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Our Installation Standards at Precision ensure that the job is done right the first time. Whether it’s a high tech opener installation, a brand new beautiful garage door, or both, these checklists help homeowners know what to expect when they choose Precision. Each step of this checklist is reviewed by the technician or installer to guarantee that the completed job meets our quality specifications and your expectations.

Opener Installation Standards

Installation

  • Openers are anchored using white 1 ¼ inch angle iron (not plumber’s strapping) 
  • Power cord is tie wrapped

Proper Function

  • Opener rails are lubricated for smooth functionality
  • J-bar is cut for safety
  • Safety reversal tested at 2 inches

Wall Buttons

  • Wall buttons installed at least 5’ from the floor
  • Bell wire run neatly and stapled in place
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Safety Eyes

  • New safety eyes installed 3”-6” from the floor with every opener
  • Brackets bolted on (not clipped)
  • Overhead wires concealed in wire channel
  • Wires pig-tailed to prevent being pulled out

Clean Up

  • Garage and driveway are swept to clean up any debris
  • Doors and parts are cleaned of all grease and fingerprints

New Door Installation Standards

Installation

  • Pre-drill existing lumber to prevent splitting or a loose, dangerous door 
  • Adjust track flange brackets for a custom fit

Proper Function

  • Full panel reinforcement brackets are used to attach the opener on all steel doors
  • All moving parts are lubricated
  • Door balance checked
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Weather Tight

  • Galvanized nails recessed every 8" to eliminate rusting or pull offs
  • Stop moulding is front edge or back side caulked
  • Bottom rubber is applied to door and should be tightly sealed to the ground

Clean Up

  • Garage and driveway are swept to clean up any debris
  • Doors and parts are cleaned of all grease and fingerprints
Agoura Hills | Westlake Village Area

(818) 338-6873

(818) 338-6873
Canoga Park Area

(818) 338-6875

(818) 338-6875
Fillmore Area

(805) 727-4817

(805) 727-4817
Oak View Area

(805) 666-0855

(805) 666-0855
Oxnard | Ventura Area

(805) 330-4596

(805) 330-4596
Santa Barbara Area

(805) 699-5943

(805) 699-5943
Santa Clarita Area

(661) 505-1872

(661) 505-1872
Simi Valley | Moorpark Area

(805) 328-3214

(805) 328-3214
Thousand Oaks | Camarillo Area

(805) 267-0617

(805) 267-0617
Precision Overhead Garage Door Service
Office: (805) 991-2800
165 Poindexter Avenue Unit F
Moorpark, CA 93021
Precision Door Services of Southern California
Office: (661) 877-4316
22916 Lyons Avenue Unit 2A
Santa Clarita, CA 91321

Licenses

California State Contractor's License
993555

If you are looking for service in the North Los Angeles Glendale, Pasadena, and Pomona areas, please visit:

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