Is your Bakersfield, Calif., home’s garage door showing signs of wear? Has it experienced damage due to a vehicle or other collision? Wondering if you can replace just the garage door panels? Luckily, it is possible to replace the panels rather than the entire door, maintaining the appearance and function of your garage. Experts most often make bottom panel replacements, since those sections are closer to the ground and incur more damage, but they can replace any broken or damaged panel.
Whether you want to touch up your garage’s facade or you need to repair your door, a garage door bottom-panel replacement can offer a more affordable alternative for your home.
A panel replacement may be your best option when only one or two panels have become worn or damaged. If you have issues with many or most of the panels on your door, however, individual garage panel replacement may not be the best decision. The cost of replacing several panels may approach that of a new door, which typically makes a total door replacement a better choice in this situation.
You’ll also need to make sure the manufacturer still offers replacement garage door panels for your model — manufacturers may not produce panels for older garage doors anymore. What’s more, if your garage door is worn or faded, a single-panel garage door repair or replacement probably won’t provide the perfect color match, which will likely detract from the appearance of the rest of the door.
It’s also possible the damage to your garage door panel may affect the garage door’s function — and in a case like that, replacing the panel will not correct the problem. A total door replacement will maintain the structural integrity and ensure your door is easy and safe to operate.
Conversely, you may have minor cosmetic damage that you can fix with proper maintenance. Contact a professional for consultation on:
An expert can tell you whether you can repair the minor damage on your garage door panels, or if you should replace the entire panel. If the damage is cosmetic, some simple fixes will have your door looking new again. Extensive damage requires extra care, since it could affect how your garage door operates.
A damaged garage door panel replacement is usually just a temporary fix. You’ll likely need to replace the entire door at some point. However, you can use this technique to prolong the life of your door, especially for bottom panels that have more contact with the ground.
Are you wondering how to replace garage door panels on your own? While you could try to handle your garage door panel replacement yourself, we’d only recommend doing so if you have extensive knowledge and experience with garage door panel repair. A garage is a delicate mechanical system that could become dangerous if you repair it incorrectly. It’s best to stick with professional help.
At King Door, we have over 30 years of experience with garage panel replacement and other repairs. Trust our professional technicians to handle your garage door panels instead of making it a DIY job and risking damage to your garage door or injury to yourself and others.
No matter what caused the damage or need for replacement, there are a few key details you need to know about your door when replacing a panel. Providing accurate information will help ensure the replacement panel is the correct part for your door. To find the right panel, you should know:
You should contact a garage door professional who can help you identify the correct replacement panel. Purchasing the wrong panel could damage your garage door system, as well as wasting your valuable time and money, so you must choose the correct pieces to replace damaged garage door panels. Remember that it may be more difficult to find panels for older models, and if you have a door that is no longer in production, you may have to choose a new garage door instead. So be sure to call King Door for your panel replacements. Let the professionals handle it.
Garage door bottom-panel replacement cost will vary depending on where you live, which is typical for any garage repair service. In general, the cost of garage door panel replacement also varies based on:
As we mentioned above, it’s best to choose garage panel replacement when only one or two panels have noticeable damage. If a majority of your panels are in bad shape, the cost of your garage door panel replacement could be more than a new door.
If you’re in search of professionals to replace your damaged garage door panels, contact us at King Door for a quote. Getting garage door replacement panels is worth the cost, since it keeps you and your property safe and improves the appearance of your garage.
Curious how professionals replace garage door panels? Replacing a garage door panel is a multi-stage process carried out by professionals with extensive mechanical experience. In addition to selecting a compatible panel for your door, a King Door professional will ensure that the panel fits properly, so it will not negatively impact the function of your garage door opener and the rest of the operating system. The steps of replacing garage panels include the following.
With proper installation, your new garage door panel will blend in with the existing panels and help the door function a while longer.
If you’re a Kern County, Calif., homeowner who needs a garage panel replacement, contact the garage door pros at King Door Company. We’ve been providing cost-effective, highly reliable garage door service to residents in Bakersfield and beyond since 1985.
We have the expertise to handle any garage door repair or replacement project. We’ll inspect and evaluate your entire garage door system to make sure a panel replacement is the smartest choice.
King Door features high-quality residential and commercial doors, and we know how to fix a bent garage door panel or replace it if needed. We’re experts at garage door repair and garage door panel replacement — and we’ll ensure the new panel improves the appearance of your garage door without jeopardizing its structural integrity.
Contact us to learn more about our premium garage door panel replacement and repair services today.
Jason called to let me know he was on his way and showed up within 15 minutes. He was professional and helpful. He fixed my garage door, installed new rollers and installed my new garage door opener. Now my door opens quietly and smoothly. I couldn't be happier with King Door and Jason! - Debbie Borland