
IDC-Automatic Garage Doors
About us
2009 Winner -Twin Cities Builder Association- Subcontractor/Associate Of The Year. Highest Possible rating at Better Business Bureau. No subs. Average experience of service reps and installers over 10 years. In business since 1971.
Business highlights
Services we offer
Residential and commercial garage doors, broken springs, cables, electric door openers, insurance claims., rolling steel doors, track repairs
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Free Estimates
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Number of Stars | Image of Distribution | Number of Ratings |
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Because I had heard about springs breaking in this neighborhood I inquired as to whether "better" than standard springs were an option. I was told that instead of springs rated at 10000 cycles, I could request springs rated at 20000 cycles for an additional $50. I asked whether written specs or a guarantee were provided so I would have something to show what I paid extra for, but this wasn't available. In my opinion, this is asking the customer (me) to take the risk to believe that the seller (IDC) really is providing the "better" product (20000 cycle springs) -- so I had to decide whether to pay the extra $50 for the better springs, which in the end I did request.
On the day of the installation, the installer arrived on time. I asked to see the springs and he showed me two different sets of springs (a 10000 cycle set and a 20000 set). But there wasn't any labeling or paperwork to "prove" that I was getting better springs for the extra $50. After the installation, I was provided a general warranty card and a brochure on garage door safety and maintenance. I paid my 1/2 of the total cost plus $50 by check (see above, the association paid the other 1/2) but received neither an invoice describing the work done and components used, nor a receipt for my check.
The installation itself went extremely well. The installer was very professional. The old door, components, and tracks needed to be taken down, the new tracks needed to be measured, cut, and attached to the garage, and then the new components assembled and installed. All this required several hours of installation time. Afterwards the installer cleaned up the garage. The new door looks great and much better than the old door. Based on the installation work, I would be very happy to use this company again and rate this experience with all A's. However, I was not happy with the company's lack of concern for providing me with complete documentation for what I was paying for (description of the materials purchased, what the extra $50 covered, guarantee related to purchasing "better" springs, receipt for the check I provided). I think even when customers have no other choice and are required to use a certain vendor, sellers ought to be willing to provide an invoice for the work, some kind of guarantee or even just information on "extras", and a receipt for payment made. Several weeks later I was able to get a copy of the invoice that the vendor had provided to the association for their 1/2 payment, which did list 20,000 cycles springs. Overall, I'm very happy with the installation work, but think that as the end-user customer, I should have received better documentation for this expense from IDC.
Chris came out to look at our needs. A soffit running across the center of the garage ceiling meant a special installation would be needed. He talked to his tech people, and they came up with a very satisfactory solution.
Chris came back a second time just to make sure he had everything exactly right. He ordered a custom-fit door after going over the options with us.
We are very pleased with the door. Both Chris and the installer were friendly, professional, and competent. The price was in line with what I had read that other people paid for similar installations.
"[member name removed] , Thank you again for choosing IDC-Automatic Garage Doors! Let us know if we can help you in the future."
"[member name removed] , Thanks again for choosing IDC-Automatic! Let us know if you need any assistance in the future."
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