How Much Do Garage Door Panel Replacements Cost?

There’s nothing like pulling into your driveway and enjoying the ease of a reliable garage door. While functional, garage doors are also an important part of your home’s appearance, so it makes sense you’d want to replace your garage door panel if it gets damaged. Most homeowners pay an average of $1,200 to fix a garage door panel, with an average range of between $400 and $2,400. However, you may pay as little as $250, or more than $3,000, depending on a few factors. Let’s take a look at what you should budget if it’s time to bring in a new panel.

Replace a Garage Door Panel Cost Breakdown

The cost to replace a garage door panel breaks down into labor and materials.

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Materials

Beyond the garage door panel itself, you may also have to pay for springs, cables, a roller and track, sensors, chains, and other miscellaneous materials. All of these items together will cost between $150 and $550 if you need all of these materials. If you're just paying for the cost of the garage door panel itself, it will cost between $150 and $1,000.

Labor

You’ll probably pay between $200 to $500 for labor to replace a garage door panel.

Cost to Replace a Garage Door Panel by Type

There are generally six different types of garage doors. Here’s how much you can expect to pay for each type.

Sectional Garage Doors

Sectional garage doors are probably the most common type of door used by homeowners. It uses four to six hinged panels that move along a track from the floor of the garage to the top of the garage. Expect to pay between $700 and $2,400 for this type of garage door.

Roll-Up Garage Doors

Roll-up garage doors are similar to sectional garage doors, but they roll onto a bar rather than over the top of the vehicle. This saves a lot more space. Typically, these doors are made of aluminum steel or wood, and they tend to last longer than other types of garage doors. You will pay between $500 and $1,500 for these doors.

Tilt-Up/Up and Over Canopy Garage Doors

This style of garage door uses one solid panel that lifts off the garage floor and into the ceiling, with part of it protruding outward, hence the “canopy” part of the name. These are perhaps the simplest type of garage door you can buy, as they don’t have all the hinges and panels of other garage doors. They tend to be a little louder, however. The cost of these doors is usually $400 to $1,400.

Tilt-Up/Up and Over Retractable Garage Doors

Tilt-up retractable garage doors work similarly to canopy doors, but they use pivot arms and springs along with a track on top of the garage and the door settles into the space rather than sticking out of the garage. Expect to pay $700 to $1,900 for these garage doors.

Slide to the Side Garage Doors

These garage doors are a bit more uncommon, sliding to the side as the name suggests rather than up and over. These systems use single-panel doors, and you can move these doors by hand as well. However, they may require more maintenance. These will cost you between $500 and $1,300.

Side-Hinged Garage Doors

Side-hinged garage doors are essentially big doors on your garage that you open and close almost like a regular door. That makes them not quite as easy to use, but they are a striking style that can add an interesting aesthetic to your home. These will cost between $350 and $1,800.

Cost to Replace a Garage Door Panel Yourself

If you're just paying for the garage door panel and don't need any extra supplies, you can limit your costs to $150 to $1,000 for the project by doing it yourself. However, you may pay up to $1,500 if you need to do a garage door replacement on your own. Meanwhile, you may only save a few hundred dollars by not hiring a professional. As a result, it may not be worth it, since a professional can save you a lot of hassle and will ensure that the job is done right (after all, the cost to repair a garage door if you damage it is $150 to $350). Contact a garage door pro near you for a quote.

3 Ways You Can Save Money Replacing a Garage Door Panel

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It goes without saying that saving money is a good thing, as long as you’re not sacrificing on quality. There are three things you can do to save money on this project besides doing it yourself.

Look for a Simpler Fix

Do you really need to replace your entire garage door panel? It could be a simpler fix, such as reprogramming the remote control or lubricating the garage door. Inspect your garage door first before you make the decision to replace the panel.

Carefully Vet Contractors

Not every contractor is suited for your type of garage door. Get a few quotes from some contractors and ask them specifically if they have experience working with your door. By getting someone with the right experience, the job gets done quicker and you may save money.

Look for Coupons and Discounts

Many companies seek to encourage homeowners to get a garage door replacement now rather than later through discounts and coupons. Look around on their websites or make some calls to see if you can score a deal.