How an Overhead Garage Door can Make or Break your Property
Residential Garage Doors Installation and Service in San Francisco Bay Area
A recent article in a Lansing, Michigan newspaper demonstrates how a neglected garage door can move your home from “passable” to “demolishable.”
The columnist for “Eyesore of the Week,” reviewed an area property and felt that despite the worn paint and truck on cinderblocks, it was the badly mangled garage door which helped the homeowner win this dubious award.
A recent article in this column further illustrates the importance of having a properly maintained and installed overhead garage door. In this case the garage door is peppered full of broken windows and tired, stripped paint, providing a “welcome sign” for small pests and even intruders.
Architecture critic, Amanda Harrell-Seyburn says:
“Neglected garage doors diminish the overall attractiveness of this early 20th century house. Everyone thinks garage doors are no big deal. All too often, people choose doors that are fairly commonplace. The fact is that garage doors (especially for two-car garages) cover an immense amount of the facade and deserve attention. Stylish garage doors enhance both the beauty and value of a home. If you take a walk around your neighborhood, it’s likely that the houses you like best will have the most attractive garage doors.”
Harrell-Seyburn offers several suggestions on how to select an overhead garage door for your home:
- Review your neighborhood garage door choices and decide what you like and don’t like, concentrating on homes with styles similar to yours
- Think about what overhead garage door styles you find most attractive
- Consider adding windows to your garage door which can flood the space with plenty of natural light
- Decide on which materials would compliment your home and your security needs
Your next step should be to visit an established company like Madden Door to select your overhead garage door. We have endless styles and materials in our showroom, plus we can fabricate custom made designs.
Boost your curb appeal and avoid the “Eyesore of the Week” designation. Call Madden Door today at 925-208-4907 for an overhead garage door consultation.
The Right Overhead Garage Door Can Prevent Tragedy
Too often a faulty overhead garage door contributes to tragedy in a homeowner’s life. From experiencing a critical injury to theft, broken or ill-maintained overhead garage doors can have dangerous consequences.
An un-maintained overhead garage door can provide a direct path for intruders to enter your home. Here are a few ways to prevent a home invasion through your overhead garage door:
- Have your overhead garage door system inspected and maintained yearly
- If you have a keyless entry system, never give your password to anyone outside your immediate family
- Always lock the door leading from the garage to your home
- Inspect your garage and door area for gaps or holes that can be used to enter the garage
While keeping an eagle eye on your home and taking extra measures will help to keep you safe, rely on the professionals at Madden Door to maintain and repair your overhead garage door.
Don’t take chances with your life, call Madden Door today for a safety inspection at 925-208-4907 or contact us here.
Carriage Doors in East Bay
Refresh your East Bay home’s appearance with new carriage doors. Madden Door offers carriage garage doors at many styles and price points. Shop our wide selection of standard and custom carriage doors, including steel-stamped, painted wood, and stain-grade fir, cedar, redwood, and hemlock garage door designs. You can count on us for competitively priced, trustworthy carriage garage door design, installation, and repair services.
Our Carriage Doors Offer Timeless Style with Modern Technology
Add the nostalgic charm and three-dimensional detailing of carriage house garage doors to your East Bay home without missing out on modern conveniences like overhead operation and weather-resistant, energy-efficient construction. Many of our customers are surprised to find that carriage garage doors work well with a variety of home styles. Our garage door design experts can assist you in creating the perfect configuration to highlight your architecture with intricate crisscross planking, decorative windows, and oversize ornate handles.
Professional Carriage House Door Installation Ensures a Seamless Fit
Every one of our affordable carriage doors includes professional garage door installation. Our skilled garage door technicians will precisely fit your new carriage house garage doors to your one-car, two-car, or custom garage, ensuring weather and pest protection and safe, lasting use. After installation, we’ll show you how to operate your new garage door system, making sure you’re satisfied with the results.
East Bay Garage Door Service and Repairs
Madden Door offers more than beautiful, high-quality garage doors and professional installation. You can count on us for all your garage door service and repair needs. We’re here to help you maximize your carriage garage door system’s lifespan. Our knowledgeable garage door contractors service all brands of garage doors and garage door opening systems, including retired brands.
Give your Antioch, Concord, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Moraga, Pittsburg, Richmond, or San Pablo home a dramatic makeover with carriage doors in East Bay from Madden Door & Sons. Contact us at 925-208-4907 to schedule a garage door design consultation today.
East Bay, CA
California’s East Bay region includes the cities in Alameda and Contra Costa County. Though the region is dotted with plentiful parks and recreational areas, it is highly urbanized. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) ensures ease of travel. East Bay is a major west coast transportation hub, housing the largest port in Northern California and countless big businesses, from Kaiser Permanente to Chevron, and prominent schools UC Berkeley and St. Mary’s. Madden Door is proud to serve East Bay area homeowners, providing trusted garage door services since 1976.
