Garage door replacement – Is replacing a garage door worth it?

Garage door replacement summary:

• Garage doors add value and curb appeal to your home but can be expensive
• Signs it’s worth replacing your garage door:
  • Neglected and no longer working properly
  • Severely damaged by extreme weather or a car
  • Doesn’t have safety sensors
  • Old and outdated
• Modern garage doors with safety sensors increase safety for kids and pets
• Eastern Garage Doors can assist with garage door installations, services, and repairs
• Obligation-free quotes and competitive prices offered by Eastern Garage Doors

Thinking it might be time to replace your garage door? Or maybe you can squeeze a few more years out of it with some simple repairs? 

Whatever the case, garage doors add a lot of value and curb appeal to your home. On the other hand, they can be expensive too. So if you’re thinking about replacing your garage door, you might be wondering what all of your options are. 

Here are some signs that it’s definitely worth replacing your garage door sooner rather than later.

You’ve neglected your garage door, and it’s no longer working properly 

If you haven’t maintained your garage door properly, you may find that your garage door has more and more issues over time. Most small problems can easily be fixed with the help of the team at Eastern Garage Doors, however if you’ve left these minor problems too long they can quickly turn into very big (and expensive!) problems. If that’s the case for you, then replacing your garage door is probably worth it.

Your garage door has been severely damaged by extreme weather or a car 

If your garage door has experienced significant damage recently, it’s probably time to replace your garage door. It’s worth getting out a professional garage door repairs team first to assess the damage, and the company may find that it’s more cost effective to simply replace the door rather than trying to fix it.    

Your garage door doesn’t have safety sensors 

If you’re growing your family or you already have small children then you’ll definitely want to make sure your house is as safe and kid-friendly as possible. So if your garage door is older and doesn’t have safety sensors, it’s definitely time to replace your garage door. Modern garage doors feature sensors that can detect movement underneath your garage door when it is closing, helping to prevent injuries to your pets and children. 

Your garage door is old and outdated 

Thinking about selling your house soon? One of the best ways to increase your curb appeal and the value of your home is by replacing your garage door. Modern garage doors make your home look fresh and aesthetically pleasing, a great selling point for any home. 

Ready to replace your garage door? Talk to the team at Eastern Garage Doors! 

Whether you’re looking to replace your garage door or get it repaired, either way you’ll want some professional help which is where we come in. Give the team at Eastern Garage Doors a call on 03) 9812 3062. 

With over 25 years of experience, our team are garage door specialists who can assist with garage door installations, as well as services or repairs. Our prices are competitive and in most cases well below our competitors. Our customer’s happiness is our priority!

We install new garage doors either to your new home or to replace an existing garage door that may need updating or need replacing. We can also work with you to replace your garage door if it has been hit by a car or damaged in a storm and cannot be repaired. 

We offer obligation-free quotes and can advise you of what sort of door will work for you.