Garage Doors 4 U provides complete garage door services to the greater Birmingham district and surrounding areas. We have over 11 years of experience working on garage doors and will be sure to have the solution to your garage door problems. Whether you need a new door and installation or a repair to keep it in good working order, we are sure to leave you satisfied. We are honest and trustworthy and provide award winning service.
Business highlights
16 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Garage door install & repair, broken springs, opener repairs, panel & framing replacement, carport frames & tune-ups.
Excellent work, quick and efficient. Placed an online order and was scheduled within 24 hours. BOTH garage doors work so much better. Will definitely use this company again, extremely pleased overall.
Description of Work: Maintenance of 2 very old garage doors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$154
DANIEL L.
03/2015
5.0
garage doors
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Charles and his helper arrived a half hour early ? very personable but low-key guys. They went right to work and discovered that the stubborn door merely had dirt-dauber nests in the tracks. They cleaned out the tracks, oiled the wheels and tracks, and worked the door up and down. Fixed! Then Charles looked over the other door and said it was in good condition but working a little too hard. So he cleaned out the tracks there and applied oil here and there and the door returned to its old smooth self. He didn't charge me for the worked I'd requested online (2 x $77) but rather for the work he did ? $49.99 total. Integrity.
Description of Work: One of our two automatic garage doors stopped working; we could hear the motor grinding but the door wouldn't move up or down except by hand. Seeing Charles's rating on Angie's plus his coupon for some basic work at $77 per door I decided to ask him to fix the problem door and "tune-up" the other one. I phoned him (Wednesday) explaining the problem and the fact that we're planning to put our house up for sale in a week and that we'd appreciate it if he'd come out in the next few days. No Problem. He'd come Saturday morning sometime between 10 and 11.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49.99
Brigitte H.
03/2015
5.0
garage doors
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Excellent work; very professional crew; very punctual.
Description of Work: Order new garage doors, remove existing doors and replace with new ones
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
KENNETH L.
03/2015
5.0
garage doors
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He and his helper were earlier than the original appointment, but he had called ahead to get agreement to come early. He came and analyzed the problem and corrected it. A very good contact.
Description of Work: He changed out the defective sensors, and the garage door works correctly now.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
dina E.
03/2015
5.0
garage doors
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He was quick and very professional.
Description of Work: Charles was able top come out later that day and replaced a track and sensor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Joseph T.
02/2015
5.0
garage doors
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Charles replaced the rollers, lubricated the tracks, adjusted the tension on the cables and made the door run quieter than it has in years. Originally there was a mistake in the scheduling. I requested Friday morning and he confirmed the time, but somehow it was posted on his calendar for afternoon. I could not be here in the afternoon, so he offered to come out on Saturday and perform the garage door repair for no charge. I insisted on paying him, but he did lubricate and adjust both garage doors and I was very pleased with the job he did. Charles McDonald runs a very honest business, he was very nice and will definitely call him again, when needed.
Description of Work: Garage door tune up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$77
Barbara V.
02/2015
5.0
garage doors
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Charles, owner/operator, came and serviced our noisy 12-yr-old garage door openers. He lubricated them and made adjustments. Fifty minutes and $100 later, they work better than new! So pleased with his professionalism and efficiency. Will definitely call him again.
Description of Work: Lubricated and made adjustments to our two garage door openers.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
David D.
02/2015
5.0
garage doors
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Took two really loud garage doors and made them quieter than when they were new. Showed up early and did a good job. I will hire them next time.
Description of Work: Garage door tune-up and replaced all noisy metal rollers with new vinyl? rollers.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$154
Tara B.
02/2015
5.0
garage doors
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Very professional and helpful.
Description of Work: Fixed garage door spring
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
Michael B.
01/2015
5.0
garage doors
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Charles gave me a really straight forward quote. He didn't try and sell me anything else like new doors. He was on time for the quote and the installation. He removed all of the old motors and chains that didn't have the safety features I wanted and hauled it off. He installed the new motors quickly and efficiently. His wiring job was neat. I like neat . He said he would throw in a keypad for the outside. When he looked on the truck he didn't have it so he told me he would bring it by later. He got busy and I had to remind a couple of times to bring it out. He did a few weeks later and installed with no charge. The price seemed to be in line with the other two quotes that I got. The new Master Lifts are a LOT less loud. I can barely hear the doors open from the upstairs and I still have wooden doors with metal rollers. Charles had told me that he didn't think that I would need new rollers. It was true. Again, straight forward.
Description of Work: Installed two new Master Lift Garage door motors with belts and later a keypad.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
Jennifer M.
01/2015
5.0
garage doors
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Charles came out on 01/09/05 to replace our garage door. It looks gorgeous! After a few uses, we had a minor glitch that Charles came back out and fixed right away. Any company that does great work with such superb customer service is a company that I would recommend to friends and family. As a matter of fact, my mother in law has already scheduled an appointment!
Description of Work: New garage door installed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Chuck B.
11/2014
5.0
garage doors
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On Sunday night I brought the door down on my car bending it in half. I contacted Garage Doors 4 U by message here on Angie's List. I also called them and Charles answered. I told him what happened, he said he would be here at 8 AM the next day. He was on time, a few minutes early. He did a temporary fix and we discussed repair vs replacement. The appointment was set for Tues afternoon to do the replacement. They came right on time Tuesday and were completely and thoroughly done a hour and a half later. Very good attitude, punctual, professional and affordable. I'd recommend them every time.
Description of Work: replaced our garage door
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Ron Y.
11/2014
5.0
garage doors
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On time, polite, professional, did excellent job
Description of Work: Replaced 2 springs on garage door, install safety cables, repair broken bracket, installed braces on top of two doors
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Sharon K.
10/2014
5.0
garage doors
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Provider was early, which was a pleasant surprise! He was professional and efficient. He did his job well, and as an extra, synch my car with the opener! I would highly recommend this company!
Description of Work: Provider tuned my garage door opener and replaced the old rollers.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
Beatriz N.
10/2014
5.0
garage doors
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He did a great job at all three houses. Found and fixed a potentially dangerous problem. Reasonable price.
Description of Work: Garage door tune-up / 4 doors / 3 houses
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$308
Kenny B.
10/2014
5.0
garage doors
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I really appreciate the way they handle their business. He gave me a good price on a replacement unit and gave me other options as well. He wasn't pushy on upselling and I chose the top model. It is fantastic. They showed up on time, did a great job on installing the unit and returned as pronmised for a follow up visit. I wish all of my transactiosn were this great. I love the new door opener; it has an app that allows me to operate the garage door from my phone from anywhere. I use the feature way more than I ever thought I would. These are great people to do business with.
Description of Work: Installed new garage door opener & serviced 2cnd older unit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
JOHN L.
10/2014
4.0
garage doors
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We had a mishap with our garage door, and Charles was extremely responsive. He came the same morning and banged the panels back into place so that we could use it until we replaced or repaired it. I was undecided which route to take, and Charles was patient with me and even told me he wouldn't charge me for the visit if I didn't opt for replacement. I decided to have him replace it, and he ordered the door and came back and installed the door by himself (amazing), and charged me what he had quoted. My only caveat is that he doesn't seem to be set up to deal with wooden doors. To be fair, he tried to discourage me from going with a wooden door because it would have to be painted and might take longer to order. However, because of the age and look of the house a metal door would have looked odd. So I insisted on a wooden door and he told me it would arrive primed. I'm not sure whether his supplier sent the wrong door, but I didn't realize that it wasn't primed until it was installed. In response to my question about it, Charles said it was primed (I thought it might have been some kind of clear coat, but closer examination showed me that that was not the case). My painter bailed me out by coming out that same day and priming it, which was crucial because it rained buckets the next day. Later I was reading all the little stickers from the manufacturer and learned that their warranty is no good unless the door is primed and painted before assembly (apparently so moisture can't get under the hardware). I marked on the review form that I would use Charles again, and I would, if I wanted a metal door. For a wooden door I would go with someone who is more set up to deal with that.
Description of Work: Replaced a wooden garage door (single).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Don W.
10/2014
5.0
garage doors
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I contacted Garage Doors 4 U through the Angieslist email system. He responded within minutes. We set an appointment for the next day. He arrived exactly when he said he would. His service was very professional. He was very knowledgeable and personable. Very happy!
Description of Work: Replaced both springs on one garage door
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Joan L.
10/2014
5.0
garage doors
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I spoke with Charles over the phone and made all the arrangements. I did not have to be at the home which was great since I live in New York. He installed both garage doors with runners although there was no power . I recently got power to the house and the doors needed minor adjustments, I called him and he was prompt to respond even though he was very busy . Thank you I would definitely use his services again
Description of Work: Replace two garage doors and install runners
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
Robert D.
10/2014
5.0
garage doors
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Good, the gentleman was on time, polite, and professional. He readily identified the problem, a broken spring. A few weeks later another problem occurred and he returned. He pointed out the problem in just a few minutes and recommended that I order and inexpensive part online and replace it myself. He showed me the simple process. As recommended I purchased a part online for about $10.00 and replaced it as he instructed in about 5 minutes. He could have done the prepare himself and charged me $50.00 - $100.00
The big deal was for $77 for each door. The technician was responsible and very professional. He answered all my questions and did an excellent job.
Description of Work: Both of my garage doors needed to be tuned up, tweaked and parts had to be replaced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$154
Sheila D.
09/2014
5.0
garage doors
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Charles came exactly when he said he would. He had the garage door working normally again in no time. Charles was very efficient, very nice. I would definitely recommend this company.
Description of Work: My husband backed his truck into the closed garage door. Once we opened the door, it would not close. Charles had to straighten out the bent frame, straighten out the roller and pop it back into the track.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49.95
John S.
08/2014
5.0
garage doors
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They were great and very accommodating. We accidentally had the wrong address on Angie's List somehow and the Garage door company was able to reschedule for that same day. We caught them right before they left to meet us in a complete different city. We will be using them again for our garage door needs should we have them in the future. They were quick and did a great job!
Description of Work: Programmed two garage door remotes and serviced our garage door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$77
THOMAS L.
07/2014
5.0
garage doors
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I called and was asked the problem. I described the problem and Charles told me how to fix the problem myself and save a $50 service call. This guy is as honest as the day is long. I will definitely call him if ever I need a garage door repair. I wish all vendors were like Charles Thanks!!!
Description of Work: Told me how to fix it myself.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
marion B.
06/2014
5.0
garage doors
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Great service. I will use anytime that I need anything done to my garage doors. Our door made horrible noises and would make a huge slamming sound many times after it closed. Came out and serviced it and it is so quiet and runs perfectly!
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FAQ
Garage Doors 4 U is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 5:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Monday: 5:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday: 5:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday: 5:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday: 5:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday: 5:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday: 5:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Garage Doors 4 U accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Garage Doors 4 U does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Garage Doors 4 U offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Garage Doors 4 U does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Garage Doors 4 U offers emergency services.
No, Garage Doors 4 U does not offer warranties.
Garage Doors 4 U offers the following services: Garage door install & repair, broken springs, opener repairs, panel & framing replacement, carport frames & tune-ups.