Does a New Garage Door Add Value
Yes, and by a wide margin compared with most remodeling projects. The 2025 Cost vs. Value analysis puts the average garage-door replacement at $4,672, with an estimated resale value of $12,507, or 268% of cost recouped.[1] Zonda Home's version of the report ranks it the highest-return project in its 2025 comparison.[2]
That figure is national.
The study covers nine U.S. regions and 119 markets, and results vary by region. It may not match what a Phoenix or broader Mountain-region home would see.[1] Check the report's regional breakdown for the number closest to your market.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Average job cost | $4,672 |
| Estimated resale value | $12,507 |
| Cost recouped | 268% |
What the Remodeling ROI Data Shows
The metric is simpler than it sounds. "Cost recouped" is the estimated resale value the project adds, divided by what the project costs. The report defines each project by a job cost, a resale value, and the resulting percentage.[3]
Those inputs are modeled project costs and market-level resale estimates, not tracked sale prices of individual homes.[2] A 268% figure is an average estimate.
It does not mean your sale price rises by $12,507.
The result has also moved a lot from year to year. Returns of this kind have been reported to be very high in recent years.[1][3]
A swing that large is a reason to treat any single year's number as directional rather than fixed.
What Changes the Return
Your own project can land well above or below the benchmark. A few factors do most of the work.
Condition of the Existing Door
Replacing a dented, rusted, crooked, or noisy door tends to matter more than replacing one that already looks good and works well.
If your current door is sound, the visual gain is smaller. Weigh it against how long you plan to stay.
Style, Material, and Insulation
A door that suits the home's architecture and the neighborhood usually helps curb appeal more than an elaborate design that looks out of place. The report's model assumes a professionally installed door, so a very different scope should not be expected to match its result.
Material and insulation level also drive price, which our garage door replacement cost guide breaks down for Phoenix homeowners.
HOA Rules
Many communities regulate door style, color, or windows.
Whether yours does depends on your community documents. Read your CC&Rs or ask your HOA before choosing a design.
Buyer Perception vs. Appraisal
A new door can make a home look better maintained in listing photos and at the curb. That is not the same as a separately identifiable bump in an appraisal, and the two can diverge.
A local real-estate agent or appraiser can tell you how garage doors show up in comparable sales in your neighborhood. That's more relevant than any national average.
Arizona requires an active license for contract work over $1,000, so confirm any installer on the Arizona Registrar of Contractors lookup before you compare bids. Get itemized quotes that spell out the door, tracks, springs, opener, removal, weatherstripping, and labor. That way you're comparing like with like.
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Quick answers
Does a new garage door add value?
Yes. The 2025 Cost vs. Value analysis estimates 268% of cost recouped on a $4,672 average replacement.
Will my sale price rise by $12,507?
Not necessarily. That figure is a modeled average estimate, not a tracked sale price.
Do HOA rules affect my door choice?
They can. Read your CC&Rs or ask your HOA before choosing a design.
Questions
- Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association International (DASMA). "2025 Cost vs. Value Report: ROI for Garage Doors Skyrockets in 2025." https://www.dasma.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CostvsValueReport2025_Winter2025.pdf. Accessed October 17, 2026.
- Zonda Home. "2025 Cost vs. Value Report." https://zondahome.com/2025-cost-vs-value-report/. Accessed October 17, 2026.
- Cindy DiCianni Team. "Cost Vs Value Remodeling Projects Reports." https://www.cindydteam.com/cost-vs-value-remodeling-projects-reports. Accessed October 17, 2026.
