Most homeowners use their garage doors more often than their front doors to enter their homes. That means installing a new garage door can improve your home’s overall efficiency, make daily living simpler and more convenient, add home value and modernize your home’s exteriors. Installing a new garage door is one of the wisest home upgrade investments you can make — on average, most homeowners receive at least an 85 percent return on investment from a new garage door installation.
But with this home improvement project, how much can you expect to spend on a new single garage door installation? Depending on several factors, the cost to install an overhead garage door is in the range of $1,000 to over $10,000, with averages landing in the middle at just over $2,000. These numbers not only include the actual purchase of the overhead garage door, but also necessary hardware including tracks, adhesives, connectors and fasteners. The cost to install a garage door can vary widely based on garage door materials and features, installation costs and home and owner needs.
Garage Door Installation Cost Factors
When hiring a professional to install your new garage door, there are several factors that contribute to the overall costs. A major one is the type of garage door you are hoping to install. There are four main types of garage doors professionals can install on your home, including two types of roll-up garage doors, and each one requires different tools and expertise that affect installation costs:
- Single roll-up (sectional): This model is likely what you’re most familiar with. It is a bit costlier, ranging from $1,000 and up.
- Solid wood custom: Wood custom doors are attractive, but require more installation tools, upping installation costs from $4,000 and up.
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In addition to the garage door model you select for your home, there are several other garage door installation costs included in an estimate — including any electrical rewiring needs, proper garage door removal and disposal and the actual installation labor that can add 20 percent to overall costs. Be sure to ask your installation experts what is included in your breakdown, because many factors can contribute to how much a garage door installation costs. Other garage door installation charges may include resizing the garage opening, replacing hardware and reframing your home’s exterior.
The characteristics of your garage door can also add significant costs to your garage door installation:
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- Garage door materials: When choosing a new garage door, you’ll be able to select from a large catalog of styles, materials, sizes and shapes that all vary in costs. Common garage door materials are wood, steel, aluminum and vinyl, with steel and wood featuring added style and security and vinyl being more cost-effective. You’ll also have the opportunity to select custom colors and hardware, which can also increase door pricing.
- Insulation: If your garage is connected to your home, you should consider a garage door featuring added insulation. With this added insulation, your home can experience 15 to 20 percent increased energy efficiency, but your door will be more expensive overall.
- Garage door opener installation: Today’s technology has allowed even garage door openers to become more advanced, convenient and efficient. Installing a new garage door opener for your home will cost around $150 to $300.
Choose Marvin’s Garage Door for Your Garage Door Installation Services
Since 1970, Marvin’s Garage Door has been the premier and most trusted garage door installation and service company throughout Winston-Salem, East Bend, Boone and the surrounding communities. We’re committed to providing North Carolina residents with high-quality, dependable and attractive garage door solutions that improve your daily life, add visual appeal and fit your budget. We offer a wide selection of the finest-crafted Clopay® garage doors and are proud to be distinguished as a Master Authorized Clopay dealer. We invite all local residents to visit one of our showrooms located in Winston-Salem or Wilkesboro to find the right door for your needs, style and budget.
To learn more about our garage door installation services, including labor costs, complete our online contact form or call 336-830-8468 to speak to one of our team members. Or, you can receive a free quote for your garage door installation by filling out our online estimate form.
