The Company Behind Costco's Garage Doors (And If They're Worth The Price)

Not many brands can compete with Costco when it comes to value, and the wholesale retailer also consistently ranks among the top performers in customer satisfaction surveys. It also, of course, sells just about everything — up to and including brand new garage doors. If you're in the market for one of those, and Costco is among the suppliers you're considering, you'll probably want to know about the company that actually manufactures them.

The company is called Amarr, and it boasts a great deal of experience — it's been in the garage door business since 1951. Amarr is recognized as one of the country's best garage door brands, and its choice of styles is huge. Whether you've been thinking about traditional or modern garage door ideas, this company will almost certainly have something that meets your needs. To help you choose, the Costco website links to a virtual environment where you can upload a picture of your home and get a realistic preview of how different Amarr models would look when installed. Amarr garage doors are designed and manufactured in the United States, and the garage door openers they use are made by Liftmaster, which is also known for reliability and durability.

For information on pricing, you'll have to contact Costco to get a personalized quote. The retailer doesn't publish prices, because there is such a huge number of options in terms of size, material, color, and windows. Looking at the industry average, which as of this writing stands at around $2,700, also isn't particularly helpful; the actual price of a garage door could be as little as $750 and as much as $10,000 or more. What we do know is that Amarr offers comprehensive solutions to ensure that your garage door is effectively tailor-made to your requirements. There are energy efficient and noise reducing options, and there are high-tech openers available that can incorporate smart ways to protect your garage. Your doors can be finished in any one of 800 Sherwin-Williams paint colors so that they can match your front door or shutters. 

Feedback online from those who have bought garage doors through Costco is largely positive, and although precise cost comparisons are not really possible, pricing certainly appears to be competitive. Whether you're thinking of replacing your garage doors because they're no longer working properly or because their deteriorating appearance is hurting your home's resale value, it could be well worth arranging a consultation through Costco to find out exactly what kind of garage door deal they have to offer you.