Still family owned & operated since 1950. Thomas V. Giel Garage Doors, Inc. furnishes and installs garage doors, openers, entry & storm doors, aluminum & retractable awnings, and retractable screens for residential and commercial customers. We work with people everyday to help them discover what is important when replacing, maintaining, and servicing any of these products. Thomas V. Giel Corporation has: Free sales estimates Company is fully licensed & insured We do not subcontract any work Employees have extreme knowledge in the industry
Business highlights
75 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Garage doors, garage door openers, garage organizers, entry doors, storm doors, retractable awnings, fixed canvas & aluminum awnings, automated or manual exterior & interior screens and glass block
Overall, the service was good with an exception. We were told beforehand that the cost of the failed repair would be subtracted from the cost of the new opener. When the new opener was installed, Thomas Giel refused to deduct the cost of the failed repair.
Description of Work: Garage door opener broke. Thomas Giel first tried to repair the opener, but then had to replace it the next day.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Jan B.
08/2011
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
I recently bought a new house and had only one transmitter for the car, the key pad didnt work and I had no key to open the main garage door in the event the power goes out. (The garage has no walk-in door) When I called the company I was told the techs make their own schedules and that someone would call me within a day or two to make an appointment. I received a call as promised. We made an appointment for within a week. He arrived on time, and fixed all of the above quickly and for a reasonable price. I've used this company to replace garage doors and openers in the past and will use them again if the need should arise.
Description of Work: Replace remote key pad. Two new transmitters, and key to open garage door when the power goes out.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Lisa S.
08/2011
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
They were prompt and they solved the problem. The price was reasonable. I would use them again in the future if necessary.
Description of Work: I used the services of Giel Thomas V Garage Doors Inc.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Terri S.
08/2011
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
My call was returned the next morning and a time was set up to come to the house. The technician arrived on-time, was very polite and informative and quickly repaired my garage door opener. I would use them again when needed.
Description of Work: My garage door would not stay closed. The technician adjusted the opener and greased the rail
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
James B.
08/2011
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
I didn’t have any dislikes about them, but I liked them. They were very professional. I am very strict when it comes to things, and I like to see things done right. When they were complete, there was nothing I could have done better. I am very pleased with them.
Description of Work: I used Thomas V Giel Corp 1 year ago. He did 2 garage doors for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Response from Thomas V Giel Corp
Member, Thank you for your continued interest and support of Thomas V. Giel Garage Doors, as well as sharing your experience with us with Angie's List and their members. Enjoy your garage doors!
Sharon N.
07/2011
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
I called in one afternoon to request service on the door. I was told that I would be called within the next two days by the techician who made service calls in my part of town. The technician calleby early the next morning and set up a window of time within which he expected to arrive (late morning the same day). He arrived day within the scheduled block of time, having called first to let me know he was on his way. Upon arrival the technician reviewed with me the work to be performed and worked completed the work in under an hour. His manner was professional.
Description of Work: removed old gasket at bottom of garage door and replace it with a new one replaced weather stripping seals one side of door performed annual maintenance: (lubricated lift cables at the bottom bracket, bearings in the pulleys and/ or rollers, locking hardware on surfaces that turn or slide, the full length of the torsion spring), the pivot points on every hinge, and the steel rollers.)
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Michelle E.
07/2011
5.0
garage doors, doors
+ 0 more
They were prompt, efficient, professional and understanding!
Description of Work: Put in new garage doors and repaired on of them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
COURTNEY Y.
07/2011
4.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
It went well, although they did not reprogram the key pad outside of the garage. They left the instruction manual for us to do it ourselves. Everything else was seamless - the work was done quickly and they cleaned everything up after they were finished.
Description of Work: Replaced garage door opener and wall mount control unit. Removed and disposed of old opener and control unit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$310
David S.
06/2011
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
I thought the experience was very good from the promptness of the return call, the call by the technician and the accurate arrival time. Being the first stop in the morning helps in the accuracy of arrival
Description of Work: A cable on one of my garage doors snapped on a Saturday. I called that day and left a message. I decided against a 24 hour service company due to a negative experience several years before in a different category. The responder returned my call at 8AM on Monday and arranged for a service technician to call and confirm a time. The tech was at my house befoire 9 that morning. He repaired my door and inspected the other. Found another frayed cable. I agreed to more maintenance as I know none had been done on either door for at least 10 years. The work included a set of of new cables, 8 new pulleys, a door bracket, a new spring and several minor pieces of hardware. The work was done in an hour and all in all a great experience. The tech's name was John ( a 16 year employee) and I would ask for him again should the need arise.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$195
Andy N.
06/2011
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
Went very well. The initial estimate was performed about a week and a half before the installation; the salesperson was knowledgable and was able to answer all my questions. The prices he quoted were very reasonable, compared favorably to other quotes we received. The installers arrived on time, worked steadily and completed the work by afternoon. They did an excellent job of installation, cleaned up the area before they left, and gave us explicit information about care and maintenance of the doors. I am very pleased with the quality of the materials and the work, and with the overall attitude of this company toward customers. I highly recommend them. We intend to contact them about installing storm/screen doors as well.
Description of Work: Removed two old, wooden garage doors: one 18' double door, one 8' single door. Installed two new steel doors with windows. The large door also has an electric opener. All work was completed by two workers, who were very knowledgable and skilful. They cleaned up the area after they finished, explained the installation and maintenance of the doors, and disposed of all old materials.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Andy G.
06/2011
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
Both of my old openers had stopped working and needed replaced. I had bought 2 openers at Lowe's thinking I might try to install them myself. But then after reading that it takes 2 professionals several hours to install garage door openers I decided to just call the pros. I figured I might as well completely replace the doors and get new insulated doors at the same time. The sales rep was very nice and explained everything well. He also pointed out how terribly the old stuff was installed; it was clearly an amateur job with incorrectly-installed parts all over the place! It took about 1 week from his visit to installation, everything was done very well and I am 100% pleased. My garage looks like a whole different place, the openers are much quieter, I now have useful motion safety sensors, and the exterior looks great and matches my home's siding. Only downside is that my garage doors are at the rear of my house, so I can't show it off to anyone! :)
Description of Work: Giel Garage Doors installed 2 new single-wide garage doors, replaced all my existing 20-year-old garage door hardware, and installed 2 previously-purchased openers.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Response from Thomas V Giel Corp
Thank you for your patronage and we are glad you are pleased with the total job. Enjoy your new garage doors and bring the party around to the back of your home to show off your doors!
Edward K.
05/2011
5.0
garage doors, doors
+ 0 more
Very good. Serviceman was on time and very thorough. Answered questions to my satisfaction.
Description of Work: Replaced two garage door springs
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
Catherine D.
04/2011
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
We needed the contortion mechanism replaced in our Wayne Dalton garage door. The service was performed the day after I called, per my request. He arrived and promptly diagnosed the problem and replaced the mechanism within an hour. The price was less than another quote I received over the phone. I was happy with my service and will use them again.
Description of Work: Replaced the contortion spring in our Wayne Dalton double garage door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Response from Thomas V Giel Corp
Thank you for your interest in Thomas V. Giel Garage Doors, we're glad that your service experience was pleasant and hope that you keep us in mind for the future and tell your friends and neighbors! We have a referral program that will benefit you as well!
Daniel H.
04/2011
4.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
Good service, good product, prices competitive with other quotes.
Description of Work: New garage door opener and remotes
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Response from Thomas V Giel Corp
Thank you for your interest in Thomas V. Giel Garage Doors. We are happy that your experience with Thomas V. Giel was a pleasant one - keep us in mind for the future and tell your friends and neighbors about us! We have a referral plan to thank you for your referrals.
Andrew C.
03/2011
4.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
They know their stuff and they did it. They solved my problem. They were confident people. They did the work well. I would have remembered if their price was out of range, but probably their price was reasonable. I would consider using them in future.
Description of Work: Thomas V Giel Corporation came and fixed the garage doors for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Larry K.
03/2011
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
He responded promptly and did the job professionally. I am satisfied with the outcome of the work.
Description of Work: he did an electronic garage door repair. He replaced springs and pulleys on all 3 of the garage doors and made them run like new.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
WILLIAM H.
01/2011
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
Called them late Friday morning after a spring broke on one of my garage doors. They told me that they probably would not be able to come on Friday but could be there on Monday. They called Monday morning and told me they would be there within an hour and they were. The repairman suggested that I replace both springs on the door and that he would check all the pulleys and safety cables to make sure they were in good shape. He did and replaced only what was necessary. He finished the job in less than an hour.
Description of Work: Replaced broken springs and damaged pulleys on garage door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Margaret A.
01/2011
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
We wanted to have a garage door opener installed since purchasing our house in October 2004. As far as we know it had never had a garage door opener since being buit in 1959. We had two other companies come and said they could not do it and a friend who is a contractor say if it could be done it would be very expensive since they were some complications. John from Thomas V Giel came and said they could do it and gave me a very good estimate even with the extra work that had to be done.Even one who I spoke with in the company was very professional. The installation guys were great. We are extremely happy and would recomend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Installed garage door openers.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$549
Timothy M.
12/2010
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
Everything was fantastic from the estimation process to the installation. Estimator explained options and how the job would be done. Installers arrived on time and left within their install window.
Description of Work: Removed old garage doors. Installed new doors and 1 opener.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700
Jeff F.
12/2010
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
My experience went great. I needed an emergency repair. The spring broke and the door would not open. Giel came over promptly and repaired the door very professional and at a reasonable price. It was a more complex job than a normal broken spring He left the place clean and left me a bill. Everything was handled the way you would expect it to be handled. He was very professional and efficient. He did good, quality work.
Description of Work: They repaired our garage door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Lynne H.
10/2010
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
Technician arrived at specified time, he was courteous and performed all work in a neat professional manner.
Description of Work: Repair damaged garage door springs on one of two garage doors. Adjusted auto garage door opener tension on both doors and installed new weather stripping on both garage doors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Response from Thomas V Giel Corp
Thank you for the positive feedback. We're glad that your service and technician was smooth and easy and hope that you keep us in mind for the future.
Eric D.
10/2010
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
Installation went well. T. Giel has had to come out twice to fix wiring for (1) inside garage door opener. First time wire was pinched and opener stopped working. Second time same opener wouldn't work. T. Giel came out second time and ran new wiring and both openers have been working fine since. Both times company was very responsive and came out to fix it the next day or two.
Description of Work: Had to have both garage door openers replaced when buying a new house. Old openers, company was no longer in business and old owner never used them. T. Giel installed (2) new garage door openers and door tracks. Replaced old inside openers with (2) new ones and installed outside opener control. This is the second time we have used this company and are very pleased with their work. Highly recommend them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Response from Thomas V Giel Corp
Thank you for your interest and your positive comments. Our team appreciates the feedback. Here at T.V. Giel, our customers wants and needs are important to us and feedback of any type helps us to continue to grow and provide better service. Please continue to keep us in mind in the future.
robin K.
08/2010
5.0
doors
+ -1 more
Excellent, Lance came to my property to do the estimates. He was on time, very professional and knowledgable.
Description of Work: I got estimates on several doors that I wanted replaced
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Elizabeth B.
07/2010
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
The installation was fine and they were good about scheduling. The doors work fine. There were problems with the finishing touches. There is a mold that goes around the door and it?s like a little flap that adds like an extra seal. It?s on all three sides of the door. They said that the door they had was the best. It took forever for them to get that installed properly. They brought it in but it was the wrong one. Then they brought it in about a couple of weeks later. So we had to work with them in order to get proper scheduling done. Then they installed it wrongly since the edging wasn?t done right. So they had to come back and we had to wait for them. It was very quick and very well done but there were some minor problems. They finished the job in five weeks after they started it. The price wasn?t too bad. The springs are not exposed and it also makes it more balanced. We had to offset one door. Everybody has garage doors but for me the baseline is that the doors should work properly after installing. We can use their services again but we have to keep the time available for them to come. I would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: We used the services of Thomas V. Giel Corporation couple of months ago for installing two garage doors with coiled springs above the door on the same wall as the door instead of being perpendicular to the door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400
Nigel W.
06/2010
5.0
garage doors
+ -1 more
They responded quickly to my call, showing up the same day, and completed the job within about an hour. The work was professional and neat, with no additional problems afterwards.
Description of Work: Replacement springs for overhead double garage door
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Service Categories
Garage Doors,
Doors,
Awnings,
Lead Testing & Removal,
Glass Block
FAQ
Thomas V Giel Corp is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thomas V Giel Corp accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Thomas V Giel Corp offers free project estimates.
Yes, Thomas V Giel Corp offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Thomas V Giel Corp does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Thomas V Giel Corp offers emergency services.
Yes, Thomas V Giel Corp offers warranties.
Thomas V Giel Corp offers the following services: Garage doors, garage door openers, garage organizers, entry doors, storm doors, retractable awnings, fixed canvas & aluminum awnings, automated or manual exterior & interior screens and glass block