Accurate measurements of the opening, headroom, side room and back room so the right door and track fit the first time.
A garage door that is the wrong size causes endless trouble. Doors are made to the width and height of the opening, and the tracks must fit the space above and beside the door. Getting those numbers right is the most important step in any new door project. Homeowners in Nashville ask us to measure before they shop, before they order online or when an older opening does not match standard sizes.
We measure the width and height of the opening at several points, since older framing is often not square. We measure the headroom above the opening, the side room on each side and the depth of the garage, and note obstructions such as pipes, lights, openers and ceiling beams. From those numbers we determine the door size, the track type, the spring type and the opener choices that fit. You receive the measurements in writing.
Width and height are measured in several places, because framing can be out of square and a door must fit the smallest dimension.
Standard tracks need room above the opening. Low-headroom and high-lift setups need different hardware, and we check what fits.
Each side needs room for the track and the door must have room to travel back into the garage.
Pipes, lights and beams can block the track path, and we note and plan around them.
Drag the handle to compare.
BeforeAfterSeveral points checked.
Track type confirmed.
Space for tracks and travel.
Pipes and beams flagged.
Numbers you can keep.
Door and parts that fit.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Topic guideSizes and ClearancesStandard widths and heights, headroom, side room and back room, and the track types that fit different spaces.Learn more 
Topic guideGarage Door MaterialsSteel, insulated steel, aluminum and glass, wood, fiberglass and composite doors compared for upkeep, strength, weight and look.Learn more 
Topic guideGarage Door StylesRaised panel, flush, long panel, carriage-house, modern and full-view doors compared for look, fit and architecture.Learn more Enter your opening and the headroom, side room and back room you have to see the standard door sizes and track types that usually fit.
You tell us what you want or what the door is doing, and we set an estimate visit that fits your day.
We measure the opening and the headroom, side room and back room, check the framing and note options for the door, tracks and opener.
You get a plain written scope with the door model, insulation, hardware, opener and schedule, and you approve it before anything is ordered.
The door and parts are ordered or built to your size, and we confirm the install day once they arrive.
We remove the old door, set the tracks, hang the door, balance the springs, mount the opener and test every safety feature.
We clean up, haul away the old door if you asked, walk you through the finished work and explain how to care for it.
Yes. We can measure and give you the sizes so you can order with confidence.
Many older openings are not. We order a door sized to your opening.
The tracks and springs need room above the door. Low headroom needs special hardware.
Yes. We note ceiling height and room for the rail or the wall space for a jackshaft.
Yes. We provide them as part of the estimate.
Custom-Size Garage Door InstallationDoors built to an unusual width or height for older garages, workshops, RV bays and special openings.Explore 
Garage Door Project PlanningA clear plan for timing, sequence and details, especially for new builds, remodels and multi-door projects.Explore 
New Garage Door InstallationA complete new door, tracks, springs, hardware and seals, measured for your opening and set level, balanced and…Explore 
Free Garage Door EstimateA no-obligation visit to measure, look at your door and opener and write a clear scope before anything…Explore Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.
Or call (615) 357-7797 to talk now.
