Searching for a new garage door that turns heads in your neighborhood? Here are some handy tips to help you on your journey to finding the perfect pick.

Know What You’re Looking for Before You Shop

After deciding you need a new garage door, it’s time to consider what to look for when shopping for one. 

Identify Your Home’s Style

To begin, identify your home’s style. Understanding the architecture of your home and the materials used will help you pick a garage door that feels cohesive with the design of your home. 

Set a Budget

Garage doors vary in cost, and knowing how much you’re willing to spend will help you make informed decisions. It’s beneficial. to view this as a long-term investment. Spending a little extra on a garage door may help to avoid maintenance and replacement costs down the road.

Insulation and Energy Efficiency

One last thing that’s worth noting before you go shopping for a garage door is insulation and energy efficiency. Garage doors are often the largest cause of heat loss in the home, so consider how insulated and energy efficient you’d like it to be. This can help with heat transfer, lowering utility bills, and protecting items stored in your garage.

Visit a Garage Door Showroom

A great way to get an idea of what kind of garage door you want is to visit a showroom. This can be a valuable step worth taking as it allows you to evaluate noise levels and compare garage door colors, insulation materials, textures, windows, and hardware.

Design a Garage Door That Fits Your Home

At Amega, we offer a design tool developed by C.H.I. Garage Doors that can be used to create your dream door. Utilizing a garage door design tool simplifies the shopping process, helping you visualize the design and filter options based on the architecture of your home.

With this handy tool, you can upload a photo of your home to get the full vision while trying different colors and experimenting with windows, decorative hardware, and different styles.

Our Garage Door Manufacturer

At Amega, our manufacturer of choice is C.H.I. Overhead Doors. We’re a factory-authorized dealer for C.H.I. Garage Doors, and offer a variety of options to meet the needs of your home.

About C.H.I. Garage Doors

C.H.I. serves the market by offering top-tier, premium garage doors. Their doors feature cutting-edge technology for insulation, energy efficiency, and keeping noise levels to a minimum. C.H.I. prioritizes installing beautiful, high-quality garage doors with big curb appeal and top-of-the-line materials.

Garage Door Ordering Process

When you purchase a garage door from Amega, you will receive a free sales visit, estimate, and measurement of your garage. During your sales visit, a sales representative will meet with you to discuss your specific needs and any questions you may have. Next, a step-by-step order process from start to finish will take place:

  1. Measurements: Before an order is placed, a sales rep evaluates your space and takes exact measurements. 
  2. Ordering: The door and components are ordered based on your specifications. If the door is not already in warehouse stock, lead times can take a few days to a few weeks, depending on the manufacturer.
  3. Warehouse Arrival: Upon arrival at our facility, our team will contact you to schedule an installation appointment that fits your schedule.
  4. Installation: Our professional technicians will arrive to remove your old garage door and install your new system, tracks, springs, and connected hardware.
  5. Testing & Walkthrough: They will test the balance, sensors, and opener while cleaning up the job site afterwards.
  6. Warranties: After everything is finished, you are provided with warranty details, as we back our labor and manufacturer’s product warranties.

Why Professional Garage Door Installation Matters

A brand-new garage door is an investment for your home or business. It’s important that your door is installed quickly and professionally so that it will be in proper working order and safely operating for years to come. 

Ready to Find Your Perfect Garage Door?

Ready to upgrade your home with a new garage door? As one of the first full-service garage door companies in the Des Moines area, we strive to provide timely, professional, transparent service to our customers. Contact us today to get started.