Garage Door Installation and Replacement Cost

Your garage is probably one of the most crucial parts of your entire house. It not just houses your beloved car, it also provides you with enough space to store unwanted and old items that you no longer use. There are several homes which also have an entry through their garage.

Thus, it is very important that you do not turn into a miser and install a good quality garage door for the safety of your family, your car, and other precious belongings inside your rooms.

Cost To Install a New Garage Door Opener

It is usually seen that the average cost to install a new garage door opener comes to around $335. However, you will also come across homeowners who pay for such projects from as low as $221 to as high as $491. However, it is important for you to note that the type of garage door opener you choose may create an impact on the total cost of the project. A typical garage door opener may range from $150 to $300. The belt-driven ones are on the higher side and the chain—driven ones are on the lower side of the price range.

Types of Garage Door Openers

There are various types of garage door openers. These usually come with different price tags. Choosing the right one for your garage door is dependent upon several factors. Whichever you choose, make sure that you have a reverse safety feature in place. If the door opener you choose does not come with this feature or even the sensory ability, then you will have to install them separately.

  • Chain-Driver Openers: If you are on a tight budget, then a chain-driven opener will be a suitable option. It is very easy to install such an opener and is best suited for a detached garage. These openers are also reliable and affordable. However, these do not come with any battery backup and tend to be very noisy. These cost anything from $150 to $300.
  • Belt-Driven Openers: These are usually the most preferred option for any type of residential garage door opener system. It works without making much of a noise and is quite powerful. Belt-driven openers come with a proper battery backup and sometimes also has the potential for internet connectivity. These types of openers are aptly suited for attached garages. However, belt-driven ones often have a compatibility issue with the door and installing them is a major headache. The price range of such openers is around $200 to $250.
  • Screw-Driven Openers: these types of garage door openers rotate a threaded steel rod in order to open or even close a garage door. These are quite powerful and work in a quiet manner. Screw-driven openers come with a lifetime warranty and there is no need for much maintenance for such an opener. However, these work very slowly and the remote used to control the opener is sold separately. Sometimes, the noise level can be higher than a belt-driven opener. The price range for such an opener is from $190 to $260.
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Christian is the chief reporter, editor, and webmaster at Cleveland Leader. An aspiring news anchor, his hobbies outside of investigative reporting are golf, martinis, and adventure travel. If you have a scoop on any developing story, please contact him on this page.

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