ᐅ Garage door price reasonable? Install it yourself?

Created on: 13 Aug 2016 16:10
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Username_wahl
13 Aug 2016 16:10
Hello, we need 2 garage doors, each measuring 3005 x 2415 mm (118 x 95 inches).
We requested a quote for Novoferm, around €7000 including installation. That’s not an option...
Now we are considering installing them ourselves.
Globus hardware store would charge about €1900 per door for Hörmann doors.
On Monday, there is a 20% discount on everything. That would bring the price to about €3040.
Would that price be reasonable?
How difficult is the installation?
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Rübe1
13 Aug 2016 16:24
Insulated, non-insulated, color, electric motor, remote control?????

Installation: an experienced team can install two units per day, but it mainly depends on the on-site installation conditions. For a non-professional, including disassembling and reassembling, expect one day for the first door and somewhat faster for the second.
tomtom7913 Aug 2016 16:24
Have you checked on eBay? It can be cheaper. What kind of surface and groove does the gate need to have?

For example, Bauhaus also has a private label called Solid. They look visually solid.

Installation per gate will cost around 400-500 euros.
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Username_wahl
14 Aug 2016 15:50
I have come across garagentorverkauf.de. They consistently have good reviews on eBay. The prices seem reasonable to me. At the moment, I would also lean towards roller doors. Are there any disadvantages compared to sectional doors?
RobsonMKK14 Aug 2016 16:13
Passivhaus schrieb:
Are there any disadvantages compared to sectional doors?

We currently have roller doors. I would identify the following as disadvantages:
  • "Noise" – ours rattle quite a lot
  • Speed – I believe the motor for a sectional door is somewhat faster
  • Proneness to repairs – we have to replace the hangers quite often, which can be quite a hassle depending on the door size
  • Appearance – a roller door looks like an oversized shutter rather than a garage door
Additionally, we experience a high failure rate with the remote controls, but that is probably due to our specific situation. We can’t trigger the door from down the street; we have to stand right in front of it to operate.
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Rübe1
14 Aug 2016 16:16
You want to compare a "window shutter" with a sectional garage door? You can’t be serious...