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AfterTrusted Garage Door Installation for Los Angeles Homeowners
A new garage door installation in Los Angeles typically costs between $825 and $2,595 for the door itself, and most installations are completed in a single day once the door is ordered and delivered. At Servo Garage Doors Los Angeles, we’ve installed more than 18,000 doors since 2015, every one of them with a written price and a written scope of work agreed to before the first bolt comes off the truck. If you’re in Los Angeles and your current door is sagging, cracked, or dated enough to drag down the look of the whole house, call (213) 348-6550 and we’ll schedule a measure at a time that works for you.
What makes our installation different is simple: we document everything. The technician photographs the opening, the rails, the existing hardware, and the condition of the framing before quoting anything. That photo record becomes part of your file, and the price we quote is the price you pay. Clause 1 of The Haven Standard requires a flat, written price and written scope before any work begins. No verbal estimates, no “we’ll see once we open it up.” You’ll know the number before you commit.
Marcus Deller, who leads our Los Angeles operation, set the founding rule back in 2015: the customer sees the failed part before anyone quotes a replacement. That rule now sits as Clause 4 of The Haven Standard, and it applies to new door installations just as much as to repairs. When you work with us, you’re not taking a salesman’s word. You’re looking at the evidence.
Key Takeaways
- New door installation in Los Angeles runs $825 to $2,595, with the exact price set in writing before work starts.
- We install all major brands including LiftMaster, Raynor, and Clopay.
- Every installation includes a documented photo record of the work, delivered when the technician leaves.
- Calls are answered by a live person 24/7 at (213) 348-6550, including weekends and emergencies.
What Our Garage Door Installation Service Includes
Every garage door installation we perform in Los Angeles follows the same documented process, whether it’s a single car door in a Westchester bungalow or a double car door on a Brentwood hillside. The specifics change with the door, the opening, and the house. The paperwork doesn’t. You get a written scope, a flat price, and a photo record of the entire job. Here’s what each type of installation involves.
New Door Installation
A new door installation means removing the existing door, tracks, and hardware, then installing a complete replacement system sized to your opening. Homeowners typically choose this route when the old door is damaged beyond panel-level repair, when they want a different material or insulation level, or when the door is old enough that replacement parts are hard to source. We handle the full scope: removing and disposing of the old door, assessing the framing and weather seal, installing the new door, tracks, hinges, and rollers, and aligning everything to operate quietly. The written price covers all of that before we start.
Single Car Door Installation
A single car door is typically 8 to 9 feet wide and 7 to 8 feet tall, common on older Los Angeles homes in neighborhoods like Venice, Inglewood, and Hawthorne where garages were built for one vehicle. These jobs often come with quirks: settled framing, non-standard opening sizes, and existing tracks that no longer sit square. We measure the opening precisely, photograph any framing issues, and build the quote around what’s actually there, not what a catalog assumes. Single car doors are usually the fastest installs we do, and they’re a good time to address the weather seal at the bottom of the opening.
Double Car Door Installation
A double car door spans 16 feet or more, and that width introduces a structural load that single car doors don’t have. The spring system, the track alignment, and the opener compatibility all have to be sized correctly for the wider panel. In Los Angeles, we see a lot of double doors on newer builds in Studio City and Culver City, where the garage faces a street or alley with wind exposure that puts lateral pressure on the track system. We spec the torsion spring for the full door weight, verify the opener capacity, and set the track brackets to hold alignment under daily use. A double door done wrong is the one that starts rattling after six months; we’d rather take the time on install day.
Custom Garage Door Installation
A custom garage door is anything that doesn’t come out of a standard size or material catalog: unusual opening dimensions, architectural material requirements, or a design matched to a specific house style. We’ve done custom work in Beverly Hills and West Hollywood where the door has to match a mid-century facade or a Spanish revival entry, and that work starts with careful measurement and a material conversation, not a catalog order. Custom doors often mean longer lead times and higher material cost, but the process is the same: a written quote, a written scope, and no surprises. If you’ve been told by another company that your opening is “not standard,” bring us the measurements and we’ll give you a real answer.
Steel Doors
Steel doors are the most common choice for Los Angeles households, and for good reason: they cost less than wood, they hold up to sun exposure without warping, and the insulated models do a real job of keeping garage temperature steady. The tradeoff is that steel dents, particularly the lighter-gauge panels sold at the lower end of the price range. We carry and install heavier-gauge steel doors from Raynor and Clopay that resist dents better than the entry-level models, and we’ll tell you plainly where the money is going. Steel is also the fastest door to install, since the panels are factory-punched and the hardware is standardized.
Wood Doors
Wood doors are a statement, and in Los Angeles neighborhoods like Santa Monica and Brentwood, they’re often the right statement for a house with architectural character. Real wood doors are heavier than steel, require yearly maintenance against moisture and sun, and cost meaningfully more. We work with wood doors from Amarr and a few custom fabricators, and we handle the added weight with heavier-duty rollers, hinges, and springs. If you’re considering wood, we’ll talk through the maintenance honestly, including what the coastal air in places like Manhattan Beach does to a wood door’s finish, so you’re making the decision with your eyes open.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Garage Door Installation
We install LiftMaster and Chamberlain openers alongside every new door we hang, and we’ve been working with those two brands since the company started in 2015. Both use similar mechanical logic with DC motor drive trains and belt or chain carriages, and we keep the programming controls and safety sensors in stock so the opener is set up properly on install day. A new door with a weak or mismatched opener is a door that fails from the top down, so we treat the opener as part of the installation, not an add-on.
We also work extensively with Raynor and Genie. Raynor makes several of the steel door models we recommend for their panel thickness and paint adhesion; Genie is a common opener choice for homeowners who want a simpler, lower-cost motor without giving up the safety beam sensors. Across all brands, the process is the same: we document the door and the opening, we quote a flat written price, and we hand you a photo record when the job is done. Whether you have one of these brands already, or you’re starting from scratch and want a recommendation, we can help.
BeforeAfterSigns You Need Garage Door Installation Right Now
- The door sags on one side when it’s halfway open. A door that doesn’t stay square under its own weight usually means the tension system is failing or the panels themselves have started to separate. Left alone, the door will eventually bind in the track, and a bound door is a safety hazard as much as an inconvenience.
- You can see daylight through cracks or gaps in the panels. Cracks in steel panels and splits in wood panels let air through and invite water into the garage. In Los Angeles, homes near the coast in Venice and Santa Monica deal with salt air that accelerates panel corrosion, so anything beyond a hairline crack is usually a sign the panel has done its time.
- The door groans, rattles, or shudders on the way up. Noise usually points to worn rollers, loose hardware, or a spring that’s losing tension. At that point, the small repairs are often done, and a full door replacement starts to make more economic sense than patching the same door every six months.
- You’ve replaced the same part more than once in two years. If you’ve done two spring repairs or three roller replacements in the same door, the components are telling you something about the door itself. A new door installation resets the entire system instead of chasing a moving failure point.
- The door no longer matches the house or the street. This one isn’t safety-critical, but it matters. A garage door is the single largest street-facing surface on most Los Angeles homes, and in neighborhoods like West Hollywood and Studio City, a tired door visible from the street affects how the whole property reads. We won’t scare you into this; we’ll just show you a photo of what the door looks like today and let the evidence speak.
Our Garage Door Installation Process - Step by Step
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Measure and photo document. The technician arrives with a laser measure and a camera. We measure the opening width, height, headroom, side room, and back room, and photograph every existing component: rails, spring, hinges, rollers, and the condition of the framing. The photo record stays in your file and forms the basis of the quote.
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Written scope and flat price. Before any work starts, you receive a written scope listing the door model, material, insulation level, hardware, opener work if applicable, and disposal. Next to it, a flat price. Clause 1 of The Haven Standard: no hidden costs, no change orders that weren’t discussed and agreed in writing. This step is the reason “call for a quote” isn’t part of our process.
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Removal and inspection of the opening. On install day, we remove the old door and inspect the framing, header, and mounting surfaces we couldn’t fully see before. If something under the skin changes the scope, you’ll hear it, see it in photos, and agree to any adjustment in writing before we proceed.
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Installation and alignment. We mount the new panels, install the torsion spring at the correct torque for the door weight, set the track brackets, and align the door so it cycles smoothly. We install or service the opener as part of the same visit, programming travel limits and force settings so the door reverses correctly on obstruction. In Los Angeles, we also check the weather seal and the bottom rubber, since dust and rain both find their way in through a poorly sealed sill.
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Final test and documented closeout. We run the door through several full cycles, test the safety sensors, and hand you the photo record of the new installation: door in place, hardware torque, opener settings, and any notes on the framing or seal. The warranty is written. The receipt is digital. You leave with a door that works and a paper trail that proves what was done.
How Much Does Garage Door Installation Cost in Los Angeles?
A new garage door installation in Los Angeles runs $825 to $2,595 for the door, hardware, and labor on a standard single or double car opening. A single car steel door typically falls between $825 and $1,400. A double car steel door with insulation usually lands between $1,100 and $2,000. Wood doors and custom sizes start higher, often between $1,800 and $2,595 or more depending on the material and the opening. These are the numbers we quote against, and they’re consistent whether you’re in Culver City, Santa Monica, or the hills above Hollywood.
The main factors that move the price are panel material, insulation, window inserts, hardware finish, and any required work on the opening itself. If the framing is rotted out or the existing track mount points need reinforcement, we’ll document it and include it in the written scope. You’ll see exactly what’s driving the number, and nothing gets added to the invoice that wasn’t on the quote.
A free estimate from us includes a measurement, photos of the existing opening, and a written price before any commitment. If you have a written estimate from another Los Angeles company, bring it in. Our Free Second Opinion offer means we’ll review it against our own numbers and tell you straight if it’s fair, too high, or missing something. No coupon code, no pressure, no obligation.
Garage Door Installation Near Los Angeles - Our Service Area
Servo Garage Doors Los Angeles installs garage doors across the city every week: from Culver City to Santa Monica, down through Venice, Marina del Rey, and Manhattan Beach, up through Westchester, Inglewood, Hawthorne, and into the Valley communities like Studio City. We also handle Garage Door Installation in Culver City and Garage Door Installation in Santa Monica as part of our regular routes. Most installation measures are scheduled within a few days, and emergency calls are answered by a live person no matter the hour. If you’re in Los Angeles proper or any of the surrounding neighborhoods, the process is the same: a measured quote, a written price, and a door that’s documented from start to finish.
Serving Los Angeles, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Los Angeles area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Garage Door Installation in Los Angeles
Garage door installation is the complete replacement of the door, tracks, springs, hinges, and rollers on a garage opening. In Los Angeles, most installations are full new-door jobs rather than just panel swaps, because the supporting hardware wears at roughly the same rate as the door itself. At Servo Garage Doors Los Angeles, the installation also includes a written scope of work, a flat price, and a photo record of the completed job.
Once the door is ordered and delivered, a standard single or double door installation takes one day, typically 4 to 8 hours depending on the opening and the opener work involved. Custom doors and wood doors can run longer, and we’ll tell you the expected timeline in the written scope before you commit. We schedule installation dates in advance and don’t leave half-finished doors overnight.
A new door installation in Los Angeles runs $825 to $2,595, depending on the door size, material, insulation, and any structural work required on the opening. Single car steel doors start around $825, double car steel doors range $1,100 to $2,000, and wood or custom doors run higher. Call (213) 348-6550 for a free measured estimate, and you’ll have a written price before any work starts.
Yes. We install and configure LiftMaster and Chamberlain openers as part of nearly every door installation, including setting the travel limits, force settings, and safety sensors. If you already have an opener that’s compatible with the new door, we’ll inspect it and tell you honestly whether it’s worth keeping. The opener decision is included in the written scope, never sprung on you as an add-on.
Our phone line is answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Emergency garage door service is available around the clock, but a full installation is a scheduled job that requires measurement, ordering, and a planned install date. If you need a door replaced because the current one is stuck open or stuck shut, call (213) 348-6550 and we’ll secure the opening and schedule the rest.
Every installation we perform is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if something isn’t right within the first year, we make it right. Manufacturer warranties on the door panel and hardware are separate and written on your receipt, with the length varying by brand and model. Our promise is documented in The Haven Standard, not in fine print.
Clear the area inside the garage about four feet back from the door, move any cars out of the garage and the driveway, and let us know if there are pets or kids who’ll be home during the install. We handle the old door removal and disposal, so you don’t need to have it hauled away. If you have questions about the door or the opener before install day, call (213) 348-6550 and we’ll walk through it with you.
Schedule Your Garage Door Installation Service in Los Angeles Today
Call (213) 348-6550 to schedule a free measure and get a written price for your new garage door installation in Los Angeles. We’ll photograph the opening, quote a flat number, and show you exactly what you’re paying for before you commit. No pressure, no surprise invoices, no rush tactics. Just a measured quote, a documented install, and a door that’s done right. Back to home.
Written by Marcus Deller, Owner at Servo Garage Doors Los Angeles, serving Los Angeles since 2015.