We Aussies are a thrifty bunch. Whether we’re fixing our car bumpers with duct tape, or fixing a pipe with duct tape, or a table leg with duct tape, there is no limit to our creativity when it comes to home repairs… unless it requires something other than duct tape to be used.
But there may come a time when duct tape, believe it or not, simply doesn’t hold up anymore. Garage door problems are one example where duct tape isn’t really an option.
So, what do we do then? Is it more cost-effective to get the door fixed, or to replace it entirely? Here, we consult the garage door repair specialists at Perth’s Star Door Service to find out.
No, repairing is almost always more cost effective than replacing a garage door
Garage doors are almost always better off being repaired than being replaced. Most problems with garage doors can be repaired, and still cost far less than an all-out replacement. Some of the major repairs that are common for garage doors include:
- Broken torsion spring
When your torsion spring breaks, you’ll know about it. These heavy-duty springs are an essential component of your garage door, and hold a lot of torque, helping to transfer its weight. When your torsion spring breaks, it can produce a loud snapping or banging sound, rendering the door out-of-action. While a major job, replacing the torsion spring will still only cost a fraction of an entire door replacement. - Track replacement
If your door is shuddering or vibrating on its way up or down, it could mean the tracks are bent or warped. If that’s the case, then a track replacement is necessary. Replacing the tracks is a relatively big job, but still far cheaper than a door replacement.
When is it more cost-effective to get a garage door replacement?
That being said, there are certain times when it is more cost-effective to replace your door, rather than repair it. These circumstances would include:
- Structural damage
Let’s say your garage door has been severely damaged by a cyclone, or a vehicle accident. If your garage door has sustained significant structural damage, then it’s usually better off being replaced. - Very old, dilapidated door
If your door keeps giving you trouble due to it being 30, 40 or 50 years old, then it might be time to scrap it and go for a new one!
Whatever garage door problems you’re currently experiencing, no job is too big or too small for the team at Star Door Service. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, the technicians at Star Door Service have seen it all – and repaired it all, too! Quality workmanship, affordable prices and stellar customer service are the cornerstones of business at Star Door Service, so grab a quote from Perth’s finest today.
