Panel & Section Repair
Backed into the door, or a bottom section rusting out? We assess whether a single panel can be replaced or the door is better off replaced, and we tell you honestly which.
Repair or Replace?
A garage door is built from four to five horizontal sections joined by hinges, and damage almost always lands on one of them — usually the bottom section, from a vehicle bumper, a stray basketball, or years of moisture wicking up from the slab. Whether a panel can be replaced on its own comes down to three things: whether the manufacturer still produces that model and profile, whether the colour can be matched or the door can be repainted as a whole, and whether the damage is limited to the skin or has bent the internal struts and end stiles. Small dents in a steel skin can often be worked out or filled and repainted at a fraction of the cost of a new section. Where a section is creased through, rusted through at the bottom seal, or the door is more than about fifteen years old and the model has been discontinued, a single replacement panel frequently costs enough — and matches poorly enough — that a full door replacement is the better spend. We measure, identify the model where the label survives, and give you both numbers so the choice is yours.
What We Do
One damaged section swapped, profile and colour matched where stock allows.
Shallow dents in steel skins worked out, filled, and repainted.
Rusted or water-damaged bottom sections replaced with a new seal.
Bent internal struts and end stiles replaced so the section stays flat.
Cracked hinges and end brackets replaced alongside the section.
Written comparison of panel repair against a full door replacement.
How It Works
A photo of the damage and the model label speeds up sourcing a lot.
We check the skin, struts, and stiles and identify the door model.
You get a panel repair price and a full replacement price side by side.
Section fitted, hardware renewed, door re-balanced and warranted.
Pricing
Section pricing swings widely with door model, insulation, and colour availability.
| Service | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Shallow dent repair & refinish | $150 – $300 |
| Single non-insulated section replacement | $300 – $550 |
| Single insulated section replacement | $400 – $750 |
| Bottom section + new seal | $350 – $650 |
Section pricing depends on availability from the door manufacturer. We confirm in writing once the model is identified.
Common Questions
Often yes, provided the manufacturer still produces that model and profile and the colour can be matched or the door repainted. Where the model has been discontinued, a full door replacement is usually the better value.
A single non-insulated section typically runs $300–$550 fitted, insulated sections $400–$750, and shallow dent repair with refinishing $150–$300.
When the door is over about fifteen years old, the model is discontinued, more than one section is damaged, or the panel price approaches half the cost of a new door — at that point a new door buys you a new warranty, better insulation, and a matched finish.
If the model is still in production, usually closely. Older doors that have weathered for years will show some colour difference, which is why we sometimes recommend repainting the full door.
A dented skin on its own generally is not, but a creased section with bent internal struts loses rigidity and can flex or bind in the track. Have it assessed before continuing to use the door.
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Call now for a free assessment — panel repair and full replacement, priced side by side.
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