"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/la/west-monroe/achievers-of-louisiana-inc-reviews-5567396.htm"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Terminix - West Monroe -Termite & Pest Control","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"LA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Maggie B."},"reviewBody":"The inspector and the technician are very nice. The inspector is very thourogh checking everything, and the technician was very professional. There is only couple of things that I was not quite satisfied. One is that the inspector told me that they had to drill holes through the bathroom tiles in order to treat the tub, but when the technician came, he told me that he only needed to cut a hold in my bedroom and install a "door" to cover the hole. I don't know if I would have changed my mind to go ahead to treat the tub instead of signing the waiver, but it would be nice to get the correct information at the first place. Another thing is that the inspector and I agreed on a price, but after I have paid for it, he came back with the invoice, stating I still owe $20 ( I should have looked at the invoice closely before I signed it, which I guess it was partially my fault too) . It was not a great amount, and he did offer to pay it out of his pocket, but I couldn't let him do that. I got a feeling that he knew that I wouldn't let him pay out of his pocket (which might not be true)...anyway, I felt kinda being manipulated a bit. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/la/west-monroe/terminix--west-monroe--termite-and-pest-control-reviews-5567481.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"BLOCK'S PERMANENT COATING","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"LA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Anna H."},"reviewBody":"The proposal was written up and signed March 15, 2013. Half was paid up front for the painting portion of the job. There were some unavoidable delays due to extended periods of unusually cold weather. However, prep and painting of the house's exterior was completed for the most part by mid-April. As is common practice, most removal of old flaking paint was done using a pressure washer. Some broken and chipped asbestos tiles were replaced with the modern equivalent, though several that were cracked had their cracks caulked over rather than the tiles being replaced. We all know that good prep is critical to the quality of any paint job. There were areas that flaked off and had to be repainted before the job was finished. And today, September 13, 2013, there are areas that have paint flaking off. While the product might be of high enough quality to withstand the elements for a very long time, insufficient prep work is making the investment worth less than I paid. Also, the sample primer and paint that is offered up as "exhibit A" during the sales pitch is much thicker than the coat of primer and paint that are applied, though greater thickness would still do no good without better prep work. The painter appeared at my house unannounced to start work. I let both Tommy Block and his representative, Corey, know that I needed to know when the painter was coming to that I could provide access to electricity, and when necessary, confine my pets to keep them away from wet paint and painting equipment. The pattern of behavior of the painter and other workmen coming to do work or not coming to do work unannounced was a consistent pattern. There were days when they had no access to electricity, and my dogs were exposed to wet paint. Most of the work, such as enclosing the 10 x 10 shed, building the patio for the small screened in porch, and replacing the front door were done by carpenters out of Tom Sander's Building Mart in West Monroe. In the written proposal, the front porch was to have been built from composite decking. It was built from treated lumber. While it looked very nice initially, the boards shrank within a few weeks. There are significant gaps between the board, wide enough that I am trying to figure out how to keep "critters" out, as was the intention of having a screened in porch. The porch was screened in by Smith Blind and Awning. The materials are common: aluminum kick plates and framing used for inexpensive construction. They seem to have been well assembled. The new front door was framed and installed by carpenters from Tom Sander's Building Mart. It was stained and painted by the painter who painted the house. He did a reasonably good job staining a fiberglass door to make it look wood. The carpenters had a difficult time hanging the door in a non-standard opening; however, the door was cut and pre-framed to fit the opening. While the door generally looks nice, it has been difficult to lock the deadbolt since immediately after the door was installed. Tommy Block "fixed" it once in July, but has not followed up on succeeding requests to fix it. During a recent visit to town, my sister refused to use the front door because she found it too difficult to lock. In addition, the door sweep was damage during the door's installation. Tommy Block saw the damaged door sweep himself in July and said he would have it repaired. It has has not been repaired. During the reconfiguration of the front entrance, walls around doors had to be repainted. Tommy Block expressed dissatisfaction with the texture of the walls where old framing had been. He said the ridges left behind needed to be scraped and sanded to match the adjoining wall. There has been no follow up. The framing where an old door was removed has old hinges that need to be removed and old dead bolt holes that need to be filled in and painted over. Mr. Block insisted that needed to be done and that he would sent the carpenters. That was mid-July. It is mid-September. I have also repeatedly asked for a hard copy of the 'permanent paint" warranty. It, apparently, has been in Mr. Block's truck for many months. The employees working for Mr. Block were all extremely courteous. Mr. Block and Corey oozed conviction that everything was going to be done to my satisfaction. So, does the house look better than it did? Yes.Does the paint generally look good? Yes. Do I have the screened in patio and closed in shed that I wanted before all this began? Yes. Would I spend the money on "permanent" paint if I knew then what I know now? I seriously doubt it. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/la/west-monroe/block%27s-permanent-coating-reviews-5567194.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"GARAGE DOORS & MORE","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"LA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Debra G."},"reviewBody":".The door stopped working on a Friday at noon with the cars "stuck" in the garage. The springs had broke and the door was jammed; which made the door immobile and non responsive to the usual "tricks". I made several calls to other door companies and was told that they would not be available until next week even though to me this was an "emergency" situation with work the next morning. I was told by one company (Acadiana Door) that I could try someone at Garage Doors and more. The person (Brad) that I spoke with was very responsive and assured me that he would take care of the problem today. He called me at 5 pm and I gave him directions to the house. He replaced both springs on the very large & heavy door; so we would not need a second call for the other spring. He provides 24 hour service - which is great when you are in a jam."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/la/lafayette/garage-doors-and-more-reviews-5744554.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"JAPANESE AUTOMOTIVE","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"LA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jana G."},"reviewBody":"He is very efficient, reasonably priced, has the cleanest garage I have ever seen, and the quality is really good."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/la/monroe/japanese-automotive-reviews-5566245.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Hansen Screen Company","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"LA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Richard B."},"reviewBody":"They had the material that I wanted. They came and picked the door up and brought it back. They brought it back days before it was supposed to be finished. The price was wonderful."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/san-antonio/hansen-screen-company-reviews-268282.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"HOLYFIELD TREE SVC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"LA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Anna H."},"reviewBody":"I called Holyfield's on the recommendation of someone I knew. It took a week or two for them to return my call. Once Mr. Holyfield did, he was very courteous. He met me at my home at my convenience to provide an estimate. The tree that required removal would be a difficult job given that previous owners had allowed to grow between the wall the garage and the neighbor's privacy fence - and there was no room to maneuver whatsoever.
A bucket truck would have to be used to cut off each branch individually, swing it around, and lower it to the driveway to avoid damaging the fence and my roof. The service was licensed, registered with the BBB, and has an arborist. The estimate given for that job plus some minor trimming of other trees was $3000, assuming he could work in between his contract jobs. The estimate seemed high, so I called another tree service."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/la/monroe/holyfield-tree-svc-reviews-5844936.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"PARADISE ENTERPRISES INC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"LA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Anna H."},"reviewBody":"Demolition involved removal of two short walls and doorways, existing flooring, drywall and fixtures, and the existing ceiling which was very low. Paradise Enterprise has (had?) its own carpenters and electricians. The carpenters and electricians showed up as promised and their work seems to have been of very good quality.
The drywall/paint crew can do a good job when they choose to. Unfortunately, they frequently did not show up when promised, sometimes for days at a time, which delayed other work. And they seem to do the bare minimum in some cases but do very well in others. For example, the staining on the new French doors is beautiful, and though it was a mess to deal with repainting the master bedroom because of things that the previous owner had done, they did an exemplary job. However, in the new bathroom, someone assumed I wanted crown molding, so they were not careful when taping and mudding the joints between the wall and ceiling. They also mixed up the paint colors more than once even though they had a list of the correct paint colors.
The tile work was done by a crew from Bob Moss Carpet One working through Paradise Enterprises. Like the other people on the job, they were all very courteous. The people in the store were very helpful when I was picking out tiles and colors. The work was generally OK. However, they used a few defective tiles in highly visible spots rather than discarding those tiles and did not place tiles well in a couple of corners. I pointed out the problems, but I don't have time to keep riding them to correct something that should have never happened in the first place or to deal with the mess of having it all ripped out and put back in again.
The plumbing fixtures were provided by LCR/Plumbing Warehouse in West Monroe, as recommended by the contractor. Generally, the face-to-face customer service was good while I was in the store and they were very patient with helping me find what I wanted within my price range, but they dropped the ball on getting some of the fixtures to me on time. As a result of their failing to let us know there was a problem, the toilet I had planned on having access to after surgery didn't arrive and get installed. It would have been easy to order something else in its place had I known of the delay. They also failed to order a valve for the shower, and then the wrong one was ordered. In the end, that ended up working to my advantage - the incorrect one was the more expensive fixture, but they did not charge me the higher price.
Plumbing for the bathroom was done by Kelly Plumbing, again contracted by Paradise Enterprises. On the whole, they seem to have done a good job. They handled most of the problems with the plumbing hardware and fixture hiccups, and there was only one minor adjustment required to one of the drainpipes after the job was finished. However, I just recently, I replaced the Kohler toilet with a Toto toilet myself. The Toto works much better (more powerful flush, so no sewer back ups). During the replacement, I discovered that the toilet flange that Kelly Plumbing installed was not attached to the floor (my house is raised). I'm not sure how sound of a plumbing practice that is.
Some of the extra cost over and above the estimate is because I chose to install stained wood cabinets instead of painted cabinets. There were also some problems with getting the cabinets stained evenly. They had to redo it. I also had to get them to sand the cabinets before the second coat of polyurethane - the painters seemed to think it was not necessary despite the rough surface created by the first coat. I also had my kitchen, utility room, and a second bathroom painted while the work was going on. In all, the work took June through November, and I was a good $15,000 over budget. The delays that did occur were because of the drywall/paint crew and the plumbing supply house that failed to notify us of a problem with getting fixtures in.
Bud Crow, the contractor, will provide you with an itemized list of everything that is purchased for the work. You pay for that plus labor plus his 10% mark up. I really should have kept track of the hours of labor. I don't think I was intentionally overcharged for labor by Bud, but it's possible that some of his crew mistakenly reported that they were at work for me when they were working somewhere else instead. A couple of times, items in the list of purchased things were items that were not used on my job, and Bud readily removed them from the charges. It's easy to identify a color of paint or stain or that was not purchased for your remodel, but it can be difficult to know if mud, tape, or nails on an itemized list is for your job or for another person's job.
The one really strong positive about this contractor and his crew - I did not hesitate to leave them alone at my house all day. I had to go to work to make a living myself."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/la/monroe/paradise-enterprises-inc-reviews-5566295.htm"},"position":10}]}
Garage Door Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Rayville, LA
Last update on October 15, 2025
Anindya P.
1.0
12/2017
Overall experience is VERY UNSATISFACORY. The owner/operator "lady" was very unprofessional. When we initially contacted them for our garage door repair, she was very prompt. We paid advance for parts and very told 2 weeks. 4 weeks and 3 phone calls later, there was no promptness or...
Brent Swanner is THE BEST! He was very very personable, responsive, caring, etc. He did the job right. Love our windows and door!!!
Maggie B.
4.0
06/2014
The inspector and the technician are very nice. The inspector is very thourogh checking everything, and the technician was very professional. There is only couple of things that I was not quite satisfied. One is that the inspector told me that they had to drill holes through the bathroom...
.The door stopped working on a Friday at noon with the cars "stuck" in the garage. The springs had broke and the door was jammed; which made the door immobile and non responsive to the usual "tricks". I made several calls to other door companies and was told that they would not be...
They had the material that I wanted. They came and picked the door up and brought it back. They brought it back days before it was supposed to be finished. The price was wonderful.
Anna H.
3.0
07/2011
I called Holyfield's on the recommendation of someone I knew. It took a week or two for them to return my call. Once Mr. Holyfield did, he was very courteous. He met me at my home at my convenience to provide an estimate. The tree that required removal would be a difficult job given that...
Anna H.
4.0
07/2011
Demolition involved removal of two short walls and doorways, existing flooring, drywall and fixtures, and the existing ceiling which was very low. Paradise Enterprise has (had?) its own carpenters and electricians. The carpenters and electricians showed up as promised and their work seems to...
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Home Improvement business that offers a wide variety of home improvements from solar panels, roofing, additions and much more. We offer financing up to 25 years at very competitive rates. Contact us for a free in-home consultation.
Sears Home Services is America’s #1 appliance services provider. Our thousands of experts based throughout the U.S. deliver guaranteed quality and workmanship. We work on most makes and models whether they were purchased at Sears or not. We take care of your house so you can enjoy your home. Only Sears offers 3 unique ways to save on appliance repairs! 1. Standard Repair Service + 90 Day Guarantee • Cost is provided after technician diagnoses the problem • 90 day guarantee on parts and labor* 2. Flat Repair Cost + Extended Repair Coverage • $249.99 or $299.99 pre-set price (depending on type of appliance) • 1 year of coverage up to $500 for any additional repairs (includes parts)** 3. Flat Repair Cost + Multiple Appliance Coverage • $129.99 for your initial repair with purchase of Home Warranty Appliance Plan • 1 year of repair coverage for up to 10 appliances with 11 subsequent monthly payments of $49.99*** Book your appointment with a Sears expert technician today! * 90 Day Guarantee: The limited warranty provides that if within 90 days from the date of your Sears in-home repair your appliance fails to operate for reasons related to the original repair service when used normally in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, we will replace any parts that failed due to defects in the material or workmanship and perform any labor related to the original repair free of charge. Excludes damage caused due to service provided by any party other than Sears. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary by state. ** Appliance must be less than 10 years old to qualify for Service Smart Agreement. Covers up to $500 in parts and labor. Limitations apply. *** Limitations apply”
Sears Home Services is America’s #1 appliance services provider. Our thousands of experts based throughout the U.S. deliver guaranteed quality and workmanship. We work on most makes and models whether they were purchased at Sears or not. We take care of your house so you can enjoy your home. Only Sears offers 3 unique ways to save on appliance repairs! 1. Standard Repair Service + 90 Day Guarantee • Cost is provided after technician diagnoses the problem • 90 day guarantee on parts and labor* 2. Flat Repair Cost + Extended Repair Coverage • $249.99 or $299.99 pre-set price (depending on type of appliance) • 1 year of coverage up to $500 for any additional repairs (includes parts)** 3. Flat Repair Cost + Multiple Appliance Coverage • $129.99 for your initial repair with purchase of Home Warranty Appliance Plan • 1 year of repair coverage for up to 10 appliances with 11 subsequent monthly payments of $49.99*** Book your appointment with a Sears expert technician today! * 90 Day Guarantee: The limited warranty provides that if within 90 days from the date of your Sears in-home repair your appliance fails to operate for reasons related to the original repair service when used normally in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, we will replace any parts that failed due to defects in the material or workmanship and perform any labor related to the original repair free of charge. Excludes damage caused due to service provided by any party other than Sears. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary by state. ** Appliance must be less than 10 years old to qualify for Service Smart Agreement. Covers up to $500 in parts and labor. Limitations apply. *** Limitations apply”
Cost is determined by the job. Additional DBA - GDSCO. Garage Door Supply Company is an authorized Chamberlain LiftMaster dealer. We carry a complete line of LiftMaster Parts, Accessories and LiftMaster remote control transmitters and receivers. LiftMaster is a registered trade mark of the Chamberlain Manufacturing Group. LiftMaster and Chamberlain parts, accessories and remotes are interchangeable with Sears Craftsman parts, accessories and remotes.
Cost is determined by the job. Additional DBA - GDSCO. Garage Door Supply Company is an authorized Chamberlain LiftMaster dealer. We carry a complete line of LiftMaster Parts, Accessories and LiftMaster remote control transmitters and receivers. LiftMaster is a registered trade mark of the Chamberlain Manufacturing Group. LiftMaster and Chamberlain parts, accessories and remotes are interchangeable with Sears Craftsman parts, accessories and remotes.
It’s usually a good idea to use a metal primer before painting a metal garage door, and, even if you do, you’ll need a paint that’s specifically designed to coat metal for the best results. Metal primer helps create a good surface for the paint to stick to your metal garage door, and it will help prevent bubbling, chipping, and peeling after it dries. It’s a bit more expensive to prime your door before painting, but it’s usually worthwhile, as the paint will last longer.
A carriage house combines garage or storage space with living space, usually in two stories, while a garage generally does not offer any living space. Carriage houses are built with plumbing, insulation, and heating and cooling systems, which are usually features not found in traditional garages. Building codes and insurance requirements greatly differ between the two types of structures, and may make it difficult to convert a garage to a carriage house.
Sliding garage doors aren’t popular because when they can be inconvenient—they require you to leave your car—if they’re manual. But, if they’re automatic, they’re much more expensive than a conventional tilting door. Some find the sliding door less aesthetically pleasing than a tilting or barn door.
You should lube your garage door components every three to six months depending on how frequently you open and close the door. Lubricant helps keep garage door components operating smoothly for longer; you can expect a much longer lifespan out of a garage door when you properly care for it, including frequent lubrication. Regular maintenance is much more affordable than the cost of replacing a garage door prematurely.
One of the biggest disadvantages of glass garage doors is that they are not the best at insulating your garage. In the summer, heat can enter through the glass, while in the winter, heat can escape through the glass, increasing your electricity and gas bills as you crank up your HVAC unit. You can help mitigate the poorer insulation by investing in insulated glass and insulating your garage.
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The Rayville, LA homeowners’ guide to garage door services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Replacing a garage door sensor is one of the least expensive fixes for a garage door. Learn how you may not need to totally replace it if it only requires an alignment or cleaning.
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