Is it possible to replace only one section of a garage door?

Residential garage doors are typically sectional doors, although some are single piece doors.

Sectional garage doors are designed so each section joins and seals on both edges as the door

opens and closes. Each manufacturer use their own design of the individual panels, and will not

work properly with panels of different manufacturers and model numbers.

It is possible to replace only one section of your garage door. To replace a section you must first

identify the manufacturer and model number of your garage door. You will need to look for a

sticker on the inside of your garage door or on the end of the panels that identify the

manufacturer and model number of your garage door. Many times these sticker are not

present and it can be very difficult to determine manufacturer and model number. If these

stickers are not present you can call a garage door technician to attempt to determine the

manufacturer and model number. You can also take photographs and measurements of the

door and take your photos to a garage door company for identification. If you are taking

photographs, make sure you get clear pictures of the design of the top and bottom of the

individual sections, the design can help identify the manufacturer and model number.

Many times it is impossible to identify the manufacturer and model number of the garage door.

In this case you will need to replace the entire garage door. In many case, even if you can

identify the manufacturer and model number of your garage door, it is more prudent and cost

effective to replace the entire garage door. The typical cost of of one garage door section will start around

the $175, but will vary due to size, manufacturer, model, color, gauge, windows, etc.