How Much Does It Cost To Get A New Garage Door?

Getting a new garage door can be a great idea for a variety of reasons, or simply a necessity when your old door reaches the end of its lifespan. It will breathe new life into your garage and your home aesthetically and could increase your energy efficiency and security too.

Whether it’s an option you’re considering or a necessity, you’ll want to know how much it’s going to cost you. This, of course, will depend on the door. Let’s take a look at some of the factors determining cost.

Door Types

Firstly, there are several different types of garage doors. Each has different benefits and costs. How much you spend will depend on the materials and the mechanisms of your door, as well as the size.

A manual garage door will obviously cost less than fitting the electrics for an automatic, for example. An electric garage door could cost up to £3,000 plus labour. On the other end of the scale, a manual up-and-over garage door could cost as little as £500.

The price will also depend on whether you are getting a single or double garage door, and of course, a double costs more as it’s twice the material and more labour.

Up And Over Doors

Up-and-over garage doors are one of the most common in the UK. They are one sheet of material, such as steel, that lifts up to open and then slides back into the garage on the ceiling. Because of its simpler design and mechanism than other garage doors, this is the cheapest type on the market. A single, steel up-and-over garage door costs around £500-700.

However, once again the size and material can dramatically up the price. For example, if you wanted a double, wooden up-and-over door, it could cost around £2,500.

Sectional Garage Doors

Sectional garage doors are another popular choice. They cost around £1,000 or £1,500 if insulated steel. Sectional garage doors can be the next most affordable after up and overs, but offer more security, insulation, and convenience. Due to their more sophisticated design and operation, they are also sleeker and more stylish than an up-and-over.

Roller Garage Doors

Costing around £1100 for single, roller garage doors may not be the cheapest but nor are they the most expensive. Roller garage doors are known for their high level of security, as well as space-saving. Because they roll up around a central drum above the entrance, these doors take up minimal room in the garage interior.

Side Hinged Garage Doors

A classic style, side-hinged garage doors also have the benefit of taking up no room within the garage. They simply swing outward on their hinges. This mechanism makes them easy to use and low maintenance. Hinged garage doors can be the most expensive, however, at around £1,250 for a single set of steel, hinged garage doors.

If you’re looking for a new up-and-over, sectional, roller, hinged, or electric garage door in Cornwall, or for more information about them, get in touch with Cornwall Garage Doors Centre today.