Should I Repair or Replace My Garage Door?
The 50% rule, age thresholds, and curb appeal math that decides whether to fix your old door or invest in a new one.
Should I repair my garage door or replace it?
Use the 50% rule: if the repair quote is more than half the cost of a new door, replace. A new insulated 16x7 steel door installed in Angier, NC starts around $1,650, so any repair quote over $825 deserves a hard look.
Age matters. Doors over 20 years old typically have outdated safety hardware, single-layer steel that dents easily, and broken weather seal. Even "working" doors of this age are losing energy through the panels every winter.
Replace if you see: cracked or warped panels, multiple sections rusting through, the door is single-layer with no insulation, or the door has caused noticeable energy loss in your garage.
Garage door replacement is the #1 ROI home improvement project in the US, returning 120–140% of cost at resale. For Angier, NC homeowners planning to sell within 5 years, a new door pays for itself plus a profit.
Key takeaways
- 50% rule: repair > half of replacement = replace
- Doors 20+ years old usually deserve replacement
- 120–140% ROI at resale (national average)
- Free in-home estimates in Angier, NC
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