How often should a garage door be tuned up?

• <div><p>You should tune up your garage door at least once per year to keep it running smoothly. However, if you notice signs of wear and tear, it’s wise to get a tune-up every six months. Performing regular tune-ups can help you catch small issues before they turn into serious problems. </p></div>

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Q: Can I replace my own garage door?

• <div><p>While it&rsquo;s possible to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/why-you-should-replace-your-garage-door.htm">replace your own garage door</a>, it&rsquo;s a dangerous DIY job, and the work is best left to professionals. Garage doors can weigh hundreds of pounds and are quite bulky, so maneuvering them into place for installation is a tough job. Additionally, working with high-tension garage door springs is dangerous, especially if you install them incorrectly. The labor for garage door replacement costs around <b>$400</b> on average, which is a small price to pay to guarantee your safety and the security of your home.</p></div>

Q: What is the average lifespan of a garage door?

• <div><p>The average garage door is meant to last for at least 15 to 30 years. The quality of your garage door, your local climate, and the &quot;wear and tear&quot; that you put on a door can all ultimately impact how long your garage door lasts. If your garage door is failing, you may be able to learn how to<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-replace-garage-door-spring.htm"> replace garage door springs</a> to avoid the need for a full replacement.</p></div>

Q: Do you need planning permission to change a garage door to a normal door?

• <div><p>In most cases, you do not need planning permission to change a garage door to a normal door, unless a specific restriction is present on your home&rsquo;s deed. If you&rsquo;re changing the door because you are trying to convert the garage into a living space, you will need to work with building control for proper signoffs to ensure your conversion meets all of the necessary construction standards. </p></div>

Q: How do I plan and budget for a garage remodel?

• <div><p>Start by assessing your needs, setting a realistic budget, creating design plans, and selecting materials. Consulting professionals for advice can streamline the process.</p></div>

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Last update on November 10, 2025

Reviewed in February 2024
Rocky's Garage Door provides top notch service for your garage door repair or replacement needs. He was super responsive, very professional, and accommodating to include fitting my schedule for install. I got a great price on full removal and replacement of two 9x7 doors with openers that...
Rockys Garage Door
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Reviewed in August 2022
Scott, is a professional and is very meticulous in his work regarding the pressure washing of my home and garage. I plan to have him return in the future to pressure my home and garage as needed.
Dean's Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in February 2017
It went great! Although we paid quite a bit for this project (one 8' slider and one sidelight plus an entrance door to our garage) I was very impressed with the company in general --- I guess you get what you pay for! The salesman came out and we discussed the project. The installer then came...
New York Sash
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Reviewed in November 2016
It was quite a lot because they had to put in a sub floor and cut off doors. I have a 130-year old house and an older type kitchen and my kitchen has five doors. So, with the sub flooring they had to cut off some of the doors and I have glass panels on three of them. They didn't have to cut them...
SNYDER'S FLOORING
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Reviewed in December 2013
This was a bit of an emergency repair as part of the garage roof was damaged and leaking. Mosher roofing performed repairs quickly and came back to reseal flat roofs for us. We plan to have them return to reroof remainder of the house next spring. Excellent service, very professional.
MOSHER ROOFING SVC
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Reviewed in December 2013
Our house is a Circa 1800's home. So any repair work can be a bit tricky. Lallier Bros. Repaired the stanchions to our front porch as the bottoms had all rotted out over the years. They did an amazing job, the work looks better than the original and holds true to the look of this old home. LOVE...
Lallier Brothers Construction
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Reviewed in October 2013
We moved from Texas to New York, but had placed our household goods into relative's barn in Eaton, NY, while we looked for a permanent home to buy. We were going to have Clinton movers bring it from the barn to the house we bought in Clinton, but several relatives brought everything from the...
Clinton Moving And Packaging Inc
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Reviewed in September 2013
Well It Started Well And Then The Men Ordered Wrong Doors And Delivered Which Had To Be Returned! Now I'm Apparently On Back Burner It Seems But I'm Not Going ToPlay This Game As I Will Just Refund And Go ElseWhere......Period!
LOWE'S
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Reviewed in January 2012
Necessary roofing repairs were noticed after our Earthquake, Hurricane Irene....followed by a Tropical Storm. We also had chronic rotting wood around the garage doors and other areas on the roof, plus obvious leaky skylights. The gutters were 18yrs old and in obvious need for replacement. ...
Politz Enterprises Roofing Inc.
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