Consumer Warning
- The State of Florida requires all companies replacing garage doors to have a Contractor’s License. Occupational Licenses are not sufficient! Choose a company that displays their license # in their advertising and on their vehicles. State License #’s begin with CRC, CBC, or CGC. “Licensed & Insured” in advertising usually means Occupational License only!
Check with your county licensing board or contact the Department of Business and Professional Regulations.
DGD STATE LIC. # CBC1254791
The Bait & Switch
Beware of “bait & switch” gimmicks where companies will quote you a low price over the phone but raise the price substantially when they come to your home (see our “testimonials” page). Write down exactly what is told to you on the phone, and show the person when they arrive that you have done your homework. Keep in mind that some factors do affect the price of the job that can’t be determined until a service call is performed. Some of these factors include door size, ceiling height, wind rating, or unusually difficult installations and may alter the estimate that is given via the telephone. Don’t confuse options and extended warranties as being part of the bait & switch. Legitimate companies will quote you a price of a standard job, but will give options such as windows, insulation, extended warranties, upgrades, etc.
Price Comparisons |
16x7 standard non-insulated 120 m.p.h. garage door installed |
| DGD (Wayne Dalton and Clopay) |
$749 + permit (varies by county) and any code required improvements. |
Install same day in most cases. |
| Home Depot (Clopay) |
$1145 + permit |
Install 4-5 weeks by third party sub-contractors. |
| Lowe's (Wayne Dalton) |
$1177 + permit + $35 site check fee. |
Install 4-5 weeks by third party sub-contractors. |
| Lowe’s (Amarr) |
$1096 + permit + $35 site check fee. |
Install 4-5 weeks by third party sub-contractors. |
| Sears (Amarr) |
$1529 complete. |
Install 3-4 weeks by third party sub-contractors. |
| Banko (Clopay) |
$1322 complete (24 gauge). $1174 complete (25 gauge). |
We were only quoted the $1322 until we explained we were shopping prices, then we were given the option for a cheaper door! |
| Precision (CHI) |
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Will no longer give prices over the telephone. Person we spoke to said “I don’t know enough to give prices”. |