Family owned & operated since 1965. We hold Maryland Home Improvement license # 6046, and we are certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency to be a lead-safe certified firm. Our installers and service technicians are not sub contracted, and have a minimum of 10 years of experience with Carl's Door Service..
Business highlights
60 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Repair & replacement of garage doors, garage door opener systems & replacement of entry door systems.
Technician came out to assess our non-working garage doors. Within a few minutes he was at work changing springs, and oiling parts as well as tightening lose items. He looked at our actual doors, said they were in good shape and explained what to look for in garage door openers and gave us a price on a new one. The technician was awesome, he didn't try and oversell he fixed our doors (they are quietest they have ever been) in a professional manner. We will definately recommend and use them in the future
Description of Work: Fixed non working gargage 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
$250
Claude L.
03/2012
5.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
Went very well. Exceeded our expectations as he did some additional work on the spot.
Description of Work: My Liftmaster keypad needed to be replaced. I called and secured an appointment next day.I received a 1-4pm window and Kevin arrived close to the 1pm time. He replaced keypad, aligned and cleaned the photo cell sensors as well as lubed the door opener. In addition, we were having some issues with our front door latching due to settlement/temperature change and he even fixed that on the spot without us telling them ahead of time. He was at the house about an hour and exceeded our expectations with quality of work and professionalism. I got the name from Angie's List based on all the reviews and I have no regrets. I would recommend and use Carl's again.
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
$177
Anna D.
02/2012
5.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
I got the name from Angie's list. The company showed up on time and accommodate our family's busy work schedule. Service was excellent and thorough. I would use them again in the future. The price seemed reasonable for work completed.
Description of Work: Successfully repaired 2 garage doors for us and serviced a third door. Set up a maintenance schedule for us. The service man explained everything clearly along the way.
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
$200
Ina H.
02/2012
5.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
They drove more than 40 miles and the cost was reasonable. He didn't try to sell me more products. He showed up early for the appointment. He was very professional.
Description of Work: They put the rollers back on the track of one of the garage doors, lubricated and installed a hinge on the first door that was broken.
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
$113
Jack S.
02/2012
5.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
Timing on everything was just as promised. Estimate was given within 2 days, and he even fixed the damage so the door was operable until the parts came in. That was great! Parts arrived and were installed (also within 2 days). Installer double- and triple-checked that everything was working properly before he left.
Description of Work: Lower portion of garage door was damaged when it didn't open completely and car backed into it. That part of the door was replaced. At the time of the estimate, the estimator noticed that the springs, etc., were on its last legs. (He said most last about 10 years and ours was already 12 years old).
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
$700
Response from Carls Door Service Inc
I'm glad we were able to help you out with a temporary fix until a more permanent solution was available. You would be suprised to know that about 90% of the time we can and will come up with a temporary solution to get you safely in and out of your garage door until a proper repair can be made. 10% of the time it simply can't be made safe and even in those situations we can usually take steps to at least get the cars out of the garage until a proper and safe repair can be done.
Rob R.
01/2012
5.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
Had a broken spring on a custom oversized 2 car garage door. The service tech actually had the spring that would fit on his truck and was able to complete the repair in short order. They were on time, reasonably priced and very professional. We will absolutely uses Carl's Door Service again.
Description of Work: Replaced broken 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
$300
Response from Carls Door Service Inc
Carl's Door Service really makes every effort to stock enough parts to effect a repair on our first visit. Even on those occasions where we have to order parts we try to use reliable suppliers to make the "down time" as short as possible and we always look for ways to make temporary repairs to avoid you from being inconvenienced while awaiting the proper parts to be ordered. We look forward to our next opportunity to help you with your garage door needs. Thanks again for choosing Carl's Door Service.
Kenneth S.
01/2012
5.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
The installation went very well. Carl's was there on time and completed the work in a reasonable time frame. The doors and openers look and work great. So much quieter than the original doors. Satisfied customers is a form of advertisement that money just cannot buy. I would recommend Carl's to anyone.
Description of Work: My wife and I wanted to give my daughter and her husband new garage doors and garage door openers as a gift. I used Angie's list to look for a reliable contractor in their geographic area of Bel Air, MD and that is where I learned of Carl's door service. I did some preliminary research using Home Depot's OL quote tool and used it to generate a baseline quote. I called Carl's and the company came out and provided an estimate that was lower than Home Depot including the removal and haul-away of the old door and openers. The doors were the same and the garage openers were even better than offered by Home Depot. They even included the replacement of the weather stripping and associated trim.
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
$2,600
Katherine R.
01/2012
5.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
We haven't had our new garage door put in yet. We think it will probably be better to do it in the spring. But we will definitely be calling Carls.
Description of Work: new garage door
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Carls Door Service Inc
Carl's Door Service and Clopay (the door manufacturer) usually cooperate in a Spring Promotional that offers an instant discount as well as a rebate. We would be glad to contact you when this becomes available.
Rebecca W.
01/2012
5.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
The job was completed in one day and the installer went over the operation and safety features with me. He was courteous and professional and cleaned up after completing the job. The doors operate perfectly.
Description of Work: Installed two automatic 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
$694
Edwin M.
01/2012
5.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
Service was excellent. Arrived on time, installed a new garage door opener, and preformed cleanup. We are happy with the service.
Description of Work: Replace garage door opener.
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
$425
Cecil H.
12/2011
5.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
They did a good job. They were courteous and on time.
Description of Work: They put a new lift in.
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
$1,000
Response from Carls Door Service Inc
We have been installing a lot of garage door openers lately. It's the weather, this constant warm up and cool down weather brings out the worst in older garage door openers and garage doors as well. There is a real sturdy warranty that goes along with a new "lift" so remember to call if you have any concerns or questions.
Norman G.
12/2011
5.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
One of the two cables connected to the garage door snapped. I called Carl's for an emergency repair. The response was quick and and the repair completed professionally.
Description of Work: Garage door cable 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
$116
Response from Carls Door Service Inc
It's not a bad practice to have the doors looked over by a professional on a regular basis. We look over cables and other wear items when we give a door a check-up. The industry suggests an inspection once per year and while this might be a little excessive at least it's easy to remember. I'm glad we could take care of your needs quickly, we really try. Consider the regular maintenance idea. Thanks for taking the time to give a report on our company.
troy K.
12/2011
5.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
Fixed a very old garage door. Carl's garage door did a very nice job. Friendly people, Fast service. I also appreciate they didn't give me the "hard sell" on their products. I probably needed a brand new door, but they were happy to fix my existing door and not try and sell me a new door. When I need a new door, I will call them back.
Description of Work: New door, New tracks, new springs, new weather striping around the outside.
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
$700
Response from Carls Door Service Inc
We are glad to hear that our customers appreciate our "no hard sell" philosophy. It is so important to us that I fear sometimes we lose some business as a result. We still think that providing customers with the right info to make a good decision without pressure is the right thing to do. Thanks for letting us know how important that was to you and that you appreciated it. Don't hesitate to call with any questions.
eileen W.
11/2011
5.0
doors
 + -1 more
They are very trustworthy and the doors are very good. The second time we used them, they said they didn't even need a deposit since we were an existing customer.
Description of Work: We had them replace the double doors that are the entrance to our house. We like them so much that we had them come back and replace two doors leading out of the laundry room.
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
Response from Carls Door Service Inc
We appreciate your kind words and your repeat business. We are so fortunate to have the finest carpenter available to install our entry doors. He has been an employee of Carl's Door Service for a long time. I'm so glad to hear others apreciate his great work.
Olinda P.
11/2011
5.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
Carl's came out within 3 days of my call to do measurements and discuss options and what I wanted and gave ballpark prices for each option. They provided books that showed all the options for wood, steel and fiberglass door models, colors, hardware and glass selections. I chose a more expensive option of fiberglass and the highest price glass options, my personal taste, However a steel door and other glass selection, or no glass, would drop the cost from what I paid significantly. The ProVia door came within the 3 weeks of ordering just as they said it would. ***Carl's also came immediately to look at my broken garage door opener and came back to install a new one the next day when they determined it was too old and too expensive to repair.
Description of Work: I had a new fiberglass front entry door with decorative glass installed. I also had a new garage door opener installed in September due to an emergency breaking of the old one This is the third time I have used Carl's. Also had two new garage doors installed about 5 yeas ago. Quality work and never a problem!
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
$3,500
Response from Carls Door Service Inc
It's good to hear we can still exceed your expectations. It is a personal goal for us. We think Provia is about the best entry door available and I am sure you will be pleased with it for a long time. We are always available to answer questions and address concerns should they arise. Thanks for your kind words.
Kim F.
11/2011
5.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
My garage door remote stopped working, but changing the battery didn't help. I called Carl's Door Service because their name and phone number were on the two remotes and on the first homeowner's paperwork. Original paperwork showed that the garage door opener had been installed in 1987. On the first visit, the service technician first replaced the battery and the garage door activated. I was not amused by this and had a few choice words to share, but the technician remained calm. I tried the remote from the driveway, but the door didn't open. The technician then replaced the receiver, and we tried it with the new remote. The new remote worked inside the garage, but worked only intermittently from the driveway. At this point, the technician suggested that the only real fix was to install a new controller. We scheduled the installation for the following week. The same technician arrived (early) and installed the new controller, tightened all the connections, and replaced the rubber thing on the bottom of the door. He carefully went over all the new bells and whistles of the system with me before leaving. The new system has worked flawlessly ever since.
Description of Work: Replaced garage door controller.
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
$235
Response from Carls Door Service Inc
It's so funny that you described your irritation over the battery replacement situation. We experience this all the time as they generally last so long that people conclude that the "clicker" needs replacement when it stops working. It sounds like your issue was a little more complicated than that, though. It's good to hear that our technician tried all other options before simply resorting to recommending a new garage door opener. We really try to always keep the customers best interest in mind. If we can answer any questions for you in the future, please don't hesitate to call the office. Some situations we can diagnose over the phone and when possible we can give advice that can save you a service charge with little effort on your part. Thanks for your report.
Cheryl H.
11/2011
5.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
Overall, everything was great. He was prompt and informative.
Description of Work: Garage door repair.
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
Response from Carls Door Service Inc
We're most happy to have the opportunity to meet your garage door repair needs. Please remember that our work comes with a 90 day shop warranty. Should you have any questions about our service don't hesitate to call us. Thank you for your business.
Barbara N.
11/2011
5.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
They were excellent! I would recommend them to anyone, and I have!
Description of Work: They installed two new garage doors and a motor.
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
$1,500
Response from Carls Door Service Inc
Thanks so much for your kind words. It was our pleasure to help you with your door and opener needs. We are always available if you should have any questions about the care of your new garage doors.
John E.
09/2011
2.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
The estimate came in at $1500, then I got it down to $1100 when I offered to remove and dispose of my old door on my own. I asked why other Angies List users got a 2-car garage door for $700, and he said because mine was a custom width and had a 5% markup. But that math doesn't go from $700 to $1100. He didn't seem to listen to me when I said I didn't need anything fancy...just basic uninsulated garage door. I do not recommend them if you know exactly what you want because they seem to have add-ons which they claim you have to go with. NOTE: service provider's response to this review mentions haul-away of existing door was expensive due to lead paint, but I informed him that I would handle removal and haul-away of old door myself. His price still proves inordinately high when compared to other people on AL who paid significantly less for install AND removal of their old door. My quoted price was only for door install. Custom door upcharge netted to 5% increase. So if a door costs $300 at Home Depot, it's unclear how it gets to over $1100 if Carl's does the install. and quot;Customand quot; means 15 feet 4 inches instead of 16 feet. Not that big a difference.He is correct in his response, our interaction was quite friendly and polite. He was a nice guy, very personable. But I feel that he may have misread me as someone who could be charged a higher price than normal for one reason or another. I suppose Carl's Door must be doing so well in this economy that they can afford to turn away business and not budge on price, but I am not going to stand for getting gouged on price regardless of whether he was a nice guy or not.
Description of Work: Had them come out for an estimate based on AL feedback score, and other AL users mentioning my service would cost around $700 (basic, uninsulated steel door, use existing garage opener, and tracks and springs if possible).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Response from Carls Door Service Inc
I am sorry this customers experience was not a positive one. In fact I felt the whole process was quite friendly all the way up till he read the price at which time the customers demeanor changed drastically. I even gave this customer the names of two other local Clopay dealers for competitive pricing as well as suggesting the only way he could accomplish a custom installation at that price; a purchase from Home Depot and a do it yourself installation. I am assuming since it has been less than 1/2 day since our appointment that this customer has not gotten a second or third oppinion or made a Home Depot inquiry before lending feedback here as that information is missing in his review. The price of $700.00 is available on installed single uninsulated garage doors with a standard take down and removal. The existing garage door tested positive for lead paint requiring a more expensive take down and removal process, The customer was quoted for a double wide garage door of a custom made width which aside from being nearly twice the door as the $700.00 variety it was a custom order subject to a 15% upcharge. I did offer a 10% discount in writing which clearly appears on the customers proposal. One thing missing from this review was a $60.00 charge to correct and reinstall the existing garage door opener. The existing opener installation was unorthadox and would have obstructed the new door installation. We at Carl's Door Service all strive to provide the best available information and friendly and efficient service. Again I am sorry when any of our customers have a disappointing experience with Carl's Door Service but a non-standard installation always requires additional cost. This was definitely the case in this situation.
Brian R.
07/2011
5.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
They were very responsive in setting up the appointment. The price for the repair was lower than I expected based on similar repairs by other companies. Overall, very happy with service.
Description of Work: Replaced a broken torsion spring, drilled a crack in the garage door to keep it from spreading, and lubricated the 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
$185
Thomas K.
06/2011
5.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
I have a torquemaster system that needed to be repaired. This is an outdated door system, but I did not want to pay $400-$500 for a new system. They gave the the contact to another competitor that actually does this type of work. I am truly grateful, and will most certainly call Carls when I do have to change my entire door system in the future (hopefully a long time from now...). Thank you very, very much!
Description of Work: Possibly the highest recommendation is one whereby a contractor performs a great service, and does not even charge anything. They gave me a recommendation for another contractor, as what I needed was not something they do.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Howard K.
05/2011
5.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
They came out both times right on time (early both times, actually), and were extremely courteous and efficient. I availed myself of the option to get a "double duty" spring at a higher price, to try and avoid our cars being trapped in our garage again. They also lubricated the hinges and rollers, replaced a light bulb in my electric opener, and adjusted the chain on the opener. I would definitely call Carl's again if I needed any other kind of garage door work. The listed cost was the total for both calls.
Description of Work: First an emergency visit to temporarily clamp my broken coil spring (so that I could open my garage door), then they returned 2 days later to replace the 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
$331
Ed S.
04/2011
5.0
garage doors, doors
 + 0 more
We had a garage door that had trouble closing without trying to twist itsef apart, and also when it got to the bottom, would touch the ground, and come back up to the open position. We called Carls door to come out and take a look and give us an estimate to repair the door. he was very detailed and compete going over the whole system, tightening and adjusting, and repairing. he told us that our garage door motor was a cheap one with plastic gears that could fail and probably should be upgraded, but he got it back in service with the right adjustments. I'm late in reporting this service, but it's been 2 years, and the door is still working well. I would highly recommend him to anyone. the date and service cost are from memory, so may not be exact.
Description of Work: garage door adjustment, for a noisy door that was difficult to operate
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
$79
Janet W.
04/2011
5.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
Our garage is stone and installing the door frame was more complicated than expected. Carl's stayed until the job was done which ended up taking most of the day.We were really happy with the entire experience from our sales consultant to the finished product. It looks great and is so easy to use.
Description of Work: We had a new garage door installed where there had been an original heavy wooden door. (We removed the old 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
$1,050
Chris Y.
04/2011
5.0
garage doors
 + -1 more
Easy to work with. Good quality job. Little hassle. Worked with us to achieve extra head-room in a tight space.
Description of Work: New garage door, lead-safe removal of old door.
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FAQ
Carls Door Service Inc is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Carls Door Service Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Carls Door Service Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Carls Door Service Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Carls Door Service Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Carls Door Service Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Carls Door Service Inc offers warranties.
Carls Door Service Inc offers the following services: Repair & replacement of garage doors, garage door opener systems & replacement of entry door systems.