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New doors in St. Louis, MO

Garage door installation in St. Louis for older and newer homes

From a narrow alley garage behind a brick bungalow to a wide suburban two-car, we measure, quote in writing and install a door that fits the opening.

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  • Insulated steel and other door styles
  • Fit checked against older, out-of-square openings
  • Old door removed as part of the job
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What do you need?

New insulated steel garage door on a red brick bungalow

When is it time for a new garage door instead of a repair?

A repair is the right call for one broken part. A new door is worth thinking about when several things have gone wrong at once. Panels that are bent, cracked or delaminated, a door that is warped or rotting, sections that no longer line up, and repair bills that keep coming back are signs that the door has reached the end of its life.

Wood doors take a beating from humid summers and wet winters, and the bottom panel is usually the first to go. Older steel doors rust along the lower edge where water sits. An old door can also be a security and comfort problem, with a loose fit, drafts under the seal and little insulation.

A fresh door also changes the look of the house. On a brick bungalow, the garage door can be the biggest piece of painted surface seen from the alley or the street, so it is worth getting right.

What kinds of garage doors can I choose from?

Most homeowners choose from a few families of door.

  • Insulated steel is the most common choice. It resists dents better than thin steel and helps keep the garage more comfortable in hot and cold seasons.
  • Non-insulated steel costs less and works for a detached garage used mainly for storage.
  • Wood-look and composite doors give the look of timber with less upkeep.
  • Full-view glass and aluminum doors suit modern homes but need more careful thought about privacy and heat.

Panel style matters too. A raised-panel or carriage-house pattern often suits older brick homes, while a flat panel fits a newer suburban front. Windows add light, but they can also add cost and weak spots. If you worry about hail, ask about steel thickness, and ask what the manufacturer says about wind and impact resistance.

Do historic district rules or permits apply?

They can. Parts of St. Louis city and some of the older suburbs lie inside local or national historic districts, and some districts review exterior changes that can be seen from the street. A garage door on an alley may fall outside that, or it may not. Rules differ from one district to the next, so we cannot give you a blanket answer.

Before you order, it is sensible to ask your city or municipality whether your address is in a historic district and whether a door change needs approval. Do the same with any homeowners association, since some subdivisions set rules on color and style. Also ask whether your city or municipality requires a permit for a door replacement, since the requirements vary between the city, the county and individual municipalities.

If approval is needed, it is best to know before ordering a door, not after. We can help describe the door you have in mind, but we cannot decide on the city's behalf.

Older garages are rarely standard. Many detached garages behind city bungalows were built for a single, smaller car and have narrow openings, low headers and framing that has shifted over decades. A modern door is built to tight tolerances, so the opening needs measuring carefully. The crew measures the width and height, the headroom above the door, the room on each side, and the depth of the garage.

If the opening is out of square or the header sags, the installer may need to fix the framing, shim the track, or order a custom-size door. It is better to find that out at the quote than on installation day. A newer attached garage in a suburb like Kirkwood or Webster Groves is usually simpler, but a heavier insulated door may need stronger springs and a matching opener. See our spring repair page for how that works.

What changes the price, how long does it take, and what is the day like?

You get a quote in writing before work starts. Size, material, insulation, windows, color, spring type, and any framing work all affect it. Removing and hauling away the old door is part of the job, and a new opener is a separate choice if yours is aging.

Most installs of a standard door take part of a day, but a custom size or a framing repair can take longer, so ask the crew for an estimate. They remove the old door, set the new sections and tracks, wind the springs, reconnect the opener, and test the balance and the safety reverse.

Clear the garage near the door, move cars out, and keep the opening free. If you are not certain which door is right, call (314) 555-0112 or return to the home page to see the other services.

How it works

  1. Call or request a quote

    Tell us what the door is doing.

  2. Clear price

    We diagnose and quote before any work.

  3. Fixed or fitted

    Repaired or replaced and tested for safety.

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Questions about garage doors in St. Louis

How do I choose between insulated and non-insulated?

If the garage is attached to the house, shares a wall with a living space, or is used as a workshop, insulation makes the space more comfortable in both summer heat and winter cold. For a detached garage used for storage, a non-insulated door can be enough. Ask the crew to show both so you can compare the weight and feel.

Will a new door fit my old garage opening?

Usually, but older openings can be narrow, low or out of square. The crew measures width, height, headroom and side room before quoting. If the opening is not standard, you may need a custom size or some framing work, and that should appear on the written quote.

Do I need approval to replace my garage door?

It depends on where you live. Some historic districts, homeowners associations and municipalities have rules about the look of the door, and some require a permit. Ask your city or municipality before ordering. We can describe the door, but approval is up to them.

Can I keep my existing opener?

Often yes, if the opener is in good shape and has the safety features you want. A heavier new door may need a stronger motor, and an old opener may be worn. The technician checks the opener and tells you whether to keep it or replace it.

Will a new door stand up to hail?

No door is dent-proof. Thicker steel and a solid insulated build resist hail better than thin, hollow panels. Ask what each door is made of, and read any impact or wind rating from the manufacturer. If a storm damages your door, you can also look at panel replacement.

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