Size
A double door takes more material and more work than a single, and an oversized or custom opening adds to both. Clopay lists size among the main things that set the price.
Material and Construction
Clopay names the material, steel, wood, aluminum or composite, as one of the biggest factors in price. Each has its own balance of cost, strength and upkeep.
Steel doors come in layers. A single-layer door is a steel skin. A two-layer door adds polystyrene insulation, and a three-layer door has insulation between two steel skins, which makes it stiffer and quieter and costs more.
Insulation, Style and Color
An insulated door costs more than an uninsulated one. Polystyrene is the lower-cost insulation, and polyurethane costs more and insulates better.
A raised-panel door is usually the most economical style. Carriage house and modern designs add overlays, hardware and design work. Clopay offers custom colors beyond its standard range as a separate option.
Windows, Hardware and Wind Rating
Windows add cost by size, shape and glass type. Decorative handles and hinges add a little each. Wide or heavy doors may need extra struts so they do not bow, and the track, brackets and rollers come in different grades.
A door built for a higher wind rating uses heavier steel and more reinforcement. Taking away the old door and adding a new opener are separate items on the estimate.
Spring and Cable Repairs
The door decides the spring. Torsion springs are standard on heavier, wider and insulated doors, and extension springs are found on lighter single doors and where headroom is short. Heavy or wide doors often use two torsion springs.
Springs are sized to the weight of the door. DASMA, the door makers association, publishes a color code for springs as a rough guide, and says the right spring is chosen by measuring the wire, the coil and the length against the door.
A door used many times a day can take higher-cycle springs, which last longer and cost more. DASMA lists wire size, tension, temperature and lubrication among the things that decide how long a spring lasts.
Opener Repairs and Replacement
Chain drives are the simplest and the loudest. Belt drives are quieter and suit a garage with a room above it. Wall-mount openers sit beside the door and leave the ceiling clear, which helps with low headroom or a high ceiling.
The opener has to suit the weight of the door, and it relies on the springs to carry that weight. A door that is out of balance needs its springs adjusted before any opener will work well on it.
Get a Free Estimate
We look at the door and the opening, go through the options with you, and give you the price before any work starts. The estimate is free, and you can book it online.
Common Questions
What determines the cost of a new garage door?
Size, material, insulation, style, and any windows or hardware you add. Two doors that look alike can be priced differently because of insulation and construction.
Does a bigger garage door cost more?
Yes. A double door or a custom opening takes more material and work than a standard single door.
Is a torsion spring or an extension spring better?
The door decides. Torsion springs are standard on heavier, wider and insulated doors, and extension springs are used on lighter single doors and where headroom is short.
Why do insulated garage doors cost more?
They have more material in them. Polyurethane insulation costs more than polystyrene and insulates better.
Why can't you give me a price over the phone?
The price depends on the door size, the spring type, the weight of the door and what else the failure damaged. We give it for free after seeing the door.