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How Much Does it Cost to Service a Wood Garage Door in South Milwaukee?

How Much Does it Cost to Service a Wood Garage Door in South Milwaukee? Our Local Pros National Companies Other

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Wood Garage Doors can increase the value of your home by $1,293

Most people are so set into thinking the garage doors are nothing but a big door installed to safeguard their garage. They believe that steel is always the best material to be used without even thinking or exploring their other options. If you are one of these people, you might want to change your perception when you see wood garage doors South Milwaukee. One of the beautiful things about South Milwaukee wood garage doors is that they are mostly custom-made. If you have a garage door entry whose size is not standard, you might find it quite expensive to purchase a steel or aluminum garage door that will be custom-made to fit your garage entry. Wood garage doors South Milwaukee can easily be made to fit any garage entry. You may also think that garage doors made from wood are less stable than steel. You are wrong. Modern wood garage doors South Milwaukee are made with multiple layers of wood and are reinforced with steel frames to make them tougher. They can also come with insulation for better protection against different weather condition and to absorb sound. There are many kinds of wood materials that can be used as a garage door. For instance, the most commonly used is oak wood. However, you can also choose hemlock, fir, cedar, walnut, redwood etc. The designs for a wood garage door are limitless. You can even have them painted to match the color of your home’s structure.

Fair price breakdown

Wood garage doors South Milwaukee can cost as low as $1300 and can go as high as $2800 on average. That is for a single width, standard size wood garage door. The price may differ for the other size. For instance, a double width wood garage door can cost twice as much as the single width garage door. There are also other factors to consider if you want to install a wood garage door. Materials that will be used for the installation may include mounting hardware, sealant, and paint. This can cost you around $100 to $130. If you want to add some features to automate your garage door, the price will fluctuate. Also, any alteration to the structure of your house may add to the cost of your wood garage door installation.

Estimated final cost for wood garage doors

Item Quantity Fair Price
Wood Garage Door Cost 1 Door $1,139.77
Wood Garage Door Labor 5.4 Hours $248.59
Wood Garage Door Job Materials and Supplies 1 Door $24.15
Wood Garage Door Equipment Allowance $74.00
Totals - Cost to Install Wood Garage Doors - 1 Door $1,486.50
Average Cost Per Door $1,486.50

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The labor cost of installing South Milwaukee wood garage doors is estimated to be around $40 to $60 per hour. You might also consider the electrical wiring installation cost and the electrical opener like a remote control that can cost around $100 to $400. If you are going to install wood garage doors South Milwaukee in replacement of an old one, the removal of the old garage door will also add to the cost of the installation.

Milwaukee County Wood Garage Doors FAQ

There are manufacturers and retailers of garage doors that offer installation for a certain fee. Others can do it for free. It is best that you consider hiring them, especially if they are the authorized people indicated in the warranty.

Depending on the kind of wood material that you used and the design of your wood garage door, it may need constant cleaning and maintenance. If it is properly insulated, you do not have to worry much that it might get damaged easily, even if exposed to excessive rain.

Depending on the wood material, a wood garage door can last for 5 to 10 years or more given that it is well maintained.

Last Updated: Oct 17, 2024

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    Citywide Garage Door Repair

    Rating: 75
    5915 Glenwood Dr. 
    GreendaleWI  53129
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    JF Cook

    Rating: 69
    7830 S. 10th St.. 
    Oak CreekWI  53154
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    Franklin Overhead Door LLC

    Rating: 61
    11827 W Scherrei Dr. 
    FranklinWI  53132
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    Overhead Door Company of Greater Milwaukee A Division of J.F. Cook Co., Inc,

    Rating: 78
    7830 S 10th St. 
    Oak CreekWI  53154