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Did you know your garage door is the largest moving object in your home? Or that when your garage door closes, it can exert lethal force?
Knowing how large and dangerous a garage door is, you can understand why they must always be in working order. If yours stops working correctly, you need to hire a garage door repair service immediately.
But how can you be sure the company or professional you hire is the best for the job? Continue reading to find out five essential factors you should consider.
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1. Are They Licensed?
Although licensing requirements may vary by location, you should always look to work with a professional who is appropriately licensed. A garage repair professional should meet all licensing and permit requirements for your specific location. If someone isn’t appropriately licensed, they aren’t a professional.
2. Do They Have a Good Reputation?
Check references and reviews to see what kind of reputation the company you hope to work with has. You can find these in a few different ways, but online review sites and asking the company themselves are the most popular options. If people have mostly good things to say about a company, you can be sure they care about their customers.
3. Are They Experienced?
You want to work with a company with at least a few years of experience in the garage door repair industry. On-the-job learning teaches many things that schooling doesn’t.
The more years of experience, the better. You should be able to find this information on the company’s website. If it isn’t available there, you’ll have to call the professional you hope to hire.
4. Are They Insured?
Just like you wouldn’t want to work with a company that isn’t properly licensed, you don’t want to work with one that isn’t insured. Look for a company that carries both liability and workman’s comp insurance.
Liability insurance is protection for both you and the company if your property is damaged by accident. Workman’s comp insurance covers any worker injuries that occur during work projects. Working with a garage door repair company that doesn’t have these can end up costing you a fortune.
5. How Much Does the Service Cost?
Many people look at the cost as the first factor, but this is a big mistake. If you find yourself with several potential companies meeting all four previous qualifications, the price is the final determining factor. You don’t want to spend a fortune on a garage door repair service, after all.
Do You Have More Questions About Hiring a Garage Door Repair Service?
If a company meets the qualifying factors listed above, you can feel confident hiring them for your project. The most important factors are proper licensing and insurance. Cost should be the last factor considered.
Do you have more questions about hiring a garage door repair service?
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