How to Go About Buying a New Garage Door in Coquitlam

It isn't every day you shop for a new garage door. If you're expecting the same doors you saw 20 years ago, you're in for a surprise: today's doors and openers are stronger, more secure and need less maintenance, and there's far more choice in styles, materials, colours and windows.

Looks Matter

Your garage door can take up a large part of the front of your house, so it has a big effect on curb appeal. Styles range from simple raised panels to sculpted carriage-house designs. Contemporary homes suit doors with horizontal ribs or smooth, flat surfaces, often paired with a wall-mount opener for a clean ceiling. Common colours are white, almond and brown, and many manufacturers also offer grey, black, blue, green and deep red, plus wood-grain finishes. Steel doors can be painted and wood doors stained.

What Does a New Door Cost?

Doors vary so much in size, design and insulation that it's hard to compare prices directly. Steel doors are generally the most affordable, wood and composite doors cost more, and custom doors can cost about twice as much as a standard door. In Coquitlam, an insulated 8×7 steel door starts at about $1,650 installed.

Springs: Extension or Torsion?

• Extension springs work in pairs along each side of the door, parallel to the ceiling.
• Torsion springs sit on a bar above the door and wind and unwind as it moves. They spread the door's weight more evenly and run more smoothly, which makes them the better choice for wide or heavy doors.

Keep It Maintained

Regular maintenance and timely repairs keep your new door running well and avoid replacing parts before their time. A local company that services your door every year can keep track of it for you.

Talk to Us

GVA Garage Doors installs and repairs residential and commercial doors in Coquitlam. Call 604.398.4009 for an estimate.