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Before
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A new garage door installation in Olympia typically runs $700-$2,200 depending on size, material, and hardware selection, and every job starts with a free in-home measure and a flat written price before any work is scheduled. Since 2015, Servo Garage Doors Olympia has installed more than 18,000 garage doors across the South Sound, each with a documented photo record and a written scope signed off before the first panel goes up. We’re independently owned and operated under The Haven Standard, and our live phone line at (360) 995-1547 is answered by a real person 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays.
Olympia’s wet winters and salt-laden air off Puget Sound punish garage doors differently than drier inland climates. We’ve measured rust progression on steel hardware in Tumwater that outpaced Spokane installations by two years, and we’ve seen how the south-facing exposure in neighborhoods like East Olympia accelerates UV degradation on wood door finishes. That’s why our installation quotes include material recommendations specific to your home’s orientation and the microclimate of your street, not a generic door pushed out of a catalog. Marcus Deller built this company on the rule that the customer sees the failed part before anyone quotes a replacement, and that same evidence-first approach governs how we spec our Garage Door Installation in Olympia.
What Our Garage Door Installation Service Includes
New Door Installation
New door installation is the complete replacement of an existing garage door system, including the door panels, track assembly, spring system, and hardware, or the installation of a door on a new construction opening that has never been fitted. In Olympia, we perform this service most often for homeowners whose doors have exceeded 20 years of service life, sustained structural damage from vehicle impact, or no longer meet current wind-load or insulation codes for Thurston County. When Servo Garage Doors Olympia handles your New Door Installation, we measure the rough opening to 1/8-inch tolerance, verify headroom and sideroom clearances against the manufacturer’s spec sheet, and deliver a flat written price that includes disposal of the old door, new track, springs sized to the door weight, and a full photo record of the completed work.
Single Car Door Installation
A Single Car Door installation fits an 8-foot or 9-foot wide by 7-foot or 8-foot high opening, the standard for one-vehicle garages common in postwar neighborhoods like North Olympia and the older sections of Lacey. These doors typically weigh 80 to 150 pounds depending on material, which means the torsion spring system can be lighter-duty and the opener specification less demanding than for double-width doors. We stock single car door packages in steel, wood composite, and insulated sandwich construction, and our written quote specifies the exact R-value of the insulation, the gauge of the steel skin, and the cycle rating of the spring so you know what you’re buying before you approve it.
Double Car Door Installation
Double car door installation covers 16-foot or 18-foot wide openings, standard for two-vehicle garages in newer developments around Cooper Point, Kaiser, and the Mall Neighborhood. The wider span increases wind load, door weight (often 250 to 400 pounds), and the mechanical stress on the spring system and opener trolley carriage, so specification errors are costly. Servo Garage Doors Olympia sizes double car installations using a calibrated door scale to weigh the selected panel configuration, then matches the torsion spring wire diameter and coil count to that exact weight plus a 15 percent safety margin. Our quote includes a 2-inch or 3-inch track option depending on door weight, and we flag any headroom below 12 inches that would require a low-headroom track kit.
Custom Garage Door Installation
Custom garage door installation addresses non-standard opening dimensions, architectural style requirements, or specialty materials that fall outside manufacturer stock sizes, common in historic homes in the South Capitol Neighborhood or modern builds in Westside Olympia with oversized RV openings. We’ve installed 10-foot tall doors for lifted trucks in the Meridian corridor, carriage-house overlay designs with faux strap hinges for Craftsman restorations, and flush-panel contemporary doors in anodized aluminum for waterfront homes on Budd Inlet. Every custom order includes a field verification measure after the door is manufactured but before it ships, and our written price locks at the time of order with no change orders for freight or material fluctuations.
Steel Door Installation
Steel door installation is the most common replacement we perform in Olympia, offering the best balance of durability, insulation value, and cost in a marine climate where moisture is the primary enemy of garage door longevity. We install 24-gauge, 25-gauge, and 26-gauge steel doors with galvanized or Galvalume substrates, with optional vinyl or polyester backer coatings for the interior face. The key specification we document is the R-value of the polyurethane or polystyrene core, which ranges from R-6 to R-18 in the product lines we carry, and we note whether the thermal break is a true separated section or a nominal claim. Our photo record shows the panel construction at the edge profile so you have evidence of what was installed.
Wood Door Installation
Wood door installation provides the aesthetic warmth and architectural authenticity that steel cannot replicate, particularly for homes in the historic districts and the craftsman-heavy blocks of East Olympia and the Woodland area. We install solid wood, wood composite, and wood-veneer-over-steel-core doors, with species selection including cedar, redwood, and mahogany for their natural resistance to Pacific Northwest moisture. The critical service element we provide is a candid assessment of the maintenance commitment, wood doors in Olympia require resealing every 2 to 3 years on south and west exposures, and our written scope includes the factory finish specification and any recommended hardware upgrades to handle the additional weight of solid wood panels.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Garage Door Installation
We install and service all eight major garage door and opener brands, with direct experience that matters when you’re matching a new door to an existing opener or replacing a full system. Our technicians have installed hundreds of Wayne Dalton doors, including their proprietary TorqueMaster spring system and the more common torsion setups, and we stock Wayne Dalton hardware kits so we’re not ordering parts after the measure. For Craftsman openers, which remain common in Olympia homes built between 1995 and 2010, we know the specific rail lengths and logic board revisions that determine compatibility with modern safety sensors and wall controls. Raynor’s Affinity and BuildMark lines are well-represented in the South Sound, and we carry their pinch-resistant hinge sets and bottom weather seal profiles. Garage Door Installation in Lacey and surrounding areas draws on the same inventory and technician training.
We also install and service LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Genie, Clopay, and Amarr products. Whether you have a LiftMaster belt-drive opener you want to preserve with a new door, a Clopay Gallery collection design you’ve selected from their online visualizer, or any other make, we can help. Our free estimate includes a compatibility check between your selected door and any existing opener, and we document the amp draw and force settings in the photo record so you have a baseline for future service.
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- Structural panel damage that compromises the door’s integrity. Dents from vehicle impact, rot in wood panels that has spread beyond a single section, or separation of the steel skin from the insulation core mean the door cannot be repaired to factory specifications. Continuing to operate a structurally compromised door stresses the track, springs, and opener, turning a door replacement into a full system replacement.
- Recurring spring or cable failures on an older door. If your torsion spring has broken twice in three years, the door may have shifted weight due to waterlogged insulation, delaminating panels, or corrosion of the end stiles. Installing a new door with current-specification hardware breaks the failure cycle and gives you a fresh warranty.
- Opener compatibility failures with modern safety standards. Pre-1993 openers without photo-eye sensors cannot be legally installed or sold, and many 1993-2010 units lack the force-limiting sensitivity required by current UL 325 standards. Rather than band-aiding an obsolete opener to an aging door, a full installation brings both components to code.
- Energy costs that spike every winter. Uninsulated or poorly sealed garage doors in Olympia’s heating season act like a 16-foot wide radiator against your home’s conditioned space. If your garage shares a wall with living space and the door predates 2005, modern insulated construction with a proper thermal break and perimeter weather seal typically pays back in three to five heating seasons.
- Neighborhood aesthetic standards or HOA requirements. Several newer Olympia developments, particularly in the Briggs Village and Westside Village areas, enforce design guidelines that prohibit certain door styles or colors. If you’re facing a compliance notice or preparing to sell, installation of an approved design eliminates the violation and improves marketability.
Our Garage Door Installation Process - Step by Step
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Free in-home measure and consultation. We arrive at your Olympia home with a laser measure, level, and door sample kit. The technician records rough opening width and height, headroom from the top of the opening to the nearest obstruction, sideroom on both sides, and backroom depth from the opening to the rear wall. We photograph the existing door, track, spring system, and opener mounting configuration. This visit produces a written scope and flat price, per Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, with no deposit required to hold the quote.
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Material selection and order verification. Once you approve the written price, we confirm your door model, color, window layout, and hardware finish against the manufacturer’s current lead time. For stock doors, this is typically 5 to 10 business days; custom orders run 3 to 6 weeks. We call to schedule installation before the door ships, so you have a firm date.
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Removal and disposal of existing door and hardware. On installation day, our two-person crew disconnects and removes the old door, springs, track, and opener if included in the scope. We haul away all debris, and the photo record begins with images of the stripped opening and any framing or trim conditions that need attention.
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Installation of new track, springs, door, and opener. The new track is leveled and fastened to structural framing with lag screws, not drywall anchors. Torsion springs are wound with calibrated winding bars to the manufacturer’s specified number of quarter-turns. The door is panel-stacked, hinged, and tested for balance with the opener disconnected. If an opener is included, we install it, program the travel limits and force settings, and pair your remotes and keypad.
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Final testing, documentation, and walkthrough. We cycle the door 20 times, test the photo-eye obstruction response, verify the manual release function, and measure the seal contact along the full width of the floor. The photo record closes with images of the installed door, the spring tag showing wire size and cycle rating, and the opener safety label. You receive the record by text or email, along with the written warranty and your copy of the signed scope. The 365-Day Done Right Promise begins at this moment.
How Much Does Garage Door Installation Cost in Olympia?
A typical new door installation in Olympia runs $700-$2,200, with most single-car steel insulated installations falling between $900 and $1,400 and double-car projects between $1,400 and $2,000. See our Garage Door Installation cost guide for detailed breakdowns. Custom wood doors, oversized openings, or high-lift track configurations for commercial-height ceilings push toward the upper end or beyond.
Several factors move the price within these ranges. Door material is the largest variable: 25-gauge steel with no insulation starts near the bottom, while 24-gauge steel with polyurethane core and thermal break sits higher. Wood composite doors run 30 to 50 percent above equivalent steel, and solid wood doors can double the base cost. Hardware specification matters too: a standard 10,000-cycle torsion spring is included in most quotes, but a 25,000 or 50,000-cycle spring for heavy use adds $80-$200. Opener selection ranges from a basic chain-drive unit to a belt-drive with battery backup and smart home integration, a $200-$400 spread.
What affects price beyond the base quote? Headroom modifications for low-clearance garages, structural framing repairs to the opening perimeter, electrical work for new opener outlets, and exterior trim or casing replacement. We identify these conditions during the free measure and include them in the written scope, so the price you approve is the price you pay. No discovery charges, no “while we’re here” add-ons.
To avoid overpaying, get competing written estimates and bring them to us for our Free Second Opinion, no coupon required. We’ll itemize where the scopes differ and whether the lower quote omits necessary hardware or uses underspecified components. Our estimate includes disposal, permit fees if required by Thurston County for structural modifications, and the documented photo record, all visible in the written scope before you decide.
| Service | Typical Range in Olympia | What’s Included |
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| Single Car Steel Door Installation | $900-$1,400 | Door, track, standard torsion springs, hardware, disposal, photo record |
| Double Car Steel Door Installation | $1,400-$2,000 | Door, track, heavy-duty springs, hardware, disposal, photo record |
| Wood or Custom Door Installation | $1,800-$2,200+ | Door, upgraded track, heavy-duty springs, hardware, disposal, photo record |
| Opener Installation (with door) | $250-$550 | Opener, rail, safety sensors, remotes, programming |
Garage Door Installation Near Olympia - Our Service Area
We install garage doors throughout Thurston County and into northern Mason and southern Pierce counties, with typical scheduling availability within one to two weeks for standard stock doors. Our service area includes Garage Door Installation in Lacey, Garage Door Installation in Tanglewilde, DuPont, Yelm, Shelton, Fort Lewis, Steilacoom, Lakewood, University Place, Artondale, and Fircrest. Installations in outlying areas like Yelm and Shelton may add a nominal trip charge, disclosed in the written scope. For homeowners in the Steilacoom and DuPont corridor, we coordinate installation timing with JBLM gate access requirements when applicable.
Serving Olympia, WA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Olympia area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Garage Door Installation in Olympia
Garage door installation is the complete fitting of a new door system, including panels, track, springs, hardware, and optionally an opener, to a prepared or existing opening. At Servo Garage Doors Olympia, installation means a measured opening, a written flat price, and a documented photo record of the completed work, not a door dropped off at your curb.
Most standard single or double car door installations are completed in 3 to 5 hours, assuming no structural modifications to the opening. Custom doors, wood doors requiring field finishing, or projects with electrical work for new opener circuits may extend to a full day. We schedule installations with a firm arrival window and text you the technician’s name when they’re on the way.
New garage door installation in Olympia typically costs $700-$2,200 depending on door size, material, insulation level, and hardware specification. A single car steel insulated door with standard springs and track usually falls between $900 and $1,400 installed. Call (360) 995-1547 for a free in-home measure and exact written quote, estimates are free and carry no obligation.
Yes, we install and service Wayne Dalton and Craftsman garage doors and openers, along with LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Genie, Clopay, Amarr, and Raynor. Our technicians carry Wayne Dalton hardware kits and are trained on the TorqueMaster spring system, and we know the Craftsman opener rail lengths and logic board revisions that determine compatibility with modern components.
We do not perform same-day installation, new door work requires measurement, ordering, and scheduling. For emergency situations where a door is inoperable and poses a security risk, we offer 24/7 emergency repair service to secure the opening, and we can expedite installation scheduling with our fastest-available stock door if you approve the written quote. Live phone coverage is available at (360) 995-1547 any hour, including holidays, answered by a real person.
Every installation is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if anything about the installation is not right, we make it right at no charge, documented in our terms page, not a handshake. Manufacturer warranties on the door panel, spring cycle life, and opener mechanics vary by brand and are detailed in your written scope. The photo record serves as installation evidence for any warranty claim.
Clear vehicles, storage, and obstructions from the garage bay and at least 6 feet of workspace in front of the opening. Ensure electrical power is available for tools and opener testing. If you have pets, secure them away from the work area. The technician will handle everything else, including protective floor covering, debris containment, and final cleanup. Call (360) 995-1547 to schedule your free measure, estimates are free and you’ll receive a flat written price before any work is scheduled.
Schedule Your Garage Door Installation Service in Olympia Today
Call (360) 995-1547 to book your free in-home measure. A live person will answer, schedule a time that works for your calendar, and send you a confirmation with the technician’s name. You’ll receive a flat written price and written scope before any work is scheduled, per Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, and every installation closes with a documented photo record of what was done. No deposit, no obligation, no surprises.
Written by Marcus Deller, Owner at Servo Garage Doors Olympia, serving Olympia, Lacey, and the South Sound since 2015.