New Garage Door Installation in Brighton, Michigan
A new garage door changes how your home looks from the street and how your garage feels in January. We help you choose the right door, install it carefully and test every part before we leave.
Signs It Is Time for a New Garage Door
Many garage door problems can be repaired. These signs point toward a new door instead:
- Panels are cracked, dented or rotted, and matching panels for your model are no longer made.
- A car has hit the door and bent several sections.
- You keep paying for repairs on the same aging door.
- The garage is cold and drafty, and a room sits above or beside it.
- The door is loud, worn or looks out of date next to the rest of the house.
- You want windows, a new color or a different style.
Not sure if your door can be saved? Ask for an estimate, and we will go over both repair and replacement with you.
Choosing the Right Door for Your Home
A few choices make the biggest difference in how a door looks, feels and holds up. We go over each one with you during the estimate.
Material
Steel is a common choice because it is strong and needs little upkeep. Wood has a natural look but needs regular sealing or paint. Aluminum is lighter and often used in modern designs with large glass panels.
Insulation
An insulated door has a layer of foam inside the panels. It helps an attached garage hold heat in a Michigan winter and makes the door quieter when it runs. Compare R-values, since a higher number means more insulation.
Style and Color
Popular styles include raised panel, carriage house and modern flush panel. You can add windows, decorative handles and hinges, and a color that matches your trim.
Brands
We install doors from Clopay, Amarr and Wayne Dalton. Visit each brand page to learn more about that maker.
How a New Garage Door Installation Works
- Measure. We measure the opening, the headroom above it, the side room on each side and the depth of the garage.
- Choose. We review materials, insulation, styles and colors with you.
- Estimate. You get a written estimate before work starts.
- Remove. We release the old springs safely, then take down the old door and its track.
- Install. We put in the new sections, track, rollers, cables and springs, along with a fresh bottom seal.
- Balance and test. We balance the door, connect your opener or a new one, test the auto-reverse and show you how everything works.
A new door may weigh more or less than the old one, so its springs have to match its weight. Reusing old springs on a new door can leave it out of balance and wear out the opener early. Warranty details are written on your estimate.
Leave Door Removal to a Technician
An old door still has its springs under tension. Taking it apart in the wrong order can release that energy all at once. Please do not unbolt the panels, the hinges or the bottom brackets of a door that still has springs attached. The bottom brackets hold the lift cables, and they carry a heavy load.
If a damaged door will not move, leave it closed and call (248) 667-2325.
Repair or Replace Your Door?
A new door is a big decision, and it is not always needed. A broken spring, a snapped cable or a door that came off its track can usually be repaired. If that sounds like your problem, start with our broken spring repair page.
If the opener is the weak link, see our garage door opener repair page. When you replace the door, it can also be a good time to look at the opener, since both get set up and tested together.
New Garage Doors for Brighton, Howell and Pinckney Homes
Livingston County winters are hard on garage doors. Snow and slush melting off cars can wear down the bottom seal and rust the lower edge of older steel doors. An insulated door with a good seal helps keep cold air and water out of the garage.
We install new doors for homeowners across Brighton, from the streets near the Old Town Hall outward, in Howell, home of the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, and in the village of Pinckney. Empire Garage Door is family-owned since 2014 and based at 3152 Sandpoint Drive in Brighton.
Start with a request on our quote page or call (248) 667-2325. You can also browse all of our garage door services or return to our home page.
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New Garage Door FAQ
How do I know what size garage door I need?
We measure the opening, the headroom and the side room during the estimate. Many doors come in standard sizes, but some older homes need a custom size. Measuring first means the new door fits the opening the first time.
Is an insulated garage door worth it in Michigan?
For an attached garage, it often is. Insulation helps the garage hold heat in winter, keeps cold air away from the rooms next to it and makes the door quieter. Compare R-values when you look at your options.
Can you install a new opener with my new door?
Yes. We can reconnect your current opener if it is in good shape, or install a new one at the same time. Either way, we test the safety sensors and the auto-reverse before we leave.
Do I need new springs with a new garage door?
In most cases, yes. Springs are matched to the weight of the door. A new door usually needs new springs, cables and hardware so it stays balanced and easy on the opener.