The right garage door can improve the curb appeal and functionality of any residential or commercial property. Even high-quality, professionally installed overhead doors won’t last forever without occasional maintenance and repairs. Thankfully, the Overhead Door Company of Houston offers all Bacliff garage door services property owners need to keep their garages looking their best.
Bacliff Garage Services
- Advanced Service Doors
- Design A Door
- Garage Door Installation
- Overhead Door Repair
- Residential Doors
- Automatic Door Services
- Commercial Door Services
- Custom Wood Doors
- Glass Garage Doors
- High Speed Doors
Garage Door Installations
Garage door installation is a task best left to the professionals. It requires specialized tools, knowledge, and expertise to install a garage door correctly without risking personal injury or 
property damage. Here’s what property owners need to know about the installation process:
Choosing the Right Door
There are many types of overhead doors on today’s market. Premanufactured options include steel, aluminum, and traditional wood doors. Property owners who want to go the extra mile to improve their homes’ or business’s curb appeal can also order custom garage doors. Those who are having trouble making up their minds can contact one of the dedicated experts at Overhead Door.
Today’s homeowners are switching over to custom wood doors in ever-increasing numbers. Wood doors are sturdy, durable, and beautiful and they can be outfitted with windows, trim, and other advanced features. Homeowners can contact a custom garage door company to discuss their options.
Preparing for the Installation
Once property owners have signed on the dotted line, they can start preparing for the installation date. Just confirm the date and time and make sure there’s a spot in the driveway for the contractors to park their trucks.
Property owners should also remove personal items from the area immediately surrounding their garage doors and move the cars to another location. Families with pets or small children can also make the contractors’ lives a little easier by making plans to keep them occupied.
What to Expect During the Installation
Our experienced contractors will treat each client and his or her property with the respect they deserve. They’ll arrive on time, remove and dispose of the old door and hardware, and follow industry best practices when installing the new door.
If necessary, the contractors can also help with garage door opener installation and install new bracing. Once they’re done, the door will be ready to use and the job site will be left cleaner and neater-looking than ever.
Garage Door Repairs
When overhead doors need repairs, property owners must find a garage door company they can trust. Overhead Door Company’s dedicated technicians can provide garage door repair services for any brand of door, from single doors on residential garages to multiple doors in commercial facilities.
Common Repairs
Garage doors may look simple, but they rely on complex systems of springs, hangars, and tracks to keep them moving. Hiring a garage door service for yearly maintenance can help to avoid the need for frequent repairs. It may not prevent every breakdown, though. Here are a few of the most common forms of garage door repair in Houston:
- Garage door opener repair
- Garage door spring repair
- Cracked or broken door panel replacement
- Wheel and track replacement
- Installation of new weather stripping
- Addressing dings and dents in metal doors
- Replacing broken hinges and other hardware
Why Hire a Professional?
Garage door repairs aren’t always easy. Property owners may be able to perform very basic repairs such as replacing a single hinge by themselves. However, it’s always best to entrust serious repairs to a trained professional.
Professional overhead door repair contractors have seen it all. They have access to all the right safety equipment and all the tools and materials needed to get the job done right. There’s no chance of voiding the product warranty or creating a potential safety risk for the building’s occupants. Plus, licensed contractors carry extensive insurance policies to protect their clients.
The Importance of Garage Door Maintenance
The best way to avoid expensive repairs and ensure the longevity of an overhead door is to enlist the help of a professional for yearly inspections and preventative maintenance. During a preventative maintenance visit, a technician will test the door’s balance and inspect all the moving and stationary components of the door to look for signs of wear. Depending on the state of the door, the technician may also:
- Replace weatherstripping
- Tighten up hardware
- Replace worn rollers
- Check cables
- Lubricate moving parts
- Clear tracks
- Check for damage to the panels
- And more.
Most property owners perform aesthetic maintenance such as cleaning the door panels themselves. For new garage doors, that aesthetic maintenance should be minimal. It usually involves removing dust, dirt, and strains using household cleaners tailored to the material, and that’s about it.
Differences Between Residential and Commercial Garage Doors
The largest difference between residential and commercial garage door repairs and installations is the scale of the project. Most residential garages feature one or two doors. These doors may need to open a few times a day, or they may stay closed throughout most of the year. It’s unusual to see residential garage doors that are used more often than two to four times per day.
Commercial spaces may have many overhead doors to facilitate loading and unloading inventory, moving vehicles in and out of shops, and other business endeavors. Commercial doors tend to see more frequent use. They’re made out of highly durable materials with less emphasis on aesthetic appeal.
It’s important to choose the right specialists for garage door installation in Houston. Homeowners should work with residential contractors familiar with a wide range of materials and systems. Business owners are better off finding a commercial garage door contractor who is used to performing maintenance, repairs, and new installations on a larger scale.
Overhead Door Company of Houston makes it easy to find the right experts for the job. We offer both commercial and residential services and ensure that our technicians receive all the initial and ongoing training they need to tackle any job.
Work With Industry-Leading Contractors for Bacliff Garage Door Services
Looking for the best garage door company in Houston and the surrounding area? Look no further than the Overhead Door Corporation. We have been leading the garage door industry since 1934 and provide all the testing, repairs, and installations local property owners need to guarantee the quality and integrity of their garage doors.
