Automatic garage doors are a huge convenience during rain and bad weather.
The estimated cost of an automatic garage door ranges from between $600 to $4,000. The price depends on the door style, size, material, and the number of remote that comes with it. Different types of automatic garage doors prices are below.
Type of garage door | Estiimated price |
|---|---|
Single roller door | $600 to $1350 |
Double roller door | $1,350 to $1,850 |
Single sectional door | $850 to $1,900 |
Double sectional door | $1,400 to $4,600 |
Single tilt door | $1,700 to $2,250 |
Double tilt door | $2,200 to $2,750 |
Roller garage doors with enamelled finish can cost upwards of $2,000, while Zincaaneal steal can cost upwards of $1600. A sectional garage door with a complete colour finish is expected to cost around $3,000 and translucent fibreglass should cost around $6,000.
The standard size of an automatic garage door in Australia is 2.4 meters wide and 2.1 meters in height, whereas a double garage door is 4.8 meters wide and 2.1 meters in height. Door with custom sizes can become costlier.Technicians charge between $40 and $70 per hour for garage door installation. a standard installation takes between 2 to 4 hours, depending on the door size.
A skilled technician can automate an existing manual garage door. Automating the door includes adding an automatic opening and shut system to the existing garage door. Different types of doors require a separate process to become automatic, explained below.
Retractable doors are the most cost-effective and easiest to automate. Simply installing a motor can automate them. Canopy style doors are complex and cannot be automated easily since a bow arm kit will be required.
All side-hinged doors can be automated in two steps:
Installing a swing kit where two pivot arms are installed on each side of the door. Installing of an electromagnetic system.
Installing of an electromagnetic system.
An extended boom arm that leads to the motor may be needed to automate the sectional doors.
These doors can be automated by installing a motor and sensors to pick up the remote control. Doors in poor condition or doors unable to function normally may not work efficiently even after installing an electric motor. If the garage door uses unique springs and or gear attachments, automating it might be nearly impossible.
If a unit is not installed already, a technician usually charges by the hour to install a full remote control system. Estimates of the hourly cost to hire a technician are below.
Location | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
Queensland | $40 to $50 |
New South Wales | $50 to $60 |
Western Australia | $60 to $70 |
Victoria | $50 to $60 |
Other expenses adding to the installation costs are:
Accessories (remote control, customised designs) add up between $300 to $500 to the final price.
Door material influences the cost. Steel doors are the most expensive.
Number of panels (gates) on the door.
You can expect to spend between $700 (including door cost and installation charges) for a fresh door installation, while replacing an existing door may cost around $600.
Remote garage door openers are highly convenient during rain, snow and winter conditions. Some notable advantages of a remote garage door opener are below:
Automatic garage door openers are a great step towards home automation.
The built-in battery ensures the door remains functional during a power cut.
Owner can receive an alert if the garage is opened forcefully.
Convenient and easy to use.
Enhances home security.
The following types of garage door openers are the most popular.
These are a rectangular shaped remote, most commonly found attached to a set of car keys so it doesn't get lost.
These remotes can be clipped to the car's sun visor and typically have a range of up to 100 feet.
These are stand-alone devices that look like a TV remote and have only two buttons on the face.
Such remote controls need not be specifically designed for garage doors as they can be programmed to function as a garage door remote control.
The most common types of automatic garage doors available are below.
These are available in automatic and manual mode, with automatic doors more costly against manual versions. Automated roller shutter doors use an electric beam security system that detects anything present under the gateway entrance. If something is found blocking the gate, the door pauses to ensure the object stays unharmed.
The doors open up parallel to the ground and are highly customisable. Tilt-up doors require a massive clearance area at the front to move. They are of two styles - canopy and side-hinged.
These have pivoting hinge mechanism that helps the door tilt up in a garage like a canopy. The only difference between a retractable and canopy door is that they suspend independently from the frame.
They are unusual, vintage and take up more space than other doors They swing in and out like regular doors but with an electric motor.