Turn your standard garage door into a space-saving, lift-friendly system perfect for car lifts, tall vehicles, and cleaner ceilings.
If your garage has high ceilings but your standard garage door tracks hang low, you are wasting valuable space. A high lift track conversion combined with a reliable, durable side mount jackshaft opener lets your door travel higher up the wall before turning, freeing up overhead room for storage, car lifts, or a cleaner, more open look. Our experienced, licensed, and insured team specializes in converting existing doors to high lift systems safely, correctly, and in line with manufacturer specifications throughout the Triangle area, including Durham, Cary, and Wake County.
A high lift conversion changes the way your garage door travels. Instead of turning into a horizontal track just above the opening, the door:
This is ideal for garages with taller ceilings where standard tracks and openers cut through the middle of the space.
A side mount opener, also called a jackshaft opener, attaches to the torsion shaft on the side of the door rather than hanging from the ceiling in the center.
Benefits of a side mount opener:
High lift plus side mount is the ideal combination when you want to maximize height and usability in your garage.
You are a great candidate for a high lift conversion if:
During your free consultation, we will:
High lift conversions are not a simple adjustment. They require precise engineering and specialized components. Our certified, factory-trained technicians handle the entire process, including:
Because we are working directly with torsion springs, cables, and door balance, this is a job that should always be handled by a trained professional. An incorrect setup can cause serious injury, property damage, or premature failure of your door and opener.
Converting to high lift is much more involved than simply moving the track up. It affects:
Our trained technicians:
As a local, trusted garage door company serving residential and commercial customers in Raleigh and the surrounding neighborhoods, we provide prompt, efficient service with upfront pricing and no hidden fees. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians arrive in fully stocked trucks ready to deliver same-day service when you need it most.
We inspect your existing door, opener, framing, and ceiling height. We confirm what is possible and discuss your goals, such as a car lift, more storage, or improved appearance.
You will receive a clear, written estimate for:
We offer competitive, affordable pricing with financing options including flexible payment plans. Ask about our military discount and senior discount programs.
On installation day, we remove any old hardware that is no longer needed, install the new high lift system and opener, and clean up the work area. Most installations are completed efficiently in one day, minimizing disruption to your schedule.
We test the door multiple times, review safety features, show you how to use the new opener, including any app or smart features, and answer questions. We guarantee your satisfaction and protect your investment with our comprehensive warranty coverage.
Not every door and garage layout is a good candidate. The ceiling height, door size, existing framing, and spring system all matter. That is why we start with a site visit and measurements before recommending a conversion.
In many cases, we can reuse your existing door and convert the track and hardware. However, if the door is very old, damaged, or not compatible with high lift hardware, we may recommend a new door at the same time. We install all major brands including Clopay, Amarr, CHI, and Wayne Dalton in a variety of materials such as insulated steel doors, wood doors, and aluminum construction with custom color options and decorative hardware.
You typically need significantly more than standard headroom to make a high lift conversion worthwhile. The exact amount depends on the desired lift and door size. We will measure and let you know what is possible.
Because the spring system, cables, and drums all have to be recalculated and changed for high lift. Incorrect changes can make the door extremely heavy, unbalanced, and unsafe.
With true high lift, we usually recommend a side mount opener. Traditional ceiling mount openers are not designed for the way a high lift system travels and can limit the benefits of the conversion.
The typical price range for a conversion is 900 to 2000 dollars. This variation depends on the size of the door, the weight of the panels, and the specific hardware required to safely manage the new track configuration. Contact us for a free estimate and no obligation quote tailored to your specific needs.
A high lift system moves the door higher up the wall before it begins to track back into the garage. In contrast, a vertical lift system goes straight up the wall and does not track back into the garage at all. A vertical lift setup is an excellent specialized solution if you have exceptionally high ceilings.
The demand for conversions is relatively niche. About 10 percent of customers are looking for a high lift conversion on an existing door, while the majority prefer a completely new high lift door installation.
Absolutely. We recently completed a project for a homeowner in a local area who wanted to reclaim ceiling space for a car lift.
Project Type: High lift conversion
Door Brand: Clopay
Total Cost: Approximately 1,850 dollars
Details: We replaced the standard radius tracks with custom high lift tracks and swapped the torsion springs to account for the new lifting geometry, successfully gaining an extra 3 feet of vertical clearance.
Read more testimonials and reviews from satisfied customers throughout Raleigh, Durham, and Cary who have experienced our reliable, convenient service and seen the resale value their garage door investment provides.
Whether you are adding a car lift, parking a taller vehicle, or simply want a cleaner, more open space, a high lift track conversion with a side mount opener can transform how your garage works. As your local garage door specialist serving the Raleigh area, we deliver fast, professional garage door installation with a satisfaction guarantee. Contact us today for your free estimate and discover why homeowners trust our experienced contractor team for all their residential garage door needs. We also provide emergency service, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance to keep your system operating smoothly for years to come.
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