Repair or Replace Your Garage Door? An Honest Guide
We make more money installing a new door than fixing an old one, so you might expect us to push replacement. We don't — most doors we see should be repaired. Here's how to tell which group yours is in.
- From $75 — Repairs
- From $1,550 — New single door
- 3 years — Repair warranty
- 5–10 years — New door warranty
Repair makes sense when…
- A spring, cable or roller failed — they wear out on every door.
- One section is dented and the matching section is still made ($250 per section).
- The opener failed but the door itself runs smoothly by hand.
- The door is noisy or slow, but straight and solid.
Replacement makes sense when…
- Two or more sections are cracked, rotted or rusted through.
- The door was hit hard and the frame of several sections is bent.
- Parts for your door model are no longer made.
- You're paying for repairs every year on a door that's 25 or more years old.
- You want insulation, a new look, or a door that suits being near the water.
A quick way to compare
| Situation | Repair from | New door from |
|---|---|---|
| Broken torsion springs (pair) | $475 | $1,550 single · $2,500 double |
| Snapped cables (pair) | $195 | |
| One dented section | $250 | |
| Door off track | $175 |
Even a combination — springs plus cables plus rollers — usually costs well under the price of a new single door.
How we decide on your job
On every visit we look at the whole door, not just the part you called about. If replacement is the better deal, we'll tell you and give you both prices in writing. If repair is the better deal — which is most of the time — that's what we recommend.
Repair or replace questions
How long does a garage door last?
A steel door commonly lasts decades with normal maintenance; springs, rollers and openers are the parts that wear out and get replaced along the way.
Does a new garage door add value to a house?
A new door improves how the front of the house looks and how the garage works, which buyers notice. We don't quote resale-value percentages — they vary too much from house to house.
Can I get a price for both repair and a new door?
Yes. Ask on the visit and we'll write up both, so you can compare them side by side.