Full-view glass residential garage door installed by California Overhead Door
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Residential

Garage Door Replacement

Replace it once. Replace it right.

30 years
Family owned and operated since 1996
CSLB #726934
C-61 / D-28 · Fully Insured and Bonded
One license, every door
Residential · Commercial · Industrial
4.6-star rated on Google
75% referral & repeat
Same-day service
Most repairs fixed first visit

Replacement makes sense when the door itself is worn out - multiple bent panels, rust through the bottom rail, dated single-layer steel that no longer seals, or a door so old that parts are obsolete. We help you decide honestly, not on commission, and install a door the home will live with for decades.

  • Honest repair-vs-replace recommendation
  • Old door removed and recycled responsibly
  • Coastal-grade options for salt-air properties
Garage door replacement project completed by California Overhead Door

When replacement is the right call

Multiple dented or cracked panels; rust pinhole-leaks through the bottom; an outdated single-layer steel door that won’t insulate or seal; a door more than ~20 years old where parts are obsolete; or a coastal home where the existing door is corroded beyond saving. If your existing door is straight and well-built, we’ll tell you - and recommend repair instead.

What changes when you upgrade

Modern insulated doors are 50-70% quieter, hold a noticeable temperature differential, and seal far better against weather, dust, and rodents. A new belt-drive LiftMaster opener with battery backup adds quiet operation and works through power outages - a real benefit on the Central Coast.

Coastal salt-air specification

For Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Carmel, Seaside, Marina and Capitola, we provide hot dip galvanized hardware, stainless or composite bottom seals, and either an aluminum full-view door or a powder-coated steel door. Standard hardware on coastal homes corrodes fast. We provide multiple options for consideration.

Frequently asked questions

How much does garage door replacement cost?

Most garage door replacement installations land in a broad range depending on door style, insulation, windows and opener options. We give a firm written estimate on the consultation, with no pressure sales.

Will a new garage door really raise my home value?

Independent industry studies consistently list garage door replacement near the top of home-improvement return on investment, often above 90% recouped. For homes on the market, it’s one of the highest-impact updates dollar for dollar.

How long does it take?

Standard residential replacement: 4-6 hours including haul-off. Custom wood, multi-bay, or carriage-house installs can run a full day or stretch over two visits. A standard door can be installed within a couple days of order. A custom door and special orders can take up to 4-6 weeks to receive, then install.

Can you reinstall my existing garage door opener?

If the existing garage door opener is in good condition, and up to UL listing codes, with safety sensors and matched to the new door weight, then yes, the existing garage door opener can be reinstalled. If it’s old, underpowered, or noisy, we will recommend replacing it at the same time the garage door is being replaced, so the warranty covers the whole system.

Service area

Where we provide garage door replacement

Same-day garage door service across Hollister, Salinas, Monterey, Gilroy, and Morgan Hill - and the broader Central Coast and South Valley including San Benito, Monterey, Santa Cruz, and southern Santa Clara counties.

Ready to get this fixed?

Same-day service across the Central Coast and South Valley. Honest pricing, written estimate, one-year labor warranty.

Our shop

California Overhead Door

2300 Technology Parkway, Suite 3
Hollister, CA 95023
Mon-Fri 8-5 · Sat by appointment
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Reviews

Rated 4.6 stars across 20 Google reviews.

Google

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
Google

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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