10.31.2025

Replacing Your Garage Door Offers the Best ROI – Return on Investment

When you think of home improvements, kitchens and bathrooms often come to mind first. But according to the 2025 Cost vs. Value report, the garage door replacement project once again ranks No. 1 in terms of resale return. That’s right — swapping out your old garage door gives you more bang for your buck than just about any other exterior upgrade, followed by the entry door and manufactured stone veneer.

Here are three solid reasons to consider replacing your garage door:

 

  1. Massive ROI / Cost Recouped

Replacing a garage door is giving homeowners a return of about 260-270% of their investment.

That means more than double what you spend comes back in added home value. Exterior replacements like this, especially ones that boost curb appeal, consistently top the list of the most cost-effective, and satisfying, renovations.

 

  1. Curb Appeal & First Impressions

The garage door is a big visual component of your home’s facade. A new, visually appealing door can transform how your home looks from the street. For buyers, first impressions matter — an updated garage door signals that the home has been cared for. Exterior upgrades often carry more universal appeal because they’re one of the first things a potential buyer sees.

 

  1. Lower Cost, Lower Risk, Quicker Payoff

Compared to costly kitchen or room addition projects, garage door replacements are relatively affordable and much simpler to complete. Fewer complications, fewer surprises. They don’t require major structural modifications and yet deliver one of the highest returns among all projects surveyed. That means less risk, less hassle, and more value.

If you’re thinking about investing in your home — especially if you may sell in the next few years — a garage door replacement is a wise pick. You get style, function, and a strong return all wrapped into one upgrade.

Get started on your wise investment with a free garage door replacement estimate. Schedule here. Use our DESIGN CENTER virtual design tool to see a new garage door on your home before replacement day.