keep paying for repairs on the same door.
- Sections are cracked or rusted through.
- A damaged panel can't be matched because the door is no longer made.
- The garage shares a wall with the house and the old door is thin and drafty.
- The opener fails the board test or has no sensors at the floor. In that case the opener may need replacing, even if the door is fine.
Before you pay for anything
If the door or opener is fairly new, look for the warranty paperwork first. Some of the repair may be covered.
What changes the price
- Door size
- A wide door has more panel, more track and heavier springs than a single.
- Door weight
- Insulation, thicker steel and glass all add weight, and the springs must match it.
- Parts
- A discontinued panel or an unusual track may mean ordering more than the part that broke.
- The opener
- A heavier new door may need a stronger opener.
- The garage
- Low headroom or a finished ceiling can make the work slower.
Comparing contractors
Ask each one to list parts and labor on separate lines, so you can compare them side by side. The Indiana Attorney General warns that a very low price can mean an inexperienced contractor who can't finish the work. The hiring guide has more.
Need someone to look at the door?
Call this number to reach an independent contractor. Say what the door is doing, whether it is stuck open or shut, and what happened just before it stopped.