How to Prepare For Garage Door Installation

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Take These Steps For a Seamless Experience With Tracker Door Systems

Getting a new garage door is a major milestone in home remodeling! Not only is it a component you’ll use every week if not every day, but it’s a major upgrade in your home’s curb appeal.

If you’re planning to purchase a new garage door, contact Tracker Door Systems. We serve the greater Kansas City area and eastern Kansas and consider it a privilege to help you. Then, follow our tips to get ready for garage door installation. us space this fall when you try these six seasonal ideas that bring together your neighborhood, your friends, or your family.

Get an Estimate For a New Garage Door

Contact Tracker Door Systems, garage door installers near you, for an estimate on a garage door replacement. The estimate should include removing your old door and components and hauling them away, plus installing your new door. Tracker Door Systems is an authorized dealer of Safe-way, Clopay, CHI, Amarr, and Midland garage doors.

At this time, you can choose a garage door opener. Traditional options that require a handheld remote are still available, or you can upgrade to a system that uses a smartphone app and alerts you when your garage door is opened or closed, even if you aren’t home. Tracker Door Systems carries operators from Liftmaster and Guardian.

After you make your selection, we will order your door and schedule installation.

Clean the Area Around Your Garage Door

Before garage door installation, make sure the area around your garage door is clear, both inside and out. Keeping these spaces clear will make installation faster and easier. All you have to do is move items to another spot in your garage.

Move items to another spot in your garage and sweep up any debris left behind. It can be helpful to use your broom to brush down cobwebs or spiderwebs around the existing door tracks.

Secure Your Pets Before Garage Door Installation

Door installation does not require access to the main living space of your home, but you should plan to keep your pets away from the garage while our installers are working.

If your back door is located inside your garage, as is the case in certain types of ranch homes in Overland Park, plan to take your pets through the garage on leashes or keep them inside altogether.

Meet the Garage Door Installers

When the Tracker Door Systems team arrives, plan to meet us at your existing garage door. We’ll confirm the work we’re doing, access your garage, and set up our tools. At this time, our installers will give you an estimate of how long your project should take.

We may need to ask questions or show you an installation solution, so be sure to be home for the duration of our work.

Discuss Where Your Garage Door Opener Will Be Installed

If part of your project includes garage door opener installation, talk to your installers about where this opener will be placed.

Most openers are mounted to the ceiling rafters in your garage, but other types are mounted on the wall adjacent to your new garage door. Make sure you understand where yours will be located.

Test Your Garage Door Replacement Before the Technician Leaves

When we’re done installing your garage door and opener, head to your garage to see your new equipment in action. Test out all the features and download any smartphone apps you’ll need to control your door.

Our technicians will show you how to use your new equipment and set up access codes on your keypad, if needed. We’ll also leave the door and opener’s owner’s manuals with you for your records.

Call Tracker Door Systems With Your Questions After Installation

If, after your new garage door and opener installation is complete, you realize you have questions about how to use it, contact the Tracker Door Systems team. You can call us at (913) 585-3100 or send us a message online, and we’ll reach out with helpful advice.

You can also troubleshoot your garage door operator with the manufacturer. Click here to visit the manufacturer’s support information for your Guardian garage door operator. Click here to visit the manufacturer’s support information for your Liftmaster garage door operator.

Ready For a New Garage Door?

To get a free, no-obligation estimate for a new garage door and operator, schedule an appointment with Tracker Door Systems. Contact us by phone or through our website.

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