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DIY Garage Doors vs. Professional Installation

By Blog Master on 19 Jul 2014 In

Installing a Garage Door Professionally Installed Garage Door

Installing a garage door can be a tricky job.  Nevertheless, many homeowners attempt to install their own garage door from a DIY kit on a regular basis. Home improvement retailers around the country are attempting to take part in this trend by offering cheap DIY kits that homeowners are able to install themselves at a premium cost. But is it worth it and do these do-it-yourself garage door kits offer the same high quality doors that a garage door manufacturer can offer?

Professional Garage Door Installation

When a professional garage door installer comes to work on your home or business; you get three things: a job done in a timely manner, quality work that is backed by a warranty and future service in case something goes wrong. When you install your own garage door, you’ll never get these three important services.

It’s also a matter of skillset. According to Jim Norman of Overhead Door Company of Central Jersey” – when attempting a DIY installation, don’t underestimate the knowledge needed to safely install and adjust the counterbalance assembly. Also it is important to remember that the door itself is heavy. It only seems to be light when it is properly balanced.”

A counterbalance system must be properly installed or your safety could be at risk. When installers adjust this garage door equipment, they have the insurance, skills and experience to get the job done without fear of injury. A homeowner who attempts this part of the installation without the proper knowledge puts themselves at risk of injury.

DIY Garage Door Installation

There is one main reason a homeowner would want to attempt to install their own DIY garage door kit and that’s because they want to save money. But are you really saving money? When you tally up the time it takes, the materials you need and the tools you’ll either have to rent or buy, the price of the DIY installation doesn’t always add up to a whole lot of savings.

Keep in mind, if you’re up for a challenge, you’ll certainly be rewarded with one—garage doors are heavy and difficult to install. In most settings, a garage door installation is done by two or more workers. That’s because each garage door component is not only heavy, but has to be hoisted into an awkward position during the installation. If you’ve never seen the process done, it’s a good idea to watch a video about the subject before you decide if a DIY garage door is the right thing for you.

Installing a Garage Door Do It Yourself Installation

But the most important question to ask yourself when buying a DIY garage door is how good is the return policy? What if something goes wrong during the installation and the materials are damaged, components don’t work or pieces are missing? More often than not, you’ll be stuck for days, weeks or even months with no garage door. Home improvement retailers aren’t well known for their great return policy on high dollar items. Customer satisfaction is an important item to consider when thinking about installing your own garage door versus having a professional garage door installer do it for you.

 

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