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Can You Replace Just 1 Panel, or Does the Entire Garage Door Need to be Replaced?

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716 Garage Door Repair > Garage Door Repair > Can You Replace Just 1 Panel, or Does the Entire Garage Door Need to be Replaced?

At 716 Garage Door Repair of Buffalo, NY, we see all different types of garage door damage. Sometimes the damage is limited to just one part of the door. Homeowners in this case often wonder if they can replace just the damaged panel, or if the entire garage door needs to be replaced.

Consider the Overall Garage Door Appearance

Start by looking at the appearance of your entire garage door. Are replacement panels available that match your exact door? The older your door, the more likely your model door has been discontinued. In this case, it’s possible to fabricate a custom door, but it’s very difficult to match the color – especially if your other panels have faded from age and sun.

If your garage door is tucked behind your home, the curb appeal of perfectly matching garage door panels may not be very important. But if your garage door is front and center, you will likely have a better result with an entirely new door.

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Next, Consider the Garage Door Function

In some cases, a damaged panel is the only element in the garage door system, but it’s more likely that other parts were damaged as well. A collision from a car backing into the garage door, for example, is likely to have bent the track and damaged the hinges or even the rollers.

Damage to rollers and hinges gets worse over time and can cause added strain on the motor, shortening it’s lifespan. Damage to the track is apparent when the door is suddenly slow or jerky. Have your garage door assessed by a professional to make sure all issues and potential issues are addressed before they cause further damage to your garage door system.

Finally, Consider the Safety

A damaged track can be a huge safety concern. Garage doors are heavy! If the door goes off track it can come crashing down and cause serious injury or damage to property. Damaged hinges can fail, and added stress can cause the springs to snap. Don’t let these issues happen to you or your family.

If your garage door has been damaged, you should contact a professional garage door repair company for a safety inspection.

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Contact 716 Garage Door Repair For An Inspection

If your door has damaged panels, we’re available to help inspect, diagnose, and repair it. We will arrive at your home, promptly, with fully stocked service trucks so that we can not only give you an accurate inspection in that visit, but we will likely have all the tools and supplies to make the repairs you need.

Call 716 Garage Doors right away if your garage door has been damaged. We can help you decide if you can replace just one garage door panel or if the whole door needs to be replaced and identify any other, less obvious damage that was sustained and needs to be addressed.

No matter what type of issue you’re having with your garage door, we answer phones 24/7 and are ready to set up an appointment that’s convenient for you.

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WHY CHOOSE 716 GARAGE DOOR REPAIR?

  • Our staff is highly trained and always courteous.
  • We are committed to 100% customer satisfaction.
  • We are a family-owned and operated business.
  • Our technicians are licensed garage door repair professionals.
  • We only recommend reliable, high-quality products at great prices.
  • We strive to provide the best possible service to our customers.
  • We give free estimates
  • We guarantee service for all manufacturer warranties.
  • Your neighbors love us!
  • A+ rating on BBB.

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