What to Look for When Pricing a Garage Door
Wow! That garage door at that price seems too good to be true – and it probably is. Cheap garage door pricing often hides a laundry list of exclusions in the tiny type. Do you know what to look for when pricing a garage door for your Bay Area home, so you can be sure you’re getting what you think you’re paying for? Watch out for what may be missing from that bargain-basement garage door system.
Quality Garage Door Craftmanship
Price is largely a reflection of materials and craftsmanship. Thicker, quality doors stand up to break-ins, weather, and abuse from kids, while thin doors crumple under pressure. Well-fitted, insulated quality garage doors can also help you control energy costs, unlike flimsy, poorly sealing, uninsulated doors. In addition to these design deficiencies, cheap garage doors are also much more likely to fail spectacularly, buckling under pressure, sliding off track, and falling apart under everyday use. In the long run, buying bargain-basement doors for your Walnut Creek home will cost more in repairs and require replacement twice as often (or more) than affordable, quality garage doors.
Garage Door Parts Above Contractor Grade
What’s that bargain garage door deal really offering you? Bargain springs begin the countdown to replacement at installation while upgrading to better quality springs that last twice as long are manageable a few bucks more. Cheap, squeaking rollers may not seem like such a bargain after your spouse repeatedly wakes you in the early morning hours when they are leaving for work. Garage door openers that operate smoothly and safely without shaking the whole house should likewise not be a luxury.
Professional Garage Door Installation
Garage doors are heavy and use components under pressure that can cause significant bodily harm if not properly installed. A reputable installation professional is essential for a well-fitted, balanced, smoothly operating system. That’s why at GDI Door, we don’t use subcontractors. Our installation professionals work for us, and we stand by their quality work and expertise. Our team can handle the trickiest installs, including non-standard openings and tight quarters. You’ll encounter no surprises before, during, or after installation with our crew. All our garage doors include expert installation, hardware and labor, and the disposal of your old doors.
A Dependable Garage Door Warranty
When it comes to garage door quality, the truth is in the warranty. Quality manufacturers like Wayne Dalton offer a good warranty and great value. They stand behind their products, and this is reflected in the warranty. The same holds true for garage door openers.
