REPAIR VS. REPLACE: GARAGE DOOR SERVICES IN PORTLAND
Your garage door keeps your car, belongings, and home safe and secure. It opens and closes more often than most other doors in your home—some 1500 operations each year! With so many ups and downs, inevitably, the door and its components will show signs of wear, posing a safety risk. How do you know whether it’s time to make repairs or install a replacement garage door?
Common Signs of Garage Door Trouble
Most signs of problems with your garage door are obvious, starting with the door not opening or closing. While it could be something simple, like the remote needs new batteries, it could be a bigger issue. If the movement of your door is noisy, jerky, or uneven, there’s something wrong. Are your home’s energy bills rising? If seals crack or panels become damaged, you may lose warm or cool air to the outdoors. These signs indicate it’s time for a technician to inspect your garage door system from top to bottom.
Repair Old Garage Door
Our expert service technicians will go through all aspects of the garage door to identify worn and broken parts and assess if repairs can be completed. Repairs are generally the answer if the problem is:- Minor cosmetic issues such as chipped paint or dents
- Damage is limited to just a single pane
- Broken springs or cables
- Sensor or opener malfunctions
- General wear but otherwise functional
Think your door needs a tune-up?
Install New Garage Door
After years of hard use or a driver mishap, it may be time to buy a new garage door. Start exploring your options if you have:
- Multiple panel damage
- Repeated repair calls and rising costs
- The door is 15+ years old and outdated
- Safety or security concerns
- Poor energy efficiency or insulation
- Desire for Smart features
Ready for a new look or better performance?
Comparing Costs: Repair vs Replace
There are factors to consider when choosing to repair or replace your garage door remote. With typical repairs ranging from $100 to $500 and new openers costing anywhere from $200 to more than $1000, hard costs matter. However, you sometimes need to look beyond up-front dollars. A new opener will reduce service calls and may increase your energy savings. Plus, a new opener pays off when you sell your home. However, if the repair is minor, a quick fix may be your best option.
Choosing the Right Option: Key Questions to Ask:
If you’re not sure whether it’s time to replace your current garage door or opener, ask yourself these questions:
- How old is your current garage door?
- What’s the cost of repairs vs. replacement?
- Will repairs extend the life meaningfully, or is it a short-term fix?
- Are you happy with the current look and function?
The answers you give will lead you in the right direction. For further guidance, our experts are happy to share our insight built on decades of experience.
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Our Honest Recommendation Policy:
We’ve built our reputation on not just the skill of our technicians and quality of our products, but in how we treat our customers. When you call us for service, we will conduct a thorough inspection of the problem and then offer our truthful opinion. If a simple repair is the solution, that’s what we’ll tell you. We will never pressure you to buy what you don’t need, or convince you that a simple fix will work for a major problem. Overhead Door Company will give you a transparent quote with no upselling every time.
Our Services
From door to opener, we offer full service for your garage door needs. We repair all makes and models, and sell a full line of garage door replacements and opener upgrades. If you need a technician to find a solution to your sagging door or if you’re ready to add a designer touch to your home with one of our modern glass or traditional carriage doors, contact us. We offer a one-year 100% installation warranty and a 90-day warranty on residential and commercial service, with material warranty extended to a year a per our partner manufacturers. Additionally, our spring replacement warranty is three years on materials and 90 days on installation labor.
Ready for an Inspection?
The best action you can take to ensure the longevity of your garage door is to have it inspected regularly. While you can easily look over the components to identify any major imperfections, sometimes it’s the small, overlooked stuff that causes the big issues. We recommend an inspection by one of our qualified garage door technicians who will inspect, and also tighten, clean, and lubricate, ensuring your door operates smoothly and efficiently. And if repairs or replacements are needed, we’ll provide clear estimates and explanations.
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