Should I replace garage door?

Question

Hello,

The gear sprocket broke and the chain came off from the garage door opener in my rental,  the technician advised me to replace the garage door opener with a new one and charged me $550 including replacing pulley. Is that a reasonable charge?Replacing gear sprocket seemed like a DIY project to me but I ended up giving in as the tenant wanted the garage fixed asap.He also indicated the garage door is in extremely bad shape and needs to be replaced asap and it can cost me up to three grand. Is that a reasonable estimate.The garage door is 15 year old.

Appreciate your inputs.

Thanks

Scott M. · Answer

$550 for a new opener is a little pricey on the surface but not silly high and we have non idea what else was done, if he serviced the door, new keypad, remotes etc....

3K for a garage door seems about 2.5 - 3x high at least for us locally.  What size is it (1 car, 2 car etc....?).  But, locally this might be the going rate, can always get a few quotes.

As for putting a new one on, you can scrape and paint if you are selling.  Probably wont' see a direct price increase for a new garage door but you will probably see a price decrease if it is in truly terrible shape.

Peter Morgan · Answer

@Scott M.

Thanks Scott and glad to know I didn't get ripped here and he did service other things remote, pulley, lubricating etc. This is the first time the garage door came for repair in the last five years , I never had a chance to understand all its components, now I have a better understanding :-).

The garage seems functional to me but he pointed garage caving in while opening and kept on insisting the door is in very bad shape,and there is a chance for it to fall apart

I will try to get a second opinion. I am planning to sell home in Spring and a little wary it may start looking old if I install new one in winter.

Any thoughts on what is the best place to buy a new garage door for the best price, it's a single garage door, is Homedepot or Lowes good?

Thanks

Peter Morgan · Answer

@Peter Morgan

Sorry I forgot to mention I am planning to sell my home in next six months.