Recent research indicates that installing or replacing a garage door is a substantial investment that yields excellent returns. If you've been considering replacing or installing a garage door, now is the perfect time to do so.
The Journal of Light Construction's 2025 report found that a new garage door has an average ROI of 268%. That's a whopping 74% increase from 2024, which already showed a 90% increase over 2023.
Replacing your garage door is a consistently valuable investment that can improve your home's resale value by more than $12,000, according to these reports.
You're likely wondering why garage doors can add so much value to your home. Here are some of the most significant reasons why garage doors are a high-value investment.
The garage door constitutes a considerable part of your home's facade. As a dominant visual element, it can significantly affect your home's aesthetic and appearance.
By installing a new garage door, you give your home a fresh appearance and create a powerful statement that may attract potential buyers. This link between a garage door and curb appeal makes it one of the most effective ways to improve your home's value.
Installing an insulated garage door can significantly improve your home's energy efficiency. Different doors and insulation types have various R-values, which indicate their thermal resistance and energy efficiency levels.
How does the R-value affect the garage door's value? The higher the R-value, the less heat it allows through. This increase in energy efficiency often brings a corresponding increase in resale value.
A garage door upgrade may impact your home's safety in multiple ways, including:
Depending on the age of your garage door and its maintenance history, you may experience unusual noises, such as clanging or grinding. In some older doors, you also can't use a door opener, which means you have to open and close the door manually.
Installing a new garage door ensures quiet operation, allows you to integrate concepts like smart systems that will enable you to use your phone to see the open or close status of your door as well as operate remotely, and automatic door openers, and improves overall operation.
Garage door replacements often offer improved durability, enhanced security, and numerous other features that can attract the attention of insurers. These traits minimize risk and maximize protection, potentially leading to lower premiums.
While installing a new garage door offers an excellent return on investment, you can take several steps to enhance that return on investment further.
The most significant way to ensure your new garage door improves your home's ROI is to choose a design and style that complements the rest of your home. No matter how expensive, a wrong garage door will detract from your home's curb appeal, which won't increase its value.
Despite ongoing annual temperature increases, the Michigan climate is notoriously cold, and garages can easily reach temperatures far below zero. Insulating your garage with an insulated, storm-rated garage door and using effective weatherstripping can significantly improve thermal efficiency.
Experts have estimated that insulating a garage door may offer an ROI of up to 70%, making this the ideal way to improve comfort while increasing buyer appeal and value. Polyurethane garage door insulation offers superior, long-term insulation and makes your garage door more robust.
When planning your new garage door style, be sure to account for windows and hardware. While the door style may match your planned aesthetic, the windows and hardware may clash with the rest of your design style.
Plan a specific design or style for elements like:
You may be surprised to discover the sheer volume of available styles, from modern, glass and steel-heavy designs to traditional wood look or carriage house designs.
To ensure you achieve the optimal ROI on your replacement garage door, opt for durable, low-maintenance materials. These doors combine the best security with a lightweight design that places minimal stress on motors and other tools.
Options like steel or aluminum, or composite overlays make an excellent selection. While wood is a gorgeous aesthetic, it's best to avoid it unless it's necessary to match your home's style. It requires significant maintenance to prevent warping, moisture absorption, and other potential problems. One alternative is to opt for wood-look steel or faux wood composite, which offer the same aesthetic with minimal maintenance requirements.
After installing a new garage door, regular garage door maintenance is essential to maximizing ROI. It keeps your new investment in top shape and prevents the rapid value decrease that may occur when you leave your garage door to its own devices.
If you choose the right garage door, maintenance checks should be an annual or biannual occurrence, involving simple aspects like:
While a new, high-quality garage door will enhance security and value, you can further improve its natural security and durability to boost ROI even more. Some of the best ways to do this include:
To take your garage security to the next level, consider incorporating automatic locks and smart locking systems. They can help you feel more secure and offer an attractive feature for security-conscious potential buyers.
These are just a few ways to maximize your investment returns. You can install numerous features and improvements to enhance resale value and maximize your investment.
Now that you know what return on investment you might see from installing a garage door, consider improving your home's resale value with a new garage door. Contact us for a quote today and unlock a significant ROI for yourself.
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