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 …
Read More6 Easy Ways To Secure Your Garage (And Home!)
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Security? As a homeowner, you probably know how to be safe around your garage door. You’ve taken precautions when it comes to operating and maintaining your garage door. You know how to avoid and prevent accidents while operating it. But, what about your security, both with the garage door and your attached garage? At Garage …
Read MoreTorsion Springs
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Most times the manufacturer offers torsion springs with a 10,000 life cycle. The life cycle is measured when the door goes up and down one time this equals 1 cycle. For the average homeowner this is usually a 7-10 year life span. We typically use 20,000 cycle springs and we can have springs made to …
Read MoreGarage Door Specialist is Helping Shape Neighborhoods in Cary
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This is a new garage door installation project that we recently completed in Cary, NC. Cary holds a special place in our hearts because it is our home town. I spent a lot of time in this particular neighborhood growing up, so seeing these homes transforming and new constructions filling the streets is amazing. These …
Read MoreGarage Door Security and Safety
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Garage Door Specialist is always happy to answer any security or safety questions you may have. Just give us a call at . Your security and safety is always our top priority. June is safety month, a great time to remind homeowners of how to keep your garage door safe and secure. Our top safety …
Read MoreJUNE: Garage Door Safety Month
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The month of June is national Garage Door Safety month. The safety of the garage door may have never crossed your mind. Here at Garage Door Specialist it is at the forefront of our minds daily. It is our job to keep it safe and functioning for your days to run smoothly. We want to …
Read MoreDon’t DIY – Call Us Instead!
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Many budget-savvy homeowners are always looking to save money when doing projects or fixing issues around their home. We here at Garage Door Specialist understand – in fact, we love doing some of our own repairs and installations from time to time. However, there are times that all homeowners need to call on professional help, …
Read More4 Kinds of Garage Door Sensors
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Just like magic, you press a button and your garage door open. It couldn’t be simpler, right? While this is a simple process on the surface, behind the scenes is a complex system of sensors, infrared lighting, and other technical components to get your door to do what you want when you want it. There …
Read MoreSpring’s Best Return of Investment for Your Home? A New Garage Door!
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For the first time a new garage door leads the nation as the number one return in cost vs. value for your home. Remodeling Magazine’s 2018 Report researched the top 21 widely done remodeling projects and the value that remodeling projects retain at the time of home sold. A new garage door is rated number …
Read More4 Common Garage Door Problems
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Imagine this: you pull into your driveway after a long day at work, press the button on your garage door opener, and… nothing. This is a common scenario that has happened to many of us. Worse yet, how often do we sit there, pressing the button over and over, hoping for an outcome we know …
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