NEW GARAGE DOORS

Garage Door Installation

A new door can change the whole front of your home.

We’ll help you choose a door that fits the opening, the home, and how you use the garage — then install it for smooth, balanced operation.

NEW DOOR BASICS

What Matters Before You Choose the Door.

The best choice starts with the garage itself—how you use it, how the opening is built, and what you want the finished door to do for the home.

Function, construction, and finishing details should be decided together.

01

FIT & FUNCTION

The garage tells us where to start.

Door size is only part of the fit. Opening width and height, sideroom, headroom, backroom, track configuration, and space for the opener all affect how the finished system needs to be set up.

  • How the garage is used every day
  • Opening size and available clearances
  • Track configuration and opener clearance
02

STYLE & INSULATION

Looks matter. So does what is behind the panel.

Panel design, finish, windows, and construction all change the final door. Insulation becomes especially worth considering when the garage is attached to the home, conditioned, or used as a workspace.

  • Panel style, color, finish, and windows
  • Single-, double-, or multi-layer construction
  • Insulation based on how the garage is used
03

HARDWARE & DETAILS

Small choices can change the finished result.

Window placement, decorative hardware, track configuration, and opener clearance should all be confirmed before installation day—not after the door arrives.

  • Window layout, glass, and privacy
  • Decorative hardware and finishing details
  • Track and opener clearances confirmed before installation

BUILT TO WORK TOGETHER

What Proper Installation Actually Includes.

A new garage door is a complete operating system. The sections, track, rollers, cables, springs, hardware, and opener all have to work together so the door moves smoothly and stays properly balanced.

TRACK + SECTIONS

Track, Sections & Hardware

The door sections are set in the opening, rollers and hardware are installed, and the track is positioned and secured so the door has the correct path of travel.

BALANCE SYSTEM

Springs, Cables & Balance

The spring and cable system is installed and adjusted so the door is properly balanced. A balanced door should move smoothly by hand and should not rely on the opener to carry the door’s weight.

OPENER CONNECTION

Opener Fit & Connection

If an automatic opener is being used, we confirm the available clearance and make sure the opener is connected to a properly balanced door with the correct attachment point.

FINAL TEST

Final Operation & Safety Check

Before we call the job finished, we cycle the door through a complete open-and-close sequence, check the balance and hardware, and verify opener operation and safety-reversing sensors when an opener is connected.

YOUR INSTALLATION PROCESS

What to Expect From Start to Finish.

We keep the process straightforward: measure the opening, confirm the door and options, schedule the work, install the complete door system, then test everything with you before we leave.

01

MEASURE

Start With the Opening

We measure the door opening and the available sideroom, headroom, and backroom so we know what will fit before the door is ordered.

02

CONFIRM OPTIONS

Lock In the Door Details

We confirm the size, construction, style, color, windows, and other selected options so the order matches what you actually want.

03

SCHEDULE

Set the Installation Day

Once the door and required components are ready, we schedule the installation for a time that works for you.

04

INSTALL

Install the Complete System

We install and set up the door, track, rollers, cables, springs, hardware, and opener connection when an automatic opener is part of the system.

05

TEST & WALKTHROUGH

Final Test & Walkthrough

We cycle the door, check its balance and operation, verify the opener and safety sensors when applicable, and walk through the finished setup with you.

NEW DOOR FACTS & SERVICE AREA

A Few Things Worth Knowing Before You Choose.

The doors we sell come from Unique Garage Door and American Garage Door Factory. These are a few useful details about the products and options we actually work with.

INCLUDED WITH EVERY NEW DOOR What is the Silent Kit?

The Silent Kit comes standard with every new garage door AWGD sells. It includes silent hinges and quiet rollers to help reduce operating noise as the door opens and closes.

DOOR CONSTRUCTION What construction choices are available?

Depending on the model and configuration, the product lines we sell include 2-inch non-insulated steel doors, Super Poly insulated options, and insulated steel-back sandwich construction. The right choice depends on the garage, the model you like, and how you use the space.

WINDOWS & GLASS Can I add windows to the door?

Yes. Window and glass choices are available on selected models, including multiple window designs shown across the Unique and American Garage Door Factory product lines. The exact design, glass, frame, and placement options depend on the door you choose.

STYLE RANGE What door styles do you sell?

The lines we sell include raised-panel, carriage-house, flush, and modern designs. That includes short- and long-panel looks plus multiple modern and smooth-face options, depending on the model and availability.

COLORS & FINISHES Are there different colors and finishes?

Yes. Factory colors and specialty finishes vary by model, panel design, and construction. We confirm the exact color and finish options for the door you choose before anything is ordered.

BRANDS WE CARRY Which garage door brands do you carry?

AWGD sells new doors from Unique Garage Door and American Garage Door Factory. Those are the product lines we use when we help you compare door construction, panel styles, windows, colors, and finishes.

NEW DOOR SERVICE AREA What ZIP codes do you serve?

Our regular new-door service area covers Charlotte, Lake Norman, Gastonia, Statesville, Taylorsville, Kannapolis, and surrounding communities.

Charlotte

28202 · 28203 · 28204 · 28205 · 28206 · 28207 · 28208 · 28209 · 28210 · 28211 · 28212 · 28213 · 28214 · 28215 · 28216 · 28217 · 28226 · 28227 · 28262 · 28269 · 28270 · 28273 · 28277 · 28278

Lake Norman & North

Cornelius 28031 · Davidson 28035, 28036 · Huntersville 28070, 28078 · Mooresville 28115, 28117 · Denver 28037

South Charlotte

Ballantyne 28226, 28277 · Steele Creek 28217, 28273, 28278

University City & Salisbury

University City 28213, 28262, 28269 · Salisbury 28144, 28146, 28147

West & North

Gastonia 28052, 28054, 28056 · Statesville 28625, 28677

Foothills & Northeast

Taylorsville 28681 · Kannapolis 28081, 28083

ZIP codes are a general service-area guide. Scheduling and travel availability may vary by address and appointment date.

THE NEW DOOR STANDARD

Confirm the opening. Confirm every option. Install and test the complete system.

READY TO START LOOKING AT DOORS? Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll help you narrow it down.