New Garage Door Installation in Wichita

How much does a new garage door cost in Wichita?

Most new garage doors in Wichita cost $900 to $4,500 installed, including haul-away of the old door in a typical quote.

Windows, decorative hardware, thicker insulation, wind-load bracing and a new opener all add to the price. Our new garage door cost guide breaks down each option. If you also want a new opener, see opener installation.

Should I repair or replace my garage door?

Repair is usually right when the door is structurally sound and the problem is a part: a spring, a cable, a roller or one damaged section.

Replacement starts to make more sense when:

• Several panels are dented, cracked or rusted, or the door is an older style that can't be matched. See panel replacement for when a single section works.
• The door is wood that's rotting or a thin steel door that flexes and dents easily.
• You're paying for repairs every year or two.
• You want insulation, better curb appeal, or a quieter door.

Most garage doors last 15 to 30 years depending on the material and care. Many 1950s to 1970s ranch homes in Wichita neighborhoods like College Hill, Crown Heights and Westlink still have original single-pane steel or wood doors with extension springs. Those are common candidates. We lay out both paths in garage door repair vs. replacement.

Do I need an insulated garage door?

It depends on how you use the garage. An insulated door (steel with a foam core and a steel back) is quieter, stiffer and more dent-resistant, and it helps keep an attached garage warmer in a January cold snap and cooler in a July heat wave. That matters if the garage shares a wall with a bedroom, holds a freezer, or doubles as a workshop.

A non-insulated door (a single layer of steel) costs less and is fine for a detached garage or one you only park in. It also dents more easily, which is worth weighing in hail country.

Many newer homes in Andover, Maize, Goddard and Bel Aire already have insulated doors. We compare the two side by side, including R-values and cost, in insulated vs. non-insulated garage doors.

What about hail and wind in Kansas?

Spring hail is a fact of life in Sedgwick County, and thin steel doors dent easily. Thicker-gauge and insulated steel doors hold up better, and textured finishes hide small dings. If a storm already damaged your door, read our hail damage guide before you call your insurer.

Strong south winds also push on a large double door. We can price wind-load bracing, which adds horizontal struts to stiffen the door.

Do I need a permit to replace a garage door in Wichita?

Permits in Wichita and Sedgwick County go through the Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD), 316-660-1840, which also has an online portal. A like-for-like swap in the same opening is usually treated as routine. Resizing the opening, adding a header or changing the framing goes through MABCD. We check before the job, so you're not guessing.

What happens on installation day?

1. Measure and quote. We measure the opening, headroom and side room, help you choose a style, and give you a free written estimate.
2. Order. Stock steel doors are often available quickly. Custom colors, wood and carriage styles take longer.
3. Remove the old door. We safely release the old spring tension and take down the door, tracks and springs.
4. Install. New tracks, sections, springs, cables, rollers and weatherstripping go in, sized to the new door's weight.
5. Balance and test. We balance the door, connect or install the opener, set the limits and test the safety reverse.
6. Haul away. The old door and hardware leave with us.

Most replacements take one day. Please don't try to remove an old door with springs still wound. The springs hold enough tension to cause serious injury.