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Top 2026 Garage Door Design Trends for Virginia Homes
In many homes, the garage door can take up 30-40% of the front façade, making it one of the first things guests, neighbors, and potential buyers notice. As homeowners across the Commonwealth continue investing in exterior upgrades, garage door design trends for 2026 are striking a careful balance between modern style, timeless curb appeal, durability, […]

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How Do I Choose a Garage Door for My Home?
When you pull into your driveway at the end of the day, what’s one of the first things you see? For most homeowners, it’s the garage door. In fact, a garage door can make up a large portion of your home’s exterior, and it directly impacts curb appeal, influences resale value, affects energy efficiency, and […]

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The Best Garage Door Manufacturers for Homes
Choosing a new garage door isn’t just about improving your home’s curb appeal — although that’s certainly a big part of it. The right garage door will also affect long-term reliability, insulation performance, maintenance needs, and how well your home handles Virginia’s seasonal weather changes. Here in Lynchburg, VA, homeowners often want a garage door […]

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How Do I Fix a Gap Under a Garage Door? Weatherseal or Repair
A visible gap under your garage door might not seem like a big deal at first. After all, it’s just the garage, right? But that small opening can quickly lead to bigger problems, such as cold drafts creeping into your home, pests finding an easy entry point, rainwater seeping in during storms, and even higher […]

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How Long Does a Garage Door Opener Last?
On average, a garage door opens and closes about 1,000 to 1,500 times a year. Clearly, it’s a powerful workhorse. Despite this, it’s often the most overlooked piece of technology in the entire house. We simply expect it to work every single time we hit the button. However, like any mechanical device composed of gears, […]

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How to Repair Garage Door Springs & Cables: DIY vs. Professional
When your garage door suddenly stops working, the culprit is often the springs or cables, the most common parts to fail in a garage door system. These springs and cables do the heavy lifting, quite literally, by counterbalancing the weight of the door so it can open and close smoothly. Over time, the constant tension […]

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10 Most Common Garage Door Issues
A garage door system is made of dozens of different parts that all work together day in and day out. Because of this, problems are bound to arise at one point or another. When they do, you can feel fully prepared to handle them, thanks to our guide on the ten most common garage door […]

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When Should You Replace a Garage Door? Top Warning Signs
Life is full of little signs, isn’t it? That subtle clatter in the car engine you keep putting off. The faint flicker in the basement light you’ve just gotten used to. We all do it. We notice these little whispers but decide they aren’t loud enough to deal with right now. But eventually, those whispers […]

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Why Is My Garage Door Opener Light Flashing? Sensor or Repair
You push a button, and your garage door opener lifts a massive wall, letting you and your car glide into a safe space. It’s so reliable that you probably don’t think about it twice. That is, until the day you go to leave and are met with a mysterious, rhythmically blinking light. That little flashing […]

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Why Isn’t My Garage Door Opener Working? Dead Battery or Repair
That little button on your visor is pure magic. One click and you’re protected from pouring rain, scorching sun, or a blustery snowstorm. But then one day, you press the button, and nothing happens. Suddenly, you’re left outside, wondering how you’re supposed to get your car in or out. It’s a moment of pure frustration […]

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  • Avatar Newton Green ★★★★★ in the last week
    I’m extremely pleased with the work that Jake, Jonah, and Dylan did on my garage door. They replaced the old chamberlain LiftMaster system with a much better direct drive system that is much quieter, and also fixed the garage door, which … More had been bent slightly, after being struck by my car. They were able to put another brace and bottom seal on the garage door, saving me thousands of dollars in having to buy a new door. They were able to come out the next day with an estimate for me, and conducted all the repairs on the very next day. All three men were very friendly, professional, prompt, and highly competent! I can’t recommend this company more highly. Thanks again!
  • Avatar Tom Gordon ★★★★★ a week ago
    I had a broken spring on the garage door that wouldn't allow use of the door. They were great from the time I called, showing up on time, providing and estimate and doing a great job getting g the door like new. Jonah and Dylan were … More a great team, professional and a great relection of this company. I highly recommend Doortek if you have an issue with your garage door.
  • Avatar Paul Sykes Sr. ★★★★★ a week ago
    They called ahead and said they could come earlier than my schedule appointment. They went right to work and were done in no time. I told them that I didn’t like it. I loved it!
  • Avatar Paula Conway ★★★★★ 2 weeks ago
    Doortek was phenomenal! Came right out on time, diagnosed and fixed the problem on the spot. We were also able to discuss replacement doors and get an estimate. Jonah and his crew are true professionals! Thank you guys!
  • Avatar Diane Freed ★★★★★ a month ago
    Totally satisfied and happy with new product installed by Doortek! Jonah and his team were excellent to work with, communicating well (even over a holiday!) timely service, efficient, left our garage as clean and neat as when they arrived. … More Highly recommend this company.

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