Garage Door Replacement

[lavernefg]

I'm looking to replace my old garage door. These garage door guys don't make it easy. They all want too much $$! I've read through several manufacturers installation instructions. This is something I feel very comfortable doing myself. Choosing which manufacturer to go with is another matter. Just finding where to purchase a door directly has been a challenge. I finally found a door installer that would tell me where to get one. There is a large distributor of First United Doors, I can pick up a garage door 6 days a week, $470. There is Overhead Door, 6 days a week pickup, $435. Then, I can order a CHI door, 2 weeks delivery, $455. Clopay, Wayne Dalton, Amarr will sell me a garage door, all in the $600-$700 range. Raynor is dealer only, $990 quote. First United has lifetime warranty. The others have 15 year warranty. All the same type of door, 25 guage steel, raised panel, non insulated, 15X7. I guess it comes down to what is available, how long I want to wait for delivery, and what I want to pay.

 

[lavernefg]

I'm looking to replace my old garage door. These garage door guys don't make it easy. They all want too much $$! I've read through several manufacturers installation instructions. This is something I feel very comfortable doing myself. Choosing which manufacturer to go with is another matter. Just finding where to purchase a door directly has been a challenge. I finally found a door installer that would tell me where to get one. There is a large distributor of First United Doors, I can pick up a garage door 6 days a week, $470. There is Overhead Door, 6 days a week pickup, $435. Then, I can order a CHI door, 2 weeks delivery, $455. Clopay, Wayne Dalton, Amarr will sell me a garage door, all in the $600-$700 range. Raynor is dealer only, $990 quote. First United has lifetime warranty. The others have 15 year warranty. All the same type of door, 25 guage steel, raised panel, non insulated, 15X7. I guess it comes down to what is available on bell, how long I want to wait for delivery, and what I want to pay.

thanks in advance for any help

 

[Pat]

I don’t know what timeline is, but you can get doors from any of the big box hardware stores. It’s been a few years, but when we had one done it took two guys half a day, so labor ain’t cheap. They also disposed of the old one - something to factor in, as well. I’ll do a lot of stuff around the house, but I decided I’m not willing to take the risk of tangling with those tension springs.

 

[BCClone]

Get insulated if you are any place it snows.

 

[nfrine]

I don’t know what timeline is, but you can get doors from any of the big box hardware stores. It’s been a few years, but when we had one done it took two guys half a day, so labor ain’t cheap. They also disposed of the old one - something to factor in, as well. I’ll do a lot of stuff around the house, but I decided I’m not willing to take the risk of tangling with those tension springs.

If you go with the torsion springs, have someone stand by with 9-1 already dialed on the phone....

 

[JP4CY]

My dad still has a small scar under his chin from a spring 30 some years ago. I don't mess around with garage doors, ever.

 

[JM4CY]

If you go with the torsion springs, have someone stand by with 9-1 already dialed on the phone....

But make sure they are recording it and come back and post it here.

 

[Sousaclone]

You do you, but it seems like general consensus over most of the internet is just to pay someone to do it. Those springs are stupid dangerous.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

One of my cables broke so I ordered new cables and put them on. After an hour or two I gave up trying to get the springs right. I called overhead door. He had the door working within 15 minutes.

 

[cycloner29]

I’ve replaced our garage and opener before. I’ve also had the torsion spring break and replaced it. Torsion spring installation is a lot easier as you use your drill to get the proper torsion on it. I never done the older way of having to manually wind it. I think the biggest pain is having to get the cables back on the spools when it came off track and level the door.

 

[Pope]

When we had our last significant snowfall a few months ago, my very well intentioned neighbor who owns a pickup truck with a blade decided he'd plow out my driveway for me. He accidentally pushed his blade into my garage door and totaled it. I decided to have Home Depot replace it and it cost me $1500. My neighbor offered to pay for it, but I couldn't accept it because he's a very nice guy and he was trying to do me a favor.

 

[flynnhicks03]

If you're in the Des Moines area, I'd recommend Brodie and Sons. It's a guy and his kid. They've done spring replacement and opener replacement for us and my parents. I don't know for sure, but I would imagine he replaces doors, also. Nice guy, and helpful after the sale. If you're interested, his number is 515-288-9227.

 

[CloneGuy8]

I'm in the Des Moines area and had Hicklin replace ours. It cost around $1000.00 for just a basic insulated door.

 

[brianhos]

If you decide you don't want to deal with it: https://www.desmoinesdoorcompany.net/

It is just a guys small business, and he is freaking awesome. Stands by his stuff and it was much cheaper than anywhere else.