7 signs it’s time for a new door.
Repair almost always wins on a newer door. Here are the signs the math has flipped toward replacement.
The clear signals
The door predates 2002 (before Florida’s wind-load code matured); rust has reached the structure, not just the surface; you’re paying for a third repair this year; panels are cracked or sagging; the door is dangerously loud or unbalanced despite service; or your insurer is asking about it.
The age factor
Under 20 years with sound panels, repair. Older than that, every repair is propping up a door near end-of-life — and a new wind-rated door earns insurance credits a repair never will.
Getting the honest answer
We sell more repairs than doors on purpose. When you ask about a replacement, we put both numbers in front of you and let you decide.
Questions, answered.
01.How do I know if I need a new garage door?+
Age over ~20 years, structural rust, repeated repairs, cracked panels, or insurer pressure all point to replacement.
02.Is it worth repairing an old garage door?+
Up to a point. Past 20 years or a third repair in a year, replacement is usually the better value — especially with wind-mitigation credits.
03.Will replacing my garage door help with insurance?+
A wind-rated replacement can earn Florida wind-mitigation credits that an old door can’t.