Should You Repair Or Replace Your Garage Door?

If you are having issues with a damaged overhead door, for example, a broken panel, a door that’s imbalanced or a door that won’t close or open appropriately, you’ve to ask yourself the question, “should I repair my overhead door or should I replace it?”

Naturally, if your garage door repair expense exceeds the cost of new overhead door replacement expenditure, the door must be replaced. Nonetheless, there’re a few factors to take into account.

Cosmetic damage: This is perhaps the most common form of overhead door damage – flaked paint, a broken panel or fading – that does not have an impact on the functionality of the door but doesn’t look very good. This sort of damage could be the consequence of age or weather, and also the sporadic impact on the garage door. With cosmetic damage, it’s generally more affordable to repair. Nevertheless, if your garage door is close to ten years old or more or you’re experiencing other kinds of repair problems, you must seriously consider replacement of the door. A new overhead door may be a better match for your home & even improve its overall curb appeal. It’s essential to keep in mind that a new overhead door provides one of the highest ROIs of all restorations. 

Structural dent: Structural dent like a distorted door could be prompted by extreme weather or multiple seasons of unfavorable temperature conditions. You’ll have to substitute these doors, as your overhead door opening unit will find it hard to work appropriately with a distorted door. 

Functionality: If you’ve a circumstance where your garage door is stuck, closes or opens too slowly or too loudly, or only opens occasionally, the decision to fix or replace will rely on the degree of the issue. If you just have to substitute the torsion springs but the rest of the system & the door itself are in decent shape, you may wish to stick with a garage door repair. 

Whether you want to repair or replace your overhead door, Thrifty Garage Door Repair has the tools, personnel and inventory to aid. Our garage door technicians are professionally trained and capable enough to get the repair or replacement job done at a competitive price. We are more than happy to evaluate your situation & help you decide whether repair or replacement is your best bet.  For any help or inquiry, we can be reached at (604) 901 -7676.

Our services areas cover Surrey, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, New Westminster, Vancouver, Richmond, West Vancouver and surrounding areas in BC. To get a better idea for your garage door needs feel free to contact us on (604)901-7676.