What Is Included in the Garage Door Installation Process?

Congratulations, you bought a new garage door! People frequently ask us how long the garage door installation process takes. They also want to understand what common complications could slow down this process. So, it would be great to know what you can expect during the garage door installation process.

Due to the potential safety hazards and the complexity involved in a garage door installation, we never recommend that anyone other than Door Doctor's trained professionals attempts to install a garage door. 

You bought a great quality garage door, but if you did not let our professionals install it correctly, sadly, there could be many accidents or malfunctions.

Here’s a brief explanation of what you can expect when Door Doctor's expert team works through the garage door installation process to put your mind at ease.

Garage door installation is a multi-step process. It requires technical knowledge, precision, and attention to detail.

Before the garage door installation, our professionals perform an inspection to confirm the size of your door. They also check for any obstructions, such as light fixtures, fans, or outlets. These potential obstructions will affect the installation process as the professionals will need to consider them when mounting the track and motor.

At your scheduled appointment, our professionals will first remove and haul away the current door, install your new door, and set up the opener. Your new door will be ready to function the second they leave. To ensure everything went smoothly, our professionals will also do a final walk-through.

That's just a brief overview.

The step-by-step process of what our installers will do when setting up your new garage door:

1. They will install the drive unit, which holds the motor that lifts and lowers the garage door, and attach the track.
2. They will connect all the sections of the track according to the proper track type, of course.
3. They will attach the mounting bracket to the track's end and the beam above the opening of the door.
4. They will also attach the motor to a beam in the ceiling as the motor must be attached in the exact center of your garage. This step requires incredible precision, so our professionals should install it.
5. To give power to the motor, they will feed the motor's wires from the ceiling into a wall switch.
6. They will also install infrared sensors to avoid people or objects getting stuck under the door. Infrared sensors also detect when something obstructs the path from the door to the ground. 
7. Finally, they will connect the door to the garage door opening system.

While this may seem like a simple process to you, the garage door installation could become extremely dangerous if not performed by our professionals. A lot of know-how and preparedness go into this process.

Garage door installations could even turn deadly if the installer does not have the proper training and years of experience.

Common complications when installing a Garage Door

Every garage comes with its unique layout and particular complications. A professional understands how to handle these challenges and expect them before they arise.

Some elements of a garage door will prove to be deadly if not handled by professionals. If an amateur adjusts garage door springs, whether torsion springs or linear ones, it can result in serious injuries or death. 

Looking for a professional garage door installation in Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston, or Toronto? Contact Door Doctor now

Our team of professionals has experience dealing with common issues. They don't make mistakes because they've learned how to handle them and install doors in almost any garage space.

However, not every company holds itself to the same standards. When choosing a team for a garage door installation, look for Door Doctor. Our company has always held itself to a standard of excellence, so rest assured, we will not disappoint you.