A new garage door is one of the best home improvement investments you can make. But with so many options, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. Here's what actually matters.
Material options: Steel is the most popular choice. Durable, low-maintenance, and available in every style. Wood is beautiful but requires regular staining and upkeep. Aluminum is lightweight and rust-resistant, great for modern homes. Fiberglass resists denting but can crack in extreme cold.
Insulation matters more than you think. If your garage is attached to your home, an insulated door (R-12 or higher) keeps your house warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Even detached garages benefit. An insulated door protects your car, tools, and anything stored inside from temperature extremes.
Single-layer vs. double-layer vs. triple-layer: Single-layer doors are the most affordable but offer no insulation. Double-layer adds a polystyrene backing. Triple-layer (sandwich construction) offers the best insulation, noise reduction, and durability.
Style and curb appeal: Your garage door takes up roughly 30% of your home's front-facing surface. Raised panel is the classic look. Carriage house style adds character. Contemporary flush panels suit modern architecture. Most styles come in multiple colors and finishes.
Size and fit: Standard single doors are 8-9 feet wide by 7-8 feet tall. Double doors are 16 feet wide. Non-standard openings need custom sizing. We measure precisely to ensure a proper fit with the right headroom and sideroom clearance.
Budget ranges (2026, installed): A basic steel single-car door (Amarr Lincoln, 9' x 7') runs $1,678 to $2,634 installed. Across every steel collection, singles run $1,678 to $4,866 and 16-foot doubles $2,456 to $8,300. Composite carriage-house overlay and full-view aluminum-and-glass doors run $4,866 to $8,080 single and $8,380 to $13,081 double. Every one of those numbers is a full installed price (door, tax, labor, haul-away); build your exact door and see its price in the Door Builder.
We carry doors from trusted manufacturers and handle everything from measurement to installation. Call us for a free in-home estimate and we'll help you find the right door for your home and budget.
