One of the biggest accomplishments we can have in life is home ownership. Your home is a sanctuary where you can take a load of after a long day and a place where memories are made with family and friends. Home ownership comes with regular maintenance that can include the replacement of your garage door. The right garage door is important to protect your possessions and your family. There are some criteria that should be considered when you’re shopping for the right garage door to make it easier to decide on the right one and who will install it.

Choosing Residential Garage Doors

1. Garage Door Styles. There are lots of garage doors to choose from and with so many styles it can be hard to decide. After you choose the right style then you can add the hardware package to get the look you’re going for. Garage doors secure your possessions and provide peace of mind but you need to consider what is good for the resale value of your home too. Consider faux wood doors. They are easier to maintain than actual wood doors and much quieter to operate. You can get them in cedar, mahogany and light or dark oak and always make sure you have your garage door installed by professionals.
2. Garage Door Warranty. Garage doors come with warranties and it’s important to factor the warranty into your decision. Ideally, you should have the company that you bought the door from do the installation because they know the best operational hardware for the door you’ve chosen. If you have someone else do the install then you need to make sure there’s a warranty for the door and one from the installation company. Installation warranties should cover a time frame following the installation to ensure correct installation. Make sure it is specified in the contract.
3. Garage Door Cost. The set-up of the garage door will affect the cost of installation. You need to remember that a cheaper installation quote doesn’t mean that the right installation was performed. It’s important that you get several quotes and check the contract to make sure you get wat you’re paying for. There are times when a fee is charged if additional work needs to be done that isn’t part of basic installation. The installer will inform you of this before they proceed. Sometimes you get what you pay for. For example, a cheaper door, with cheap hardware and cheap installation will likely have you replacing it after just a few years.
4. Garage Door Installation. Garage doors can be dangerous and even deadly if installation is not done the right way. You can buy the best door available, but if it’s installed the wrong way or the wrong hardware is used, you are in for problems down the road. Newer homes are some of the biggest culprits because contractors will try and cut corners on construction and will use cheaper doors and rollers without bearings. It’s important to choose a company that uses coated ball bearings when they install your garage door.

Garage Door Installation, Replacement & More in Las Vegas, Summerlin, North LV & Henderson Nevada

If you’re looking to switch out or upgrade your garage door, contact the professionals at Quality Garage Door Repair for a consultation. They can go over all your options and answer any questions you might have. Give us a call today!