Garage Door Installation: what to expect
San Diego garage door installation, done by a crew that works this area daily. We see rusted track hardware and seized rollers near the water, swollen wood doors that drag and stick in the marine layer, and degraded weatherstripping from constant UV and salt air most often here, and we carry the parts to resolve them on the first visit.
San Diego, CA is shaped by one of the country's most temperate climates — narrow seasonal swings, low rainfall, and a persistent coastal marine layer. We've learned which parts last in San Diego County, because constant coastal UV exposure that degrades rubber weatherstripping and year-round salt-marine air that corrodes springs, cables, and fasteners take a steady toll on springs, tracks, and seals.
San Diego homeowners usually call us about one of a few things: rusted track hardware and seized rollers near the water, swollen wood doors that drag and stick in the marine layer, and degraded weatherstripping from constant UV and salt air. We diagnose the real cause — not just the symptom — before quoting a flat rate.
Garage door installation is more than swapping panels — done right, it's a coordinated project that involves measuring the rough opening, ordering the correct door size and configuration, scheduling delivery, removing and recycling the old door, installing new tracks and hardware, mounting and pairing an opener (if needed), and verifying every safety feature is calibrated to UL-325. Our turn-key installations handle every step including permits and HOA paperwork where applicable, so the homeowner's only job is choosing the door style.
We install residential single-car, double-car, and oversized RV/garage-shop doors, plus commercial sectional, rolling steel, and fire-rated installations. Every install includes a written measurement and configuration check before we order, color and finish confirmation with a physical sample, and a same-day balance and safety test after install. The 10-year workmanship warranty backs the installation itself — separate from the manufacturer's warranty on the door and opener.
Most residential installs are completed in 4–6 hours including old-door removal and clean-up. Commercial installs vary by door type — a typical sectional commercial door installs in one day, while large rolling steel may take 1–2 days depending on opening size and motor configuration.
Signs you need garage door installation
Building a new garage or addition
New construction installs require coordination with the framer on opening dimensions, headroom, and side-room clearances. We can spec the opening before framing begins.
Existing door past repair value
When repair quotes exceed 50% of new door cost or the door is structurally compromised, installation of a new door is the right economic call.
Aesthetic remodel of the home
Garage doors take up 30–40% of street-facing facade on most homes. A new install dramatically updates curb appeal.
Insulation/energy upgrade
Attached garages with old uninsulated doors leak conditioned air. A new R-12 to R-18 insulated install can reduce HVAC load measurably.
Storm or accident damage
Insurance claims often cover full door replacement after major impact or storm damage. We document for the claim and install the replacement.
Common causes & what we fix
Replacement for damaged door
Single-event damage (vehicle, storm, accident) often warrants full replacement rather than partial repair, particularly if the tracks are bent or panels are cracked through.
End-of-life on existing door
Doors over 20 years old often have multiple components at end of life simultaneously — replacement bundles the work into one project.
Code compliance upgrades
California SB-969 (battery backup) and UL-325 (safety auto-reverse) standards have evolved. New installs bring everything to current code.
Insulation upgrade
Going from a non-insulated to R-18 door requires full replacement; you cannot retro-fit foam to a thin-skinned non-insulated door cost-effectively.
Style change
Switching from raised-panel to carriage-style or full-view is a full-door replacement — the rail and track configurations differ.
Our process
- Call or schedule online.Pick a 2-hour window. We confirm in under 5 minutes with the assigned tech's name and photo.
- On-site diagnosis. Free for most repairs; $39 diagnostic on minor service calls (waived if you proceed). You see the issue and the fix before we start.
- Flat-rate quote. Written estimate before any work. No hourly creep, no upsell pressure — techs are salaried, not commissioned.
- Same-visit fix. 96% first-call fix rate. We test the door with you before leaving and clean up everything we touched.
Pricing & financing
Garage Door Installation starts at from $1,299. Every quote is flat-rate and presented in writing before work begins — there are no surprise add-ons or hourly creep. Senior (65+) and military discounts of 10% off labor apply to all residential work. Financing through Synchrony is available on projects over $1,500 at 0% APR for the first 12 months, with same-day approval and no prepayment penalty.
Why homeowners in San Diego, CA choose us for garage door installation
We earn San Diego's garage door installation business the slow way: honest scope, parts that last in San Diego County, and a crew you can reach 24/7. CSLB #1098234, insured and bonded, with a 96% same-visit fix rate.
The garage door installationworkmanship guarantee is 10 years — separate from any manufacturer warranty on the parts themselves. If the install or repair we performed fails because of how we installed it, we return and fix it at no charge for a full decade. Springs rated for 30,000 cycles carry a lifetime warranty for the original homeowner. Parts and accessories carry standard 1–5 year warranties depending on the item; we'll explain exactly what's covered before we start any work, in writing.
Honest sizing and honest scope are the two principles that drive how we quote garage door installation. We don't up-sell unnecessary work, our techs are salaried (not commissioned), and the diagnostic is structured so you see exactly what we see — including the parts that are still in great shape and don't need attention. If a repair is the right call, we recommend the repair. If replacement is the better long-term economics, we say so. Either way, the quote is flat-rate, written, and good for 30 days so you can compare and decide on your own timeline.
Areas we serve for garage door installation
We provide garage door installation throughout San Diego, CA and the surrounding San Diego County area. Serving North Park, La Jolla, Pacific Beach and surrounding neighborhoods. Coastal air around San Diego accelerates spring and hardware corrosion — we fit galvanized hardware and high-cycle springs to compensate.
San Diego is part of a big footprint — San Diego County stretches from the Pacific to the desert and the Mexican border, the second-most-populous county in California. Our routing keeps dispatch times short across all of it, including out to Chula Vista, Irvine, Huntington Beach, and Santa Ana.
Our San Diego service area doesn't stop at the city line. We cover neighboring Chula Vista, Irvine, Huntington Beach, and Santa Ana too, so a single dispatch handles the whole corridor.
We cover ZIP codes 92101, 92103, 92104, 92107, 92109, 92115 and the surrounding area. Reach times vary by traffic and time of day; we'll quote an accurate ETA when you call. Our dispatch line is open 24/7 and routes directly to an on-call technician — there's no voicemail system between you and the person who'll be solving your problem.
Frequently asked about garage door installation
Top questions homeowners ask us about this service: