If your existing garage door or automatic garage door opener is in need of repair here is a checklist you might find helpful in choosing a garage door repair company. Always check a garage door repair company’s online reputation before you call, if it’s not good keep looking. Look for a minimum of a 100 independent reviews.
1 Most folks turn to the internet and perform a search such as garage door repair or garage door opener repair, this type of search will yield 100’s of results so narrow your search by adding your city.
2 Its inaccurate to think that a Local garage door repair company will provide faster service, less expensive garage door repairs or better warranty service if you need it.
3 In today’s marketplace very few companies only service the geographical area they’re located in most garage door companies have to service an entire metro area to survive.
4 Make sure the garage door opener repair company you choose has their home office in your metro area if not choose another company. Out of town companies are usually bad news.
5 Describe the problem you’re having over the phone and ask for a quote before they ever come to your home. if they won’t provide a quote over the phone call someone else.
6 Beware of free, you don’t go to work for free and neither does your garage door opener repair company.
7 When the repair technician arrives ask for them to confirm the quote before the work starts, no surprises.
8 Most garage doors and openers can be repaired so beware of being sold new products if you don’t need them.
9 Make sure the garage door repair company you choose checks springs, all hardware and safety mechanisms.
10 Always have your garage door repair company leave the old parts behind, this holds them accountable and gives you recourse if there’s a problem and can confirm whether or not parts were really needed.
11 Doing your homework will ensure that you pick a quality company for your next garage door repair.
