Garage Door Panel Replacement
Garage Door Panel Replacement: Restore your door back to new!
Accidents happen, and garage door panels are often the first to take the hit. If your garage door panel is badly damaged—usually from vehicle impact—it may need to be completely replaced. While minor dents or scratches can be repaired, severe damage often leaves no option but to replace one or more panels in order to fix your garage door effectively.
At Fix-It Garage Door Repair in Perth, we specialise in garage door panel replacement, ensuring your door looks and functions like new again. Whether it’s just one panel or multiple, we’ll guide you through the process, helping you decide whether to replace individual panels or upgrade to a brand-new door.
In this article, I’ll explain how garage door panel replacement works, when it’s the best option, and why sometimes replacing the entire door is the more cost-effective solution to fix your garage door properly.
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What is a Garage Door Panel Replacement?
Garage door panel replacement involves removing and replacing one or more damaged sections of your sectional garage door, restoring its appearance and functionality. Panels are the large, flat sections that make up the exterior of your garage door. These panels not only contribute to the door’s visual appeal but also provide structural integrity. When a panel is severely damaged—often due to vehicle impact—it compromises both the look and function of the door, and replacement becomes necessary.
Depending on the extent of the damage, sometimes only one panel needs to be replaced. In other cases, two or more panels may need to be swapped out to restore the door to its original condition. If three or more panels are damaged, it’s often more cost-effective to replace the entire door rather than replace each panel individually.
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When Do You Need Garage Door Panel Replacement?
Here are some common situations where panel replacement is necessary:
1. Severe Vehicle Damage
The most common reason for garage door panel replacement is vehicle damage. Accidents happen, and backing into or hitting the garage door with your car can cause significant dents or bends that can’t be repaired. In these cases, replacing the damaged panel is the best option to restore the door’s appearance and function.
2. Structural Damage
If the panel is severely cracked, warped, or bent, it may no longer provide the necessary structural support for the garage door. This kind of damage can affect the alignment and smooth operation of the door, making it unsafe to use. Replacing the damaged panel will restore the integrity of the door and ensure safe operation.
3. Multiple Damaged Panels
In some cases, more than one panel may be damaged, especially in the event of a significant impact. If two panels are damaged, they can often be replaced to match the rest of the door. However, if three or more panels are damaged, replacing the entire door may be a more practical and cost-effective solution.
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Why Replacing Three or More Panels May Require a New Door!
While it’s possible to replace one or two panels on a garage door, replacing three or more panels can become costly. In most cases, if three or more panels are damaged, it makes sense to replace the entire door.
Here’s why:
1. Cost-Effectiveness
The cost of replacing three or more panels can often approach, or even exceed, the cost of a brand-new door. When you replace the entire door, you’re not only getting new panels but also new tracks, rollers, and hardware. This ensures the door operates like new, giving you a fresh start.
2. Improved Functionality
When you replace the entire door, you get a fully functioning system with new tracks, rollers, and components. This can improve the smoothness of operation, reduce noise, and ensure long-term reliability. Plus, you won’t have to worry about mismatched or older components wearing out prematurely.
3. Manufacturer Warranty
New doors often come with a manufacturer warranty, which can provide peace of mind in case of future issues. Replacing individual panels typically doesn’t come with the same level of warranty protection, so replacing the entire door can be a smarter investment in the long run.
4 Steps to Fix Your Garage Door!
Professional assessment
We begin by asking you a series of simple questions to determine the issue with your garage door panels. This helps us quickly identify whether it's a minor fix/replacement or something more complex.
Competitive rates
Once we understand the problem, we provide you with a detailed over the phone quote that outlines the exact price to repair your garage door. We offer a 90 day warranty on labour.
Guaranteed satisfaction
After you approve the quote, we’ll arrange a convenient time for our technician to visit your home. We work around your schedule to ensure minimal disruption.
We warrant all labour
Our qualified technician will come to your location and either repair or replace the broken or damaged part.
Garage Door Panel Replacement Process
At Fix-It Garage Door Repair, we follow a precise and efficient process to replace damaged panels, ensuring your door is restored to like-new condition.
Here’s what you can expect when you book a garage door panel replacement with us:
1. Inspection and Assessment
The first step is to thoroughly inspect the garage door to assess the extent of the damage. We’ll evaluate whether the damage is limited to one or two panels, or if a full door replacement is more cost-effective. Based on the assessment, we’ll provide you with a detailed estimate and recommendations.
2. Matching the New Panels
If panel replacement is the best option, we’ll source new panels that match the design, color, and material of your existing garage door. This ensures that the replacement panels blend seamlessly with the rest of the door, maintaining the aesthetic of your home.
3. Removing the Damaged Panels
Once the new panels are ready, we carefully remove the damaged panels from the door. This process requires precision to avoid damaging the surrounding panels and the door’s structure. If necessary, we’ll also inspect the tracks, rollers, and hardware to ensure everything is in good condition.
4. Installing the New Panels
We’ll then install the new panels, ensuring they are properly aligned with the existing door sections. Proper alignment is crucial to ensuring the door operates smoothly and without any gaps or misalignments. Once the panels are installed, we’ll secure them in place and test the door’s operation to ensure everything works perfectly.
5. Final Testing and Safety Check
After the installation is complete, we perform a final test to ensure the door opens and closes smoothly, without any issues. We also check for proper alignment, noise, and overall functionality. Our goal is to leave your garage door looking and operating as good as new.
Should You Replace the Entire Door?
If three or more panels are damaged, replacing the entire garage door is often the best option.
Here’s why you might want to consider a full door replacement instead of just replacing multiple panels:
- Cost: Replacing three or more panels can be nearly as expensive as purchasing a new door. For a slightly higher cost, you can get a brand-new door with all-new components.
- Upgraded Components: A new door comes with fresh tracks, rollers, and hardware, ensuring smoother operation and longer-lasting performance.
- Manufacturer Warranty: New doors typically come with a warranty, providing extra protection in case of future issues.
If you’re unsure whether to replace the panels or the entire door, we can help you weigh the pros and cons to make the best decision for your needs and budget.
Why Choose Fix-It Garage Door Repair?
While DIY repairs can save money, certain garage door issues—especially involving springs—can be dangerous to fix or attempt fixing yourself. If you’re not comfortable or confident in performing repairs, it’s best to hire a professional garage door repair service in Perth.
Licensed and Professional Garage Door Fix-It Experts You Can Trust
When you book with us, you’re booking a fully licensed and qualified technician who will provide you with a fixed service time for your garage door repair, so you can plan your day with ease.
Our head technician is a Licenced Electrician!
Our technicians arrive with vans fully stocked with high-quality tools and parts, ensuring we implement the best possible solution for your garage door problem.
We also offer free quotes with no call-out fees or hourly rates. If no work is required, there will be no charge!
Experienced Technicians
Our team is made up of highly trained professionals with years of experience in garage door repair. We know how to identify and fix even the most complicated issues.
High Quality Parts
We only use the best quality parts for all of our repairs, including genuine manufactured parts where possible. This ensures that your garage door will continue to function properly for years to come.
Fast and Reliable Service
We understand that a broken garage door can be a major inconvenience. That’s why we offer fast and reliable service to get your door back in working order as quickly as possible.
Affordable Pricing
We confirm pricing before we show up by going through over the phone what the problem is.
Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed
Garage door springs are under high tension and can cause serious injury if handled improperly. Professionals have the tools and training to handle these repairs safely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I replace just one panel on my garage door?
Yes, if only one panel is damaged and the rest of the door is in good condition, you can replace just that one panel. We’ll match the new panel to your existing door to ensure a seamless look.
How do I know if I should replace my panels or the entire door?
If three or more panels are damaged, it’s often more cost-effective to replace the entire door. We can help you evaluate your options based on the extent of the damage and the condition of the rest of the door.
Will the new panels match my existing garage door?
Yes, we’ll source panels that match the design, material, and color of your existing garage door. This ensures that the replacement panels blend in seamlessly with the rest of the door.
In some cases the pattern or manufacturer are no longer available so a new door would be required.
How much does a garage door panel replacement cost?
A single panel is around $1,100 to $1,400
A Double panels are around $1,400 to $1,800
A new garage door with 4 new panels, tracks and installation is around $2,500 to $3,500 (1 year warrantt)
How can I minimise garage door panel replacement?
We have noticed Custom garage doors, such as timber seem to outlast steel garage doors. These doors have the ability to take a knock and are more robust. The dowside is timber garage doors will/can have additional maintence to the timber area.
Garage door panel replacement is often necessary when severe damage, such as vehicle impact, affects the structure and function of the door. Whether you need to replace one panel or more, Fix-It Garage Door Repair can help. With our expert panel replacement services, we’ll restore your garage door to like-new condition, ensuring smooth operation and a perfect fit.
If three or more panels are damaged, we may recommend replacing the entire door, which can be more cost-effective and comes with the added benefits of new components and a manufacturer warranty.
Contact us today for professional panel replacement or a full garage door upgrade.
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