Recent Projects • December 8, 2022

How Much Does it Cost to Replace a Calgary Garage Door

Whether you want to install a new garage door or just replace your old one, there are many different factors that can affect the cost. Depending on what type of material you want to use, how much labor is involved, and what kind of insulation you need, the total cost can be a bit different.

Cost of labor

Depending on your budget and your aforementioned sex, replacing your garage door might be a chore best left to the pros. Fortunately, there are numerous local service providers on hand to make the process go as smoothly as possible. For a modest fee, you can have your new door installed in no time at all. Some companies even offer free estimates and no obligation quotes. For less than half a grand, you can get a brand new garage door. The best part is that you won’t have to pay a cent out of pocket. Of course, you will also have the satisfaction of knowing your new garage door will be safe and secure.

It’s no secret that the cost of maintaining and upgrading your garage is a significant expense. Luckily, there is a company in Calgary that will do the heavy lifting for you: Alpha C Garage Door Repairman. The cost of a new garage door can range from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Whether you opt for a new steel or wood door, you can rest assured that your garage will be safe and sound for years to come.

Cost of materials

Getting a new garage door can be a costly proposition. The cost of materials can be anything from a few thousand to several hundred thousand dollars. The best way to tackle the challenge is to budget and stick to it. One way to do this is to ask a few local contractors for a free quote. In this way, you will know upfront what to expect when a contractor comes to your door. A second way is to do the research yourself. This will allow you to make informed choices about the contractor to hire.

The best way to determine the cost of a new garage door is to get an accurate estimate of the current market price. This way, you can compare apples to apples and avoid overpaying a contractor.

Cost of insulation

Boosting the amount of insulation in your home is one of the best upgrades you can make. Not only will it help lower your heating and cooling costs, but it will also make your house more energy efficient. This can be a big selling point for potential buyers.

There are many different types of insulation available, and the cost of each can vary depending on the type of insulation you need and your total square footage. Some types require special equipment and tools to install.

The cost of garage door insulation is usually not included in the price of a new garage door. If you are replacing your old garage door, you may want to insulate your walls and ceiling as well.

The cost of insulation for a 1,500-square-foot home can range from $1,500 to $7,500. This depends on the size of the area, the type of insulation you are installing, and whether you are installing it yourself or hiring a contractor.

Cost of a new garage door

Depending on the size of your garage, it can cost between $600 and $3500 to install a new garage door in Alberta. This includes the removal of the old door, installation of the new one, and any additional hardware. The cost can also increase if you want to add windows or resize your opening.

If you plan to install an insulated door, you can expect to spend between $400 and $4,000. Having a higher R-value is a good way to keep the garage warm during winter. However, you won’t get much value for the money unless you have insulated the walls of your garage.

If you plan to use your existing garage door, you can purchase a polystyrene insulation kit for $40 to $200. These kits are not as efficient as foam-injected polyurethane.

Choosing the right garage door for your home

Choosing the right garage door for your home in Alberta may not be your first priority, but it can have a big impact on the value of your home. When choosing the right door for your home, consider the materials and options available. You’ll also want to consider the style and design of your home. For example, a mid-century modern house will probably look better with a modern glass garage door than a classic wood door.

The best option is to buy a locally made, energy-efficient, and stylish door. This will protect your investment and boost the local economy. This is the smartest choice, especially if you plan on selling your home soon.

While there’s no need to spend a fortune on your new door, you should do a bit of research to make sure you get the most for your buck. In addition to the obvious choice of aluminum, you can opt for fiberglass or steel. In fact, a thicker garage door made of fiberglass or steel may actually be as strong as wood and may be cheaper in the long run.

 

 

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Contact Alpha C Garage Door Repairman

If you need any garage door repair services in Calgary, give the team at Alpha C Garage Door Repairman. We are licensed and insured, using only the best opener, springs, cables, rollers, panels, insulations, and remotes to fix your garage door system. We also offer FREE, On-Site Estimates, so schedule yours today by calling: (587) 317-5895. 

Alpha C Garage Door Repairman 

4519 Bowness Rd NW Unit 1

Calgary, AB T3B 0A9, Canada

(587) 317-5895 

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Sunday: 7:00AM – 8:00PM

Monday : 7:00AM – 8:00PM

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Thursday: 7:00AM – 8:00PM

Friday: 7:00AM – 8:00PM

Saturday: 7:00AM – 8:00PM

Diane CruiseDiane Cruise
05:23 07 Sep 22
Thanks so much for your quick and professional job when you fixed my garage door a couple of weeks ago. And again today, when I had another issue, you were here within a few hours of my call! Great service and so appreciated!!!
Amir TajikAmir Tajik
06:51 15 Aug 22
I had Jacob from alpha garage door repair come out and do work on my garage he was simply amazing I couldn’t ask for someone better, he’s very knowledgeable, he’s understanding and knows exactly what needs to be done, he deserves a raise, I am a satisfied customer and wouldn’t go to any other company besides alpha now they earned my business and in the future for any garage needs it will definitely be u guys and I will definitely be requesting Jacob bc he’s the best out there - give him a medal guys the best, he kept asking me if I was satisfied with certain things before he moved on to the next thing, I truly appreciated his attention to detail and precision, what can I say mans a machine, did so much labor in the scorching heat and he told me he had another job to go to after mine I couldn’t believe it he’s a stand up guy and a true hard worker, if anyone uses alpha ask for Jacob u won’t be disappointed
Liza SBLiza SB
12:03 07 Aug 22
Great service! Their technician showed up on schedule, fixed the issue, and charged fair price. Gilad is diligent, knowledgeable, and courteous. Highly recommend.
Anton GelowitzAnton Gelowitz
21:44 25 Jul 22
Jacob was great he did the repair quickly and gave me a ton of options for the future. Great service!!! Will recommend you guys to everyone
Lisa SeibLisa Seib
21:02 11 Jul 22
We’ve had them come in and complete a couple of different repairs on our garage door for us and a warranty visit. Every time, they have been friendly, showed up when they said they would, explained what they were doing and completed the necessary work efficiently. Good work AND good service is hard to find these days………..this company has nailed it!! Thank you Jacob 🎉🎉
Andy JefferyAndy Jeffery
22:32 07 Jul 22
Excellent, friendly service. They found me the most cost efficient fix. I highly recommend- Andy J
Bill DemchukBill Demchuk
02:00 28 Jun 22
Was very impressed on how quickly they were able to make it and it didn’t take long to replace broken spring and do the time up. Sergei was super friend and explained everything perfectly. Will use again for sure!
Sahara SmithSahara Smith
21:39 29 May 22
We needed our garage door fixed. The gentleman who came was super friendly, explained all the options clearly, and patiently answered all our questions. After the job was done, he outlined everything that he had done and broke down each component of the price. Excellent service.
jn tjn t
00:37 27 Apr 22
Called about fixing a dent on the door panel, quick response after submitting an online form. Technician inspected the door, gave an honest assessment and also found a potential future issue with the side springs. Job was done in less than an hour.
Rob KisingerRob Kisinger
22:24 18 Apr 22
Called Alpha about a broken garage door spring. They sent a service technician out within 1.5 hours. The service technician Segev was excellent. He replaced both springs with a superior product, completed another minor repair to the door itself, and provided a complete maintenance service as well in under an hour. The final repair bill was reasonable considering the work done and the parts and labour warranty provided. I would definitely use them again.
Doug StrausDoug Straus
14:20 16 Apr 22
He was at my house at almost science fiction speed. Clean cut courteous technician. Garage door fixed, serviced, lubed adjusted.
Gregory KraussGregory Krauss
19:09 14 Apr 22
Found via google and read a few reviews that were as equally pleasing and satisfying as I experienced. Alpha technician is responsive, friendly, courteous and empathetic to the garage door emergency by responding quickly and having parts in stock. Called at 10 am for inspection and repair finished by 2 hours later. I would highly recommend Alpha for your garage repair incidents.Greg
AnnaAnna
05:36 05 Apr 22
Fast, same day service. Needed a spring fixed on garage door but ended up fixing the whole door because with my luck the other spring would have broke soon after, so why not have both sides with new springs! Decent and comparible prices. Friendly staff. Great work. Recommended!
randy mrandy m
00:22 24 Mar 22
Called mid aft inquiring about new garage door opener/installation to replace older one with broken sprocket. Called back quickly, tech on site in aft, ran through options and prices, and new opener was installed, door spring and hinges touched up...by late aft. In today's world, fair prices (not cheap..but fair value), quality work, and actual customer service are rare...but Segev and company had all three so quite happy.... Definitely recommend.
Gisela SousaGisela Sousa
16:58 09 Mar 22
They were quick in solving my garage issue and very efficient. Woke up with a garage issue and got it fixed in the afternoon as soon as I arrived from work.Great communication. Also affordable. If needed down the road again, pretty sure that will contact them.
Rich BanaagRich Banaag
23:03 18 Feb 22
Very good service that’s done on the same day I called. Segev (the technician) gave me a call that he is coming, he arrived on time, inspected the broken garage door spring, explained to me exactly what he will do and gave me the quotation. The work was done efficiently and they even gave me a 2 year material/labor warranty. Will recommend their service for anyone.
Kirit GillKirit Gill
18:53 17 Feb 22
Garage door broke last night at 9pm, called Alpha in the morning and the tension spring was repaired before noon. Impeccable service, great communication, fair pricing and quality work. Even offer a warranty on their work. They replaced my spring with a much superior product. Segev was extremely knowledgeable and efficient. Highly recommend for any garage repair needs.
robin orrrobin orr
20:11 24 Jan 22
Great Service!Had a broken spring.Called at 10:30 am done and fixed at 1:00. Segev did a wonderful job and was very knowledgeable.I would recommend to all.
DavidDavid
21:31 10 Jan 22
Today we discovered that one of our garage door springs broke after the cold weather. I phoned Alpha C and they had a technician come within 2 hrs of my call. The quote was very reasonable and he noted the previous spring was smaller than usual and should have lasted about 12 years, not 8 years.Gilly did the work in less than half an hour. The door works fine and very happy about his work. An overall great experience!
Tara CrooksTara Crooks
01:30 30 Dec 21
Extremely flexible on time of repair, as I work until 6pm. Door was repaired within 2 hours. It's been 3 weeks and is -30c now. Door still works great and sounds much better! Thanks Gilad for your great service!
Uma KathiresanUma Kathiresan
04:00 22 Dec 21
My experience with Alpha C Garage Door Repair was great! The service was extremely fast, as a technician was sent to my house within 1 hour of calling. The service is reliable and efficient. A nice plus was the 10% discount and 1 year service warranty. I would highly recommend!!
Gilli came to my house in the middle of a snow storm at night and fixed my garage door, which appeared absolutely destroyed. He managed to salvage the panels and most of the hinges to make it work. Another company would have just told me to replace the panels and charge me thousands on the spot. It's great to know there are still honest trades out there.Gilli worked diligently, patiently, efficiently in -19 to get the job done, saving my garage from burst water pipes and saving me a huge amount of anxiety.Amazing work. 10/10. Hire this man.
Donald AveryDonald Avery
02:20 10 Dec 21
Phoned these guys at 5:00 pm.... they sent a repairman at 6:00pm.Gilli did an awesome job ! Very professional and pleasant young man, gave us a quote, and fixed it in short order.I highly recommend This company and Gilli
Ivonne HerreraIvonne Herrera
03:47 23 Nov 21
My garage door motor broke, quick search on Google and I bumped into these guys.I checked and saw good reviews. I'm so happy i called them!! They booked me a technician for the next day. He came, replaced the opener real quick and efficient, and charged me a fair price.Would recommend 100%, honesty and good costumer service. Thanks guys, be sure you'll be my first option in the future 🙏🙏
Raheem RasheedRaheem Rasheed
21:45 21 Sep 21
My experience with Barry was exceptional. He was able to come the same day and was able to troubleshoot my issue and resolved it immediately. He is very kind, professional and stands by his work. His rates are very fair and reasonable. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for timely amd reliable service!
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