PARAGON BUILDERS · NEW DOOR INSTALLATION · ALABAMA
New garage door. #1 ROI home improvement. Installed in one day.
Steel, wood, aluminum, composite — doors from $800 single-car, $1,200–$2,500 insulated 2-car. Free onsite measure, we haul off the old door, install the new one same-day. Recovers over 100% of its cost at resale.
- 500+ doors serviced
- Licensed & Insured
- 2-hour avg response
- Alabama Garage Specialists
ALABAMA SINCE
AVG RESPONSE TIME
EMERGENCY SERVICE
DISPATCH 24/7
Three steps. No sales pitch.
Call
We answer 24/7., asks you to describe what broke or show a photo over text, then quotes a flat number before we send anyone. If we can't help, we tell you who can.
Avg pickup under 30 secDispatch
Truck rolls from the nearest hub (Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile). You get a text with the tech's name and live ETA. Parts for 90% of common repairs are already on the truck.
~2 hrs metro · 3-4 hrs ruralFix
Same tech you talked to on the phone. Same flat quote. Shoe covers on, tools out, fixed. Warranty + receipt in your email before the truck leaves the driveway.
95% one-visit fixesSERVICES
Whatever broke, we've seen it.
Spring, opener, panel, cable, track, or full replacement — we stock parts for all of it on every truck.
Spring Repair
Snapped torsion spring with a clear gap in the middle = you're stuck. Most common call we get. We stock every common size on every truck. In and out, usually 45 minutes.
Opener Repair & Install
Opener won't respond, motor hums but door won't move, or sensors keep flashing? We service LiftMaster, Genie, Chamberlain, and Sommer. MyQ retrofits available on most models.
New Installation
New door installs start with a free onsite measure. Steel, insulated steel, wood, glass-aluminum. Same-day removal of the old door on install day. Hauled off, not left in your driveway.
24/7 Emergency
Answering at 11pm on Christmas isn't a marketing line. It's the job. Truck rolls within two hours in metros, four in rural. Trip charge waived if you book the repair.
A new garage door recovers over 100% of its cost at resale.
Every year, Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs. Value report lists garage door replacement as the #1 ROI home improvement in America — typically 102–110% cost recovery at resale. Higher than any kitchen or bath upgrade. In Alabama, the replacement equation is also climate-driven: insulated steel doors pay back in lower cooling costs over 5–7 years.
Our install process:
1. Free onsite consultation. We measure, discuss preferences, show samples, quote three price points (budget, mid-range, premium) on the spot.
2. Order. Most standard colors and sizes ship in 5–10 business days. Custom colors and oversized doors: 3–6 weeks.
3. Install day. Remove old door in the morning (hauled off, not left in driveway), install new door + opener + hardware by mid-afternoon. Single-door: 3–4 hours. Double-door: 4–6 hours. Same day.
Materials we install: Steel (most popular, $800–$1,500), Insulated Steel with polyurethane or polystyrene core ($1,200–$2,500 for 2-car), Wood (cedar, redwood, $2,500–$6,000+), Aluminum with glass (modern, $2,500–$4,500), Composite (wood look without rot, $1,800–$3,500).
New Installation FAQ
How long does new installation take?
Single door: 3–4 hours. Double door: 4–6 hours. Same day start to finish. Includes removal and haul-off of the old door.
What R-value do I need for Alabama?
Minimum R-8 for attached garages. R-12+ for workshops, conditioned garages, or if you want noticeable cooling savings. R-18+ is overkill for most Alabama climates unless you're heating the space.
Is steel better than wood?
Steel: lower maintenance, better insulation options, stands up to Alabama humidity. Most popular. Wood: richer aesthetic, custom-stainable, but needs refinishing every 5–8 years here. Composite (wood-look steel) splits the difference at 60% of wood cost.
Do I really recover 100%+ at resale?
Yes. The 2024 Cost vs. Value report puts garage door replacement at 194% cost recovery in the South — the #1 home improvement for ROI nationwide. Buyers notice, appraisers reward it, and it's often the first thing potential buyers see at showings.
What happens to my old door?
We haul it off. Recyclable steel gets scrapped, wood doors in good condition sometimes get donated to Habitat ReStore. You don't deal with disposal. That's part of the install price, not an extra.
Before → After. Drag to see each fix.
Three recent jobs. Different problems, different neighborhoods, same flat-price approach. Drag the orange handle on any door to see what we changed.
Snapped spring, stuck door
Storm damage, no full replacement needed
Door off-track, full replacement
THE PARAGON DIFFERENCE
Paragon vs. the other guys.
| PARAGON | National Franchises | Independent Handymen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quote on the phone, before dispatch | ✓ | — | Sometimes |
| Same tech who answered stays on the job | ✓ | Subcontracted | ✓ |
| Average response time in Alabama metros | ~2 hrs | Next day+ | Varies |
| 24/7 emergency pickup | ✓ | Call tree | Voicemail |
| Springs stocked on every truck | ✓ | Often re-dispatch | — |
| Warranty on springs & openers | Lifetime | 90 days | Parts only |
| Licensed, insured, bonded | ✓ | ✓ | Varies |
| Backed by a 30-year Alabama track record | Paragon Builders | — | — |
We've watched too many Alabama homeowners get re-dispatched three times for a broken spring. That's why we stock parts on every truck, quote over the phone, and send the same tech from call to fix.
Honest reviews. Alabama people.
"Spring snapped at 8:40 PM on a Sunday. Wife's car was locked inside. Guy on the phone told me it sounded like a torsion break, quoted me flat over the phone . Two hours later we were parked in the garage again. Same number he quoted, no tricks."
"Storm knocked out our opener and bent the top panel. Two other companies wanted to sell us a whole new door. Paragon replaced just the panel and the opener motor for under half. Still looks brand new a year later."
"Honestly my LiftMaster died after 12 years and Paragon told me up front the old unit wasn't worth repairing. Installed a new belt-drive opener the same afternoon. Walked me through the MyQ app before he left. Didn't try to upsell me on anything."
10 cities. One phone number.
Dispatch trucks based in Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, and Mobile — covering the entire state with same-day response. If your city's not listed, call anyway. We probably still come.
Ready for a new door? Free onsite measure, same-day install.
GET A QUOTE
Tell us what's broken. We call back in 15 minutes.
Quote on the phone. Flat number. No trip charge if you book the repair. If a replacement is a smarter buy than the fix, we’ll tell you on the call — won’t sell you a door you don’t need.
- No service charge if you book the repair
- Upfront pricing — you approve before we start
- Lifetime warranty on springs & openers
