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Garage Doors

Choose the right garage-door project.

Compare a new door, an opener replacement or a spring-and-cable repair. The door, tracks, counterbalance and opener work together; identify the project before buying parts.

Equipment & project guides

Find the guide for your project.

Before you compare equipment or quotes

Replacing the door

Record the opening dimensions, available headroom and side clearance. Compare quotes for the complete door and hardware, removal, installation and finish. Use the door guide to keep the scope consistent.

Choosing an opener

Start with the door type and condition, available space, access needs and power. An opener does not correct a damaged or poorly balanced door. Check compatibility and the required safety features in the opener guide.

A broken spring or loose cable

Stop using a door with a broken spring, displaced cable or signs of instability. Keep people clear and arrange appropriate service. The repair guide explains what information to collect and which quote items to compare.

Image credits

Garage door opener.jpg — Oleg Alexandrov, Public domain dedication. Equipment shown for illustration, not a product recommendation.