Should you call a professional to install a garage door?

Is your garage door over 20 years old? Has it seen better days? Are there dents and dings and chipping paint? Well then, it may be time to get a replacement garage door. A paint job can make a door look better, but it won’t fix dents and age. Call on Georgia Home Remodeling to install a garage door for your home. 

Getting a new garage door can do wonders for the curb appeal of the home and it has an excellent return on investment.

DIY Steps to Follow

According to DIY Network, these are the steps to installing a garage door on your own. If you are the handy type, you may want to try this out on your own.

1. Release the Tension
2. Disconnect the Current Garage Door Opener
3. Install the Door Panels
4. Secure the Hinges
5. Install the Main Track
6. Put together the Spring Assemble and Attach to the Door
7. Bolt the Tracks
8. Install the Springs
9. Assemble the Torsion Rod and Pulleys and Install
10. Attach the Door Cable
11. Tighten the Springs using the Steel Rods
12. Lock it in Place

If the list above sounds like it may be in another language… keep reading.

Why Choose an Installer for Garage Door Installation?

Other than the long list of steps numbered above, there are several tools required to accomplish this task. You will need the following:

• A level
• Safety glasses
• A drill
• Drill bits
• Adjustable locking pliers
• A socket bit and a Philips driver bit
• An open-ended wrench
• A hammer
• 1/2 -inch diameter steel rods.

After you have all of that, you can begin. Again, suppose you have none of those tools or are convinced we are speaking in a language other than English. In that case, you may want to contact a professional installer. What’s more, if you have no experience with installing a garage door, it can be a dangerous project.

When Georgia Home Remodeling installers come to install your new garage door, they will arrive with all they need to get the job done quickly and without incident. You won’t need to watch that video as you do it, taking even more time. You won’t need all those tools to get the job done; they are on the truck. Not to mention, the pros at GA Home Remodeling know the tricks of the trade to get your garage door perfectly level and weatherproof.

What to Expect on Installation Day

When you schedule a garage door installation, the team will arrive on time with tools and equipment ready to get to work. Once the new door is delivered, the technician will begin the job.

First, the old door will be removed.

Second, the new door will be assembled and installed.

Third, the tech will reconnect your garage door opener.

Then, they will seal the door with vinyl weather stripping.

Finally, the pros will clean up the area and inspect the new door.

When your door is fully installed, they will make sure you are completely satisfied and get out of your hair. It is really that simple. After all, this is what they do all day, so there is no delay from one step to the next. Now that is a process you can understand easily.

Georgia Home Remodeling Will Install a Garage Doors

The garage door is another entry to your home, so we know how vital a proper and secure installation is to you and your family. Our installation team at Georgia Home Remodeling is here to help. When you have professionals install your garage door, it will save time and a whole lot of frustration.

Should you notice your old garage door not working as smoothly as it has in the past or making a horrible noise, it may be a good time to replace the garage door. In that case, contact the friendly staff at Georgia Home Remodeling to securely get that door in place at your convenience.