SHOULD I REPAIR OR REPLACE MY GARAGE DOOR?

The two words that ping around your brain like a tennis ball between Raffa and Nadal: repair or replace, repair or replace, repair or replace? Yep, it can be pretty confusing when dealing with a garage door that’s out of action. Especially when you’re unsure whether to repair it, extending the life of a perfectly good product, or replace it, ensuring that you’ll have minimal hassles in the near future. So, how do you decide whether to repair or replace a garage door? In this post, we’ll talk about a few things to consider before making your decision.

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How old is it?
Age is important when it comes to repairing or replacing a garage door. You’ve got to take into account the age of the door before making your decision. If your door isn’t older than 15 years, then there’s a good chance you can make a repair that gives it plenty more years of life. If you’ve had the same garage door since the 1980s, on the other hand, then it may be time to say goodbye to that dinosaur and invest in a new one.

Do you still love its look?
Sometimes, we love things no matter how old they are. Like your grandma, and possibly your garage door. Your garage door may be one of a kind in your eyes, and it may suit your home better than any other door that’s currently on the market. If that’s the case, then you should definitely repair the door rather than being dissatisfied with your purchase of a new, albeit inferior one. 

What work needs to be done?
Often this decision depends on what work needs to be done. If the whole door is stuffed and needs to be reconstructed back into shape, along with a replacement motor, replacement tracks and all the other things that go with it, then it may work out cheaper to buy a new door. However, this is rarely the case. Most of the time, garage doors need a simple fix and then they’re right as rain.

How much are you willing to spend?
Are you prepared to fork out the money for a replacement garage door? Repairing your garage door will almost certainly be the cheaper option, so if you’re not quite willing to commit to the price tag of a new door, then repairing is the more suitable option.

Talk to an expert
The most important thing to do when tossing up repairing or replacing your garage door is to talk to a garage door specialist. Star Door Service & Repairs are Perth’s experts in everything garage doors, specialising in repairs and services and also installation of new doors. They’re the team you can trust to give you an honest assessment of your garage door situation and provide you with the best solution. Contact Star Door Service & Repairs today!