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Q: Which garage door style is best?

• <div><p>The style of the garage door that's best for you depends more on your needs. Are you driving in and out of the garage daily, or are you just storing tools and holiday decor there? For regular use, you'll want a door that is easy to operate and durable. If you only wish to use the garage for storage, go for a less expensive style or one that maximizes curb appeal over functionality.</p></div>

Q: Can you manually open a garage door?

• <div><p>It is possible to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-open-garage-door-manually.htm">manually open a garage door</a>. However, whether you should manually open a garage door depends on the source of the problem. If the door doesn't open because of a broken spring or cable, for safety's sake, you'll want to leave the door closed until you can have a professional inspect it and repair it. If the problem lies with the opener itself, you should usually have no problem opening the door manually.</p></div>

Q: What do I do if there's a gap under my garage door?

• <div><p>No, there should not be a gap between your garage door and the floor. Gaps can make your garage less energy efficient, leading to higher energy bills. They also create an entry point for pests like rodents and insects, as well as rain and melted snow, which can lead to foundation damage or mold issues.</p><p>If you have a gap under your garage door, potential causes include an uneven garage floor or worn-out weather stripping. To fix it, you can try several solutions:</p><ul><li><p><b>Replace the weather stripping:</b> The seal at the bottom of the door may need to be replaced.</p></li><li><p><b>Adjust the garage door:</b> You may be able to adjust the closing position on your garage door opener to eliminate the gap.</p></li><li><p><b>Inspect the floor:</b> If the concrete floor has shifted or is uneven, it may need to be repaired to create a level surface.</p></li></ul><p>If these solutions do not resolve the issue, it is best to call a garage door repair specialist to inspect the door and floor.</p></div>

Q: Is a garage door tune-up worth it?

• <div><p>Getting a garage door tune-up is worth it. Tune-ups are a form of preventative maintenance that help extend a garage door's lifespan and prevent dangerous issues, like worn springs or misaligned sensors. The cost to get a garage tune-up is far less than letting problems get out of hand and causing costly repairs&mdash;or worse&mdash;injuries.</p></div>

Q: How do garage door sensors work?

• <div><p>Garage door sensors work by using infrared beams to detect objects in the door&rsquo;s path. One sensor sends a beam while the other receives it. When the beam is broken&mdash;say, by your car or anything else&mdash;the sensors signal the door to stop or reverse. It&rsquo;s all about safety and making sure nothing gets trapped under the door. If they&rsquo;re misaligned, the beam doesn&rsquo;t connect, and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-does-garage-door-opener-work.htm">the garage door might stay open</a> or close regardless of obstructions. </p></div>

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Last update on November 06, 2023

Reviewed in November 2023
Mr. Sanchez and his team showed up on time and finished on schedule. I had three new metal roofs installed (detached garage, house and barn), so this wasnâ t a small project They were professional, courteous, and cleared all debris before they left. I would highly recommend them.
Sanchez Roofing Service
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Reviewed in August 2023
Stephen and his crew have been taking care of our property for the last 12 years. His team is professional and prompt and always willing to adjust to our needs. In addition to weekly service they have helped us with several landscaping projects, from building a blue stone patio for our fire pit...
Post Road Landscape Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2023
I hired Lessmann painting to prep and paint my 200 year old house plus prep and paint my garage and shed. I was very pleased with the work. Sam is professional, and was great at problem solving. Lessmann painting was reliable and dependable. I am very pleased with them and their work. I would...
Lessmann Painting LLC
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Reviewed in December 2022
Greg Dulac is an excellent carpenter and home remodeler. His work is thorough and creative. He has done multiple projects for us including a porch floor replacement, laundry room door replacement and design, and other structural work. He is a pleasure to work with.
Precision Building & Remodeling
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Reviewed in June 2019
Super! Brian called me back the day I called and got us in at the end of his day, the next day!, as he was concerned we had a week of rain forecasted and our gutters were totally plugged and flowing over the top flooding our garage each rain! I’d been searching for someone to do this for over a...
Quality Painting
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Reviewed in May 2019
Two very nice and neat young men showed up exactly on time, did a good job cleaning up our garage and basement of accumulated junk and got the job done in just an hour. I highly recommend them.
DeCamp Waste Services
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Reviewed in August 2017
The mini split I nstallers were excellent very clean and careful. They always took their boots of inside and were respectful and very professional. Paul our estimated was always responsive and was very helpful in helping us set up and learn the het pump water heater. There was some challenge...
ARC Mechanical Contractors
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Reviewed in November 2013
He is still in the process of remodeling our 3 Season room but so far we love it. He built a maintenance free deck he had quoted us $12,000 for 12x20 but it actually came to $8,000 because he was able to use some of the lumber from the old deck that was still in good condition for the support...
Husband for a Day
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Reviewed in April 2013
But if I just wanted a regular garage, like a car garage, they would do everything from getting the slab down and then it would take a day to build the build the building because it comes in pieces, have a day to put it up and bingo, you got an instant garage and it's very well built. In this...
Lavalley's Flooring America
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Reviewed in January 2012
This barn-like garage was built by the Amish in Pennsylvania. It was brought up in sections and assembled by the Amish in one day. The quality was excellent and the service so far has been very good. I found out about them by visiting one of their locations in Vermont and seeing the prototype...
The Carriage Shed
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Ridge Top Painting & Carpentry

4.8(

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Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

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Customers say: Super punctual

"They did what they said they would . I had no problem with the quality and they did fine. They did my wall beautifully."

+15

Response time12 hrs

Response rate95%

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Tejada's Remodeling Inc

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Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys get it done super hard work everything was done right I’m happy with the outcome and my wife is happy as well Tejada remodeling is awesome and well done all my projects from now on"

Response time1 day

11 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by79%of homeowners

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Bowen Ridge Construction

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Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Warranties offered

"As someone building a second home in Vt., everything needed to be done from a 235 mile distance. This can feel a little scary. My experience w/ Joe was Outstanding!!! Joe approaches all his tasks whether it be contract work or time & material work w/ the same set of ethics. Get it done in a timely fashion, be fair, communicate clearly, take regular pics, send via text for approval or comment, & offer advice through his experience as a seasoned builder. If you are lucky enough to work w/ Joe, enjoy the experience, your in good hands. Bill Giglio from Ct."

+106

Response time1 day

3 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

I'm currently looking for some fill in work for this winter. I'm a very capable carpenter/painter. I have full time work Monday through Friday, but have some availability on weekends.

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Potwin Construction, LLC Builder Of Quality Homes

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Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Paul was great to work with. He did a great job, I would highly recommend him."

Response time2 days

13 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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Mr. Mom Property Maintenance

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Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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Mr. Mom helped us save costs by painting some of his leftover gutter materials so they would not clash with the rental house, and finished the job quickly so we could have it done before more rainstorms caused flooding in the basement.

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Recommended by95%of homeowners

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Oliver Druen Carpentry

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Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oliver came to our home to do a free estimate within just a day or so of using Home Advisor. His price was very reasonable. And he was able to start the project very quickly. He did a wonderful job with the vinyl siding installation. I highly recommend Oliver Druen Carpentry."

Very small bathroom in need of a little tlc

+33

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a good job and I have no complaints. They came back and cleaned up all the mess."

+104

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Very Professional, got job done at at reasonable time, and very fair price. I had priced my roof with 4 different contractors and he gave me the best price and great quality work"

+97

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Keegan Burnham Construction

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Serving Reading, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Keegan is a great contractor for any project. Time and time again he has done an A+ job for me: Extremely knowledgeable in every phase of the project, big or small, Keegan and his crew are amazing to work with."

Response time12 hrs

Response rate89%

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Garages questions, answered by experts

The style of the garage door that's best for you depends more on your needs. Are you driving in and out of the garage daily, or are you just storing tools and holiday decor there? For regular use, you'll want a door that is easy to operate and durable. If you only wish to use the garage for storage, go for a less expensive style or one that maximizes curb appeal over functionality.

It is possible to manually open a garage door. However, whether you should manually open a garage door depends on the source of the problem. If the door doesn't open because of a broken spring or cable, for safety's sake, you'll want to leave the door closed until you can have a professional inspect it and repair it. If the problem lies with the opener itself, you should usually have no problem opening the door manually.

No, there should not be a gap between your garage door and the floor. Gaps can make your garage less energy efficient, leading to higher energy bills. They also create an entry point for pests like rodents and insects, as well as rain and melted snow, which can lead to foundation damage or mold issues.

If you have a gap under your garage door, potential causes include an uneven garage floor or worn-out weather stripping. To fix it, you can try several solutions:

Replace the weather stripping: The seal at the bottom of the door may need to be replaced.
Adjust the garage door: You may be able to adjust the closing position on your garage door opener to eliminate the gap.
Inspect the floor: If the concrete floor has shifted or is uneven, it may need to be repaired to create a level surface.

If these solutions do not resolve the issue, it is best to call a garage door repair specialist to inspect the door and floor.

Getting a garage door tune-up is worth it. Tune-ups are a form of preventative maintenance that help extend a garage door's lifespan and prevent dangerous issues, like worn springs or misaligned sensors. The cost to get a garage tune-up is far less than letting problems get out of hand and causing costly repairs—or worse—injuries.

Garage door sensors work by using infrared beams to detect objects in the door’s path. One sensor sends a beam while the other receives it. When the beam is broken—say, by your car or anything else—the sensors signal the door to stop or reverse. It’s all about safety and making sure nothing gets trapped under the door. If they’re misaligned, the beam doesn’t connect, and the garage door might stay open or close regardless of obstructions.

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