The most asked question asked by us from our clients is how long does it take to install a new garage door? Well we understand that the homeowners want to know how much time it takes to carve out and what do they have to expect during the process of new garage door installation.
When it comes to any overhead door installation, there really is no exact answer for this question. The length of the installation times depends upon a number of factors, such as size of the new garage door, how complex the installation of the door is, weather conditions and many more. After your initial consultation, our professional that has much knowledge about the garage doors can give an estimated time so that you would know what you can expect during the process of new garage door installation.
Moreover, our garage door professionals are CDI trained and certified and can also complete new garage door installations efficiently and with the highest standards at the best safety.
Keep reading more of this post to learn more about the factors that affect how quickly your process of installation can be completed and how to prep your garage for a more efficient installation process.
The garage door installation process:
The first step of the installation process is that the garage door professional will first disassemble and remove the old garage door. The process of installation of the garage door may include placing new springs, new tracks, new cables, new rollers and lastly a garage door opener.
After the installation of these parts the professional will probably test the garage door if it is working properly or not. This process alone can consume like 4 to 6 hours. Depending on this installation process and the success of the progress, your professional either will consider the job done or will need additional time to fix any issues that might arrive after the process of the installation.
Some factors that could impact the installation time might include:
The size of the new garage door that is about to be replaced with the old one: This is the most significant factor that affects the length of the time of a garage door replacement. Naturally the smaller the size of the door the less time it will take to be replaced. However regardless of the size of the door if there are modifications to be done that it will take a longer time to replace.
The types of the installation: As we have discussed above, the new garage door installation will take roughly about 4 to 6 hours but if the new garage door is compatible with the old structure, it will take less time than we have discussed above.
Weather conditions: In cities that have cold weathers may make the working conditions much more difficult and time consuming. Garage door installations are typically more efficient on a day with pleasant and clear weather conditions.
Before purchasing a new garage door, inspect the springs, hinges, and wiring. This will help determine if they are the cause of the issue. Replacing these components may solve the problem without needing to buy a new door. You can easily find heavy equipment for the garage door like these at Express Garage Parts.
Our Queensland Warehouse can supply you all your parts.