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Practical, honest writing from 30 years of door work on the Central Coast — for homeowners, property managers, and facility managers.

New residential garage door replacement install
November 6, 2023 · 7 min read

6 Signs You Need a Garage Door Replacement

Not sure whether to repair or replace? Here are 6 honest signs it's time for a garage door replacement, from a Hollister door company that's been doing this since 1996.

By Eddie De Leon
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Commercial building with red roll-up service doors and security gate
April 22, 2024 · 9 min read

How to Choose the Right Commercial Garage Doors for Your Business

A practical guide to choosing commercial garage doors: sectional vs rolling steel, cycle ratings, insulation, fire-rated doors, and operator sizing. From a licensed Central Coast door company since 1996.

By Eddie De Leon
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Wood-grain sectional garage door on a residential home
January 15, 2024 · 6 min read

Garage Door Safety: A Few Things Every Homeowner Should Check

Your garage door is the biggest moving part of your home. Here's what a 30-year door guy checks so nobody gets hurt: the auto-reverse, the photo eyes, and the springs.

By Eddie De Leon
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Emergency garage door repair after-hours service
February 5, 2024 · 6 min read

5 Signs Your Garage Door Needs a Repair Before It Leaves You Stuck

A garage door warns you before it quits. Five signs it's time to call for repair, from a Hollister door company that's been fixing them since 1996.

By Eddie De Leon
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LiftMaster garage door opener installed
March 11, 2024 · 6 min read

How to Choose a Garage Door Opener You Won't Regret

Belt or chain, battery backup, Wi-Fi: what actually matters when you pick a garage door opener, from the crew that installs them all day on the Central Coast.

By Eddie De Leon
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Modern hillside home with full-view glass garage doors
March 18, 2024 · 6 min read

6 of the Best Overhead Garage Door Ideas

Six garage door styles that hold up on the Central Coast, from real-wood carriage doors to full-view glass and modern flush steel, and when each one is the right call.

By Eddie De Leon
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Technician performing garage door maintenance
April 2, 2024 · 6 min read

Why Regular Garage Door Maintenance Pays for Itself

A 60-minute annual tune-up catches the cheap repairs before they become expensive emergencies. What garage door maintenance covers and why coastal homes need it more.

By Eddie De Leon
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5 Ways to Keep Your Garage Door From Wearing Out Early
February 26, 2024 · 5 min read

5 Ways to Keep Your Garage Door From Wearing Out Early

A garage door will last decades if you treat it right. Five simple habits from a Central Coast door company that's replaced plenty that died too young.

By Eddie De Leon
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Reviews

Rated 4.6 stars across 20 Google reviews.

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“Had a problem with our opener rail and another broken hinge. Great service with nice workmen who serviced the whole door too. Very happy.”

— Bonnie Wells
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“Kyle, Ginger and Drew were all fantastic. They were so professional, detailed and responsive. Drew's installation was so seamless. I got to watch him at various stages of the garage door installation.”

— Douglas Newton
4.6 stars on Google (20 reviews)
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