Why Is Black a Great Door Color? At Garage Door Specialist we are big fans of the color selection of black for the garage door. It becomes such a statement piece of elegance and refinery. It is truly like a black tie for your home. Black is also a great neutral color and often can …

Homes in Raleigh, Durham and surrounding areas are now safer thanks to the invention of timer to close by Liftmaster. Do you come in through the garage door and grab all of your things or groceries and do not have a hand to shut the garage door? Kids are often a common culprit of leaving …

This week, our team installed a full view glass commercial garage door with an anodized aluminum frame for an exciting new restaurant coming to Midtown. The beautiful location is off of Wake Forest Road, and the restaurant is so new, it has not even been named yet. A lot of businesses and restaurants are choosing …

We hear it every day here in Raleigh, “I never knew how important our garage door was to us until it would not open!” Many people have never had a garage door issue and are unsure of what proper care entails. Costly repairs could be avoided if simple steps were taken to keep the garage …

By Stephanie Davis Raleigh continues to grow, and with that growth brings so many different types of architecture and styles of homes, new and old throughout the Triangle. At Garage Door Specialist, we offer a huge selection of garage door styles and garage door opener options for you to choose from, but don’t worry – …

The lovely city of Cary, NC is popular for Cary High wrestling, band, and most recently its worldwide recognition for being the city in which the widely popular video game FortNite was created. Cary has some older homes that could really benefit from the investment of updating the garage doors. Doing so can decrease your …

Raleigh, NC was just voted #2 by homes.com for being one of the most family-friendly cities in the United States. It is easy to see why Raleigh is so popular with families due to its affordable housing, educational opportunities, and safe neighborhoods. Residents of Raleigh are investing the most into their homes, and because of …

In Raleigh-Durham and Wilmington, we realize that when your garage door breaks, you need it fixed quickly and affordably. Our technicians have trucks that are labeled with our name, Garage Door Specialist, so you know who is arriving at your home. Our technicians are fully screened and background checked, as well as fully insured. To …

The cold weather is tough on a garage door. The garage door can be very sensitive to the cold weather. The cold and freezing temperatures tend to worsen any issues you are having with the garage door or motor. It is always best to keep your door properly balanced and lubricated especially in the winter …

Small design choices make a huge difference as shown in these garage doors we recently installed in Raleigh, NC . Pictured are long raised panel garage doors, in the color almond, with cascade glass.  There are various reasons why it may be time to replace your existing garage doors. For example, many homes here in …

When the Raleigh-Durham and Wilmington Area gets a lot of rain, homeowners are often reminded how important it is for their garage door to be properly sealed. If it is not, rain can leak into the garage. The problem does not stop at rain. Often, rodents can get in as well if the garage door …

These beautiful garage doors were installed in Durham, NC this week and were the perfect pick to compliment this home’s exterior. The modern wood grain finish gives these garage doors a low maintenance yet fresh design. There are so many options when choosing garage doors that there is always an option to help set off …

When the spring breaks on your garage door it is never convenient. Once the spring breaks the garage door cannot open. The spring breaking releases the tension and the full weight it typically holds back into the garage door. This can be a major problem if your car is stuck in the garage and you …

The cold months in Raleigh – Durham are here. Power outages are very common in our area during snow storms or ice events.  There are a few specific areas that seem to be prone to power outages.  In the Raleigh area towards Willow Springs, Garner, and Clayton are commonly without power during winter weather events.  …

One of our favorite things at Garage Door Specialist is going back to our customer’s homes from years prior, where we have installed garage doors to do preventative maintenance. This day we visited a beautiful installation we did about 5 years ago in Downtown, Apex. Apex is the fastest growing suburb in the United States …

After every storm or power outage here in Raleigh – Durham we are reminded of the need for battery backup garage door operators. After another recent hurricane, Chapel Hill and Raleigh were especially affected by power outages for days. Days of power loss seems to really take its toll on homeowners opening and closing their …

Three things to know about your garage door and motor with the upcoming hurricane and other severe storms. First of all, it is important to know how to pull the emergency release cord on the garage door opener and make sure it is functioning as it should. The red emergency cord can be pulled to …

Soaring to high popularity is the Full View Glass Garage Door. What is not to love about them? They are modern, sophisticated and come in many different color and tint options. You may see one on your updated neighbors home, or at a cool restaurant or brewery in the area. They also look great at …

Garage Door Specialist has been repairing garage doors in Raleigh-Durham and the surrounding cities since the beginning of the decade – 2002! Our technicians are experts, with the majority having worked here over 10 years. We point that out because we have seen a rash of failed repair work by unqualified people lately. We recently …

At Garage Door Specialist, we can handle any garage door issue – big or small – for residents of the Raleigh-Durham area. We know that accidents can happen to anyone at anytime, so we’re available seven days a week to offer honest, reliable repairs. To give additional help, here are some of the most common …