Garage doors can last around 15 to 30 years and can enhance the overall look of your home for decades. However, a broken down or outdated garage door is an eyesore and a safety hazard. Unlike a yearly or quarter maintenance project, it can be a bit confusing about the replacement process.
In this post, you’ll discover exactly what to expect during your garage door installation.
How Long Does a Residential Garage Door Install Take?
Garage door installations typically require anywhere from 2 to 6 hours to complete. Several factors influence your garage door installation, time including:
- Weather
- Type of garage door
- Full or partial system replacement
- Size of the door
- Availability of materials
- Customization of your garage door
- Customization of your opening system
- New construction, or the removal of an older door
The best time to have your garage door installed is typically in the summer and spring months. Rain, snow, and excessive heat or cold create an extra challenge and can slow labor and the availability of materials. For customized garage doors, you may need to add additional time for more complex opening styles or a non-standard location for the opener. Also, a customized wood door will require an upfront consultation.
What to Expect
On the day of your installation, we’ll arrive with everything needed to leave you with a brand-new, fully functional garage door. Depending if you have a customized wooden door, we’ll communicate multiple times before the actual install date to ensure the door is to your specifications. We’ll also come to your home to make measurements to ensure a perfect fit.
Here is what to expect on installation day:
- Our technicians will remove your old door and opening system, including the tracks, opener, sensors, etc.
- Next, we’ll install a fresh new track
- Install the door
- Place the door reinforcement and the opener
- Ensure the opener is attached to a power supply
- Test the opener and sensors to ensure the garage door opens, closes, and reverses properly
How to Ensure Your Install Goes Smoothly
Like all construction zones, it’s essential to keep the area clear of hazards, so everyone is as safe as possible. Driveways and garages full of debris or small children and pets can slow the job down or cause unwanted results. Here are a few things to remember to prepare for your garage door install.
- Clear any equipment, debris, or storage items that may get in the way. We’ll need space for the garage door and the opener and tracks that usually line the ceiling and connect the opener to a power supply.
- Park cars on the street to leave the driveway clear for the delivery of your door and enough space for our certified technicians to work.
- Keep children and pets at a safe distance.
Why Experience Matters
Hiring a service trade for your home can be difficult. You don’t know who you can trust or if you’re getting the best service for your money. Not to mention garage door installs that are not performed correctly present a safety hazard and don’t last nearly as long. We’ve been serving metro Denver and the entire front range since 1974.
All of our technicians are highly trained and certified. We keep our techniques, tools, and industry knowledge up-to-date with the latest trends in garage doors. Whether it’s the middle of the day or the middle of the night, American Garage door offers 24/7 emergency garage door services when you need it most. Contact us today for a free quote.
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