I'm in the Mid-Atlantic area. Last month I replaced my 40-year-old wooden overhead single garage door with a basic insulated steel model from Clopay. My research was thorough, including reading many relevant past posts on this forum and learning about different types of doors and openers from websites such as Bob Villa, Family Handyman and This Old House.
I used a small family-owned local install company that has a good reputation and longevity in business. I got a prompt response to my request for a bid, and also when I called with followup questions. Their bid was not the lowest, but trust in my contractor is well worth a few hundred extra dollars to me.
In many years of home ownership I've been burned by two or three unreliable contractors. I've learned that quality of installation and ongoing service are as important to me, if not more so, than the specific model of goods.
I used a small family-owned local install company that has a good reputation and longevity in business. I got a prompt response to my request for a bid, and also when I called with followup questions. Their bid was not the lowest, but trust in my contractor is well worth a few hundred extra dollars to me.
In many years of home ownership I've been burned by two or three unreliable contractors. I've learned that quality of installation and ongoing service are as important to me, if not more so, than the specific model of goods.
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