Owning a home is one of the greatest accomplishments anyone can achieve. Your home will provide you a place to relax after a long day’s work. Owning a home can provide a stable place for you to make memories with your family and friends throughout the years. Taking care of your home includes regular maintenance, which may include replacing a garage door. Finding the right garage door is important for the security of your possessions and family. When you are shopping around for the right garage door, you will want to stay focused on a few defining points. These points could very well decide which garage door you choose and who performs the garage door installation.
1. What Type of Garage Door Is Best for the Resale of the Home?
Presently, there are many different styles of garage doors to choose from. The first thing you want to look at is the style you like; then add the hardware package you love to come up with an elegant look that will add value to your home. Garage doors can secure your possessions, giving you the peace of mind you want, while also considering what is good for resale value.
Consider buying your new garage door from the Garage Door Doctor. Check out the CHI® #5283 Accents Model; these faux wood doors are much easier to maintain than actual wood doors and much quieter to operate. They come in Cedar, Mahogany, and both dark and light Oak. After you choose the door, make sure you get a quality garage door installation.
2. What Type of Warranty Is Offered with the Garage Door Installation?
A very important factor in your decision is the kind of warranty offered with your new garage door. When someone else will do the install, rather than the company from which you purchased the door, make sure there are two warranties, one for the door and one for the install. Ideally, you should have the company from whom you bought the door do the install. They know the best operational hardware for the door. The warranty on the installation should cover a time frame after the installation to ensure proper operation and should be specified in a contract.
3. How Much Will the Installation Cost?
The cost of installing a garage door varies depending on the setup. Just because someone quotes a cheaper price for installation does not mean that is the right installation. Always get several estimates and check the contract to ensure you are getting what you pay for with the door. In some cases, a fee will be charged if additional work is needed that is not part of a normal installation. In this case, one of the professionals will address the matter with you before they proceed.
Remember, you get what you pay for; if you choose an inexpensive door, with inexpensive hardware, and an inexpensive installation, chances are you will get a cheap product that will need to be replaced after only a few years.
4. Who Will Install the Door?
The garage door installation is absolutely the most important factor to consider when buying a new door. You can buy the best door available, but if it is installed incorrectly, or with cheap hardware, you are destined for trouble. New homes in the Houston, Texas, area are some of the worst offenders because they try to cut corners on construction by using inexpensive doors and rollers without bearings. For quiet operation and long-lasting doors, always ensure the installers use coated ball bearings for installation.
Quick, Call a Doctor!
The next time you need to replace or upgrade your garage door, call the Garage Door Doctor, (281) 855-9300 or 578-7659 for a FREE estimate of your garage door repair or installation. The Garage Door Doctor can answer any questions you have.
