Garage Door Prices- Shop Around To Know Them Better

There are numerous factors governing the fluctuation in prices of garage doors. That is to say, if you’re installing the door yourself, you’re saving yourself double the amount. Likewise, you’ll have to pay more if you use a high wind rated garage door, or if your door has a different size. The material of the door greatly influences price hikes too. Usually, you can get a garage door ranging from $300-$3000.

Given below are some of the common garage door prices:

$300-$500 (not installed) – a new average-sized 16′x7′ garage door. These low garage door prices do not include installation. The price will depend on the type of door chosen. This price may sometimes even get you a door with foam insulation and steel clad. The door will come with instructions. You will need the usual tools for installation. Installation of the door can be done with 2-3 mechanically-inclined people.

$400-$700 (installed) – A tilt-up or rolling wood/aluminum door, with outer plywood. Size 16′x7′, price includes installation. Aluminum doors have the added advantage of corroding lesser due to rust. On the bad side, they dent easily.

$600-$700 (installed) – Inclusive of professional installation, this category offers affordable, brand new 16′x7′ non-insulated single doors.

$750-$1,200 (installed) – a new 16′x7′ steel garage door, and having it professionally installed. The less expensive models are usually single skin thinner metal doors; more expensive models are double-skin thicker metal doors with foam insulation between two panels. More expensive garage door prices may also additionally get you a 2 inch thick door, filled with insulation, with thicker steel panels, weather-stripping and weather seals. Steel doors do not rust and do not need repainting as often as wood doors, but they will dent and repairing may be difficult.

$800-$1,000 (installed) – these garage door prices will get you a new 16′x7′ sectional roll-up insulated door, designed to be painted, plus professional installation.

$1,200-$2,000 (installed) – Inclusive of professional installation, this category of garage door prices can get you a 16′x7′ standard higher-grade roll-up stained wood door panel. This price may go up or down depending upon any additional designs on the panel, or the type of wood used.

$1,200 (installed) – a quality steel, 16′x8′ garage door constructed of two panels and 2 inches of polyurethane foam, with a low maintenance exterior. The price also includes installation.

$1,300 (installed) – Including installation prices, this price range can get you a new 16′x7′ high wind rated garage door.

$2,500-$3,000 (installed) – a new custom-built wood door. Wood is popular because of its natural look and style. However, wood doors require regular maintenance, since it may start cracking and warping with age. These high garage door prices may also be caused by the irregular size of the door, such as a high end oversize 18′x8′ door with a motor. Price includes professional installation.

Garage door prices are influenced by many factors, and the best way to find out about such prices is to shop for garage doors first.

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