Quick Guide: Is it time for a commercial overhead door service or a full replacement?

[SEFMG Dock Service]

One of the toughest calls for a building owner is deciding whether to keep patching an old door or invest in a new commercial overhead door installation.

Before you spend another $500 on a temporary fix, run this 30-second audit:

• The "Weight" Test: If you disengage the motor, can one person easily lift the door halfway? If not, your springs are shot.
• The "Noise" Profile: Grinding metal-on-metal usually means track misalignment, whereas a motor hum with no movement means the drive gear is stripped.
• The "Gap" Check: Can you see daylight around the edges? That’s your HVAC budget escaping.

Regular commercial overhead door service can extend a door’s life by 5-7 years, but if your panels are crimped or the safety sensors are obsolete, a new commercial overhead door installation is often the safer, more energy-efficient ROI.

For those looking for technical specs or pricing on modern high-speed doors, this resource is a great place to start: SEFMG Overhead Door Solutions.