December 22, 2014

Selecting the Perfect Garage Door Dealer

What To Examine When Choosing a Garage Door Dealer

It seems simple enough. You choose a door and hire someone to install it, right? Wrong. You’re going to have to do a little bit more than that.

Most importantly, you want to make sure that the garage door dealer that you choose to deal with has a great reputation. You’re also going to want to make sure that they back up the quality of the work and the products that they install with a warranty.

So, how do you select the perfect garage door dealer? Here’s how:

Check Out the Dealer and Their Reviews

Just like choosing a restaurant, you can use online review sites to examine the reputation of a garage door dealer. What do other customers have to say? Have they been satisfied? How did they feel about the prices they were quoted? After you’ve identified some good‑looking dealers, pay them a visit. Do their salespeople seem friendly and knowledgeable?

Look Into the Dealer’s Experience

First and foremost, figure out how long a dealer has been in business. The longer they’ve been around, the more experience they have. It’s as simple as that.

But, there’s more, too. Garage doors have to stand up to the elements, so you want to make sure that the dealer you select understands the environment of your area. When you consult with them, are they making recommendations that make sense for this? Are they keeping your budget and your particular needs in mind?

Finally, you should look into the dealer’s certifications. Any experienced garage door dealer should have plenty of them. For example, they should be accredited by the International Door Association. Also, they should be certified by any manufacturers that they work with. If they’re a dealer of GARAGA garage doors, then you should make sure that they’re a dealer that’s certified as a Garaga Expert.

See That They Understand Codes and Regulations

If you want to avoid paying hefty fees to your town, then you want to make sure that the garage door dealer you select understands and follows the local building codes. Also, you should make sure that the dealer has all of the safety certifications that it needs. You can simply ask them about this. If, however, you’re uncertain as to what you should be looking for, do some research on the Internet.

Ask About Their Insurance Coverage

Any contractor, like a garage door dealer, should cover their business and employees with insurance. To find out if the dealer you’re examining is so covered, just ask to see their Certificate of Insurance. If they don’t have it, run. As a matter of fact, if they bat an eyelash about showing it to you, then it’s time for you to find a different garage door dealer.

Figure Out if the Dealer is Stable

You want your garage doors to serve you for years, and you want the warranty that backs them up to be there should you ever need it. This can only be the case if the garage door dealer you select remains in business. For this reason, try to get an idea of how stable the business is.

To do this, you can ask one of the salespeople about the volume of business that they do. You could also ask what their expectations are for the future. You don’t need a detailed financial account, you just need a sense of where things are going. When you combine this information with what you’ve learned from reviews, you should have a firm idea of how stable the dealer is.

Make the Purchase

It’s important that you examine all of these considerations before you make a purchase. Once you have, and the dealer passes your tests with flying colors, then you’re good to buy your new garage doors. Good luck!

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