Garage Door Installation: A Job for the Pros!

Garage doors can enhance your home's security, functionality, and curb appeal. Installing a garage door is a multi-step process, from choosing the right type of door to installing the tracks and hardware.

Installing a garage door requires the right tools, materials, and knowledge. The steps in installing a garage door are described below to show you that garage door installation isn’t easy. That’s why you should contact a professional for this job, like Door Doctor.

Installing a Garage Door

There are a few steps before you can begin the garage door installation process, which includes:

1. Selecting the Right Garage Door

Select the garage door that fits your budget, your garage, and your preferences. Various types of garage doors are available, such as rolling steel doors and impact doors.

2. Gathering the Necessary Tools

Before beginning the garage door installation process, you need to gather the tools required to install the garage door. They may include a power drill, screws, a level, a hammer, and a wrench.

By hiring professionals to install your garage door, you can save yourself the hassle and cost of obtaining these tools.

Garage Door Installation Process

After you’ve selected the garage door that fits your needs and obtained all the tools required for garage door installation, you’re ready to start the installation process.

• Disconnect the Current Door from the Opener

Before starting the installation process, disconnect the garage door from the opener. Simply pull the red emergency release handle. This will move the trolley arm vertically, allowing you to manually raise or lower the door.

• Installing the Panels and Tracks

Begin by installing the garage door panels by drilling pilot holes and screwing the bar to the panel. Then, attach the brackets and hinges to the door sections and attach them to the tracks. Ensure the wheels lie correctly on the track for proper functionality.

• Connect the Spring Assembly to the Track

After installing the panels and tracks, assemble all the parts that support the spring and attach it to the track.

• Bolt the Tracks and Install Spring, Torsion Rod & Pulleys

After connecting the spring assembly, line up the horizontal and vertical tracks and attach them to the door. Then bolt the tracks together securely. After that, connect the spring anchors to the springs and attach the spring locking cone.

Finally, bolt the two springs to the header bracket, ensuring a tight fit. To complete the installation, slide the torsion rod into the holes in the side header brackets and attach pulleys to each end of the rod.

• Install the Cable

To install the cable, attach it to the pulley wheel and turn the wheel so any slack is pulled taut over the pulley. Move the wheel towards the header bracket and fasten all components tightly.

How Much Does Garage Door Installation Cost?

An average garage door installation, including labor costs, is approximately $1,200, depending on specifications and location. But costs can range from $260 to $2,300 or more, depending on the size, material, and type.

This is a small price to pay to have your garage door installed safely by professionals!

Contact Door Doctor for Garage Door Installation!

As you can see, installing a garage door isn’t a DIY task; it is risky and requires skill. You should not undertake this job yourself. If you’re considering installing a garage door, you should rely on professionals to do the job correctly and safely.

Door Doctor serves the cities of Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto/Mississauga, and Kingston, Canada. Get a quote for residential or commercial garage door installation today!