4 Reasons To Have Your Garage Door Professionally Installed

Too often, homeowners choose to complete repair projects themselves because they believe it saves them money. However, there are certain projects that are better left to professionals. One of these projects involves working on improving the garage. While 11% of homeowners are completely satisfied and wouldn’t change a thing, the vast majority feels there is something that could be added, such as installing new garage doors. Here are four reasons why you should have your new garage door professionally installed rather than do it yourself.

Reduce Injury Risk

A garage door can be incredibly bulky and difficult to manage on your own. If you’ve never installed one before, you greatly increase your risk of injury. There’s a good chance that the modern garage door, if not installed properly, could fall on you, your pets, your family, or even your car.

A professional installer has experience working with these types of doors and knows exactly how to handle them properly. They are also trained to wire them — if you try to hook one up yourself, you could get electrocuted.

Warranty Protection

Whether you purchase an aluminum garage door, vinyl garage door, or wooden garage door, it will most likely come with a manufacturer’s warranty attached. These warranties are typically only valid if you have the door professionally installed. If you install the door yourself and something goes wrong, you’ll have to spend more money on repairs out of your own pocket.

Equipment

Installing a garage door requires having the proper equipment. If you don’t have the right tools, you’ll either have to buy or rent them in order to get the job done. A professional installer already has all the proper tools and equipment readily available to them.

Knowledge And Experience

There are many parts and pieces involved in new garage door installations. There are safety jambs, tracking, electrical wiring, and springs to consider when hooking up your garage door. If you’re not sure what you’re doing or try to rely on an operational guide or online videos, you may find yourself in over your head. Hiring a professional who has the knowledge and experience will make sure your door is correctly installed and will work properly.

If you’re looking to have your garage door professionally installed, contact us at Imperial to receive a free quote. We can provide you with many different materials and styles for your new door along with pricing information. Our team of expert installers will get your new door up and operational and save you time and money.