Installing a new garage door is one of the best investments you can make in your house. Not only will a new door always increase the value of your home, but it also provides major benefits in terms of curb appeal and home security. Here are some of the benefits you can reap with this new installation.
ROI of a New Garage Door vs. Other Home Improvements
Virtually every type of home improvement project will increase the value of your house. Nonetheless, some home improvement projects generally provide a much higher return on your investment than others. Projects such as a kitchen or bathroom remodel will often add more aesthetic or functional value, but when compared to the cost vs. return, they may not offer as much value as a garage door replacement. In fact, some of these large-scale renovations may seem appealing but could cost more than they deliver in terms of return on investment (ROI).
Investing in a new garage door will almost always provide much better dividends than any other home improvement project. Many common home improvement projects like a kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, or roof replacement have an average ROI of around 50% to 70%. That means you’d likely end up losing at least a few thousand dollars if you did any of these improvements and then decided to sell your house a few years down the road.
On the other hand, installing a new garage door will typically provide a 100% return on your investment. This means you’d end up recouping the entire amount you spent on the new door should you decide to sell your house in the next few years. Some studies have shown that a new garage door can sometimes provide nearly a 200% ROI. That’s why most real estate agents will recommend replacing an older garage door before putting your house on the market since it can result in you nearly doubling the money you spent on the new door.
Why Material and Style Choices Matter for Garage Door ROI
The choice of material and style for your new garage door is a crucial factor in the overall ROI. Wooden garage doors, while aesthetically pleasing, may require more maintenance and could decrease your ROI due to their upkeep costs. Steel and aluminum doors tend to be more durable, require less maintenance, and are often more cost-effective over time.
Consider the architectural style of your home when choosing a garage door. A well-matched door adds cohesion and charm to your exterior, which is attractive to potential buyers.
Incorporating contemporary designs such as frosted windows or a sleek finish can further increase curb appeal. Buyers are often drawn to homes that showcase a modern aesthetic, and these small details can significantly impact the perceived value of your home.
Benefits of Enhancing Your Curb Appeal With a New Garage Door
Replacing an old garage door with a new one can also have a huge impact on the curb appeal of your home, which makes your house much more attractive to potential buyers. If your garage door is near the end of its life, people may be apt to put in a lower offer on your house since they know they’ll need to replace it fairly soon.
Even if you don’t plan to sell your house in the near future, boosting your curb appeal with a new garage door can still provide major benefits down the road. The appearance and condition of each house in a neighborhood directly impact the price of all of the other houses in the area. That means that taking steps to improve the appearance of your house will often lead to a gradual increase in the value of the other homes in the area. This then has a snowball effect that further increases the value of your house since the more houses in your area are selling for, the higher your home will be valued if you eventually choose to sell.
A New Garage Door Can Improve the Energy Efficiency of Your Home
Another reason that installing a new garage door on an attached garage can pay off is that it can help improve the energy efficiency of your home. That also makes your house more appealing to potential buyers, who can look forward to lower heating and air conditioning bills.
Even though the wall between an attached garage and the main part of a house is insulated, the garage can still make the rest of the house hotter in the summer and colder in the winter. If you install an insulated garage door with quality weather stripping, the effect will be much less pronounced. The new door will help to keep out heat and cold so that the temperature in the garage isn’t affected nearly as much by the temperature outside.
How a New Garage Door Can Boost Home Security
Yet another benefit of replacing an old, outdated garage door is that a new door and opener can make your home more secure. Statistics show that approximately 9% of home break-ins occur as a result of the burglar accessing the house through the garage door. While garage doors are fairly secure, older doors can have issues that make them easier for someone to open from outside. For instance, if the weather stripping on the bottom of the door is falling apart, it’s sometimes possible to pry the door open by sliding a crowbar underneath it.
New garage doors are designed to be much more secure and far more difficult to break into. Replacing an outdated garage door opener also greatly decreases the chances of someone being able to steal the code for the opener and gain access to your garage. New garage door openers use a rolling code that changes every time the garage is opened, whereas older openers typically have a fixed code that isn’t that difficult to crack. With a rolling code opener, there are more than 4 billion possible code combinations.
An even more secure option is to install a smart garage door opener. This type of opener connects to a Wi-Fi network and enables you to open and close the door from an app on your phone. That means you never need to worry about someone stealing the remote to your door since the only way anyone can open the door from outside is by using a phone that’s linked to the opener. This level of security is especially appealing to tech-savvy buyers who appreciate the added convenience and protection.
Partner With Us for Your Garage Door Installation
At Door Pro America, we’ve been providing expert garage door services for more than 50 years. We have locations in eight states — New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington — and are ready to help if you’re looking to upgrade to a new garage door. We carry doors in a wide range of classic and modern styles and will work with you to help you find the option that best suits the look of your home and your specific needs.
To learn more about all of the options we offer or to schedule a repair or garage door maintenance appointment, contact our team at Door Pro America today.
