Garage Door Replacement Always a Safe Investment

Expect to recoup nearly 95 percent of your investment when you get new upscale garage doors.

Though the housing market has definitely improved in the LA area, homeowners are still looking for every possible way to help boost the appeal and resale value of their properties. If you are thinking of putting your property on the market any time soon, you will definitely want to make sure it has a beautiful garage door. After all, in some homes the garage doors can account for 40 percent of the façade, so naturally you want to make sure your garage doors are giving a good impression.

When doing any kind of remodeling project, you want to be sure you’re going to recoup enough of your investment to make the project worthwhile. With garage door replacement, this is almost always a slam dunk.

According to data from Remodeling Magazine’s 2014 Cost vs Value report, LA area homeowners who install a new, upscale garage door can expect to recoup 94.6 percent of their investment. In fact, upscale garage door replacement was the second best remodeling project in terms of return on investment. Only installing new wood replacement windows beat it, and then only by 0.6 percent.

Garage door replacement has consistently ranked high on Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs Value reports, making this remodeling project a good investment at any time.

Key Attributes of a Successful Garage Door Remodel

In the Cost vs Value report, an upscale garage door remodel was defined as installing a new 16×7 foot door and opener tracks. The door was a 4-section roll-up door made from high tensile strength steel, with R-12 insulation, pinch-resistant panels, and insulated glass windows.

You may not want a door with these exact specs, but as long as you are careful to incorporate the following key attributes in your new garage door it should be a good investment.

Appropriate Style: Whether you choose a steel garage door, a wood door, or a door made from ECO-alternative materials, you will want to ensure that it complements the architectural style of your property. The best way to do this is with a custom garage door from an expert such as Dynamic Garage Door. We can add the exact finishing touches you want to your garage door to make it a true architectural asset on your property.

Low Maintenance: Steel garage doors with factory-applied finishes (like the one studied in the Cost vs Value report) are known for their durability and longevity. If you choose a solid wood door, you may want to opt for staining rather than painting, or even leave the wood unfinished, to help keep maintenance tasks down.

Professional Installation: One final key element for a successful investment is professional garage door installation. This helps ensure that your garage door will be properly mounted for smooth operation and will not be at risk of twisting, warping, or cracking.