Removing the old door is a step that's easy to overlook when budgeting for a replacement — it's not automatically included in every quote, and it's not free labor even though it happens on the same visit as the install.
Typical cost
- Single door haul-away and disposal: roughly $95
- Double door haul-away and disposal: roughly $135
These figures reflect our own add-on pricing for haul-away when you configure a replacement through the wizard — confirm the exact number for any other installer, since it isn't always bundled into the base price.
What's included in that cost
- Disassembling and removing the old panels, tracks, and hardware
- Safely releasing spring tension on the old door before removal — not something to do yourself
- Hauling the material off-site and disposing of it responsibly (steel doors are typically scrapped/recycled)
Should you remove it yourself to save money?
Technically possible, but not recommended. Garage door springs are under high tension even on an old, worn-out door, and releasing that tension incorrectly can cause serious injury. The amount saved by DIY removal is small relative to that risk — this is one place where the haul-away fee buys real safety, not just convenience.
Getting it included in your quote
Ask directly whether haul-away is included or itemized — it's one of the most common line items that surprises homeowners after the fact. Our wizard shows it as a clearly priced add-on during configuration, so it's part of your exact total from the start, not an add-on sprung at the door.