Do I have to have sensors on my garage door?

• <div><p>If you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-open-garage-door-manually.htm">open your garage manually</a>, you don’t need sensors. If you have an automatic garage door opener, sensors are required by law. The <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/07/13/2018-14909/safety-standard-for-automatic-residential-garage-door-operators">federal law UL 325</a> mandates that all residential garage door openers in the U.S. must include sensors. Designed to prevent accidents and reduce the risk of entrapment, the sensors should be able to reverse the motion of the garage door within two seconds of detecting an obstruction. The sensors are there to keep you, your family, and your belongings safe from a door that might otherwise come down too hard or too fast. </p></div>

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Q: Are prefab garages worth it?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s better to build a garage than buy and install a prefabricated one. You can save money by purchasing a prefabricated metal garage kit for between <b>$4,000 and $11,000</b>. However, this does not include the price of labor and permits, which can account for more than half of the project cost. Building a new garage over buying a prefab garage will add more value to your home and will last longer, so it&rsquo;s more cost-effective over time to build a new garage.</p></div>

Q: Is an 8-foot garage door wide enough?

• <div><p>Yes, a single garage door with an 8-foot width is considered standard. This will be the size needed if you are upgrading a garage door in nearly any standard-sized residential garage. If you are building a garage from scratch that you intend to use for parking a large truck, SUV, or RV, you can consider extending the width to 10 feet to make parking easier.</p></div>

Q: Do I have to have sensors on my garage door?

• <div><p>If you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-open-garage-door-manually.htm">open your garage manually</a>, you don&rsquo;t need sensors. If you have an automatic garage door opener, sensors are required by law. The <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/07/13/2018-14909/safety-standard-for-automatic-residential-garage-door-operators">federal law UL 325</a> mandates that all residential garage door openers in the U.S. must include sensors. Designed to prevent accidents and reduce the risk of entrapment, the sensors should be able to reverse the motion of the garage door within two seconds of detecting an obstruction. The sensors are there to keep you, your family, and your belongings safe from a door that might otherwise come down too hard or too fast. </p></div>

Q: Is it better to paint my garage door with a roller or brush?

• <div><p>You should be able to paint most of your garage door with a small roller, but there will likely be details and nooks and crannies that are best handled with the help of a detail brush. After you have painted most of your garage door, make sure to take a step back to review your work&mdash;if you have a friend or family member nearby to offer another set of eyes, great!)&mdash;and clean up any missed spots with a brush.</p></div>

Q: How much do new garage door installations cost?

• <div><p>Most homeowners pay an average of $1,200 for everything involved in garage door installation. While garage door repairs average about $250, installing a new door altogether can be a much pricier project. Prices range anywhere from $200 to $2,600 depending on the style, material, and labor required for installation. </p></div>

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Last update on November 02, 2025

Reviewed in October 2024
These two gentlemen were great. Fair price, fast service, on time, and very professional. I plan to use them again next spring when I clean out the garage. I highly recommend them.
ASDS Junkernauts
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Reviewed in August 2024
I absolutely love my new kitchen! They also laid all new flooring on our main level and downstairs. And they built an office above our garage which turned out beautifully!
Quality Building Group, LLC.
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Reviewed in March 2024
Bill Tipton and his crew are top notch in clearing the land providing an incredible footing and foundation for a 16 x 44 garage we purchased from his side company, Redline Outdoor Products. When we bought the garage, I was in for a surprise when the sales staff suggested to call Bill for a...
Bullseye Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
We worked with Wesley from He-Meyer. He was responsive to our questions, even after the work was finished. Wesley made sure we knew exactly what we were paying for, right down to the amount of caulk needed. We had multiple bids (4 others) and NONE of them would give us a detailed breakdown of...
He-Meyer Roofing Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2016
The two men that sided my home were awesome. They showed up at 7:00 every morning, each worked on a separate part of my house and they did not leave until 6:00 each day. They had a good steady work pace even with the 90 degree August Missouri weather and finished my two story, two car attached...
Maris Home Improvements, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2015
They were great, quick and efficient. Checked all the springs and things and made the garage open and close much more smoothly.
CGX Overhead Door LLC
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Reviewed in February 2011
Mr. G responded to my phone call promptly on 11/04/2010. We arranged to met shortly after 4 that day and when when I got home about 4:10 he was there and had already assessed the problem...then he also checked inside garage attic to find the leakage into the attic there near chimney. He gave an...
Exterior Building Solutions
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