Choosing the right garage door in Boston takes a little more thought than in some other areas of the country. For example, Atlanta's average low temperature in January is 36 degrees Fahrenheit, just five degrees above Boston's average high for the same month. And in Denver, the annual average precipitation total, including rain and snow, adds up to a whopping 15 inches. Beantown gets more than 40 inches of rain and 40 inches of snow during the same 12-month span! To put it simply, Boston's unique mix of meteorological factors make it important that you carefully consider everything from garage door insulation to the materials a garage door in Boston is made out of, in order to get the best performance possible from your new door.
Boston Garage Door Costs We'll hit on a few suggestions for purchasing a good garage door for Boston in a moment, but since most homeowners are first and foremost concerned with cost, we'll start there and then get back to the details. ServiceMagic.com gives thousands of contractor referrals to Boston residents every year, and in order to make certain we're providing quality services, we follow up on those referrals and collect information on everything from costs to overall homeowner experience. Based on that information, the average cost of a garage door, including installation, in Boston, runs $1,425, though we have heard of jobs running as little as $700, and others that pushed the ceiling at $3,000. Different garage door materials, R-values (i.e. the level of insulation), and decorative options all influence the price. Ultimately, it's your preferences in each of these categories that will determine how much your garage door in Boston is going to set you behind.
The Right Boston Garage Door Is All in the Materials By far the most important consideration when it comes to choosing the right garage door for your Boston home is materials. Traditionally, garage doors have been available in pressed wood, steel, and solid wood designs, though aluminum, fiberglass, and vinyl garage doors are starting to make inroads in the market, as well. Which is the best choice for Beantown? Read on.
Straight From the Horses Mouth: Garage Door Advice from Fellow Bostonians
Sometimes the most trusted expert is a homeowner who has already been through the grinder. Here's a little advice from fellow Bostonians who've already faced garage door purchases and installation. Bostonians are pretty mum on suggesting door styles and materials (it seems they prefer to let their contractors advise them on that point), but they do have a lot to say about being prepared ahead of time to ensure you get the best deal, and the best fit, with your garage door purchase.
"Get at least three quotes" writes one resident of Natick, echoing some proven advice on how to get the best level of service at the best price from any contractor. "You'll see the difference (between) quality work (and other options). It costs a few bucks more but it's worth every cent." Another homeowner, this one from Norwood, added that it pays to "Do research first. Check the details, and look to compare products (with) others that were installed in the neighborhood." That's another great suggestion, especially considering that your garage door is a major decorative addition to your home, as well as a functional one. Like other home improvements, you don't want to out do the Joneses. A wood door in a simple starter neighborhood, for example, will certainly set your garage apart from others on the block, but it might be a little too much in the eyes of prospective homebuyers if you ever decide to sell your home.
All of our suggestions aside, your best bet when it comes to purchasing and installing the right garage door for your home is to talk to a contractor who has the experience that only comes with selling and installing garage doors for a living. 
Matt Goering, formerly a carpenter and house painter, is a freelance writer for the home improvement industry who has published over 600 articles.
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