How Much Does a Garage Door Cost to Install?

A selection of high-quality garage door openers is available for purchase with your custom garage door installation. New designs offer quiet, reliable and efficient operation, and some can even be controlled from your phone or smart home hub.

There are three main types of garage door openers available for installation with your new garage door.

Chain Drive Garage Door Opener (average price: $230)

The most popular and common garage door openers, chain drive garage door openers offer durable and reliable performance, often at a lower price. Chain drive garage door openers generally perform better than belt-drive systems when lifting heavy doors; however, they require regular servicing, tend to produce more noise and do not operate as smoothly as direct-drive or belt-drive systems.

Belt Drive Garage Door Opener (average price: $309 to $699)

Generally, a belt drive garage door opener is the smoother, quieter option as they produce far less noise and vibration than chain drive systems. Belt drive garage door openers typically offer comparable reliability and durability to chain drive systems and can lift doors slightly faster. However, these garage door openers generally cost more and don’t work as effectively when paired with heavier garage doors.

Direct Drive Garage Door Opener (average price: $509 to $859)

The quietest, most advanced and efficient garage door openers are direct drive systems, where a DC-powered motor travels along a stationary chain that’s attached to your garage door. Direct drive garage door openers can be more reliable than belt or chain systems because they involve fewer moving parts; however, they also tend to carry a higher price tag.

Since all garage doors ordered through The Home Depot Home Services are custom-measured for your home, all sizes of custom-order garage doors are considered standard. Doors are available in two-inch increments for width and three-inch increments for height, with garage door prices within the ranges included in the charts above.

Generally, custom-order garage door prices increase incrementally starting from a minimum width of 6 feet, to a maximum width of 20 feet, with 6-10 feet considered single, and 10 feet 2 inches up to 20 feet considered double.

Like other insulation products, garage door insulation is rated according to R-value. A higher R-value means better ability to reduce heat loss from your garage in winter and prevent it from becoming too hot in summer; however, the highest-rated products will add more to your insulated garage door cost.

All costs based on Ontario pricing and exclude applicable taxes. Costs shown are for illustrative purposes only and may not apply to all situations. Prices represent average garage door insulation costs only, which are an optional component of garage door installation services.
 

A garage door R-value of R-10 or R-11 meets the minimum recommended rating for garage door insulation, but depending on your needs and budget, upgrades with R-values as high as 18.4 are available for your insulated garage door installation from The Home Depot Home Services.

With an insulated garage door, you should consider not just the R-value itself but also how you plan to use your garage. For instance, purchasing a new garage door with insulation of R-14 or higher will help you regulate temperature inside your garage more effectively, but may add more to your new garage door cost than necessary if you don’t plan on spending a lot of time in there.

Choosing an insulated garage door can help you boost energy efficiency in your home, potentially saving money on your utility bills. They accomplish this in two ways:

The ability of your insulated garage door to regulate temperature and reduce heat loss in your home is strengthened by adding insulation to other parts of your garage as well. Consider installing wall and ceiling insulation in addition to your insulated garage door, especially if you have rooms situated directly above or adjacent to your garage.

Remember that professional custom garage door installation offers you not only the expertise of an experienced installer, but also a standard one-year warranty that’s included in your garage door installation cost.

Keep in mind, too, that installing a garage door involves a lot of heavy, moving components. It requires a degree of precision to ensure your garage doors open and close reliably and as intended. Installing a garage door incorrectly can lead to higher repair costs down the road, or worse, personal injury or property damage.

In some cases, such as when you require a custom-sized garage door, professional custom garage door installation may be your only suitable option to get the garage door you need.