How do I choose a garage door installer?

• <div><p>When searching for the best pro to complete this project for you, here are a few steps you can take:</p><ul><li><p>Get multiple quotes</p></li><li><p>Ask about their qualifications</p></li><li><p>Ask to see and verify their license and insurance</p></li><li><p>Get recommendations from your family and friends</p></li><li><p>Read reviews</p></li></ul><p>Besides vetting your future pro, you also want to watch out for these red flags:</p><ul><li><p>Rushing you to sign the contract</p></li><li><p>The installer does not listen to your wants and needs</p></li><li><p>Excessively high or low quotes</p></li><li><p>No written, detailed estimate</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Is it less expensive to build a garage or buy a kit?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s typically less expensive to buy a garage-building kit than to build a garage from scratch if you&rsquo;re supplying all the labor. However, unless you are an experienced builder, you will still need to hire pros to install the foundation, concrete floor, and add electrical and plumbing to your garage kit. In that case, it&rsquo;s worth the investment to build a garage through a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/garage-builders/">local garage builder</a> who can coordinate the hiring of other necessary pros.</p></div>

Q: Can I use a torch to melt the ice in front of my garage door?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible to use a torch to melt ice on your garage door, but we don&rsquo;t recommend it. It&rsquo;s very easy to bring the flame too close to the door, which can melt the weather stripping or even the garage door itself. You&rsquo;ll melt ice quickly with a torch, but the damage you&rsquo;re likely to cause can end up costing you a few hundred dollars to fix, which isn&rsquo;t worth it. Instead, we recommend pouring hot water over the frozen area or using a less intense heat source, like a hair dryer or space heater.</p></div>

Q: What are the alternatives to a driveway gate?

• <div><p>A traditional driveway gate isn&rsquo;t your only option when installing a barricade in front of your driveway. A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-security-gates.htm">security gate</a> like a swing gate, double swing gate, bi-folding gate, vertical gate, or pivot gate could work just as well as your driveway gate&mdash;if not better for your home depending on which qualities you&rsquo;re after. Like sliding driveway gates, many of these alternatives work with automatic features that simplify entering and exiting your property.</p></div>

Q: How do I stop cold air from coming under my garage door?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s best to prevent cold air from entering your garage through the space underneath the garage door. Stop cold air in its tracks by adding or replacing the weatherstripping underneath the door seal. You can also add weatherstripping along the sides and top of the garage door to prevent air leakage, and it&rsquo;s a relatively easy DIY fix.</p></div>

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Last update on November 01, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
I could not have asked for better service and work from Front Porch Electrical. I had a subpanel, some outlets and an exterior light installed in my garage. Very pleased with the results. Work was done exactly as quoted, on time and within budget. Excellent service, friendly, honest and probably...
Front Porch Electrical Services LLC
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Reviewed in June 2025
Chase was very friendly, professional, and efficient. He worked quickly to fix the garage door and helped me set up my online account for the MyQ app. He was very knowledgeable and explained everything to me in a way I could understand. I look forward to having Chase come out to help me with my...
#1 Garage Door
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Reviewed in October 2024
Curt and team were amazing! My garage door came out of truck and we couldn’t get the door down. It looked terrible and was far outside the scope of my expertise. I called Curt after hours and he was there pronto! We agreed upon a fair price and he had me back in action much faster than...
Music City Garage Doors
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Reviewed in August 2024
Quick response and clean fast work.. I needed a tree removed near a garage and power line. I assumed it would take about a week to complete, he quoted me 3 days and was cleaned up and packed out in a day and a half. Will be using him in the future!
Tough Timber
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Reviewed in March 2024
This company is incredible. We have a baby shower coming up and needed the extra room in our garage for the party. They were able to get a refrigerator out of our garage and our grill from our back patio. As soon as I put in my information into Angi, I was called right away! I highly recommend...
Junk King Franklin
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Reviewed in January 2024
Kurt was phenomenal! He was kind, professional but friendly and quick to diagnose and fix the problem. I would recommend him to anyone with a garage door problem! Thank you Kurt for helping us get our project completed! Talia Jurinsky
Music City Garage Doors
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Reviewed in March 2023
Ken installed a new bluetooth garage opener for me. He was prompt and professional. I am very happy with his work and recommend him to everyone!! Thanks Ken!!
931doors.com
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Reviewed in October 2022
Very impressed with Justin's work, very knowledgeable and work done replacing double garage door was very nice. Very friendly and was able to squeeze me in last minute when our old door started falling in. Excellent!
Freedom Door Solutions
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Reviewed in March 2021
Quality service, great customer service and very enjoyable business practices. I highly recommend Marty, Amber and Brandy for their attention to detail. Cleaned up hauled away all materials removed and replaced. If youâ re looking for garage door or doors I highly recommend Access garage doors!...
Access Garage Doors of South Nashville
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Reviewed in March 2019
I hired Greg to install two garage doors with openers for me. The work was done on time and on budget. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I plan on using him again for some projects in the near future.
Pappas Enterprises
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