Safe removal of an old garage door and hardware, with the area cleaned and the old parts taken away.
Taking an old garage door apart is not a simple job. Springs hold stored energy, sections are heavy and awkward and tracks are bolted into the framing. We remove doors safely and haul them away, whether you are replacing the door, converting the space or getting ready for a remodel. In Nashville, we often handle removal as part of a new door installation.
We release the spring tension in a controlled way, disconnect the opener, lower the sections one at a time and unbolt the tracks. Then we load the door, springs and hardware and take them away, leaving the opening clear. We can also recycle metal parts where it makes sense, and we sweep up so the garage is ready for what comes next. Because the job is more than lifting out a door, we also look at the opening as we go. We note any rot in the jamb, loose track mounts or damage to the header, and we tell you what we see so the next step, whether it is a new door or a repair, starts on solid framing. If you are converting the garage to living space, we can take the door out cleanly and leave the opening ready for framing, insulation and finishes.
Springs are unwound with proper tools, and sections come down one at a time.
We disconnect and either remove the opener or leave it ready for reuse.
Old doors, springs, tracks and hardware are loaded and taken away.
The opening is left clear and the floor swept for the next trade or the new door.
Drag the handle to compare.
BeforeAfterTension handled with proper tools.
Heavy parts lowered carefully.
Disconnected or removed as you choose.
Door, springs and hardware taken away.
Ready for new work.
Cleanup included.
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 guideInsulation and R-ValueUninsulated, polystyrene, polyurethane and kit-insulated doors compared for comfort, quiet and stiffness.Learn more 
Top brandClopayA large maker of residential and commercial garage doors, with steel, insulated, carriage-house, wood-look and full-view aluminum lines.Learn more Pick the project and options to see a typical sequence from measuring to ordering to installation, with lead time for special-order doors.
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.
We recommend a professional. Springs store a great deal of energy and can cause serious injury.
Where it makes sense, steel and aluminum parts can be recycled.
Yes, for conversions and remodels.
Yes, or we leave it in place if you plan to reuse it.
Many removals take an hour or two.
Garage Door ReplacementReplace a worn, damaged or dated door with a new one that fits your opening and your home.Explore 
New Garage Door InstallationA complete new door, tracks, springs, hardware and seals, measured for your opening and set level, balanced and…Explore 
Garage Door Project PlanningA clear plan for timing, sequence and details, especially for new builds, remodels and multi-door projects.Explore 
Builder and Remodeler Garage Door ServicesDoors, openers and scheduling support for builders, remodelers, designers and property managers.Explore Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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