What is the cost of Steel Garage Doors in Northern Colorado?
Garage doors have an impact on many facets of your home such as design, cooling/heating, exterior noise control, and accessibility. When it is time to search for a new garage door the task can be daunting with so many companies and door options to choose from and having to jump through hoops to get multiple estimates and hope they are competitive honest quotes. In this blog we will share with you some base pricing for common garage door sizes including installation and a few common upgrades to help provide a foundation for you to start the search for your dream garage door.
Even base model doors still have a range of customization, base colors including white, almond, sandstone, and brown. With additional color options of black, desert tan, teratone, hunter green, dark/light woodgrain, and more depending on manufacturer. Typical sizes can range from 18x7, 18x8, 16x7, 16x8, 8x8, 8x7, other widths such as 10’ and 12’ are also somewhat common.
Steel doors are a fantastic choice for most homes with four base designs: Traditional, Long Panel, Carriage ( short bead board), Cottage (long bead board). Steel doors are the most common due to their strength, light weight, and cost; which allows room for additional upgrades giving you the option to personalize the design of your door to make your home one of a kind. The average single car garage non-insulated steel door(8’x7’) starts at $1,400. Larger one car garage doors can start at $1,700 for doors 10 ft wide. Two car non-insulated steel garage doors start at $2,200 for a 16’x7’.
Upgrading to insulated garage doors can add value to any garage allowing for better temperature control. Insulation along with steel backing adds strength to any size garage door and can be rated for high winds. Insulated garage doors also are much quieter due to less space and flex compared to non-insulated or wooden garage doors. The increased layering also prevents outside noise in your garage and home for peace and quiet when you need it most. Single car (8’x7’) insulated steel garage doors start at $1,700, and the two car (16’x7”) insulated steel garage doors start at $2,700 and can range up to $3,650 for larger 18’x8’ doors.
Light weight and durability are a staple to great insulated steel garage doors, but along with that they are versatile and have many options to choose from to make your dream garage door a reality. Windows can be added to increase the natural light in your garage space placement and size of windows can be customized to your liking. Clear, obscure, frosted, and other designs and tints are available to meet the needs of any garage. Window additions can add anywhere from $450 to $1,200+ based on your chosen design and glass thickness.
Homeowners looking to maximize space in their garage also can find options to hi-lift your garage door or even follow a pitch if necessary. Please note that in many cases the best or only option for garage door opener for doors with high lift or track modifications are side mount “jackshaft” openers. High lift and modified track can be added for an additional charge to a garage door installation.There are different options for side mount openers but they generally start around $1,200 including installation. To learn more about garage door openers visit our LiftMaster opener page.
Additional considerations when buying a new garage door are decorative hardware options, and upgrades for springs/hardware. Spring cycle upgrades can be highly beneficial for high usage garage doors. Upgraded hinges and rollers can also increase the life of your door as well as offer smooth quieter operation. Lastly vinyl weather seals are generally included with garage door estimates, you can customize your door with vinyl trim that accents your door or use matching trim to your garage door color.
Just when you thought there wasn’t any more to be said about a steel garage door it's not quite done yet. In order for some dream homes and garage doors to stand the test of time they must have some extra support; with increased layered insulation thickness and additional struts, steel garage doors can withstand extreme winds. Depending on the rating, insulation, and size of the door price and vary, additional support strut starts at $75 per strut.
If you had to consider one last thing when buying your new garage door it should be thinking about your current opener and whether or not it should be updated as well. Most garage doors with the right service and repairs when needed can last 15 years or more! The only thing left is the opener that allows for that seamless operation with a press of a button to make your dream door run like a dream. Simply put, replacing your opener with a new one to match your brand new door can lead to years of peace of mind with your dependable garage door. For pricing information on garage door openers you can visit our opener pricing page.
Garage doors can be an expensive investment for your home, but compared to other home renovations it has one of the highest return on investment. Also updating or upgrading your garage door can save you time and money in the long run through home efficiency and avoiding costly repairs to a deteriorating old garage door. For more information regarding return on investments for garage doors can be found here. Aegis Garage Doors LLC is a BBB partner and strongly suggests getting at least three estimates when updating your garage door and be sure to cover all options you may want to make sure you are getting the garage door of your dreams. If you are on the hunt for a new garage door in Loveland or Northern Colorado call Aegis Garage Doors LLC today to schedule your Free garage door consultation.