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Whether your current garage door no longer works or simply needs a facelift, replacing your garage door is one of the most budget-friendly ways to increase your home’s resale value and curb appeal. Homeowners can expect to pay from $755 to $1,696, or $1,224 on average per door, depending on factors such as garage door type, materials, door size, customization, insulation, labor, and your location. When to Replace Your Garage Door Typical garage doors last for 15 to 30 years with good maintenance. Newer doors should last closer to the 30 year mark as they are often made with more durable materials. If your door is at least 15 years old, it could be time to replace. Here are some signs that it is time to install a new garage door: Your garage door is significantly damaged, rusted, or weathered. The door lacks smart features or security options. It does not open or close as quickly or smoothly as it once did. Your door opens manually with no automatic opening options. You are looking to sell your house and want to improve its resale value. Average Garage Door Replacement Cost by Door Type & Material Garage door replacement prices depend on the door type, material, customization features, insulation, and additional options such as smart features, enhanced or quiet openers, and security. Garage Door Type There are many different types of garage door you can choose to match your home's style. Below is a list of door types and their prices. Tilt-Up: Garage doors that tilt outward and then lift upward can cost $400 to $1,500. Sectional: Doors that are made of many different panels, which roll up on your garage door's tracks range from $750 to $2,500. Roll-Up: These space-saving doors are made of narrow slats that coil above your garage door's opening to lift and can run about $800 to $2,500. Side-to-Side: Doors that open horizontally by sliding along a track cost $700 to $1,500. Side-Hinged: Garage doors that open outward similar to a door in your home run from $1,000 to $2,500. Garage Door Materials Garage doors are typically made from steel, wood, aluminum, fiberglass, or vinyl. Steel, fiberglass, and vinyl doors are more durable and resist dents and cracks. Aluminum is a lightweight option that is great for wide doors, but it is more prone to dents than more durable materials like steel. Wood doors are often more expensive than other materials, and they require more upkeep. This is how much you can expect to pay for certain garage door materials: Steel: $600 to $2,000 Wood: $1,000 to $5,000 Aluminum: $700 to $2,100 Fiberglass: $1000 to $2,100 Vinyl: $1,000 to $2,600 Labor Costs for Garage Door Replacement In addition to materials, homeowners can expect to pay for labor when replacing a garage door. Labor costs depend on your location. Cities and areas with a higher cost of living typically incur higher labor costs. Difficulty of labor is also a factor that can raise your fees. Intricate designs and customizations can be more difficult to install, raising your labor costs. You can expect to pay $200 to $500 for labor, depending on where you live. Other Cost Considerations for Garage Door Replacement Aside from materials and labor, homeowners can incur additional costs based on door customizations, insulation, and add-ons such as smart door openers or a smart hub, safety features, and door size. Customization Many garage doors are customizable. Homeowners can choose color, finish, material, windows, and accents. Each of these items can raise your garage door installation costs, especially if your customizations make it more difficult to install the door. Insulation Insulation is a must for homeowners who use their garage as storage for climate-sensitive items, or as workshops or family rooms. Insulated garage doors tend to cost more than non-insulated materials, but homeowners can see a reduction in energy or heating bills after installing an insulated garage door, allowing you to recoup some of the costs.  Added insulation can cost $50 to $500, and doors with built-in insulation tend to run $200 to $600 more than doors that are not insulated. Add-On Options Newer garage doors come equipped with many options to improve the life and function of your garage door, including openers that are compatible with your home’s Wi-Fi or your mobile phone, security features such as motion detection and custom codes for family members or guests. These features can cost more, but they provide peace of mind by notifying you when your door is accessed. Additionally, automatic doors will cost more than manual garage doors by $200 to $1,300. Factors Affecting Cost There are many factors to consider when looking into garage door installation costs. All of these items can increase your final price for garage door installation: Material Insulation Customization Labor Smart and automatic features Door style Size Number of doors Removal of older doors Garage Door Replacement Costs by Brand When it is time to replace your garage door, you might wonder how much popular garage door brands such as Overhead Door, Clopay, and Amarr cost on average. Each company has a unique set of features and services that can raise or lower your costs. Below, we have outlined the charges you can expect from each brand. Overhead Door Overhead Door is a residential and commercial garage door company that has been in business since 1921. Homeowners can expect a cost of $750 to $4,000 plus labor and other fees for a garage door replacement, depending on factors such as garage door type, door opener type, material, and size. Customers will pay more for insulation, customizations, safety features, garage door security, and higher quality materials such as wood or composite. Overhead Door offers limited warranties based on garage door model and type. Customers can also use Overhead Door’s online AI tool to view how a garage door would look on their garage. Explore reviews from real homeowners on Overhead Door's services. Clopay Based in Ohio, Clopay is the largest residential garage door maker in North America, with distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. Like Overhead Door, Clopay allows customers to use their online tools to see how a new door would look on their garage. Homeowners will pay from $700 to $3,500 for a Clopay garage door, plus labor and other fees. These costs will vary depending on door type and material as well as number of garage doors, size, style, and track type. Clopay provides a one-year installation warranty that starts the day your garage door is installed. Explore reviews from real homeowners on Cloplay's services. Amarr Amarr is a leading garage door brand that operates in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Homeowners can expect to pay between $500 and $1,500 plus additional fees for an Amarr door, making it a budget-friendly option. Costs depend on a number of factors like garage door type, material, insulation, windows, weather-proofing, and color. Amarr offers lifetime warranties and environmental assurance on many of its doors. Explore reviews from real homeowners on Amarr's services. The Bottom Line Choosing a new garage door can improve the look and value of your home for the next 15 to 30 years. When searching for a new door, pricing options vary depending on materials, labor, door style, customization, smart options, security features, and finish. Many garage door companies offer both budget-friendly and high-end options, so you can choose the right garage door for your family’s home.